Lets talk about colour… If you visit Fake Fabulous regularly you will know that I LOVE bright colours.Orange.Cobalt.Red.Anything (and everything) goes! However, loving a colour does not necessarily means that it suits us, does it?Sometimes certain colours can be quite hard to wear. Wouldn’t it be nice if our wardrobes were full of of clothes that really suited […]
Your BEST Colours | Vintage 80’s & Vinyl! Read More »
This outfit is one of those that shouldn’t really work.It mixes colours that don’t go together and uses proportions that are unflattering and even awkward.PLUSNone of these colours are my best colours. {If you want to know what colours work best for you, check out THIS POST} The rules of proportion are being ignored here.Luckily, I’ve
Bright Spring Look | Hot Pink Crops & Nautical Stripes! Read More »
Bralets (worn over blouses and shirts) were all over the magazines recently, and I must admit to liking the look! Much like the corset-style wide belt, a bralet worn over a shirt (or blouse) is pretty sexy…without actually revealing any flesh at all!Your bra is on show but no midriff, or even cleavage needs to
Bralet over a Shirt | Leopard, Snake and Satin, over 40. Read More »
Welcome to the first of the new (and improved?.. you be the judge of that!) Ping Pong Posts. After 12 months of sending clothes backwards and forwards, we have decided to change things up a little.Each month Anna, Ann and I are going to style a “classic” item.An item that many of us will have lurking
4 Ways to Wear Fishnets | PPP gets a Make-Over! Read More »
Welcome back to The fab 40’s. Lets play with some Pop Art! This month it was my turn to choose what the Fab40’s would be wearing and I wanted to push us all a little!With such a diverse group of creatively minded women I knew great things could happen. So, with inspiration from brands such
7 Ways to be Bold! | Pop Art, over 40. Read More »
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. Hope for a beautiful spring.Hope for a warm summer.Hope for a generally great
Statement Sleeves Silver Boots & Patterned Trousers, over 40. Read More »
Granny shoes can look ironic and beautiful, on a chic 20-something. red metallic nana shoes & Teal TrousersBut what about us more mature ladies?Can we pull off the ironic look?Or, do we just end up looking frumpy?Hmmmm….. It may come as no surprise to you that I think age is an irrelevance when it comes
Red Metallic Nana Shoes & Teal Trousers | Behind the Scenes! Read More »
Is orange the WORST colour to wear for an interview?Apparently so!I was reading an article recently listing the top colours to wear to an interview, and orange was mentioned as the worst.A really big no-no if you want that job. (Have a look online, there are a few articles on this subject.) A subtle blue
The Power of Colour | Is Orange Unprofessional? Read More »
I’m growing out my pixie cut.Again. This is my third pixie grow-out, and it’s never an easy ride.The only way to tackle a grow-out successfully is to keep trimming!Real patience is needed. Over 40, it is more important than ever for each stage of the grow-out to look like a definite style.A scruffy, and unkempt, pixie (with
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This is such a fun outfit, and incredibly comfortable to wear.(It’s really just a slightly smarter version of joggers and a t-shirt!). gothic steampunk t-shirt and mixing texture The pencil skirt is part of a co-ord, and is super comfortable.The skirt can look quite smart, but easily adapts to fit into a more casual look.Even with its
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