More autumn coats: it’s a wrap
Could Marlene Dietrich be the ultimate belted coat icon? Her simple, androgynous wardrobe feels as fresh today as it did during Hollywood’s Golden Years.
Style For All Ages
Style inspiration for women of all ages – from fashion expert, journalist and author Alyson Walsh. Advice on how to feel chic, comfortable and confident in your clothes, interviews with women of style and substance and all the latest fashion news.
Women empowering women: Michelle Obama
The Michelle Obama, December cover of Elle magazine is glorious and uplifting. Just like the woman herself.
Creative women at work: bag designer Mimi Berry
On the wall of Mimi Berry’s showroom-cum-shop is a beautiful Moulton folding bicycle, so the first 10 minutes of our meeting are spent talking enthusiastically about bike design and cycling in L...
Emma Thompson wears trainers and a tuxedo to Buckingham Palace
Only earlier this week I was eulogising over the multitalented tuxedo and trainers combo; a confidence-boosting outfit that can take the wearer anywhere. And then, HELLO Emma Thompson.
Dress to feel your best – why you should always dress for you
There are certain items of clothing I know I can always rely on. When I have a book-signing event, a panel discussion or an important meeting, the ‘Once in a Lifetime’ jacket (Céline – boug...
Quote of the week: Katharine Hamnett on getting old
Earlier this year, I went to see Katharine Hamnett in conversation with ace fashion journalist and ambassador for emerging talent at the British Fashion Council Sarah Mower. The designer was engagin...
Checking out autumn coats: gentlewoman style
Autumn has the best fabrics. Cop a feel of corduroy and velvet; cocoon yourself in cashmere and wool tweed.
What to wear when you work from home
This is the ultimate working from home outfit. Relaxed, easy and just smart enough to feel focused.
Style Profile: Prue Leith
The Great British Bake Off judge and cookbook author Prue Leith has a bold, maximalist aesthetic, with a penchant for oversized necklaces and show-stopping specs. Balancing her role on Bake Off, alo...
How to wear a skirt when you don’t wear skirts much
The way to subtly introduce a new style or silhouette into your wardrobe is to surround it with much-loved, old favourites. Not being much of a skirt-wearer myself (this is the first time I’ve w...
How to make workwear work for you
Still working the workwear – with added enthusiasm now that I know Cate Blanchett is on-board. Having dismissed dungarees, I’ve moved on to cargo pants.
What Women Wear at London Design Festival: the accessories edit
From statement bags to cocktail sneakers, a quick whizz round London Design Festival illustrated the game-changing qualities of carefully chosen accessories. The general vibe was cool and uncluttered...
