• HOME
  • ABOUT
  • Privacy Policy
  • CONTACT
  • RECIPES
  • VINTAGE GUIDE
  • ETSY SHOP
  • INSTAGRAM
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Bloglovin
  • Instagram

Suzanne Carillo

40+ Adventurous style solutions for the uncommon woman

  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • Privacy Policy
  • CONTACT
  • RECIPES
  • VINTAGE GUIDE
  • ETSY SHOP
  • INSTAGRAM
  • Suzanne Carillo adventurous style for the uncommon woman over 40
  • buy vintage online vintagebysuzanne etsy shop
  • DIY projects suzanne carillo over 40 adventurous style
dressing for my fantasy life Suzanne Carillo

Fantasy Life Escape To The Château

… [Read More...]

what have we done wild fire emergency australia

What Have We Done? Environmental Emergency

… [Read More...]

zack pinsent commitment to style and sustainability

Commitment To Style & Sustainability Zack Pinsent

… [Read More...]

top tips to thrift quality footwear

Top Tips To Thrift Quality Footwear

… [Read More...]

Karina Dress Styled Three Ways

December 16, 2015 by suzanne carillo

 

Karina Dress Styled Three Ways

I adore purple and grey together. This old purple leather jacket is a favourite of mine.

how to wear purple and grey over 40 suzanne carillo

Grey is a wonderful option as it isn’t as harsh as black.

The subtle pattern on this dress creates lush visual texture and the neutral colour works with everything I own.

This dress would be an option to consider instead of your typical LBD.

The tone on tone pattern adds personality.

how to add some style to a karina dress suzanne carillo 40 plus style

Here is me doing my best “pro model” pose to show you the dress has pockets.

 

how to layer a karina dress for the holidays suzanne carillo over 40 style

 

It only took me 8 years to master that pose.

Yay me!

Karin dress styled three ways

Karina dress styled three ways

 

Did I ever mention that before I had my blog I was intensely camera shy? I despised photos of myself.  As soon as the camera came out my body and facial muscles would stiffen. My photos looked like mug shots of serial killers.  I avoided having my photo taken as much as possible prior to my blog.

Style blogging has taught me to relax a bit more in front of the camera.

I was a bit like Chandler from Friends.

To this day there are years in my life where no photos were taken. Unlike today’s “selfie” obsessed generation the non existence of photos with “likes” didn’t measure my self worth.  I fear for the young girls that are growing up with the added pressure of social media influencing their internal dialog.

 

I have no sweet segueway back to the dress so we’ll just jump back shall we?

Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win your own Karina dress.

 

December Karina Dress Giveaway
Tomorrow I have one more outfit to share.

 

You might like to see how I styled another Karina dress for the summer.

 

Please follow and like us:
Facebook
Facebook
fb-share-icon
Twitter
Visit Us
Follow Me
Tweet
Pinterest
Pinterest
fb-share-icon
Instagram

Styling A Dress For A Christmas Office Party

December 15, 2015 by suzanne carillo

 

Just because Zoë and I are the only ones in my office doesn’t mean we don’t like to throw our own little office party.

Doggie treats and Cheesies are on the menu.

I know Cheesies are bad for me but I’ve been craving them for about 35 years now. It’s the holidays! We all get to be naughty.

Or do I have this confused with another holiday?

{shrugs}

I’ve told Zoë she can wear this

zoe reindeer merged

 

And I’ll wear my Karina dress with a blinged out belt, some fake fur and a lounge singer’s velvet blazer I “borrowed”.

 

styling a dress for an office party

 

I can wear the lounge singer’s blazer but if you want me to sing I’ll need one full bottle of Moët for me (no sharsies!)

And some serious ear plugs for you.

 

how to style your karina dress for the holidays suzanne carillo over 40 style

 

Zoë has been known to run and hide under a couch when I try to carry a tune.

You’ll move to the next table and pretend you don’t know me when we are at Karaoke.

 

styling a dress for a christmas office party

 

Ha! Joking! I never sing at Karaoke. I’ll watch and laugh though.

Karaoke is my worst nightmare. Worse than public speaking or public nudity.

how to embellish a karina dress for the holidays suzanne carillo over 40 style

I think I like this best with the fake fur snood. It looks richer.  Plus it was only around 7 C when these photos were taken and as soon as I took off that snood I was freezing.

Of course after my first martini and bag of Cheesies I warmed up darn quick and off came the snood.

I’m not gonna tell you all the antics we got up to. Suffices to say that my husband everyone else at the office will be talking about this party at the kitchen sink water cooler for years to come.

Back to my Karina dress and the giveaway because you don’t want to miss out on that.

 

 

December Karina Dress Giveaway

 

I have another outfit to show you tomorrow.

Check out Patti in her beautiful Karina dress.

Please follow and like us:
Facebook
Facebook
fb-share-icon
Twitter
Visit Us
Follow Me
Tweet
Pinterest
Pinterest
fb-share-icon
Instagram
  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 173
  • 174
  • 175
  • 176
  • 177
  • …
  • 964
  • Next Page »

Hi! I’m Suzanne

Suzanne Carillo About

I'm a 50+ avid secondhand shopper, vintage lover and reseller that caters to the incessant demands of a diva pug named Zoë.

NEWSLETTER & EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION



When you sign up for my newsletter you will get 4 emails per month. These will contain a weekly round up of my blog posts.

MY ETSY SHOP

Vintage by Suzanne Etsy Shop The Best Secondhand and Vintage Online


Tip Top Thrift Tips

https://youtu.be/AaXcgZGbSqE

Thrift Shop Fight Club

https://youtu.be/btV7ZZG_jIE

Instagram

vintagebysuzanne

Y2K Designer Zebra Print Dress Semi Sheer Clubbing Y2K Designer Zebra Print Dress Semi Sheer Clubbing Dress Body Con Evening Cocktail Party Dress Fitted Semi Sheer Black Mini Dress - XS/S⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4450885408⁣
⁣
⁣
#vintagebysuzanne #vintagedress #vintagedressforsale #forsale #buynow #vintage⁣
 #eveningdress ⁣
 #y2k #etsyshop #etsyseller ⁣
#blackdress #LBD⁣
#vintageclothing #vintagefashion #vintagestyle #vintagelove #vintagestore #vintageforsale #shopvintage
1960s Blue Plaid Pantsuit Vintage Two Piece Leisur 1960s Blue Plaid Pantsuit Vintage Two Piece Leisure Suit Blazer Wide Cropped Leg XS/S⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4505276182
Striped Polo Shirt TOMMY HILFIGER Vintage Preppy R Striped Polo Shirt TOMMY HILFIGER Vintage Preppy Red White Blue Sporty Casual Short Sleeve Summer Golf Shirt - S⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4504612881
Vintage 60s SEA QUEEN One Piece Bathing Suit Black Vintage 60s SEA QUEEN One Piece Bathing Suit Black White Floral SwimSuit Short Waisted - S⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4504624853
Some people are instrumental in helping others, un Some people are instrumental in helping others, unaware of the impact they have made on someone else's life.⁣
⁣
In my recent hot yoga the instructor read out loud while we transitioned through poses, ⁣
⁣
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. It's a reminder of what it means to face resistance and keep moving. Like an airplane meeting headwinds, we often find our strength not in smooth skies but in turbulent ones. Headwinds build lift. They give the wings something to push against. In the same way, strength through resistance is born in those moments when everything feels uphill. It’s in these moments that quiet courage grows, even when it doesn’t feel heroic. Struggles don’t always mean we’re failing. They may mean we’re in the very place where transformation begins. The wind that pushes against you now might be the wind that teaches you how to soar. ⁣
⁣
Hot yoga and this teacher in particular has been a saviour for me. The meditative lessons on overcoming challenges in life have made me weep openly while on my mat but they have also helped loosen the trauma trapped deep inside the tissues of my body. ⁣
⁣
Do you have a story of someone that unknowingly helped you?
70s Pink Disco Shirt LESLIE J Funky Floral Novelty 70s Pink Disco Shirt LESLIE J Funky Floral Novelty Print Vintage Groovy Shirt - XS/S⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4504617265
Vintage Silk Damask Embroidered Maxi Dress Dressin Vintage Silk Damask Embroidered Maxi Dress Dressing Gown Jacquard Pink Robe Loungewear 40s 50s - Small⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4503897867
Vintage Cheongsam Dress Chinese Asian 50s/60s Hand Vintage Cheongsam Dress Chinese Asian 50s/60s Handmade Gold Damask Evening Cocktail Party Formal Event Wedding Guest Dress - XXS⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4503890500
Vintage Y2K Blue Sequin Beaded Formal Evening Gown Vintage Y2K Blue Sequin Beaded Formal Evening Gown Designer FRANK USHER Old Hollywood - S/M⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4503312668
Vintage Ruched Evening Dress Yellow Floral Damask Vintage Ruched Evening Dress Yellow Floral Damask 1980s Wedding Date Night Dress - M⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4503291121
Vintage White Stripe Day Dress 70s 80s Mod Preppy Vintage White Stripe Day Dress 70s 80s Mod Preppy Midi Lunch Date Shirt Dress⁣
⁣
Shop the link below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4503277627
Teal Leather Pants Vintage 1980s FRENCESCA SCACCHI Teal Leather Pants Vintage 1980s FRENCESCA SCACCHI Rock N Roll Evening Clubbing Trousers With Pockets - XS⁣
⁣
Shop my Etsy below⁣
https://vintagebysuzanne.etsy.com/listing/4501044491⁣
⁣
#leather⁣
#leatherpants⁣
#etsyshop⁣
#vintagebysuzanne⁣
#vintageforsale
Follow on Instagram

PINTEREST

Visit Suzanne's profile on Pinterest.

CATEGORIES

  • Beauty Tips
  • Blogging Tips & Tricks
  • DIY Crafty
  • Home Decor
  • How To Shop & Style Vintage Clothing
  • My Two Bits
  • Organizing & Storage Solution
  • Outfit Ideas Women
  • Outfits Men
  • Recipes
  • Style & Shopping Tips
  • Surgery Gone Horribly Wrong
  • Travel Wardrobe
  • Travels/Photos
  • Writing

Dear Reader:

Please be aware that Suzanne Carillo Style Files contains advertising and affiliate marketing links.

 

 







 




 

Blog Love

  • Bag and a Beret
  • Not Dead Yet Style
  • Petite Over 40
  • 40+ Style: how to dress, beauty and fashion for women over 40
  • Style Crone
  • Shybiker
  • Spy Girl
  • A Colourful Canvas
  • Vintage Vixen
  • Forest City Fashionista
  • No Fear Of Fashion
  • Curly Traveller
  • Fake Fabulous

ARCHIVES

Copyright © 2026 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.