For my 50th Birthday Mr TNMA bought me this lovely Isabel Marant Étoile leather jacket in a gorgeous midnight blue. Unfortunately, after a few months the shine had well and truly come o...
Is anyone else finding what to wear right now a bit tricky? With more work events to go to, I need to look a tad more professional and the other day experienced a real Closet Conundrum.
A truly remarkable material, wool has been appreciated by humans – and grown by sheep – since the Stone Age, and no new material has been developed that can rival its properties. Wool is, o...
When it comes to style, feeling comfortable and confident matters. Experimenting with different outfit configurations, trying new colours or going bold with accessories add flair and personalit...
Question: ‘I often see you wearing nice, simple silver jewellery with your outfits – where do you pick up these pieces?’ Liz, South London Firstly, thank you for notici...
I always think that I’m not a print person; that I’m someone who is far happier in my discreet uniform of classic navy and olive green than shouty florals and high-impact graphics, ...
After decades of over-buying and fast fashion there is far greater supply than there is demand for second hand clothing. I was gutted when I read that donated clothes are sometimes expor...
‘I’m being very careful with my shopping and always try to embrace considerate consumption where I can. When I do shop, my budget is more H&M than Hérmes – is there a way...
If you’re looking for some ‘holiday at home’ inspiration, click on over to Pink City Prints. The slow fashion brand specialising in beautiful, hand-printed dresses in n...
I’m thinking of upping my sunglasses game. Not for Instagram or in a celeb-y, showbizzy kind of way, mostly because I’ve been wearing the same old shades for many summers.
Q: ‘For the first time in about six years, and COVID permitting, I have a bucket and spade holiday planned with with my daughters and grandchildren this summer. I am 66 and activ...
‘ There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,’ fell-walking expert Alfred Wainwright’s quote is often cited but hard to beat. This kind of stoic attitude is what’s needed...
