Fashion over 40

Welcome back to 7 was to be villain over 40 The fab 40s. The fab 40s become villainous! After last month’s princess-like behaviour, this month things got a little more mischievous. Veronica has chosen ‘Villains’ as this month’s theme.These themes are supposed to be fun, but I also need a real outfit. How can we be inspired by […]

Yellow is such a vibrant colour. how to wear yellow t shirt dress and leather. It is associated with positivity, optimism and creativity.It promotes original thought, and ideas, simulating the mind.A great colour to wear if you have writer’s block! This yellow dress is an easy t-shirt shape, very comfortable and perfect for a warm

Recently, I have been drawn to more muted colour palettes. summer brights wearing orange with Brown and Blue.Denims, greys and even black! I wonder if this is because Summer is full of natural light (it gets dark here at 11pm) and vibrant colour, so I don’t feel the need to inject any of my own.I seem to crave

I am honoured to be included in a group of international bloggers, called The fab 40’s. the fab 40s 8 ways to wear pleats in your 40’sThe purpose of the group is to show how different women interpret a specific style.{There is a different ‘theme’ every month}Proving that being 40+ does not mean you have to

Welcome to part two of the fab 40’s. the fab 40s 8 ways to wear florals in your 40’s. I am honoured to be included in a group of international bloggers, called The fab 40’s.The purpose of the group is to show how different women interpret a specific ‘theme’, or style. {There is a different theme

Pyjama-style trousers as daywear? can we really wear pyjamas as daywearCan anyone really look good in them? I have to admit to secretly loving these pyjama-style trousers.They are obviously VERY comfortable.{That goes without saying, though, doesn’t it!}With comfort comes that relaxed feeling which is reflected in my mood.Fidgeting with uncomfortable clothing is never a good look. This

Casual daywear, over 40. wearing leather leggings over 40 Styling vintage clothes with leather leggings. This outfit has quite a lot of things going on: Vintage items, Layers, Colorful footwear, Legwarmers (with bows), an Oversized Snood, Leather leggings and on top of all that..the Scottish weather to contend with! Let’s start by talking about leather

How to style a vintage skirt and keep it modern. how to wear vintage kilt over 40 tartan.How I wear vintage without looking frumpy. Styling vintage without looking like you are going to a party gets harder as we get older. What was once cute and ironic becomes a little…Hmmmm, did she mean that? I

Wearing over-the-knee boots without looking cheap. how to wear otk boots over 40 poppy red Styling a knitted dress without the frump factor. Personally, I think over-the-knee boots are very tricky to wear.There is no getting away from the fact that they aresexy, and can easily make even the most conservative of outfits look a little too

This outfit shouldn’t work for someone aged 42.There is nothing particularly “age appropriate” about this look. The boots are too shiny, and too chunky.There is too much (over 40) leg on show.The shorts are too boyish, masculine and baggy.The jumper is an awkward colour, and an even more awkward (boxy & asymmetric) shape. The only