The Fab40's | 7 Ways to be Bold! | Pop Art, over 40.

Welcome back to The fab 40's.

Lets play with some Pop Art!

This month it was my turn to choose what the Fab40's would be wearing and I wanted to push us all a little!
With such a diverse group of creatively minded women I knew great things could happen.

So, with inspiration from brands such as Moschino and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada I decided to throw this style spanner into the works.
Pop Art ladies!
Can you handle it?
Let's find out....

With Pop Art as a 'theme' I was expecting one (or more!) of 4 things to happen...

• Bold colour clashes.
• Black and White contrasts.
• Modern patterns, symbols or images.
• Fun accessories.

I decided to take all 4 into my look.
Go BOLD or go home!

This outfit came together very easily and it was an absolute joy wear.
Lots of colour and fun (especially with my accessories) with a practical coat and shoes... plus a thermal layer or two!

{I'm wearing 2 thermal base layers, leggings and fleecy shoe liners...It is still pretty cold here!}

TROUSERS: Topshop

BOOTS: Vagabond

SOCKS: Burlington...these would have been much cooler, in both ways! 

COAT: Primark... this one is lovely.

SHIRT: ASOS... this one is fun.

NECKLACE: Online

BROOCHES: Various

GLOVES: John Lewis... similar.

BAG: Linea (very old)... similar.

CHARM: TKmax (part of a bag)

LIPS: Mac

I am delighted to introduce our Guest blogger this month... 

Lisa from The Sequinist

If you know Lisa's blog, you will agree when I tell you she has a bit of a thing for the bling!

I will try to reign in my gushing at little, and simply say that she is all of the things I love about a blogger...

• Relatable: She comes across as a genuine person with a realistic life.
• Creative and unapologetically unique: She likes it - She wears it. (Especially if it sparkles) End of story.
• Inspiring: She is continually surprising me and making me think outside of the 40+ box.

Look how effortlessly she makes this pop art theme work for her.

Lisa has managed to include three of her signature style elements in this look.

• Sequins
• Fabulous shoes.
• A slightly OTT jewel... check that Rock! 

The best thing about this outfit is that (when you break it down) it is very simple.

A skirt, jumper and heels.

No complex layering, no mad accessorising.

Easy to put together, and easy to wear.

Yes, it is bold.

Yes, it will turn heads.

But... as far as wearability and comfort goes, you can't get any better than this.

{I have to admit that I would be struggling to wear Lisa's shoes without a couple of painkillers (and a taxi)....so I would substitute those for my chunky boots and be happy all day!}

I am also loving her Pop Art backdrop.

A black and white wall, how perfect!

I knew Lisa would be a fantastic addition to the group and she certainly did not disappoint!

Pop over to thesequinist.com and say hello!

SUNGLASSES: ZeroUV

JUMPER: Crew

SEQUIN PATCH: Etsy

SKIRT: J.W. Anderson

RING: The Sequinist

SHOES: Kurt Geiger

Sheela from Sheela Writes

Sheela is so cute in this outfit!

She has steered away from the primary colours and softened things down.

These may be muted shades but she is still boldly clashing and mixing her patterns.

Four items all with a different pattern!

Sheela always manages to surprise and inspire me.

HOODY: Harajuku Lovers

TEE: Disney

SKIRT: Alice & Olivia

BOOTS: AmiClubWear

BRACELETS: WhatWouldVWear

RING and GLASSES: borrowed from Eve
LIPS: Rose from Peak Cosmetics

Ann from Kremb de la Kremb

I had a feeling Ann would find this month lots of fun.

Bold colour is well within her comfort zone.

Look how at ease she is in this shot.

(Bravo for finding that background Annie!)

Check out her DIY's.

Lots of colour mixed with simple easy-going shapes.

Cool, comfortable and fun!

GLASSES, SKIRT & SOCKS: Forever 41, oops! I mean Forever 21!!

SHIRT & BAG: Kremb de la Kremb DIY

T-SHIRT: Shein

TRAINERS: Asics

Jennie from A pocketful of polka dots

Jennie usually has a masculine twist to her outfits but not today.

I don't think I've ever seen her looking so girly!

Wow-weee Jennie....I LOVE this look!

It's In-Your-Face bold, bright and beautiful.

That skirt is a dream.

Of course, this kind of outfit isn't for blending in to the background but who wants to do that?

BOOM!!

Here I am Folks!

Fabulous.

CARDIGAN: NY&Co.

TOP: Worthington, JCPenney

SKIRT: c/o YoShop

TIGHTS: Isadora Paccini
GLASSES: NY&Co.

NECLACE RING & BAG: Charming Charlie
SHOES: Nine West "Martina"

Diane from Fashion on the fourth floor

Diane never disappoints!

Her spin on each month is always a little bit different.

This month is no exception.

She has toned the colour and the contrast right down but kept the Pop Art vibe with a DIY on her Sweatshirt dress.

A fun hashtag design.

Subtle, simple and cute.

The whole outfit is ageless, fresh and typically Diane.....Fabulous!

DRESS & TRAINERS: Forever 21

DIY die cut, shimmer & glitter heat transfer paper: Hobby Lobby

BRACELET: Boho Betty

BAG & EARRINGS: Express

Mary from Curlybyrdie Chirps

Mary's always the lady of the group and this month she has managed to mix Pop Art with elegant and feminine... How does she do it?

Hats off to you Mary!

Pushed right out of her comfort zone, she has embraced the theme and given it a feminine twist.

Bold colours, fun details and plenty of personality!

I am LOVING the bold blue against her gorgeous hair.

Fabulous yellow shoes and a fun bag finish her look off nicely.

COAT: She in 

Co-Ords: The Limited

SHOES: Jcpenney

BAG: Target Kids dept $3 
NECKLACE: J Designs

Which of our Pop-Art-inspired outfits would you wear?

Please let me know your thoughts by leaving me a comment.
Or contact me!
I love hearing from you.

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