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Decluttering is always on my mind

Decluttering is always on my mind

  I’m often asked if I have a lot of clothes, or how big my wardrobe is. Truth be told, it is larger than average and I do have more than enough clothes.

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About

It’s not about age, it’s about style. And this is for every woman who refuses to be invisible. Alyson Walsh.

I’m a freelance journalist, former magazine fashion editor and author. That’s Not My Age began in 2008, when I noticed a space online to celebrate women of all ages.

That’s Not My Age was winner of the Best Women’s Fashion Blog 2019 at Vuelio’s Online Influence Awards.

This week’s most wanted

The best style staples to buy right now, and hold on to forever. Items carefully selected from the high street, luxury labels and lesser-known small businesses; to coordinate or contrast with your favourite wardrobe pieces. Mix it, match it, love it!

Looking good is not about buying loads of new stuff but spending time figuring out what makes you feel chic and comfortable and confident. These are just a few suggestions to help you stay stylish.

 

Know Your Style – Latest Book

KNOW YOUR STYLE: Mix it, Match it, Love it is a beautifully illustrated handbook offering expert style advice and interviews with some of the world’s most inspirational women, including Lucinda Chambers, Caroline Issa, Linda Rodin and Lyn Slater.

With over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, including 10 years as fashion editor for a leading lifestyle magazine, Alyson Walsh has the answer to any fashion dilemma.

Browned Off: Why you’ll never find me wearing brown

Browned Off: Why you’ll never find me wearing brown

    Camel, fawn, buff, stone, mocha – there are countless ways to disguise the colour brown, but no one’s fooling me. Dress it up any way you like – and I admire you, Giorgio Arma...

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Why cholesterol matters for women in midlife

Why cholesterol matters for women in midlife

  It is important for women, especially in midlife, to understand what cholesterol is and why we need to be aware of its health impacts. Cholesterol is essential for all of our organs to function...

by Adrienne Wyper — 16 comments

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Colourful outlook: How to go boldly in a bright coat

Colourful outlook: How to go boldly in a bright coat

  I’ve never really bought into all the guff about seasonal shades and what one can and cannot wear. Those rules are old-fashioned and restrictive.

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Five life lessons from Margareta Magnusson: Author of ‘The Swedish Art Of Ageing Well’

Five life lessons from Margareta Magnusson: Author of ‘The Swedish Art Of Ageing Well’

  ‘Ageing is often difficult, but it doesn’t have to be if you approach it in a way that isn’t too filled with drama or dread. And if you can find a way to make ageing itself in...

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What to wear right now: the beautiful, indigo blue workwear jacket

What to wear right now: the beautiful, indigo blue workwear jacket

  The indigo blue workwear jacket is now commonly known as a ‘ chore’ but I always call it a ‘Bill Cunningham Jacket’ (BCJ) after the late, legendary street style photogra...

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