Fashion over 40

Denim shirt dresses are everywhere at the moment, aren’t they? {In the online world anyway} Every blogger worth their salt seems to have a shirt dress in their arsenal, and there is no denying that they look great wearing them! But…What about in real life?How many denim shirt dress wearers do you see on a normal day? A few?Not […]

Getting older is great fun, right? {Although, to be honest, I am still waiting for my wisdom to develop. When I am 50, maybe?} Of course, all of this this is great. However, when you are confronted with your ‘morning face’ and a magnifying mirror? Yikes! The truth is scary. Faced with the reality of ageing,

Today I wanted to wear this (faux) leather dress.I love the simple shape of it, and I was really drawn to the unusual colour. It has raw edges, which I like, and a fitted T-shirt shape.When I say fitted, I mean bust darts and a neat waist.In fact, the waist is perfect!A rare treat. I

Spring, in Scotland, is unpredictable weather-wise.One minute legs are bare, and the sun shines.The next, the rain is back with a vengeance. {You can see the rain falling in these photographs, and this was a dry moment!} This wet weather keeps the grass green, and us on our style-toes! There was a definite chill in the air, so bare

Today is an exciting day for me!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 every month} This diverse group of fabulous women, highlight the joy of

Dressing up over 40 corpse bride makeup. Last night my younger children were going out guising with their friends. Costumes sorted (see the Ghost HERE and the Witch HERE….with Hell-hound)Party tricks rehearsed.Jokes learned.Dances perfected. Of course I was going to join them.They need a chaperone, it is dark out there…you never know who (or what)

How to wear a pussy bow knit, and not look like a frump. After being inspired by the Gucci geek-chic look (that has now filtered down onto the high street) I was pleased as punch, to pick up this Pussy bow jumper in a charity shop. I was drawn to the quality of the knit.I

Surely know one cares what an old fogey has to say about anything, right?Is now not the time to disappear, quietly, into an all-beige {or all-grey} ensemble and keep your opinions to yourself? Clue: The answer is NO! Starting a blog has been a liberating, and extremely enjoyable experience for me.One which I would recommend

Mini skirts? For WORK… Over 40?!What a horrible thought!Shouldn’t the over 40’s be wearing a nice beige two-piece or a twinset and pearls?Are we even allowed to wear mini skirts at such an advanced age?Well, yes actually.We can (in case you hadn’t heard) wear what we like at any age! There is nothing inappropriate or

Playsuit and ‘Over 40’ in the same sentence?  40 MUST be too old for a playsuit? Is this the ultimate fashion faux pax? I was determined to give the Playsuit / Romper look another chance after a break of almost 10 years… I used to have a very sharp and tailored fine-pinstripe pair that I loved