The non-boring way to wear neutrals
Occasionally, an outfit comes together at the very last minute. This is not exactly a happy accident because some thought has gone into the pairing, so perhaps it’s more of a conscious coupling?
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How to waft your way through a heatwave
Having navigated Naples at 40 degrees, I feel like I’m ready for this week’s skyrocketing temperatures. First stop, this go-everywhere dress.
How to pull off pyjama dressing in public
Easy to wear and decadent, pyjama dressing has been wafting around for some time, now. As someone who has never felt comfortable in formal attire, I find this low-key glamour hugely appe...
Five easy pieces to make a summer holiday more stylish
Anatomy of a holiday outfit, part one. All these old favourites (details below) have been washed and returned to my Holiday Box till next year.
Special occasion dressing without the faff factor
Are these not the best-dressed wedding guests, ever? Chic-as-you-like fashion photographer Liz McAulay (on the right) is mother of the bride, seen here with her mum, at her daughter Flo’s...
That’s Not My Age: Introducing The Podcast!
You’ve read the blog, bought the book(s) and now you can listen to the podcast. The latest That’s Not My Age audio extravaganza is something I’ve been working on for the last few mon...
Choosing the right glasses
Stars such as Linda Rodin, Caryn Franklin, Bill Nighy and Jeff Goldblum have all established their specs style. I’m still working on mine… A long-overdue trip to the optician’...
Easy ways to feel more confident about your style
Personal style is a work in progress. I know, I’ve been working on mine for years.
Trending: spring’s technicolour trouser suits
Caroline Issa admits that she dressed very conservatively in her first career as a management consultant, almost 20-years ago, ‘I had a brown suit, a black suit, a grey suit and a navy su...
Know Your Seasonal Style: the checked trench coat
Last year I started the ‘Know Your Seasonal Style‘ series, a small edit of the clothes on my radar at a particular time. Rather than pictures of me in a khaki jumpsuit ad inf...
Closet Conundrum – how do you know what to keep and what to chuck?
I’ve held onto these bootcut needlecords since the 1990s – and that’s because I knew I’d wear them again. Obviously over time, silhouettes and shapes change, but patience and a...
What to wear right now: a cardigan (or two)
The cardigan has a military background. Named after the Seventh Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) who wore a knitted wool, collarless jacket to lead the Light Brigade at the Battle ...
