Fashion over 40

So there I was… am i too old for HIIT training & les mills gritA 40-something mother heading into my first Les Mills Grit class. How was I feeling? Well, If I’m being perfectly honest I was something-that-rhymes-with-grit-ing myself! A strangely addictive mixture of terror and excitement.What was in store for me?Could my 45-year-old puny body […]

Today I’m doing something a little different! red lips and dark lipstickA couple of cheeky time-lapse videos of me applying dark lipstick and a bright red lippy too.Both colours are quite tricky to wear with a 45-year-old asymmetric face! However, as I was saying to a friend the other day, if we don’t start experimenting

I often wonder why some stylish (over 40) women miss the mark when it comes to casual dressing? These women can look effortlessly chic in their workwear.Their evening outfits look elegant and stylish.Even their gymwear is chic and co-ordinated. Then you see them in a ‘casual’ look and wonder what happened? Of course, style is

If you’re off to a party (or event) soon and you’re sick to the back teeth of the usual outfits from the usual shops what can you do? You know exactly what I mean, don’t you?The ‘traditional’ shop choices.The ‘expected’ styles, shapes and colours.The generic “You’re now over 40” outfit. Boring.Maybe even frumpy?What if none

over 40 time to get If you’re anything like me you probably have memories of aged relatives and their twee knee skirts, navy pumps and coordinating twin sets. over 40 time to get your twin set outStylish in their day (a homage to the film stars of the 40’s) twinsets served a purpose, but were

Today I’m styling a loose and comfortable jumpsuit, not for any reason other than I’ve put on a few pounds during my break last week.{Read about why HERE} Piling on a handful of pounds makes me feel pretty good.{See more about weight fluctuations and goals HERE and my attitude to food HERE} I love having a bit more

Cropped tops over 40? Some say “No”.I say… YES!(No surprise there.) Cropped tops might sound scary but, if your midriff is in decent nick then why not?Your tummy doesn’t need to be perfect, just passable. Mine is far from perfect but I’m not worried.I wore a pink velvet cropped top to my Hogmanay party this year and loved baring my

I’m feeling feisty today! me sarcastic never graphic culottes & slogan teeThis outfit is acting like the stripes on a wasp… a warning to anyone who thinks they can take me on. Back off.Don’t even think about it.The Sass-O-Meter is off the scale. (Pst… It’s all just a big attitude bluff, but no one knows

This month Anna, Ann, Mary (our guest) and I are covering up on the beach. 5 ways to cover-up on the beach Beach cover-ups are great for slipping over your bikini to grab a bite to eat at the BBQ, or a cocktail at the bar. However, beach cover-ups in Scotland can be a totally

More stripes for spring! Mixing stripes is such an easy way to mix prints.Mixing a thick stripe with a thin stripe (HERE) or multi-sized stripes (like THIS POST) works well.Or you can switch the colours, like I have done in this outfit. A simple maxi skirt and long-sleeved top make an interesting combination, and also hide