There are plenty of “How To” articles online regarding wearing red and mixing colours BUT….At the end of the day, all that really matters is what YOU like and what YOU want to wear. Forget the rules and go with what makes you feel good. Red is one of my favourite colours.It is up there […]
Mixing Reds | Uncomfortable ‘Comfortable’ Shoes. Read More »
What can you do if it’s a bit chilly outside but you really want to get get your legs out and get into the spirit of spring? Denim and Khaki Bareish Legs when it’s ColdHow can you do it without freezing to death?Fake it, of course! The weather here is what I would call “Fresh”
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Bold stripes are a classic spring look, aren’t they?Every year the classic breton (and various other striped items) are announced as the “New Spring Trend!”.Different coloured stripes.Different thickness of stripes.Mixing stripes.Every possible combination! Of course, we all know these trends are far from new but stripes are certainly Spring-like, bold and fun.For me, wearing stripes
Bold Stripes over 40 | Midi Dress and Flats. Read More »
Athleisure is a term that has been around for a few years now.What is basically means is cutting about* (a Scottish term for going about your business) in your sportswear. Athleisure is all about being seriously comfortable! BUT… Athleisure has been accused of being the ultimate in lazy dressing and the killer of “real” fashion.Harsh words! I
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Each month Anna, Ann and I are styling a ‘classic’ item and this month it’s the turn of the humble Blazer. This blazer is a cheerful striped fabric that was calling out for some red accessories.A classic combination.So, a cute little brooch and my red clutch came out to play! Blazers can seem very grown-up
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Today I’m wearing a vintage midi skirt over 40 … What is the most awkward (and unflattering) length of skirt?In my opinion it’s the midi! {What is yours?} The midi-length hemline can look seriously frumpy.This vintage midi skirt was originally part of a wedding outfit worn by my (4′ 10″) MIL in the 80’s.{See the
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Lets talk about colour… If you visit Fake Fabulous regularly you will know that I LOVE bright colours.Orange.Cobalt.Red.Anything (and everything) goes! However, loving a colour does not necessarily means that it suits us, does it?Sometimes certain colours can be quite hard to wear. Wouldn’t it be nice if our wardrobes were full of of clothes that really suited
Your BEST Colours | Vintage 80’s & Vinyl! Read More »
This outfit is one of those that shouldn’t really work.It mixes colours that don’t go together and uses proportions that are unflattering and even awkward.PLUSNone of these colours are my best colours. {If you want to know what colours work best for you, check out THIS POST} The rules of proportion are being ignored here.Luckily, I’ve
Bright Spring Look | Hot Pink Crops & Nautical Stripes! Read More »
Bralets (worn over blouses and shirts) were all over the magazines recently, and I must admit to liking the look! Much like the corset-style wide belt, a bralet worn over a shirt (or blouse) is pretty sexy…without actually revealing any flesh at all!Your bra is on show but no midriff, or even cleavage needs to
Bralet over a Shirt | Leopard, Snake and Satin, over 40. Read More »
Welcome to the first of the new (and improved?.. you be the judge of that!) Ping Pong Posts. After 12 months of sending clothes backwards and forwards, we have decided to change things up a little.Each month Anna, Ann and I are going to style a “classic” item.An item that many of us will have lurking
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