Clothes that you feel confident in
This is a feel-good outfit. The herringbone tweed jacket, cosy cashmere jumper, slouchy cargo pants and comfy suede boots; I’m always at home in a mixture of masculine and feminine, it feels v...
Style
What to wear right now: statement earrings
Statement earrings are the easiest to make a simple outfit extraordinary. And, even though I would always include standout sparklers as part of my signature look, I have to confess that the m...
Stylish women over-50 and the cool clothes they wear
Oh what a lovely start to the year. A surprise mention in Who What Wear’s list of stylish women over-50 has made my January.
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
Who knew that watching people declutter their homes could be so emotional? The new Tidying Up with Marie Kondo series on Netflix is more than just people clearing out their crap, there is u...
The sparkling lure of Lurex
One of the pleasing things about the Anni Albers retrospective at Tate Modern (until 27 January) – and there are many – was my discovery that the artist had woven metallic thread through a sel...
Party shoes you can walk (and dance) in
Not so long ago I was asked to join the Flats vs Heels debate with Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio London. The catalyst for this conversation was the publication of Michelle Obama’s memoir (review co...
Kristin Scott Thomas in Burberry’s Christmas campaign
Something fabulous for a rainy Friday, Kristin Scott Thomas looking super-chic in Burberry’s Christmas campaign. In the advert, KST is travelling home to see friends and family (including Naomie...
What to wear right now: the posh sweatshirt
The humble sweatshirt is a hugely underrated item of clothing. Of which, I’ve long been a fan.
A new grown-up place to shop: Coal Drops Yard
The days when London’s King’s Cross was a seedy no-go zone are long gone (though I can still remember the nerve-jangling walk from the Tube station to the Scala nightclub in the late 1980...
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.
Women empowering women: Michelle Obama
The Michelle Obama, December cover of Elle magazine is glorious and uplifting. Just like the woman herself.
