Merry Christmas from That’s Not My Age
The Pampas Grass and leopard print make it seem like I’m somewhere exotic. But, no.
Style Inspiration
In praise of the party jacket
Sometimes you have to go all out. Take the festive season by the reindeer horns and make a sparkling statement.
NET SUSTAIN – the place to find sustainable wardrobe staples with a stylish twist
Some of my favourite sustainable brands can be found on NET-A-PORTER’s NET SUSTAIN platform. Elegant dresses and separates from Mother of Pearl have a signature, offbeat spin.
The clothes you wear again and again – three style staples worth investing in
As the decade comes to an end, are there any clothes you’re wearing now that you were wearing 10 years ago? Of course there are.
Things you never knew you wanted: the pink corduroy blazer
Readers, the ‘not buying anything new’ pledge has ended. As I knew it would.
Party brogues and cocktail sneakers: the shoes you can wear all night long
I’ve said this many times before but it’s worth repeating: no-one ever looked glamorous when their feet hurt. Shoes that you can actually walk in are a crucial part of the grown-up’ ...
Why an autumn uniform makes good style sense
Navy cashmere polo neck, navy wool overcoat, trousers a bit on the slouchy side, boots a bit on the stompy side: I’m back in my autumn uniform. And it feels good.
Irene McAulay: our 90-year-old style icon
When we featured 90-year-old Irene McAulay and her daughter, fashion photographer Liz, in a special occasion style feature this summer the comments box flooded with compliments for the pair. And every...
What the owner of a fashion boutique is wearing this autumn – and news of a super-stylish event
Kate Evans is a former buyer for Harvey Nichols and Harrods, who has worked in fashion for many years and has excellent taste (and fabulous grey hair.) Regular readers might recognise her from my This...
Khaki Malarkey: Where to find cargo pants that don’t cost a fortune
On the podcast this spring, Lucinda Chambers told me that cargo pants could be considered her signature piece, and that she has dedicated her life to finding the perfect pair. Well, I think I&#...
Everyone is wearing: the striped long-sleeved t-shirt
This time of year, rather than the summer months, is when the Breton top comes in to its own. Last week, all three women I share an office with, came in layered-up in striped long-sleeved t-shirts.
