Welcome to the fab 40's.
I am delighted to be part of a group of international bloggers, called The fab 40's.The purpose of the group is to show how seven (very different) women interpret a specific style.
Each month there is a new theme chosen by one of the group.
This month it was my turn!
This diverse group proves that being 40(+) does not mean you have to be dowdy, frumpy, boring or forgettable.
Eveningwear as Daywear
This theme I chose was styling your party clothes (or occasion wear) during the day.How many of us have (sometimes) expensive, and rarely worn, items hanging in our wardrobes?
Wouldn't it be great if we could get more wear out of these fun and fab clothes?
Styling occasion wear during the day is relatively easy...
{See me going from work to a party, here and styling an evening dress here}
A few tweeks and you are rocking a fabulous (and unique) daytime look.
Upping the style points as well as reducing that cost per wear!
As the person who picked this theme, you would think I had it all planned out, right?
Erm....
Nope!
I do like a challenge.
After rummaging through some old party/wedding/occasion dresses (some of which ended up in the charity bag) I decided on this satin wiggle dress.
It is so comfortable and easy to wear.
{See the original post here}
This dress is such a great fit (and feel) that all I did was add a t-shirt on top and ...voila!
An easy outfit.
The t-shirt is a high-low design which made it perfect for tucking into a belt to give my outfit more shape and less of a sloppy feel.
I left the longer back section loose to keep things casual and easy looking.
A casual trainer always works wonders when you want to make an outfit seem more thrown together, and effortless.
A simple silver bag (worn high and across the body) adds a modern touch.
A warmer toned scarf pulled the colour of my hair into the palette, and helped soften the harshness of the black and white against my pale skin.
Some fun (and ever so slightly creepy) rings finished things off perfectly!
Do you have partywear that you would love to style up for daytime, but don't know where to start?
Well, fear not!
I have 6 fabulous ladies here, to show you how it can be done with ease.
Our Guest blogger...Vale from Fashion and Cookies
Vale is one stylish lady!
She has a wardrobe to die for, and the most amazing figure.
I can't help applauding both.
She has a wardrobe to die for, and the most amazing figure.
I can't help applauding both.
Her blog is cool, super-stylish and fun.
Packed with fashion, and oodles of beauty posts too.
Please check it out.
However, be warned....
You might never look at your own shoe collection the same way again.
{Serious wardrobe envy alert!!}
Packed with fashion, and oodles of beauty posts too.
Please check it out.
However, be warned....
You might never look at your own shoe collection the same way again.
{Serious wardrobe envy alert!!}
Vale's outfits are usually quirky, colourful and often involve clashes of texture and colour.
I was initially surprised to see her in this monochrome look, but not at all surprised to see a mixture of textures and a cheeky peep of skin.
And, that blue tone... just gorgeous.
A ladylike look, but still flirty with plenty of fun!
SUNGLASSES: Moschino
TOP: Yumi
SKIRT: Asos
BAG: Zara
SHOES: Sergio Levantesi
Sheela from Sheela writes.
Speaking of shoe envy....
Over to Sheela!
Once again her shoes are crazy-cool with a killer heel and a super sexy vibe.
She looks amazing in this T-shirt and trousers combination.
So simple but SO effective!
SEQUINED TROUSERS: Free People
TOP: Thrifted
SHOES: Ami Club Wear
Fitbit & Rings: Gifted
SUNGLASSES: Poshmark
LIPSTICK: I’m Nude from Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Ann from Kremb de la Kremb
Ann is one of those women I mentioned earlier...
The ones who can wear trainers (or super-casual shoes, like these flip flops) with anything.
Not content with styling one jazzy item, she has chosen two!
What a great look.
Sequins on sequins... not for the faint hearted but definitely for the fun loving!
Ann looks fabulous in this outfit.
The ones who can wear trainers (or super-casual shoes, like these flip flops) with anything.
Not content with styling one jazzy item, she has chosen two!
What a great look.
Sequins on sequins... not for the faint hearted but definitely for the fun loving!
Ann looks fabulous in this outfit.
SUNGLASSES and BELT: ASOS
EARRINGS: from a colleague way back from my time in El Salvador
JACKET: Zara
T-SHIRT: Nordstrom Rack
SKIRT: Forever 21
SANDALS: Teva FlatformsJennie from A pocketful of polka dots.
Jennie is someone who always brings a tomboy feel to her looks (in my mind anyway).
I love how wearable this outfit is.
Jeans and gutties.
Easy.
This is how it is done!
I love how wearable this outfit is.
Jeans and gutties.
Easy.
This is how it is done!
JACKET: Liz Claiborne, JCPenney
TOP: NY&Co.
JEANS: jcp, JCPenney
TRAINERS: Steve Madden "Eros"
NECKLACE: Charming Charlie
Diane from Fashion on the fourth floor.
Those legs....sigh.
(Although being that toned takes effort, she works her butt off!)
Her style often involves trainers (or gutties) and a toned down vibe... easy to copy in real life.
This look is another (seemingly) effortless outfit.
Cut-offs, trainers and a top, that just so happens to be covered in sequins!
Her gorgeous hair is pulled up in a top knot, and she is good to go.
I love it.
Sequin TOP: Express
SHORTS: H&M
TRAINERS: Bebe
WATCH: Fossil
EARRINGS: Express
BAG: Mofe inc.
She is pulled together, and elegant, but never fades into the background.
A sequined pencil skirt works perfectly with a simple striped top, and mules.
I love how her nails match her bag and the stripes on her top.
She has an eye for the details and knows how to turn heads!
A sequined pencil skirt works perfectly with a simple striped top, and mules.
I love how her nails match her bag and the stripes on her top.
She has an eye for the details and knows how to turn heads!
SKIRT: Carson's
TOP: H&M
SHOES: Jessica Simpson
NECKLACE: New Work and Company
BAG: Call it Spring-Jcpenney
Over to you...
Do you try and get more use out of your 'occasion' clothes?What would you have chosen to wear?
Please let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment.
Or tweet me @samantha4blair.
I love hearing from you!
DRESS: Maggy London
BELT: Warehouse
T-SHIRT: ME&EM
SCARF: a gift
BAG: Topshop
SHOES: Puma