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Expert Style Advice
Party poppers: dazzling shoes and accessories to add sparkle to a simple outfit
I’ve been to my first party since lockdown. Having completely forgotten how to apply make-up, I got ready in a last-minute rush but at least I didn’t resort to flossing my teeth on ...
The founder of a stylish vintage market shares her favourite second-hand sellers
Jannine Newman is founder of The Assembly Market, a pop-up fashion and interiors event in London. Having worked as an interior designer for many years, on turning 50, Jannine decided to follow ...
Expert advice on shopping for and styling a petite frame
We all have our reasons for feeling frustrated by the fit of clothes on offer, but I do think that women under 5ft 3 have a particularly raw deal. Fewer shops than ever seem to carry petite siz...
Older & Wiser: why ageing lobes don’t mean the end of earrings
One of the most bizarre complements I ever had was from an art student in a university lift. She praised my earlobes then informed me they were lucky.
Lovely lace-up leather boots and how to look after them
For the last few winters I’d been drawn to the pull-on-‘n-go ease of Chelsea boots, but this year it’s a lovely lace-up that feels far more appealing. Over three decades after...
Why pearls are a perennial favourite
Grace Kelly, Rihanna, Harry Styles, just a few of the icons who have a penchant for pearls. Timelessly elegant, the late Grace Kelly opted for a more traditional twinset-plus approach.
Grab your coat! An edit of this year’s best outerwear
Coats are a big-deal-buy and without doubt, the hardest-working pieces in your winter wardrobe. They have to weather the elements, stand up to everyday use and obviously, they need to ke...
Creative Women At Work: The jeweller making rings for arthritic fingers and injured knuckles
‘Jewellery is extremely special. It stirs the senses, represents strong emotional bonds and forms sentimental attachments,’ says jeweller Ruth Donaldson.
TNMA Giveaway! Win an autumn outfit from Phase Eight
To kick off the autumn season, I’m delighted to team up with the fashion retailer Phase Eight to offer one reader a brand new outfit for autumn (worth up to £500). Whether you’re after a g...
How to master the art of layering clothes (autumn is the perfect time to practice)
Layer up, layer up… As well keeping warm and wearing all your favourite clothes at once, layering offers a styling opportunity, a way to make outfits more visually interesting. And who do...
OLDER AND BOLDER: The mood-boosting benefits of wearing bright clothes
“A yellow T-shirt?” I remember the surprise in a colleague’s voice when he asked me what I’d bought in the charity shop.