The Fab 40s are now into their 7th month. It feels like we just styled menswear just the other day! Now when it’s each of our turns, not only do we decide the theme to style, but we also get to invite a fellow 40 something blogger. With my turn this month, I was inspired by my friend and colleague Norbyah of I’m a Norbyah. Following her on Instagram, I saw a cool DIY project she created during the summer vacation months. She made her very own fringe bag! I admit it: I’m an easy-does-it DIYer. Her bag, that involved cutting the leather to create the fringe–well, it definitely impressed me. And it gave me both the theme and perfect person to invite to this month’s Fab 40’s post. Norbyah, as featured in a Style Story last week, is the Queen of Vintage. You’ll notice from her outfit details that all her clothing items are of high quality yet also recycled. I work with Norbyah, and I can admit it’s really fun to see what she’s wearing each day. Her remixes and revivals of repurposed clothing are inspirational. Welcome Norbyah!
Norbyah from I’m a Norbyah
Outfit Details:
Blouse–Tory Burch (bought second hand at the Get Redressed Pop Up)
Jeans–DIY distressed Guess from Goodwill
Scarf–vintage
Boots–Shoemint
Jewellery–vintage
Jane from My Midlife Fashion
Outfit Details:
Scarf, Blazer, Jeans, and Boots–Zara
Top–Mango
Dawn Lucy from Fashion Should be Fun
Outfit Details:
Crochet cardigan–Roxy
Jeans–KUT
Clogs–Zigi Soho
Bag–Carlos Santana
Dixie of Inside Outer Style
Outfit Details:
Shawl–American Eagle Outfitters
Pants–Diesel
booties–Nine West
Fedora–NYC Boutique
Top–Anthropologie
Sheela from Sheela Writes
Outfit Details:
Vest–Leathertongue by Emily Payne
Graphic Tee–Esprit de Corps
Capri Pants–Herban Devi
Fringed Suede Booties–Shoedazzle
Gold Flower Ring–Kate Spade
Gold Band Ring–Poshmark
Leather Hat–Australia
Nails–Elegantly Wasted by Trust Fund Beauty
Lipstick–Sad Girl from Anastasia Beverly Hills
My Outfit Details:
Feather earring–Market in Hua Hin, Thailand
Sunglasses–ASOS
Vest and Dress–Forever 21
Lippy–Wet n Wild Mauve Outta Here
Boots–Zara
*This post has been linked up to Passion4Fashion, Fab Favorites, #iwillwearwhatilike, Turning Heads, and Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me.
It’s a fringe-fest!
I love that waistcoat….boots…..cape…poncho…more boots…bag…more bags…Is there anything a fringe does NOT look good on?
Probably not!
Have you found those fringed trousers yet??
XXX
Samantha
http://www.fakefabulous.com
Haha! I need to! Once I do, I think I need to dedicate a post just to you. Maybe there’s a DIY in there somewhere…. A x
I love these photos of you, Ann! Does your husband or a friend take your pics? Always so fabulous! I would totally rock that vest! Love it!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Hi Dawn Lucy, thank you. 😀 Usually my daugther (she’s 12!) takes my pictures. She’s my preferred photographer. But for this one it was my husband. I do adore him, but he’s just not as patient as my dear Gigi. I think both my son and him get embarrassed to be taking these photos–in public. I’m lucky that I live in such a lovely spot–on the water in a little village in Hong Kong called Stanley. We have photo ops everywhere we look!
The vest is worth every penny–Forever 21 so totally economical. Get it!
A x
A fun bloggers feast this is again. Even though I am not into fringe. Probably because I was already around in the seventies and eighties when fringe was also big. I have had my fair share. You all look the part though.
Greetje
Thank you Greetje!! We do have fun. 😀
Damn, woman, you always find the dreamiest of locations for photo shoots 🙂 and Gigi does such a brilliant job. Props and camera girl aside, it’s really interesting to note that while you and I both did the same fringe bits, the overall looks are SO different. I love yours!!! It could so easily have turned into something from The Good, The Bad & The Ugly but instead you created the softest, most magical bohemian look ever. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
Oh gosh Sheela! You’re right–fringe boots and a fringe vest! I cannot even imagine wearing your heels. I would surely topple over! Seriously. I do love them though and really like the long black vest you’re wearing. I need one of those too!
Kevin actually took these pics. I prefer it when Gigi does, but Kevin offered to take them for this post. Also, Stanley, the neighborhood I live in, is just charming. It’s really easy to find setting for shoots here. Ya, I’m lucky!
Thanks for starting this collab Sheela. It’s such fun!! A x
It was all of our pleasure Norbyah! 😀 Love, Ann
Oh, PS I’ve got so much fringe in my wardrobe–it’s comin’ out my ears!
Thanks Jess! We have a fun collab going! Thanks for offering a link up and then coming by to continue the support. It’s very commendable!
Love, Ann
Awesome Margot! Here’s to style at every single age!!
Love, Ann
Thank you! I do love me some fringe!!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Love, Ann
Thank you Rachel! My hopes are to inspire you! ;D
I love fringe–there’s a ton of it in my wardrobe.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Come again!
Love,
Ann