This is a special Fab 40’s post for me. This will be the end of my 40’s! I can’t believe it. Next month, I’ll be turning that magic special number 50! Expect a whole post (or ten) about that, but today it’s all about goodbye to my 40’s.
And this month the Fab 40’s picked boho for a theme. I couldn’t be happier about that! I think it’s the perfect swan song for me.
My 40’s brought me so many amazing gifts: My wonderful love and husband, Shannon, a beautiful home in a neighborhood I’ve always dreamed about, my dear spoiled rotten fur babies, and of course the best hobby ever, blogging. And blogging has lead to connecting with all of you sweet readers.
I wish I could say my 40’s were all sparkles and happiness, but I lost both my mom and dad. The depth of that pain was rocked me to the core. I also lost a sweet little kitty. At least I’m fortunate enough to have so many wonderful memories of all of them to keep my company through the years.
Enough serious stuff. Let’s have fun and talk some fashion …
My readers all know that I love the boho vibe. When I first thought of starting a blog, one name that went though my mind was “Boho Chic … It’s Not an Oxymoron!” Hee. Chalk it up to a childhood spent in patched bell bottoms, suede clogs, and prairie dresses.
Outfit details and shopping links:
Blouse, jeans, bag, and bracelet – exact items linked below
Clogs – old (Zigi Soho)
Jewelry – vintage, Lucky Brand, Salt California, and Michal Golan
Let’s see all the other lovely ladies contributed this month …
First of all our guest for the month, the beautiful, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks. She looks dreamy!
Dress: Target
Skirt: Thrifted
Bracelets & Necklace: Gifted
Wedges: Forever 21
Jennie of A Pocketful of Polkadots is looking beautiful in this cool kimono.
Kimono – c/o Cold Water Creek
Dress – Vivid Collection of NY
Necklace, Bracelets, Sunnies – Charming Charlie
Shoes – Lucky Brand
Doesn’t Ann of Kremb de la Kremb look kinda badass here? Loooove it!
Sunnies–Beach stall in Boracay
Earrings–Amrapali, India
Bag–DIY (one of the most difficult DIYs I’ve ever attempted!)
Off the Shoulder Top–Random boutique in Hong Kong
Cutoff Skirt–DIY from charity shop denim skirt
Fringe Sandals–DIY
Sheela of Sheela Writes rocks this eclectic mix.
Kimono Cardigan & Fringe Bag – borrowed from Eve
Dress (worn as tunic) – Daily Look
Jeans – Forever21
Hat & Rings – Anthropologie, gifted
Bracelets – Isabel Marant
Platforms – Amici
Lipstick – Disco Baby (purchased in Australia)
Diane of Fashion on the 4th Floor … well, let’s just say I want this whole outfit. Exactly. And I want to wear it today!
Top – T Bags Los Angeles
Flaress – Express
Clutch – Express
Ring – The Beadery on Main (yes, my hometown of Stillwater, Oklahoma)
Necklaces – Urban Outfitters & Free People
Wedges: Old Navy
Mary of Curlybyrdie Chirps brings a feminine touch to the boho trend. Very pretty.
Samantha of Fake Fabulous looks wonderful and is sporting my fav print of the moment, ikat!
Skirt- Primark
Cardigan – H&M
Top – Unknown (old)
Necklaces – Various gifts/charity shop finds
Bag – Topshop
Shoes- clarks
I want to end with a big thanks to the sweet and inspirational Fab 40’s crew for celebrating forty-something fashion with me these last couple of years! Adore you all!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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23 Comments
What a great theme for your last post in this series! You do boho so very, very well! Can't wait to follow along through your 50s and beyond!
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
P.S.: Let's meet for coffee or lunch with Lynn soon!
You look fabulous! Yay for the big birthday coming up whoop whopp!
Have a good memorial day!
Rachel xo
http://garaytreasures.com
We are almost birthday twins.
I sure hope Nicole isn't right because 49 was NOT my favourite year. LOL
I raise a toast to your 50's! Let's hope it's as good as everyone else claims!
bisous
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
I am saying goodbye to my Fab 40's today 🙂
Monica.
First of all, you look great for your age. I absolutely love this outfit and is something I would wear head to toe, not just the bohemian but also the whole 70s part – each item is 70s inspired! All the crew looks amazing this week. You know how much I love a Bohemian Look. I did an entire week of Boho looks, last week. I love Ann's, Diane's and Jennie's outfits, too. =)
Happy Memorial Day! I did a different, fun post today! 😉
Love the jewel coloured top on you, so nice with the denim.
A very happy birthday to you when it arrives! Shame your 40s had some downsides, and sorry for your losses.
Away From The Blue Blog
Farewell Dawn Lucy.
May your 50's involve much less "serious stuff" and much more fun.
My neighbour once told me that your 50's is a time to throw caution to the wind, and grab life with both hands.
Wise words.
She is in her late 70's and still fabulous.
Have fun!!
XXX
Sam FakeFabulous.com
Happy birthday. Remember: The best years in the life of a women are between 49 and 50
Like you I grew up loving all things boho even before we knew to call it boho. Love your spin on it as well as all the other ladies. New adventures await you in your 50s.
Rena
http://finewhateverblog.com
How can it be? Are you sure you're not turning 40? Or maybe even 35? You are fabulous beyond measure my friend! Your style, your sweetness, and your positive outlook on life. You just radiate beauty from the inside out and I'm happy to know you. LOVE this outfit!!
What a fabulous post, Dawn Lucy! The serious stuff and the fun stuff. You are going to be even more fabulous in your 50's! You look amazing in this outfit and now I want it! All of it! Every single piece…to wear tomorrow! Cheers to the fabulous 40's and let's go 50's!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Happy Birthday! Love this boho chic look on you! You look fabulous!
Jill
Doused In Pink
The only good thing about the bad things, is for me, it makes me appreciate the good things more (did that make any sense).
So happy wonderful 50th—you look fantastic!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
You look amazing!
http://chicglamstyle.com
I have another year until I say goodbye but reading your post makes me think it might be a bit sad. I've actually always imagined it as saying Hello to my 50's! It is a milestone though and probably a good time to take stock in the good, the bad, the memories and the future plans. You've got me thinking….
Julia
http://www.whenthegirlsrule.com
Happy Birthday, and welcome to the fab fifties, still the same person, but feeling more relaxed – brilliant! Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
happy Birthday Dawn!! Big celebrations! I love these looks all of them, and boy, Anne knows how to DIY , I am not crafty! A lovely tribute to the fab 40s. Great clogs and I am looking for a pair of those fashionable kick crops, you look FAB!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Welcome to the club Dawn ! Happy birthday, I hope you get spoilt x
http://vanityandmeblog.blogspot.com
That's a huge milestone you are passing! Wow how awesome! I am happy to hear you had great memories from your 40s but sorry to hear about your losses. Would love if you can check out my latest post about useful gifts for Dad and enter the giveaway to win a Father's Day gift http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/05/30/useful-gifts-dad-wants/
I hope you throw yourself one amazing 50th birthday party. You deserve it! xx
I'm so happy to have found you! My blog's subtitle is Age Doesn't Matter. I am a fellow bohemian at heart…in my own way…classic and urban, too. I'll be following you from now on. Happy Birthday! P.S. The 50's were just fine.
Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style.
Always love your boho style! Happy birthday!
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com