One of my favorite TV shows ever is The Walking Dead. Please don’t @ me on this. I will fight you. Anyway, when I lived in Missouri, my coworkers and I used to meet first thing Monday morning to discuss the previous evening’s episode. We even came up with a survival plan for the library and I started using the show to teach Information Literacy sessions. So, yeah, I take my walkers very seriously.
Therefore, this theme, while shocking, was a whole lot of fun and gave me the opportunity to pay homage to one of my favorite characters on The Walking Dead: Dale, who helped the group survive in his RV.
About the Fab Forties
The Fab Forties is a group of five style bloggers from around the globe who come together once a month to share their common love of fashion. Each month we choose a different theme and invite a guest blogger, who is also in her forties, to join us. The group’s goal is to take on a style trend and show how we each interpret and incorporate it into our lives. Six different ladies, six different styles, you’re sure to find something that inspires you.
The Theme
Apocalypse, selected by Shelbee from Shelbee on the Edge. Our guest co-host, also selected by Shelbee, is Chrissy from Granola & Grace.
My Outfit
When we first started having our Monday morning debriefing sessions, one of my coworkers sent me a text that said “Hey, think seriously about what you choose to wear, that could become your walker outfit.” So I thought I’d wear something that can easily camouflage me when necessary. I also thought about the weather and the terrain.
Realistically speaking, I know I’d meet my end pretty quickly. I mean, I wear glasses and can’t see past my nose without them. So, in the event of a zombie apocalypse, I hope to make myself useful to some group by providing a place to live in my RV. And, since I’m a librarian, I’d be pretty handy when it comes to looking up information about how to create gardens, purify water, etc.
Earrings – Nickel and Suede | Sweater – Old | Camo Pants – Target | Boots – Musse & Cloud
Guest Co-Host
Chrissy {Granola & Grace}
Chrissy has perfected the don’t mess with me look. And her outfit says I’ll take you on and make dinner without breaking a sweat.
My Co-Hosts
Jennie {A Pocketful of Polka Dots}
Camo Jacket – New Look | Plaid Shirt – Ralph Lauren | Tee – Old Navy | Scarf – Charming Charlie | Jeans – Old Navy, Rick Star | Earrings & Choker – NY& Co. | Boots – Life Stride | Beanie -Cajon
Jennie looks like a total survivalist. I’m totally digging the mix of Camo and plaid – tough yet sexy.
Sheela {Sheela Writes}
Top – Lumme Designes | Coat – Thrifted | Bottom – Calzedonia | Boots – I forget | Rings – Poshmark | Weapons – Scavenged on site
Sheela was inspired by Tina Turner’s Aunt Entity in Mad Max. Ummmm, yeah, she totally nailed it. Legs. For. Days.
Shelbee {Shelbee on the Edge}
Shirt, Hat, and Socks – Torrid | Shorts and Vest – Target | Belt – Bed|Stul | Earrings – Charlotte Russe | Boots, Fishnet Tights, Gloves, and Bracelets – All old | Rifle – My Husband’s
Shelbee’s look is so kick-butt. Can’t you see her pulling guard duty? The fishnets, socks, and boots combo is fierce.
Suzy {Pixie Chick in Portugal}
Khaki Combats – H&M | Khaki Vest – Primark | Khaki Boots – Seaside | Black Bumbag – Mango | Axe and Baseball Bat: My Husband’s
Suzy looks tough. And fully prepared to meet any fashion or apocalyptic challenge. Seriously, look at the flex in that tank.
On second thought, have you looked at my Fab Forties Apocalypse Team? Not only would we be able to kick butt, we’d look fab doing it!
Do you have a plan?
Now go play in your closet,
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For more stylish inspiration, check out the following linkups:
Where I Co-host
- Ageless Style – Ten women, over the age of forty, prove that style is ageless
- Fab Forties – Six bloggers, over the age of forty, show they’re still fabulously fashionable
- Style Imitating Art – Style inspired by pieces of art
Other Linkups
- Not Dead Yet Style – Visible Monday
- Not Dressed as a Lamb – I’ll Wear What I Like
- Style Nudge – Shoe and Tell
- Elegance and Mommyhood – Thursday Moda
- A Pocketful of Polka Dots – Fabulous Friday