How I Lost 10 Pounds During The Lockdown

How I Lost 10 Pounds During The Lockdown

A Well Styled Life     •     February 1, 2021, 3:00 am

Several of you have noticed that I’ve lost a few pounds. I’ve received several emails asking me to explain how. First, let me assure you it was not through illness. It was intentional, and here’s how…

10 Top Fashion Trends for 2021

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     February 1, 2021, 5:51 pm

Hi Everyone, February, traditionally when the first ready to wear women’s fashion weeks take place. This year it is all still up in the air and no one really knows what will be happening. It’s…

Dressing Room Diaries: What’s New At J. Jill

Dressing Room Diaries: What’s New At J. Jill

A Well Styled Life     •     January 31, 2021, 3:00 am

Last week, I stopped in to do dressing room diaries at J Jill. I tried on things from their newest collection to help you have a better understanding of how things look so you can shop with more…

Effortless Spring Home to Office Wardrobe Overhaul

Effortless Spring Home to Office Wardrobe Overhaul

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     January 30, 2021, 6:48 am

Hi Everyone, Woop woop the time has come to start thinking about Spring! Many women are feeling complacent about updating their wardrobe right now. After all why spend the money unnecessarily. Most…

Would You Wear It- Paisley

A Well Styled Life     •     January 30, 2021, 3:00 am

Happy Saturday, ladies, and welcome to the weekend! It’s time to have some fun with fashion so grab a cup of your favorite coffee or tea and let’s get to it. Each week my friend Pam and I share a…

Casual Swing Trench Coat

Casual Swing Trench Coat

A Well Styled Life     •     January 28, 2021, 3:00 am

Are you a fan of trench coats? I’ve worn the same long black one for over 25 years. It was costly when I bought it but it’s begun to look sad and tired so I need to retire it. I…

Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt – Travelling during a Pandemic

Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt – Travelling during a Pandemic

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     January 26, 2021, 10:40 am

Hi Everyone, Travelling during a pandemic is currently leaving a big question mark for many people. Travel is permitted within Switzerland, provided health and safety measures are met. However many…

Classic Camel Coat Over a Column of Black

A Well Styled Life     •     January 26, 2021, 3:00 am

Classics and neutrals have always been the backbone of my wardrobe. I find them the most cost-effective way to dress which allows me to wear pieces year after year. Today I’m styling a classic camel…

Would You Wear It- Ready For Rain

Would You Wear It- Ready For Rain

A Well Styled Life     •     January 23, 2021, 3:00 am

Happy Saturday ladies! Our weather has turned gray and is raining cats and dogs so I plan to make some batches of our favorite soups to freeze. I love being able to just thaw something healthy and…

Styling A Long Boyfriend Blazer

Styling A Long Boyfriend Blazer

A Well Styled Life     •     January 22, 2021, 3:00 am

At 5’4′, a long jacket can make me look shorter. Today I’m sharing how I style a long boyfriend blazer to look as tall as possible. This is not a sponsored post, but my friends at Chico’s sent me…

The Best Winter Layering Tips Ever!

The Best Winter Layering Tips Ever!

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     January 21, 2021, 6:29 am

Hi Everyone, Layering in Spring or Autumn is easy – three layers and you will be fine. However layering in really cold minus temperatures is a totally different kettle of fish (to quote an old…

Mannequin Try On

Mannequin Try On

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 20, 2021, 3:00 am

This week’s midweek mannequin is not like the one I frisked like last week:) I chose this “gal” because she’s wearing a top with similar details to the one we discussed last week. I decided to try…

Monday Musings-Layering a Casual Outfit

Monday Musings-Layering a Casual Outfit

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 18, 2021, 3:00 am

How was your weekend? Ours was pretty uneventful. In between loads of laundry, I cleaned windows and generally putzed around. I lead such an exciting life:) Sunday, we took a pretty boring drive but…

The one dress I can’t get enough of- even in lockdown

The one dress I can’t get enough of- even in lockdown

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     January 16, 2021, 7:14 am

Hi Everyone, Feeling a little bad as I write this as I do know I have written about the slip dress before (see here) but seriously I just can’t get enough of them. Slip dresses have that certain chic…

Would You Wear It? – Waterfall

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 16, 2021, 3:00 am

Happy Saturday ladies. It’s time for would you wear it so grab a cup of your favorite coffee or tea and let’s have some fun. Each week my friend Pam and I share a mannequin we’ve photographed and ask…

How I Add Drama To A Casual Look

How I Add Drama To A Casual Look

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 14, 2021, 3:00 am

Some women treat getting dressed as though they’re creating a work of art. Others simply put clothes on to cover their body. Most days I fall somewhere in the middle. Today I’m sharing my thoughts on…

How to Let 2021 Shape Your Shopping Habits for the Better

How to Let 2021 Shape Your Shopping Habits for the Better

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     January 13, 2021, 3:27 pm

Hi Everyone, If one thing is certain it’s that 2021 started off like no other year before. The current pandemic and subsequent consequences has certainly left me thinking a lot about many aspects of…

Midweek Mannequin

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 13, 2021, 3:00 am

Happy Wednesday ladies. I hope you’re staying well and doing all you can to keep your spirits up and your stress levels down. I know I could use a diversion so I thought it would be fun to talk about…

Self-Care Ideas For 2021

Self-Care Ideas For 2021

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 12, 2021, 1:00 am

2020 may have snuck out the back door with a whimper but 2021 has rushed in with a roar. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling the heat and could use some new self-care ideas for 2021. I’m joining…

Pink and Grey to Reflect the Mood of the Day

Pink and Grey to Reflect the Mood of the Day

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     January 10, 2021, 10:54 am

Hi Everyone, Did you know that the colours you wear have a much bigger emotional impact on your wellbeing than you realise? This year started off with a lot of uncertainty combined with hope for…

Would You Wear It- Texture Play

Would You Wear It- Texture Play

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 9, 2021, 3:00 am

Happy Saturday. If your week was anything like mine you’re ready for a break so let’s have some fun with fashion. Grab a second cup of coffee or tea and let’s get to would you wear it. Each Saturday…

There’s Something Special About the Crans Ambassador – Crans Montana

There’s Something Special About the Crans Ambassador – Crans Montana

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     January 8, 2021, 11:51 am

  Hi Everyone, Switzerland is full of beautiful mountain ski/spa resorts but there is something certainly very special about the Crans Ambassador hotel in Crans Montana. For me it started as we…

Leveling Up Your At-Home Style

Leveling Up Your At-Home Style

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 7, 2021, 3:00 am

Happy Thursday, ladies. At-home wear is the name of the game these days, but to be honest, dressing to just hang out around the house can get pretty boring. Many of us would like to up our game while…

Checkmate

Checkmate

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 5, 2021, 3:00 am

After all my deep dive into color last year, I’m still drawn to the simplicity of black and white. Yes, the contrast is not the most flattering for my coloring, but I invariably feel chic in this…

The One Dress to Fall in Love with this Winter

FunkyForty | Funky Life style and Fashion     •     January 5, 2021, 6:15 am

Hi Everyone, Feeling excited as I write this post today. It’s time to replace those trainer trousers at home for the comfy chic! Like many of you, I too have been wearing trainer trousers at home…

Monday Musings- Forest Bathing and Gratitude Alarms

Monday Musings- Forest Bathing and Gratitude Alarms

A Well Styled Life®     •     January 4, 2021, 3:00 am

Happy Monday, ladies. I hope you had a great weekend. I began to strip the ornaments off our new artificial Christmas Tree but didn’t have the heart to take it down. It’s literally standing there…