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 […]
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Midi skirts are so feminine aren’t they? can you wear midi skirt with flats navy?You can find them (worn beautifully) all over Pinterest and Instagram.Unfortunately, most of these stunning looks involve killer heels. I love a high heel, and there is nothing quite a sexy as a demure skirt with a skyscraper shoe.A knockout look.
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This double breasted reefer jacket is one of my all time favourites!I love the tartan fabric.The purple lining… The cosiness of the wool.The vibrancy of the colours.The boxy boyish shape.AND, the fact I’ve never seen another person wearing the same one!{This is probably because I bought it from a teenage boys department} Yes, is buttons
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Lets talk about legs. 7 steps to Great Legs As someone who spent (almost) their entire life hating their legs (and thinking they were ugly and offensive) talking about legs can be a touchy subject. I spent over 30 years of my life covering up my legs, and hiding them away.If I did wear a skirt I
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Styling a vintage pencil skirt with a short waist. Chunky ankle boots and red lips!I really wanted to wear my vintage pencil skirt again (last spotted here with some fab purple tights).It is such a great fit and really warm to wear. Made with ‘proper’ old-fashioned wool.The fabric is beautiful and the houndstooth pattern is right up
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This outfit is part one of a two part post… How to Wear White Peek a Boo Culotte Jumpsuit 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
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What do you wear for a family day out? Comfortable summer layers. We took a trip to Kelvingrove museum today.It is a beautiful old building, which has been open since 1901 housing a large range of exhibits and artworks. Salvador Dali’s Crucifixion is housed here…and lots of others.Plenty to see. Best thing of all…it is FREE!
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Do you ever wake up feeling a little low and grumpy? (It’s called being dour-faced and Crabbit, here in Scotland)Well, that was me this morning…. Old Crabbit chops. My face was so crumpled, it looked like the dog had slept on it.My head was thumping and I could have happily pulled the covers back over it and
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The Fall / Autumn ‘drops’ are hitting the shops. What should I invest in? What can I re-work?All of the (fashion related) things I love about Autumn are arriving just now..the rich colours, the great fabrics, the opulent textures. I do get a little excited about it all! I devour the glossy magazines at this
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A casual, late summer outfit. Khaki, cream and lace…easy to wear. Summer is slipping away here, in Scotland.Although, to be honest, we have not had much of a summer this year.It has been pretty cold with plenty of rainy days!Cardigans have been on (or close to hand) and umbrellas have been in the bottom of every
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