My husband told me that this post was going to be the end of my fashion blogging career, that after modeling a fanny pack, no one would ever listen to my style advice again!
I’m going to admit that it’s not the easiest look to pull off over forty! My first outfit try was a disaster (and no, you can’t see it). But here, paired with some street style and attitude, I totally think it works.
I was motivated to take this fashion risk by Kelly Dempsey, who charmed me with her fun style and her sweet personality on last season’s Project Runway. Kelly makes these fanny packs and sells them on her website Rack Addik.
I choose a simple black quilted fabric, though there’s plenty of bolder choices if you’re feeling adventurous. I adore the cool zebra lining and the personal note from Kelly as well.
So, what do you think, Dolls? Did I pull off a fanny pack?
Is the pack back?!
Wishing all my readers the very VERY best in 2016!
Don’t forget to join the link up party.
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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75 Comments
Sexiest Fanny Pack wearing hottie I've ever seen!! I think it exploded your blogging career, because it's real and that street style tude make us smile who love ya!!! You pulled it off with gusto!! Happy weekend!!
You're the sweetest! At least no one can accuse me of not taking a fashion risk, right?! OXOX
You made a fanny pack look good!
Have a great weekend!
Thanks Dear! 🙂
You rock the fanny pack so well! Thank you for hosting and hope you are having a fab week!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you for TBT Fashion link up.
Thanks Alice! 🙂
I could never pull it off as easy as you did – Happy New Year!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
If anyone could, you could! 🙂
Thanks for the link up, Dawn! Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Pam! 🙂
Well done, Dawn Lucy! I think you styled your pack perfectly! Love the shoes, by the way.
Thank you for participating in How I Wear My: Gloves this month!
xo, A
Thanks so much, A! 🙂
It's not a look that's for me but I think you wear it well here! 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
Away From The Blue Blog
Thanks, Dear! It's a fashion risk for sure. Had to try it! 🙂
I think that you are on the leading edge of an up and coming trend. A fanny pack can be very practical when you need your hands to be free but still need to carry a few basic items with you. I recall seeing a spread last Spring in a fashion mag about fanny packs being worn by a few celebs and I'm surprised that I haven't been seeing them in the stores. I gave my 20 yo daughter one with a zebra stripe motif and she loves it.
I totally think the youngsters are going to take to this trend. They don't remember them from the first time around! Thanks so much for your comment! 🙂
I'm personally a big fan of the fanny pack. I got one and I wear it and personally I don't care if it is officially "back" because I am a proud supporter of the fanny pack . . . pack! LOL
Yay I found a part of my pack! 😉
You look adorable! But I just can't do it!! Hahaha! Takes me back to summers at cedar point and everyone with florescent fanny packs.
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
Haha … I totally get that! 🙂
Oh you're gonna hate me but I couldn't help but smirk like a naughty teacher at fanny pack! When my American sister-in-law first came to live in the UK when these were still in fashion, I had to explain to her that here, fanny meant something VERY different!!! She couldn't understand why she kept getting odd looks or laughs when she said it!
Big yes to pulling the look off, not easy to do but you've done it! But no, I think its time has come and gone.
http://petitesilvervixen.blogspot.co.uk/
I had to look it up in Urban Dictionary, but now I know why my UK readers think it's funny! 😀
Thanks for the link up….but I hope you're wrong. I never loved the fanny packs—maybe some bling on it would do it? jodie
Check out the website … most of hers are very bling-y! But yeah, I understand … some of us who lived through the trend the first time aren't quite ready to see them back yet. 🙂
Thanks for the party Dawn. I am with Petite Silver Vixen haha. When I read fanny packs I was like whaaaaaaaaat because fanny means something totally different where I come from and in Australia as well. You pulled it off beautifully. Happy 2016.
Haha … I had to look it up, but now I know what it means! Here it's just an innocent word for "butt" … really! ;D
Ahh, YES! You did pull it off, fabulously!! And, that is the most attractive fanny pack I've ever seen!! You should see the one my mom still has… lol!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Oh hee hee …. I remember my dad wearing an ugly vinyl one back in the day! 🙂
Oh well, you can try anything. Once. Maybe twice. The hands free is a good thing, though. Have a great weekend!
Haha .. right! 🙂
Haha I didn't even notice it in the first pic. The street style outfit works with it. Happy Friday!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thanks Amy Ann! 🙂
Hmm, I wouldn't say I'm convinced that the fanny pack needs to come back. Belt bags, on the other hand, I really like. They make more sense to me, as they serve two purposes and therefore must be genius inventions! Kudos to you for giving it a go, though!
Anett | Tall Girl's Fashion
I always think of fanny packs & belt bags as the same thing and yes, they are practical! Thanks Anett! OXOX
I am not a big fan of fanny packs but you have made it look great! Love those shoes 🙂
Nora
http://www.jacketsociety.com
Thanks, Nora! 🙂
While in Cabo last Spring, I saw all the "young" girls wearing fanny packs. Not sure that I would wear one, but that black quilted one really looks good on you.
Thanks Colleen! I think it will be easier for the youngsters to get on board with the trend, since they don't have the bad memories from before! 😉 Hee!
We have to always remember to not listen to our husbands! Lol! I actually like this chic fanny pack. Love this casual chic look!
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Haha … now that's is fabulous advice!!!!! ;D
OXOX
Your quilted fanny pack is so cute and you are definitely rocking this look! I don't think I could pull it off!
Jill
Doused In Pink
You could, you cutie you! Thanks for the sweet words! 🙂
Your so funny! Yes, you pulled off the fanny pack look! Your husband need not worry.
Thanks Amy! 🙂
You are definitely working this pack! I like the quilted black and think it actually looks pretty chic.
Thanks, Jennie! 🙂
I think you are totally rocking it! I love the heels you added.
Thanks Laura! 🙂
CUTE! I think fanny packs just need a new name and they would become super popular. I think hands free shopping is the bomb!!
Monica.
Hands free shopping! That's the perfect advertisement for them! 🙂
You know what they say, dearest Dawn…everything old is new again!! 😉 I think your quilted belt bag ("fanny pack" doesn't really do it justice!) adds the perfect bit of swagger to this edgy "street" look…waaay more than a handbag every could!! And besides…isn't it kind of nice to have BOTH hands free when you're sorting through all those January sales racks?! XOXO
http://www.StyleIsMyPudding.com
Quilted belt bag sounds oh so chic! Good call, Monika! And yes to January sales racks! WOOT WOOT! OXOX
I think you made it this time. Cheers!
Hee hee … thanks! 🙂
Fanny pack fab! You nailed it, effortlessly stylish and cool, this look is amazing
Xo Kim
http://www.theknottedchain.com
Aww you're the sweetest! Thanks, Kim! OXOX
I would need to turn mine around so it litterally was a "fanny pack" , could use some more there….hehhe.. Love the black and grey too, like the quilted.
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Hee hee … you can have some of my booty, Girl! 😉
OXOX
Amazing look ! 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
Your husband is wrong because that fanny pack is just right, especially how you styled it. Love your baseball tee too. I loved Kelly on PR. I need one of her fanny packs. I love yours. =)
Yay another PR fan! Thanks Ada! 🙂
This is totally my style…love the shoes and top! You always look so gorgeous and chic!
Happy New Year to you!
–G
http://www.gingerwroot.com
Aww you're the sweetest. Thanks, Dear! OXOX
You did it! You made the fanny pack look cool. I think they may be making a comeback and oh so practical. And, the fact that it is a black quilted fabric makes it oh so chic!! So great to co-host with you on My Refined Style.
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
Thanks so much, Cherie! OXOX
Love this sooooo much!! Thanks so much Dawn! You wear it well 🙂
Kelly Dempsey
Haha…I haven't seen a fanny pack in a long time! I have to admit they are really convenient – you don't have to worry about holding or losing your bag. But if anyone can pull off a fanny pack its you. You are giving it some sass and style!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
I've been meaning to regularly link up to FFF regularly, Dawn Lucy – I think I'm on the case now! I can't bring myself to say (write) what we call bum bags, being British… I'm sure you know why, haha!! But then we call erasers "rubbers" – we're divided by a common language as they say ;))
That said I do think you've totally pulled it off – it's so long since they were first around that they're kind of retro now. Loving the t-shirt too, it's like those gorgeous heels and the tee were made for each other!
Thanks so much for hosting, see you at #iwillwearwhatilike on Monday!
Catherine x
http://notdressedaslamb.com
It makes me so happy to see you linked up with FFF, Catherine! Thank you!
I had to look up 'fanny" on Urban Dictionary to see why my UK readers thought it was so funny! ;D
OXOX
Great look Dawn, hehe I love the word fanny pack, as I see in the comments you know why I had a little laugh 🙂 We call it a bum bag here, still a fun name eh!?
Thanks for hosting..
Dawn, It's a cute style for a fanny pack. They are great for hikes and trips so maybe they'll make a comeback. You def look cute wearing it. Have a good weekend hun. xo Kim
Looking great!!
Florals&Smiles
you look so chic! loving your outfit!
lifeisashoe
I think it looks great! It's also very practical – you may have started a new trend!
Emma xxx
style-splash.com