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Casual Fall Essentials

September 21, 2015
Are you feeling ready for cooler weather? I can’t wait to to wear a  chunky sweater with some flared jeans and cute suede booties.  And for accents, you can’t go wrong this fall adding in plaid, fringe and tassels!

Here’s one outfit idea, with shopping links below!


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Brown & White

September 14, 2015
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I don’t usually think of putting chocolate brown and bright white together, but I really like this outfit and it seems perfect for transitioning from summer to fall. 

Lucky liked it too!

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Am I the only one who sees this look and think of chocolate dipped soft serve ice cream?  Should I be worried that the first thing I think of is dessert?

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Pre-fall Preppy & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up!

August 20, 2015
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I’ve been thinking about style seasons lately.  When I was a fashion merchandising student a million years ago, we learned these fashion seasons: fall/winter, holiday, resort, spring/summer.  But I think that depending on our location and lifestyle, we all have our own personal version of style seasons.  

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Summer Uniform & Fun Fashion Friday Link Up!

July 16, 2015
Do you have a summer uniform? I have several favorite combos, but one of my “go to” summer looks is a maxi, tank or tee, sandals, and a denim jacket or cardigan.  



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Always nice to have a jacket or cardi for cool mornings and overly air conditioned buildings.


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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
Scarf – Vintage


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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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| Boots: Le Chameau | Jacket: Free People | Jeans and shirt: H&M | Bag: Coach |
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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