Fashion doesn't need to stop in your 40s

Whoever says that women over 40 need to dress like an obasan, sock them in the face!  We're never too old for sexy, including a figure-hugging Lara J  zip-up denim dress.  I wore this darling when mummy and I had a girly brunch at Club 55, MBS.  We'd originally wanted to try the buffet at Adrift, but the food wasn't enticing enough that day. Go denim on denim by pairing this with a white denim crop jacket if you dare!

When I wore this combo to the office, colleagues mistook it for a dress.  In reality, I decided to go grey on grey by matching an off-shoulder gathered top from  MDS  and a delicate printed skirt from  Hollyhoque .  The separates were in such close shades of the colour that they really did look like a one-piece! I'm loving all of MDS' off-shoulder tops, especially the gathered designs, as they're bloody comfortable.  Not only do they work for the office on casual Fridays, they're perfect for casual days when we want to bare some skin tastefully and keep cool at the same time.

Lunch with my fave salad kaki, Yen Ling, at posh Millenia Walk, was the perfect opportunity for the red and white striped knit bodycon I bought during my most recent getaway to make its debut.  We met at The Green Bar for their smoked duck hotseller. I didn't want to take the focus away from the neckline detail, so I went bare and opted for stud earrings, a Givenchy lizard print bracelet and rings instead.  First time I'm trying out a knuckle ring and I'm really digging this cutie!  The waist is slightly too loose to be considered a bodycon on my frame, but it's great for finishing a huge bowl of healthy greens.  I might throw on a denim boyfriend jacket and flip flops for a casual cafe outing.

Like your typical vainpot, this chick loves loves LOVES shopping.  But with Singapore just a tiny red dot on the world map and a population of too many people, hitting the stores in town on weekends means braving hordes of shoppers and an occasional obasan elbow-jabbing you in the boob.  Not fun. So online shopping is a godsend.  With plenty of free apps and websites available, I can view the cutest things on my mobile phone anytime, anywhere.  Which might not always be a good thing for shopaholics because we're tempted by everything. Like these cute and comfortable hot pink shorts with white piping, I clicked and bought them without thinking.  But just as all shopaholics do, I rationalised away the purchase.  A girl still wants to look cute at home after all.

A golden rule this old broad follows: NEVER pass up a good fit and fall.  So when I tried on my fits-like-a-dream  MDS  baby, I instantly fell in love.  Stripes, like marble and all kinds of quirky graphics, make a simple bodycon stand out and the asymetrical neckline of this dress adds interest. To break up the monochromatic effect, I chose sunny orange heels and added some cheerful bright colour to the day.

I'm all kinds of obsessed with my Kinstore  crochet shorts!  The trend may be dying, but it's only now that I'm wearing this item purchased almost 2 years ago : /  The reason?  Hubs said it looked like a tablecloth when he first saw it. Surprise surprise, when we felt like MacDonald's breakfast on Sunday, I decided to just pull it on and it didn't look too bad!  For some colour, I paired it with a lime knit crop and layered on some bracelets.  Just nice for a beach stroll after eating *burp*

Falling head over heels in love is the greatest feeling ever!  The heart thumping, the pulse raising, the excitement and anticipation sending shivers down your spine...  The moment this stunner (in my favourite colour, no less!) appeared on Zalora, I felt like a giddy schoolgirl all over again. Nothing turns on the heat like a figure-hugging bodycon.  This neoprene dress is so comfortable despite hugging the body in all the right places!  For a more edgy look, pair with a biker jacket and black booties or caged heels. By the way, I'm finally on Instagram!  In case you want to follow this old bird, my IG id is: 40sandfabulousaf!

I saw the former supermodel on the cover of Sports Illustrated and almost died.  She's hot AF in the skimpiest of swimsuits at friggin' 63 years old!  She's my new favourite idol for daring to bare a ton of skin at her age #goals Inspired by Ms Brinkley's sass and pizazz, I grabbed a cute pair of turquoise swim shorts, paired them with a crop top in almost the same shade and sat down to a MacDonald's sunshine wrap breakfast at home (stole hubster's sausage too!).

Serious power suits are so yesterday.  Not only are they boring for day-to-day wear, there're only so many ways to dress up a suit and make it stand out.  Clothes affect our moods more than we think.  Never underestimate what a vibrant burst of colour or a bold print can do. This  Intoxiquette  floral babe came in pink and blue.  I'd wanted the latter as it wasn't as all-out girly, but it was sold out in my size.  Still, one can have a sweetie pie day or 2.  Throw on a classic blazer for meetings if needed, but I think it's pretty enough on its own.

Oh boy oh boy oh boy, the rainy season is arriving!  We've been getting more showers and grey skies, but most importantly, cooler temperatures are extremely welcome after roasting in the heat for months.  I love a tan, but sweating in a pretty dress is not fun. The rainy season can be a tad dark and gloomy, so I decided to go a little brighter with my casual outfit.  Pairing a striped knit crop top with my chilli red stretch shorts and flip flops brings a welcome pop of colour to cooler days.

I own bodycon skirts and dresses in every design, length and colour imaginable!  For ultra warm days, nothing beats stark white to keep us cool.  This evergreen neutral forms the perfect background for a marbled dress.  The neoprene fabric is easy to walk in and stretches to fit and fall quite well. Criss cross panels across the bodice add some interest to an otherwise plain design.  All in all, I'm happy with my  Fayth  buy, which I paired with nude peeptoe heels for a day at the office.

Just because women enter a more mature phase of our lives doesn't mean we want to look frumpy!  I started this blog so that my outfit photos have some place to go.  I need to delete them and free up space on my mobile phone. We don't need to compromise style for comfort even when we're doing nothing more than watching Netflix at home.  My exercise gear sometimes double up as nightwear.  I purchased a lime green sports bra and gym shorts set but decided to pair the cute bottoms with a white unpadded tube crop top for a hot and sexy night.