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!
(In case your missed them: our take on marsala & denim and jumpsuits)
This month we’re ready for spring fun in our gingham!
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.
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.
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.
WEARING
| Boots: Le Chameau | Jacket: Free People | Jeans and shirt: H&M | Bag: Coach |
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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36 Comments
I just love gingham, especially when it is purple! Your outfit is so cute!
Dresses & Denim
Thanks Carly! Following you on Bloglovin' now! 🙂
I am loving the gingham stylings here! I truly need to get me some gingham! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
You would look adorable in gingham for sure! 🙂
I love this look (and especially because I'm partial to purple)! And the addition of your mom's scarf is a nice touch. My mother passed two years ago, and when we went through her closet, I found a number of scarves that I decided to hang on to – they're such a nice way to remember her.
Yeah I love having some things of my moms to keep and wear and remind me of her. Thanks, Alison. OXOX
Hi Dawn,
Lovin' the sandals girlfriend! Yowza, I would snatch those if I could 😉
Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com
Hee … you're cute! Got them at DSW! 🙂
Dawn, I absolutely love the purple Gingham. I think this is the only color that doesn't make me feel like a school girl, again. Handbag, sandals, jeans, perfect pieces to finish off your look. Beautiful!
Aww thanks so much Dixie! OXOX
Love this outfit! You look fab!!
xoxo
Cathy
Aww thanks Cathy! 🙂
Love the colour of your shirt Dawn – such a fab choice & I'm loving our monthly collaborations 🙂
Jane xx
My Midlife Fashion
Me too=D
Me three!! 🙂
Gingham is one of my favorite prints! Love that you found it in purple! Such a cute outfit!
Jill
Doused In Pink
I'm obsessing over those gingham heels. They're so cute! I'd love to have my own pair.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Sheela's always busting out something super cool amongst The Fab 40s! Don't y'all think!? A x
Loving those heels too .. and yes, Ann … she's a cool gal no doubt!! 🙂
Such a fun post! I've loved gingham on others for a long time but somehow don't have any in my closet. How is this possible? Must remedy this immediately. 🙂
You must, Beth! 😀
One wouldn't normally associate purple with the gingham print and that's what makes your outfit so lovely, Dawn Lucy 🙂 thank you for picking this theme, it took me way out and over and under and all around my comfort zone, and that was rather awesome xoxo
Awww we're having so much fun with our Fab 40s, aren't we? Thanks for starting this, Sheela! 🙂
Dawn Lucy! Excellent choice with #gingham! It was such fun! I love how we all (well except for a fabulous pair of shoes) worked with gingham shirts yet we all look very, very different. That's what's so awesome about The Fab 40s. So much style! And again, purple is your color!!
Much love,
Ann from Kremb de la Kremb
Loving our FAb 40 fun!! Thanks so much, Ann! 🙂
I'm loving the gingham in my favorite color: purple! And I love the beach look, too!
Aww thanks Laura! 🙂
Love the purple gingham on you, a great color! Looks pretty with the blue beach bag. I also love the other styles you shared! Fab 40s indeed!!
Thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks friend! OXOX
Love your Seychelles gladiator sandals, very cool Dawn. And have to mention the vintage scarf tied around your great Target bag! Thank you for linking up with SHOE AND TELL on Style Nudge!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
I'm loving the gingham trend lately. I actually don't own a piece, so I have been keeping my eye out for the right thing. Great inspiration!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Somehow I have no gingham in my closet at the moment. I adore that shirt on you and think I'll have my eyes open next time I'm shopping.
The colors are glorious and look amazing on you. The photos with the foliage and blooms is the prefect compliment to the looks. I finally feel like Spring has sprung when I look at you.
Accidental Icon
http://www.accidentalicon.com
Fabulous casual look and I just love the pretty purple! I have been desperately searching for more gingham shirts, so it seems a trip to Loft is in my near future. 🙂
I don't own any gingham and I am not sure exactly how it well look on my curves but it looks great on you. Fun collaboration!
Rachelxo
Garay Treasures
loving the gingham print!!!
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