I don’t really count myself as a fashion blogger.
Sure, sometimes I post here about trends I’ve noticed (eg Seeing Green:Palm Leaf Print, or How to Wear a Long Vest); my latest fashion splurge (Fashionomics Reports); or style problems I’ve encountered (eg What to Wear with Tan Knee High Boots).
But I mostly blog about other things, which is just as well as the title of “fashion blogger” doesn’t really sit well with me. Working from home, I can be a bit of a dag so I am not really stylish enough!
Where to Look for Fashion Inspiration
Once upon a time, I got my fashion fix from magazines – although usually I could only dream, as most of the clothes were way out of my budget.
These days I particularly enjoy the “What You are Wearing” pages in Yours magazine.
That’s because they share pics of real women, not skinny clothes horses. Usually they are over 40, and although some wear labels, there are plenty of chain store bargains as well.
I also love the way the captions tell the story behind the outfit – many times they include sentimental pieces, full of memories from a special trip, or whomever may have given the item to them.
However in this digital age, we don’t have to rely on magazines anymore – anybody can share their style with Australia, or the whole world!
On Instagram, I like following hashtags like: #everydaystyle, for plenty of fashion and style inspiration.
Australian Fashion Bloggers over 40
However, I also like to follow local bloggers for more great fashion from the real world. I prefer Aussie bloggers, as our seasons are opposite the more heavily populated northern hemisphere; and over 40’s, to see how other middle aged women are taking current trends and making them age appropriate.
So in alphabetical order, here are six Australian fashion bloggers over 40 worth following:
Iris May Style: From her home on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Bev’s blog is firmly established as “the youthful girls guide to style”. Oh, and she loves pockets!
Kimba Likes: Sydney-based Kim-Marie (bottom right) is a self-confessed “in-betweenie” – her size is somewhere in between what fashion stores call “Large” but not quite into the plus-size territory (I know them feels!). She’s a redhead with a real retro style, and also the host of Wardrobe Wednesday, a weekly style link up party.
Lifestyle Fifty: The lovely Jo (top right) is blogging from Perth in Western Australia, for an audience that is “feisty, funky and most likely over fifty. But do you know what? We are so Not invisible!” Amen to that Jo!
Sista with Style: Katrina just whistles in to the “over 40” age group 😉 . She is a Brisbane school teacher sharing plus sized fashion, beauty tips, and the like – all with a good dose of positive body image and confidence.
Style and Shenanigans: No wonder Vannessa (bottom left) started a fashion blog – as the only female in a household of boys, it helps her to keep in touch with her feminine side! Vannessa blogs from her hometown of Melbourne.
Style Loving 2: Another Queenslander! Karen is a wife, mum and Glam-ma (love it!) sharing regular style updates on her blog.
Styling You: Brisbane-based Nikki is an inspiration to bloggers across Australia – living proof that it IS possible to turn your blog into a fulltime job, with income to match!
Reading through this list of Australian fashion bloggers over 40, it occurs to me that I have met every single one of them in person! How lucky am I?!
Do you have any blogs which you think should be added to this list?!
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Thanks for this fashion get together. I don’t follow fashion bloggers as a rule so you’ve opened my eyes!
Great write up and thanks for the mention, gorgeous girl! I am honoured to be held in such awesome company. Thank you. Stay stylish sista! xxx
Thank you for the lovely mention x Privileged to be included with this beautiful bevy of wonderful women. I remember that photo of us together … brought back such nice memories ?
That’s not meant to be a question mark! It was an emoji with heart eyes!!!
Good list !
I’ve been following ( and know) Nikki for years and yes she is an inspiration to all bloggers, fashion or otherwise. I think I follow most of the others on IG.
I love fashion but after a ‘certain’ age it can be a challenge at times
Great to see the Queenslanders all over it !
I follow some great people on Instagram now, although am less inclined to read fashion bloggers’ blog posts.
I remember buying fashion mags when young but even though I wasn’t very ‘big’ then nothing was really suited to my body type etc…
I love wearing clothes that suit my shape and (hopefully) my stage of life but I notice that my shape is changing a bit in Midlife and I need to change my fashion choices with it. Seeing other mature age bloggers and their outfits gives me a bit of inspiration (much more so than the skinny young things wearing outrageously expensive outfits in magazines!)
Love the dress you’re wearing in the photograph Janet! I know all those bloggers you mentioned except for one. I will seek her out now and follow on Instagram. I have discovered some awesome brands and online shops through these lovely fashion bloggers! 🙂 #TeamLovinLife
Being a fashion blogger must be such a tough gig. I can’t imagine getting up every day and having to put on a full face of makeup, have your hair looking immaculate and put together a fully co-ordinated outfit. I follow Nikki from Styling You and I would hate her job. Even when she’s on holidays she is still having to model outfits! However I do love fashion and particularly enjoy seeing women my age looking stylish. I’m like you – I spend most of my day in tights and t shirts! Thanks for the list Janet. 🙂 #LovinLifeTeam
I wish I was stylish, yet at the same time can’t be faffed doing much more than throwing on a maxi skirt & a t-shirt or a beach dress & a pair of thongs. Yes, I’m a disgrace. Having said that, Nikki is an inspiration – as is Jo…I’m going to check out the others. #TeamLovinLife
Thanks so much! Gosh wasn’t ProBlogger a long time ago now!
Great roundup of fashion bloggers Janet. I don’t really follow fashion too much. As I also work from home, comfort is important, so at the moment, it’s my fave jeans boots and long sleeved t-shirts.
I do dress up for networking events, but have a limited wardrobe for this. The money I save on fashion goes into my travel fund 🙂 #TeamLovinLife
Wow! It’s so heartening to see beautiful and confident 40+ women, also refusing to succumb to styling obscurity. Styling is a powerful way to express our personalities, and our personalities become richer with age don’t you think? After nearly falling into the invisibility trap, I’ve bounced back fighting; for more media recognition, for inspiring other women to wear what the hell they like, regardless of age or body type. Would love for others to support my cause so our voices can be louder ? I’m in the process of building a blog website however for now you can find me on Insta @frockageing ?
Already following 🙂