Ask Alyson: how can I modernise a piece of heirloom jewellery?
Question: ‘I’ve inherited a ring from my late mother, which has sentimental value, but which I’ll never wear because it’s a bit old-fashioned and not to my taste. I̵...
Expert Style Advice
Reader discount & a subscriber giveaway from Winser London
Regular readers will know that I’ve been a fan of Winser London from the outset. At the brand’s launch I met founder Kim Winser and instantly knew she was the real deal.
How to maximise your wardrobe with personal stylist, Rebecca Clouston
Meet 56-year-old Rebecca Clouston, a super-chic personal stylist and fashion expert who runs her own consultancy, ‘Rebecca Clouston Styling’. She lives near me and we follow each ot...
Making the case for Cocktail Trousers
Rakish, versatile and fun, to me, a pair of Cocktail Trousers feels like a wiser investment than a party dress. The latter would spend more time in the wardrobe than in use – and I̵...
Yes, you can wear fancy hair accessories!
One of my most stylish friends recently bought a hair claw and suggested I write about fancy hair accessories. Mmm…I thought to myself, I’m not sure about that!
Ask Alyson: how to do festive dressing without the fuss (what do I wear this Christmas?!)
Question: I’m having a relatively quiet Christmas this year, staying at home and seeing family and friends as safely as possible. I probably won’t wear a party dress, as it’s ...
Seven new sustainable and ethical fashion brands to shop now
Sustainable clothing has improved quite dramatically over the last decade; it’s much more stylish, less (dare I say it) worthy. As we shift towards more considerate shopping habits...
Winter style: choosing quality over quantity
We didn’t need COP 26 and a quip about Kermit the Frog to tell us that the planet is in trouble. Being more mindful about how and where we shop and what we wear is a movement that has bee...
Bra shopping as an older woman: how to support your changing breasts
As we get older, our breasts become less firm and full, less glandular and more fatty, which makes the breasts softer, wobblier and more, well, saggy. Collagen loss, less elastici...
Where to find chic cross-body bags – and how to look after them
I’m rarely separated from a cross body bag these days; sometimes I even carry one indoors, at home (so that I know where my essentials are #thatismyage). No surprise then to find online searches...
Stealth Style – keeping it simple is always a good idea
It’s always good to see a confident woman of around-about-my-age proving that style doesn’t have a sell-by date. And I can relate to these Vogue images because the model looks natur...
