How to whoop up a classic coat
For a while now I’ve been on the look-out for a classic, single-breasted tweed coat. Not a car coat that ends mid-thigh and allows an icy breeze around the knees – why are there are...
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For a while now I’ve been on the look-out for a classic, single-breasted tweed coat. Not a car coat that ends mid-thigh and allows an icy breeze around the knees – why are there are...
Over the years I’ve collected jeans in numerous different shapes and sizes, but my favourite pairs are all on the relaxed side. There’s a certain slouchy-ness about them.
It might have something to do with my age but I love staying in. Hibernating is particularly enjoyable at this time of year.
‘ Until you experience caring for someone with dementia, or any kind of illness or condition, you don’t know what to expect or do,’ says Helena Fischer, a brand consultant whose m...
Question: ‘Socks with loafers: Should you? Shouldn’t you?
Welcoming in the new year in full-blown technicolour… To be completely honest, right now I’m wearing this burnt orange, slouchy cardigan over a khaki jumpsuit rather than slinky tro...
If you’re a fan of BBC2’s Secrets of the Museum, the series filmed behind the scenes at the V&A, then you will recognise my latest podcast guest. Dr Christine Checinska is the S...
So here it is…The holiday season is upon us, time to switch off and kick back with family and friends. I’m looking forward to lolling around and doing very little.
I’ve never watched Love Actually and I’ve never worn a novelty knit and this holiday season I intend to keep it that way. Call me a Northern Miserablist if you like ( I am looking f...
Are you glammed up and ready to sparkle? At this time of year, TV adverts, online magazines, Instagram and what-have-you are replete with slinky dresses and shimmering trouser suits.
About 10 years ago, Mr TNMA and I went to the Arctic Circle at Christmas and were HEATTECH’ed up to the hilt. For super-cool thermals and simple, wardrobe basics, I’m a long-term UN...
One of the adjectives I bear in mind when I think about how I want to look is ‘cool.’ Which is probably totally uncool!