5 simple ways to step up your spring style
This week I saw a list entitled ‘London actually has 12 seasons.‘ From Fool’s Spring through Third Winter to Actual Spring – obviously there’s a lot going on at th...
style ideas for women over 50
The natty silk neckerchief for an instant outfit boost
Are you leaning in to spring, right now? It’s tempting to pack away the Gore-Tex trainers, rain coat and cashmere but it’s too early to go casting clouts.
The art of wearing bold print with Rene Macdonald, founder of award-winning fashion label Lisou London
If you’re looking for style and substance, Rene Macdonald is your woman. Recently awarded Fashion Brand of the Year by W magazine, her label Lisou London has skyrocketed since its launch in 2018...
Autumn’s best colour combination: Navy blue and conker brown
This isn’t a dominant catwalk trend for the coming season, but who cares? Do trends even matter, today?
Denim maxi skirts are everywhere – but can you walk in them?
I love denim, I love a maxi skirt, so why am I not all over the latest full-length craze? I’ll tell you why… In the 1990s, I had a Levi’s maxi skirt which seemed absolutely perfect i...
This month’s most-wanted: the Vanessa Baroni chunky necklace
After layering up a few fine necklaces this summer and getting into a tangle, I’ve decided it’s too much of a faff. Basically, I was trying to make-do with the jewellery I have R...
Have you got your summer style sorted?
What’s your season? And I don’t mean that in a Colour Me Beautiful way.
Greatest Hits: Three wardrobe staples with serious mileage
Three is the magic number. Even better when a trio of trusty wardrobe staples go together like gnocci with cheese and pepper.
Five stylish older influencers and the outfits they’re wearing this spring
Social media has played a huge part in making the fashion business a more democratic place. While I’m still avoiding Reels (and staying well away from TikTok), my Instagram feed is fill...
Snazzy spring coats and where to find them
Spring in London reveals every type of dresser: The Optimist already wearing a bright sun dress and Birkenstocks in the local pub garden (until the sun goes down), The Pessimist sticking steadf...
Four ways to wear baggy jeans
Baggy jeans always remind me of Stone Roses-era Manchester. Before the Haçienda was turned into luxury apartments.
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...