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Wearing a Vintage knit, over 40 | Skinny cords and a pussy bow.
How to wear a pussy bow knit, and not look like a frump. After being inspired by the Gucci geek-chic…
Too old for a Leather Mini Dress?
How many times have you asked yourself that question?Ok, maybe not about a leather mini dress, but perhaps a new…
Starting a blog in your 40’s | 40 Things I have learned, blogging.
Surely know one cares what an old fogey has to say about anything, right?Is now not the time to disappear,…
Pared-down dressing | Cashmere, leather and distressed denim.
Luxe fabrics, and textures, create a simple mix.I do love a splash (and often, a clash) of colour but we…
How to wear a mini skirt, over 40.
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…
AW trend: Winter white | Wearing an all white outfit in Fall.
All-white outfits are so impractical, aren’t they?Especially in the Autumn, and worse, Winter.With all of that (Scottish) rain, and mud,…
Autumn layers: Spots and Denim with a Plaid Cape.
I love Autumnal hues, and when I found this Tartan (plaid) Cape I could not resist popping it in my…
What to wear to a Birthday party | Leopard print and lace
What should I wear to a Birthday BBQ?A leopard print dress and lace tights. My Beautiful (and fabulous) friend was…
How to wear colour to lift your mood | Orange tights and lace boots.
Do you ever wake up feeling a little low and grumpy?(It’s called being dour-faced and Crabbit, here in Scotland)Well, that…
What to wear for a shopping trip | Wearing shades of blue head-to-toe.
Shades of blue from head to (almost) toe. Do monochrome outfits work?If you are like me and are drawn to…
How to wear a Playsuit (Romper) over 40.
Playsuit and ‘Over 40’ in the same sentence? 40 MUST be too old for a playsuit? Is this the ultimate fashion…
How to wear culottes, part 3 | Do culottes look good on anyone?
This is my third attempt at dressing in culottes….and possibly the last! The reason being is that my youngest daughter…