Welcome back 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 this diverse group is to show how eight (very different) women interpret a specific style.
Each month there is a new theme chosen by one of the group.
Leather and lace....hmmmm.
This one is a good one!
This outfit came together very easily.
I had just bought a vintage leather skirt and was deciding how to wear it.
Well, that question was just answered for me!
The purpose of this diverse group is to show how eight (very different) women interpret a specific style.
Each month there is a new theme chosen by one of the group.
This month's theme is Leather & Lace.
Leather and lace....hmmmm.This one is a good one!
This outfit came together very easily.
I had just bought a vintage leather skirt and was deciding how to wear it.
Well, that question was just answered for me!
My lace boots were a MUST for this look.
They are very comfortable and have stayed surprisingly clean despite walking miles in all weathers!
A lace panelled (and studded) sweatshirt, and a thermal rollneck, were the perfect partners.
The studded neckline took away the need to think about jewellery.
This was a throw-on-and-go outfit.
Some cosy opaque tights and my grey bag finished things off nicely!
SKIRT: Vintage... but new to me! from eBay.
JUMPER: Charity shop
BOOTS: Clarks
TIGHTS: Falke
Undertop: Uniqlo
BAG: Dune
POMPOMs: Various
Introducing our Guest blogger this month...
Kimberly from The Haute Life
Kimberly is another mum of 4 (a lady on my wavelength) and lives by the moto...
"Life is short, live it Haute!"
Click through the link above to read her story.
Over 40 AND a cropped top?... Yes indeed!
Top: For Love and Lemons
Pants: Rachel by Rachel Roy
Shoes: Nine West
Clutch: BRahmin
Sheela from Sheela Writes
We can always rely on Sheela to push the boundaries and make us think outside the age-appropriate box.
Sheela is NOT intending on disappearing into the background anytime soon!
This lace skirt (that she is wearing as a dress) is both sexy and perfectly demure.
A nude leather jacket and trademark fierce shoes makes for a knock-out look!
LOVE.
Blush Leather Jacket: Sans Souci
Black Lace Skirt (worn as dress): StyleWe
Combat Booties: Bakers
Necklace: Mirina Collections
Bangle & Ring: Happiness Boutique
Sunnies: Poshmark
Lipstick: Palladio
Ann from Kremb de la Kremb
Ann is so cute here!
She has kept the colour palette light and spring-like.
{It looks like the weather in Hong Kong is slightly warmer than here in Scotland!}
Ann looks feminine and comfortable.
A practical and fun look.
Loving those shoes BTW Ann!!
If you ever get tired of them...
Sunnies: Hua Hin Night Market
Top, skirt, earrings, and waist bag: Forever 21
Denim sleeveless jacket: Topshop
Nude fishnets:Ladies' Market, Hong Kong
Silver anklets: new(!) from India
Wink-wink slip-ons: girls department Target
Jennie from A pocketful of polka dots
Jennie always manages to mix the masculine with the feminine.
This outfit is a great example of a everyday-wearable leather and lace look.
Leggings, top, blazer and heels.
So simple.
SO effective.
Proving that 40+ women can (and should) still smash it when it comes to style!
Tuxedo Jacket - NY&Co.
Lace Tank - Loft
Brooch - Vintage (from her Great Aunt)
Leather Pants - Guess
Lace Pumps - Joey O
Diane from Fashion on the fourth floor
Diane is undeniably genetically gifted!
Her long lean limbs make these leather shorts look easy to wear, and utterly glamorous.
The white lace top is elegant and feminine.
If you're lucky enough to have gorgeous legs then this could be the look for you.
The whole outfit is ageless, fresh and fabulous!
Lace/Crochet Top - Shein
Tank Top - Greige Goods in Stillwater, Ok.
Leather Shorts - Banana Republic
Tights - Macy's
Boots - Target
Clutch - Kent Stetson
Mary from Curlybyrdie Chirps
Mary's got it down when it comes to wearing a pencil skirt.
I mean...come on!! How good does this green leather skirt look?
Her blouse is feminine (and demure) and those ankle boots keep the whole look fresh and modern.
Top marks Mary!
Skirt and Booties: Target
Blouse: Lauren Conrad - Kohl's
Scarf: Calvin Klein
Bag: Jcpenney
Veronica from CID Style file
Veronica is FIERCE in this leather and lace combo.
Simple and super-cool.
This is how to execute the classic "floaty dress + leather jacket" look.
AND accentuating her fabulous pins at the same time.
She does it with ease.
Dress: Avenue
Moto Jacket: Simply Be
Boots: Jeffrey Campbell
Sunnies: Burberry
Tights: Lane Bryant
Earrings: Macy's
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