Why we need to see realistic images of older women in swimwear
For decades, we’ve been held to very narrow beauty standards by society, advertisers and the media. Bombarded with unattainable images that make us feel bad about ourselves.
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8 tips for (re)finding your personal style following mastectomy
Regular readers (and listeners) might remember Dr Liz O’Riordan. The consultant breast surgeon’s world turned upside-down in 2015 when, aged 40, she was diagnosed with breast can...
Gentlewoman Style with Jane Birkin
I met Jane Birkin once. Words that still bring a smile to my face, 12 years later.
What’s wrong with looking your age?
Madonna turned 64 in August. Once the icon for unapologetic feminism and ageing-well-through-clean-eating-and-exercise, she was unnaturally puffy-faced, frozen in age-indeterminate limbo.
Say hello to your new style heroine: Emmanuelle Morgan (The Designerist)
This seriously stylish woman is 53-year-old Emmanuelle Morgan. She has a brilliant eye for blending dazzling brights with high-impact proportions and maximalist accessories.
The life, style and skincare secrets of Linda V Wright. An extract from Face Values by Navaz Batliwalla
After the success of her first book, The New Garconne: How to be a Modern Gentlewoman, freelance fashion editor, founder of the Disneyrollergirl blog and my good friend, Navaz Batliwall...
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...
We love Dawn French’s new short, grey hairstyle
Hooray for the grey! This week, Dawn French unveiled her new, all-grey haircut on social media becoming the latest in a long line of women to ditch the dye.
Ask Alyson: Where can I shop for swimwear that makes me feel confident and comfortable at the beach?
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...
Finally, an age-inclusive beauty brand we can all relate to
Canadian beauty brand 19/99 is on a mission to celebrate women of all ages and disrupt traditional beauty ideals. Creating products for those ‘who want to define their own beauty and don�...
That’s Not My Age Podcast: Model Jan de Villeneuve
In the 1960s, model Jan de Villeneuve regularly appeared on the cover of Vogue and was photographed by all the greats, including, David Bailey and Norman Parkinson. An architecture and design graduate...
Is the fashion industry ageist?
When broadcaster Libby Purves accused the BBC of ‘lookism’ towards older women (even on the radio) and claimed that while the organisation tolerated older male broadcasters, ‘ the mi...