You’ve been framed: how to buy and style statement sunglasses
I’m thinking of upping my sunglasses game. Not for Instagram or in a celeb-y, showbizzy kind of way, mostly because I’ve been wearing the same old shades for many summers.
Style
Yes, you can wear a black dress on a hot day
One of the most stylish women I’ve seen all summer, stopped me at a gallery to say she’d just read That’s Not My Age. After 13 years plugging away at this site, I’m still chuff...
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...
What to wear for a summer staycation
‘ There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,’ fell-walking expert Alfred Wainwright’s quote is often cited but hard to beat. This kind of stoic attitude is what’s needed...
Why we definitely get more stylish as we get older
After years of trying various trends and faffing around with ill-fitting clothes, I’ve finally found my style groove. At 57, I know what I like and how I want to look.
Creative Women at Work: Jewellery designer Angela Benjamin
Physiotherapist-turned jewellery designer Angela Benjamin works from a garden workshop affectionately known as her ‘She Cave’ in West London. Hand-making sustainable, silver jewellery bega...
Summer style inspiration: wafty, wide-leg trousers
Ines de la Fressange at home in Provence provides a masterclass in elegant summer style. The 62-year-old model/author/ designer explains to Harper’s Bazaar how she’s refined her sty...
Pick of the bunch: Vans x Liberty Collaboration
Have I told you about my love for a Liberty print? On and off for many years, I worked around the corner from the iconic store.
Style made simple: the blazer and jeans
Can you tell how happy I am to be back in my all-time favourite outfit: the go-everywhere blazer and jeans? Similar to finding your tribe and hanging out with like-minded people – finding the cl...
Sunny delights: Eight sustainable sunglasses stores
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Bring on the Buffet Dress (and sandals)
One of the first challenges in the latest series of Sewing Bee was to design and make a Buffet Dress. The long, flowing frock with a relaxed shape that became a lockdown hit.
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