The best beauty travel bag
On holiday, the low-maintenance beauty regime slips even lower. No make-up, hair tied back, sun screen (either Avene or Ultra Sun; for my sensitive skin), plenty of shower gel and a decent moisturiser...
Travel
Where to find a good kaftan
Every summer, I operate a two-tier kaftan system: cotton versions that go over a wet bikini on the beach (try Boden and Zara for these), which get softer and better with age, and the posher kaftan dre...
The Shop at Bluebird and atelier 75: two new, grown-up London stores worth a look-in
At a time when high street footfall is down and online spending is up, retailers are focusing on the customer’s in-store experience. Say hello, then, to The Shop at Bluebird, Covent Garden.
Seaside entertainment, sinuses and other stuff
This week’s unexpected intermission was due to the unfortunate combination of a WiFi malfunction and a viral infection. Once my sinuses had joined the party, I was scuppered.
Sounds of silence: the benefits of spending time alone
Recently, I spent two weeks on my own in Mallorca, says Elaine Kingett. I went for one short business meeting but decided to stay on for a bit, to get my head together on an island I lov...
Christian Dior and other exhibitions for style-lovers in Paris, autumn 2017
When Mr That’s Not My Age asked if I’d like to go to see the Rolling Stones in Paris, of course I said ‘Oui.’ Secretly pleased at this opportunity to view a couple of must-see ...
Know Your Style, New York launch
New York, I’m coming back. The American launch of my new book will be at The White Company’s gorgeous Fifth Avenue store, on 2 November 2017.
What to pack: travelling in style, all year round
Grace Coddington packs six shirts and six trousers and leaves her address book at home. Patti Smith always takes t-shirts, a black jacket, black pants and her ‘bee socks’ and Joan Didion&...
Less is more: making the most of a minimal travel wardrobe
This week I have astounded myself with my sartorial flexibility says Elaine Kingett. I popped down to Brighton from London for a quick overnighter, my 32-year-old son Will was coming out of hospital a...
24-hours in Beautiful Bath
‘Broad Street is one of those streets where you’ll find everything you need for a party,’ says Ann-Marie James, director of Rossiters of Bath, ‘Fashion, food, makeup – there’s even ...
The summer adventures of a solo female traveller aged 66
After almost a month in Crete, writer and journalist Elaine Kingett reports back on the latest phase of her summer adventure: Did I discover a swarthy Cretan shepherd, complete with hairnet, Mitsubish...
What to pack for a beach holiday
Joan Didion had her packing list taped inside her wardrobe door for years, I keep mine inside my head. Having worked as a magazine fashion editor, I like to think that I’ve got holiday packing s...