Unfortunately, due to one thing and another, the paisley skirt post was shelved. However, I really liked the look of this outfit, and these photographs!{A sunny spring day, in Scotland, is a beautiful thing.} So, these images were sitting on my computer, unused but too nice to ‘trash’.Then something happened… I was in town recently, […]
Paisley Pencil Skirt and Tan Clogs. Easy Daywear. Read More »
Mixing patterns without looking like you got dressed in the dark. mixing patterns over 40 tartan trousers I was reading a blog post recently which had compiled a list of “Worst fashion fails”.Many of them I agreed with; Leggings worn as trousers and PJ’s/Onsies in public, for example.But, I could not agree with one: Mixing
Mixing patterns, over 40 | Tartan trousers & Statement shoulders. Read More »
Simple and casual Autumn layers. how to wear chunky twisted cable knit Oversized and Chunky, twisted cable knits have really caught my eye this AW15. I have been coveting those at Acne, Chloe and Christopher Kane.Structural and edgy, but they are unfortunately in the realms of budget fantasy. So, when I saw this jumper (in
How to wear a Chunky Twisted Cable Knit | Casual layers, over 40. Read More »
Wearing bright colours with a splash of black. Styling an oversized scarf. This outfit post was going to be all about styling a bright and colourful, oversized snood. Which can be an overwhelming and tricky item.Especially if you do not have a lot of ‘big hair’ to puff out and play with.There is a danger of looking
How to be braver | Mixing bright colours. Read More »
Wearing a chunky knit dress with bright coloured tights. It was a beautiful October day, here in Scotland, today.My husband was scraping frost off the windscreen this morning, then the sun came out.Beautiful.This crisp weather calls for cosy clothes.I love comfortable clothing and, of course, I love being toasty warm.So, a jumper dress (or sweater
How I styled a Jumper dress | Autumn Colour. Read More »
Can you really wear Heritage-style fashion, over 40? At what point does tweed become frumpy?The Heritage trend is big this Autumn/Winter.Wherever you like to shop (whether it is Forever21, Asos or Acne Studios) tweed is everywhere! You can’t escape it. I do love a touch of tweed (see a Chanel-style jacket here, as well as my vintage tweed skirt here)
How I style a Tweed jacket, over 40 | Preppy and fun! Read More »
Styling a cobalt blue shift dress with black leather. Coloured tights and a houndstooth clutch. Someone once told me I was an ‘Autumn’, and I should stick to Autumn colours in order to look anything other than; “Death warmed up”. So, for years I used to think that blue was not ‘My Colour’.Always admiring it
Cobalt Dress & Vintage leather Jacket | Bold colour. Read More »
Styling the 70’s look, over 40. Getting seduced by trends. 70s style polo necks chunky heels and coloured tights Can we really tap into the 70’s trend (over 40) without looking like a sad, old, has-been who is stuck in a time warp?The jury is out on that one, but I thought I would give it
70’s style | Polo necks, chunky heels and coloured tights. Read More »
Dots and spots with a splash of hound! Wearing Black and White for a wedding reception. Today, my new blog reached a significant milestone… 50 posts!I know it is small fry compared to some of the fabulous blogs out there BUT we all have to start somewhere, don’t we?Even the Epic and Iconic Bloggers had
What to wear to a Wedding evening reception? Read More »
A pared-down look for autumn. Luxe fabrics, and textures, create a simple mix.I do love a splash (and often, a clash) of colour but we all need a simple and pared-down look now and again, don’t you think?So, I thought I would share with you a muted palette and a simpler outfit. Sometimes, I need
Pared-down dressing | Cashmere, leather and distressed denim. Read More »
