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 […]
Evening Wear in the Daytime | Silk Mini Dress for Work, over 40. Read More »
Everyone has a trench coat, don’t they? I read somewhere that everyone has a trench coat, and if they don’t they should!Is this really true? I have never been a fan of the classic camel trench.Especially after been flashed, as a young teen, by the stereotypical perv in a dirty camel trench.That would put anyone off! I
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Slip dresses are everywhere (again) this spring/summer.But how can we tap into the trend, over 40, without looking like a sack of spuds? {Spuds=Potatoes, to anyone wondering what I am talking about!} I don’t know about you, but my days of wearing nothing but a slip dress and teeny-tiny briefs are over.I love the look
Underwear as Outerwear. Read More »
March has arrived and it is officially Spring.The days are getting longer.The light quality is improving.Winter layers can be packed away until next year. Hello Spring wardrobe! Right? Wrong! It is still pretty cold (and wet) here. It is still pretty cold (and wet) here. The weather was not paying attention to the date on
Transitional Dressing Over the knee boots and layers, for Spring! Read More »
Shopping mistakes…we all make them! Do you ever buy things that end up hanging (unworn) in your wardrobe?Do you ever waste money on clothes that you never wear, and just end up revisiting those ‘old faithfuls’ day in and day out? If the answer is yes then don’t worry, you are not alone!Far from it.Most
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Workwear can be stuffy and boring, can’t it?Especially if you have been doing the same job for a number of years, and are stuck in a workwear rut.How can we inject some personality into our work outfits, without looking too “Wackadoodle”?Or, (worse, in my opinion) too sexy? Today I attempted to achieve the difficult balance
Comfortable Workwear : How NOT to be Sexy! Read More »
Dungarees?…Hmmm…A very tricky style-subject, at any age.Over 40? Just forget it!Right? Wrong!I think that anyone can wear dungarees, at any age, if they want to.As long as you can answer “Yes” to the three Golden questions…a If you can answer “Yes” to these three, then go for it! I have to admit that ‘on paper’
Can Grown Up Women Wear Dungarees? Read More »
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
The FAB 40’s | Red and Pink & My Ugly Shoes. Read More »
I know that I am quite late in jumping on the 70’s-Style-flares bandwagon.In fact, VERY late!I honestly thought that I would avoid the trend all together.However, flares don’t seem to be going anywhere, do they? In fact, all things 70’s seem to be hanging around this year….as well as all things 90’s, but that is
How to Wear Flares | Simple 70’s Inspired Daywear. Read More »
I think it is safe to say that most women (and men) want to look the best they can.Almost everyone, hates the thought of looking like everyone else! We all want to be the best version of our unique selves. Everyone knows that other people make instant judgements about us, based on our appearance.Whether you
5 Steps to Body Confidence | Styling a Floral Jumpsuit. Read More »
