Older & Wiser: why ageing lobes don’t mean the end of earrings
One of the most bizarre complements I ever had was from an art student in a university lift. She praised my earlobes then informed me they were lucky.
Lovely lace-up leather boots and how to look after them
For the last few winters I’d been drawn to the pull-on-‘n-go ease of Chelsea boots, but this year it’s a lovely lace-up that feels far more appealing. Over three decades after...
Expert visible mending tips from artist Celia Pym
When I catch up with artist Celia Pym it’s the start of term at the Royal College of Art (RCA). She studied Textiles here, and has subsequently returned as a visiting lecturer on the MA c...
Two ways to wear a knitted tank top (sweater vest)
Americans call it a sweater vest, but growing up, in the north of England, in the 1970s, I’ve always referred to this wonderful, sleeveless garment as a tank top. Often described as the decad...
Why pearls are a perennial favourite
Grace Kelly, Rihanna, Harry Styles, just a few of the icons who have a penchant for pearls. Timelessly elegant, the late Grace Kelly opted for a more traditional twinset-plus approach.
Black, Silver & Grey: Going grey when you have afro or curly hair
Singer-songwriter Molly Johnson, 63, looks fierce in her ombré grey hair. She and model Teruko Burrell are my when-I-go-silver hair-spirations.