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...
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...
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!
Don’t you love it when an outfit comes together? Of course, this doesn’t happen by magic.