Capsule wardrobe challenge: how to wear a dress in winter
The burgundy dress was an extra addition to the winter capsule wardrobe. I like variety and I like to have fun with clothes, so it was great to play with the different silhouette of this dress. A...
View ArticleCarmen Dell’Orefice stealing the show at the Max Tan Fashion show in Singapore
When I attended the Max Tan fashion show recently, there was a brilliant surprise at the end. Once the ‘regular’ models had finished, suddenly the music changed and up came this formidable woman, now...
View ArticleCapsule wardrobe challenge: wearing a skirt in winter!
I have already shown you all of my skirt looks in previous articles of the capsule wardrobe challenge, but for completeness sake and because I like to see your winter outfits with skirts, here is a...
View ArticleStreetstyle inspiration: colorful and printed jackets! Which of these 7...
A while ago Nora already showed us how powerful and beautiful the jacket can be. They are an easy way to make an outfit look special and polished. The colorful or printed jacket makes even more of a...
View ArticleHow a minimal wardrobe need not be boring + meet the absolute star of the...
This is the last of the winter capsule wardrobe challenge articles, so I thought I would give you a complete overview of how versatile it can be. These are just a sampling of the outfits that can be...
View ArticleHow to cope with bad-hair days?
I received quite a lot of feedback that my hair looked so nice in the pictures of my capsule wardrobe series. I absolutely agree but the truth is that good-hair days are still very few and on many...
View ArticleWhat is the best top for your body type
Even though you don’t always have to dress to flatter your body, I believe that you often look best when you highlight the things you like about yourself and downplay those parts that you would rather...
View ArticleHow to look great in neutrals – a style interview with Susan
Susan is a 50+ blogger who is well-known for her passion for Paris, her love of neutrals and scarves and her penchant for light travel packing. Let’s find out more about each of these as well as her...
View ArticleA closer look at In Good Company – one of my favorite labels in Singapore!
Long-time readers will know that I was a huge fan of Alldressedup, a unique and very successful label from Singapore. I featured many outfits featuring this label’s clothing and accessories on the...
View ArticleDiscover the thriving 40+ bloggers community and the 40+ Style stars!
Have you checked out the 40+ bloggers community page recently? There are now more than 450 bloggers listed and I’m still adding new ones every week! The 40+ blogging community is definitely a force to...
View ArticleWhat I wore in Sossusvlei in Namibia, Africa
I never finished my series of our trip to Namibia (for earlier articles see part 1, part 2 and part 3), so here are some final pictures of that holiday. In the last days we visited an area that is...
View ArticleParty outfit idea: simple and chic with black, white and gold
If you are still looking for a party outfit, why not do something simple yet very festive? Black and white is always beautiful, certainly when you add some sequins into the mix or combine it with some...
View ArticleHow to stay true to yourself and not become invisible – A Style interview...
Lyn believes that clothing can influence how you THINK, FEEL and ACT. Her outfits reflect who she is and help her to avoid invisibility. She has also found a way to look polished and professional at...
View ArticleLooking modern and chic in black and white
Will we ever get tired of black and white? Even though I rarely wear a complete black outfit anymore, I still very much enjoy wearing black and white. I enjoy seeing it on others too. The combination...
View ArticleIs your house a reflection of your style?
Although I have given you some glimpses of my house in The Netherlands, I never really showed you the whole picture. So here are a few photos of my colorful house. How much does this house say about...
View ArticleHow to look youthful and hip after 50 – Style interview with Susan
In her 40s Susan went through a ‘frumpy’ phase when she dressed older than her years and just did not feel stylish or youthful at all. That all changed when she hit her fifties and found her style...
View ArticleDandy Chic in black and white
I love the dandy chic style of this lady. Chic yet hip yet sophisticated. What do you think? Photography by Denton Taylor
View ArticleSeason greetings from a Christmas wonderland!
I wish you all a merry christmas! I hope you have a fabulous day, no matter how you like to celebrate Christmas. These images from a Christmas wonderland were taken at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay...
View ArticleBest articles of 2014 at 40+Style!
The end of the year is always a good time to reflect on the year that was. As I mentioned before I have been very happy that 40+Style has continued to grow, so today let’s look back at some of the...
View ArticleMy favorite outfits of 2014
It was harder to pick my 10 favorites this year as I have been happy with many of my outfits. All of these picks are still worn today. I think it’s a result of me being clearer on my style preferences...
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