Marianne & Leonard: the perils of becoming an artist’s muse
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love the documentary by Nick Broomfield highlights the perils of becoming an artist’s muse. Particularly during the era of free love.
Why we need older models like 62-year-old Mouchette Bell
The lack of diversity in the fashion industry is hardly breaking news. For years we have been fed a very narrow view of what is beautiful (young, thin, Caucasian models).
Summer skincare to keep you feeling cool and fresh
Having spent many a summer without adequate sun protection, my skin has been damaged. Sooner or later the small, dark patches on my forehead and cheeks will start to look like leopard print.
The health benefits of houseplants
The recent growth in popularity of houseplants is proof of the cyclical nature of trends; all those succulent-strewn Insta posts remind me of growing up in the 1970s, when my parents filled the...
Thank you for listening to the podcast: back in a bit
That’s Not My Age: the podcast launched in May and I’m so appreciative of all your supportive comments, reviews and feedback. The aim was to create a ‘slow’ podcast, and to delve a ...
How to waft your way through a heatwave
Having navigated Naples at 40 degrees, I feel like I’m ready for this week’s skyrocketing temperatures. First stop, this go-everywhere dress.
