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Five life lessons from Margareta Magnusson: Author of ‘The Swedish Art Of Ageing Well’

Five life lessons from Margareta Magnusson: Author of ‘The Swedish Art Of Ageing Well’

  ‘Ageing is often difficult, but it doesn’t have to be if you approach it in a way that isn’t too filled with drama or dread. And if you can find a way to make ageing itself in...

by Helen Johnson — 42 comments

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About

It’s not about age, it’s about style. And this is for every woman who refuses to be invisible. Alyson Walsh.

I’m a freelance journalist, former magazine fashion editor and author. That’s Not My Age began in 2008, when I noticed a space online to celebrate women of all ages.

That’s Not My Age was winner of the Best Women’s Fashion Blog 2019 at Vuelio’s Online Influence Awards.

This week’s most wanted

The best style staples to buy right now, and hold on to forever. Items carefully selected from the high street, luxury labels and lesser-known small businesses; to coordinate or contrast with your favourite wardrobe pieces. Mix it, match it, love it!

Looking good is not about buying loads of new stuff but spending time figuring out what makes you feel chic and comfortable and confident. These are just a few suggestions to help you stay stylish.

 

Know Your Style – Latest Book

KNOW YOUR STYLE: Mix it, Match it, Love it is a beautifully illustrated handbook offering expert style advice and interviews with some of the world’s most inspirational women, including Lucinda Chambers, Caroline Issa, Linda Rodin and Lyn Slater.

With over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, including 10 years as fashion editor for a leading lifestyle magazine, Alyson Walsh has the answer to any fashion dilemma.

What to wear right now: the beautiful, indigo blue workwear jacket

What to wear right now: the beautiful, indigo blue workwear jacket

  The indigo blue workwear jacket is now commonly known as a ‘ chore’ but I always call it a ‘Bill Cunningham Jacket’ (BCJ) after the late, legendary street style photogra...

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Quote of the week: Alice Neel on painting her first nude self-portrait at 80

Quote of the week: Alice Neel on painting her first nude self-portrait at 80

  At the age of 80 in 1980, Alice Neel painted her first self-portrait. According to the blurb at the new Barbican exhibition, the painting (above) took her five years to complete – and her...

by Alyson Walsh — 8 comments

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Cutting loose: Three ways to style slouchy trousers

Cutting loose: Three ways to style slouchy trousers

  The emergence of baggier cuts across the womenswear department has been well received around these parts. For me, trousers are always tricky.

by Alyson Walsh — 28 comments

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Costume Designer Sandy Powell awarded BAFTA Fellowship – and don’t miss the TNMA podcast!

Costume Designer Sandy Powell awarded BAFTA Fellowship – and don’t miss the TNMA podcast!

On Sunday, Sandy Powell will make history when she is handed the BAFTA Fellowship. Awarded for outstanding contribution to film, the arts charity’s highest honour has never before been given to ...

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Foraging for vintage fashion this February

Foraging for vintage fashion this February

  I didn’t realise I wanted a sherbet yellow fluffy jumper until it was staring me in the eye. I’d not considered possessing such a garment, until it was in my hands: yellow, fuzzy and entici...

by Nilgin Yusuf — 13 comments

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