Perfecting your party make-up: tips from an expert
At the age of 60, after approximately 40-years of trying, I still haven’t managed to perfect smoky eye make-up. As for winged eyeliner (the impossible flick) – you can forget...
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Tracey Boyd on starting a new adventure at 63 – and a subscriber discount offer
When you’ve worked in the fashion world for decades it’s hard not to feel jaded as the latest collection from so-and-so is rolled out to great fanfare – and it all looks as tired as ...
How to wear leopard print and look chic
Will you change your spots? This summer, I was tempted back into my leopard print trews – but a couple of months down the line and I’m wondering if we might have reached Peak Leopar...
What Women Wear – a new street style series
What a joy to be out and about meeting brilliant women on a beautiful day in London. Somerset House is always a good idea and last week there were a lot of stylish people visiting the 1-54 Cont...
Brilliant vintage beads and where to find them
One of my favourite style tricks right now is to bring on the beads. To be clear, we are not talking big baubles and Iris Apfel- abundance ( I can’t stand anything heavy around my neck!
Wearable art: Susi Bellamy’s beautiful silk scarves (and a subscriber giveaway)
After many years working as a fashion editor and freelance stylist, Susi Bellamy studied for an MA in fine art and then launched a small interiors business in her 50s. Since I first interviewed...
It’s time to shape-shift our mindset
We have just celebrated an array of beautiful, powerful bodies of all different shapes and sizes at the Olympics – and are looking forward to more power and glory at the Paralympics t...
Summer whites always look stylish
There is something very European about an all-white outfit. Or, white-not-quite with a hint of ecru and cream.
How to dress-up for a special event – and still feel like you!
Summer dressing comes with its own unique set of challenges. Sweaty temperatures and stylish ensembles aren’t exactly the best of friends, as I recently found wearing a silk dress in a he...
Game on! It’s the summer of sports(wear)
Before women started riding bicycles and playing tennis, before Coco Chanel introduced yachting pants, the sporting world influenced the way we dress. As the French capital gears up for ...
Sprezzatura dressing: the summer utility jacket and slinky palazzo pants
Dressed for an urban safari. I think I’ve entered the Max Mara (on a budget) Years.
Dealing with your digital legacy
This month we have a guest post from regular That’s Not My Age contributor Adrienne Wyper on planning ahead and dealing with your digital legacy before you die. Think of all the stuff you...