Fashion over 40

After reading the AW16/17 trend reports (in the glossy magazines) I was excited to see the various styles of wide belts on offer.I really like the look of a wide belt, and they are back in fashion again.(Did they ever really go away?) There are a wide range out there this coming season; Some corset-style, […]

Wearing over-the-knee boots without looking cheap.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 are sexy, and can easily make even the most conservative of outfits look a little too much.The look gets harder to pull off

Wearing shorts in Autumn/Winter Tailored shorts and chunky brogues You may remember this post when I tried to take my own photographs….Oh dear. Not a great success!So today (in the fleeting moments between showers) I took my own photographs, and some of them are actually okay.Not perfect, but okay…and that is progress! I used my new remote

Welcome back to the fab 40’s. I am delighted to be part of this group of international bloggers, called The fab 40’s.The purpose of this diverse group is to show how eight (very different) women interpret a specific style. {Although, we are a “man down” this time, see below} Each month there is a new theme chosen

This outfit is part one of a two part post how to wear white peek boo culotte… How to Wear a White Jumpsuit, over 40. Lets be honest here….There are 4 challenging things going on with this white jumpsuit. 1. It’s White. White is notoriously difficult to wear, especially if you are a dirt magnet

faux leather dress over 40 khaki silver In the spirit of wearing what I want (until the day I drop) I found myself reaching for my leather (look) dress again.Everything about this dress screams… “You are wearing that! Over 40?!” Well, Yes actually, I am!Because, you know what?I like it! I have previously written about being too old for a

the fab 40s 8 ways to wear bomber jacket. I am delighted to be part of this group of international bloggers, called The fab 40’s.The purpose of this diverse group is to show how eight (very different) women interpret a specific style.Each month there is a new theme chosen by one of the group. These ladies prove

It’s getting to that time of year (in Scotland at least) when we are a little fed up of winter layers and dark, dreich mornings.The sky is getting lighter (at both ends of the day) and there is a glimmer of hope. statement sleeves silver boots. Hope for a beautiful spring.Hope for a warm summer.Hope

I am delighted to be part of a group of international bloggers, called The fab 40’s. the fab 40s 8 ways to wear tartan overThe purpose of this diverse group is to show how eight (very different) women interpret a specific style.Each month there is a new theme chosen by one of the group. This month’s theme

THE VIBE: Casual style… as per usual these days! It’s not very flattering… the shapes don’t hide or disguise anything and cropped jeans shorten the legs. It’s not very AGE- appropriate for a 46 year old! It’s certainly NOT very professional… AT ALL.AND it’s not very fashionable…. No moulds were broken, no jaws dropped. BUT….