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The Fab 40’s in Embroidery!

January 25, 2016

This month the Fab 40’s share their take on the embroidery trend.

The Fab 40s in Gingham!

May 17, 2015

The Fab 40’s are at it again!

Who are we? We are five forty-something style bloggers who share our ideas for rocking the latest trends in over 40 friendly ways.

(In case your missed them: our take on marsala & denim and jumpsuits)

This month we’re ready for spring fun in our gingham!

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Here’s my casual take on the gingham trend. This Loft purple gingham shirt is a favorite of mine. You might recognize it from my blog banner. (Who says bloggers never wear the same thing twice?) And I wanted to add this colorful vintage scarf that was my mom’s into the mix. I love the way it looks tied to my Lilly tote.

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Outfit details and shopping ideas:

Gingham shirt – Loft

Jeans & Tank – Old Navy

Bag – Lilly Pulitzer for Target

Sandals – Seychelles Sandals at Zappos

Scarf – Vintage

Lucky the photo bomber is wondering what mom is up to now.

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And here’s the other fab ladies and their chic gingham looks …

Jane of My Midlife Fashion is looking adorable in her gingham and white jeans.

Outfit details:

Shirt – Zara (borrowed from mum!)

Necklace – bought at antique fair

Bag – Zara

Jeans – Zara

Shoes – Boden

This darling pic of Ann of Kremb de la Kremb makes me want to have a picnic on the beach!

Ann’s Outfit Details

Red Sunnies–market in Shenzhen

Lippy–Bourjois Rouge Edition Hot Pepper (my favorite!)

Earrings and Necklace–Ben (stall 4 on the left) at Jardine’s Bazaar, Hong Kong

Blue Gingham Shirt–Forever 21

Red Gingham Shirt worn as a Skirt–Forever 21

Guatemalan Bag–Precious Hands (bag #1307)

White Clogs–kiosk at Pondok Indah Mall, Jakarta

A few spring showers never stopped a true fashionista … here’s the lovely Dixie of Inside Outer Style.

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And Sheela of Sheela Writes is rocking to-die-for gingham heels!

Thanks for stopping by, Ladies, and we’ll all see you next month when we take on another trend!

Here’s to being fab … at any and every age!

OXOX
Dawn Lucy

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The Fab 40’s: Jumpsuits!

April 20, 2015

This month’s theme for The Fab 40’s was … JUMPSUITS!

But before we jump right in, I wanted to say a big thanks to everyone who expressed interest in joining our little group. We were so flattered and were tempted to open it up to everyone, but then we felt a bit overwhelmed at the organizing involved and decided to keep it small and manageable. I hope everyone understands. We know there are so many great 40-something fashion blogs out there and we totally support all of you! Hurrah for all of us who keep showing the world how totally FAB 40 can be!

Now let’s jump into jumpsuits!

I haven’t had a jumpsuit since high school, so shopping for one now was an adventure. I didn’t want to spend too much on this trendy look so I hit up Fovever 21 and got this fun jumpsuit. I ended up actually loving it. What do you think, Dolls?

It’s strapless, but I doubt I’ll actually wear it that way. Well, maybe beachside!

I had planned to add one of my crochet cardigans for a totally boho look but it just ended up looking shapeless. I thought this tailored cropped jacket looked more pulled together.