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Health & HappinessApril 28, 2015

Be Bolder with Older!

By Amanda

We are indebted to TWR reader Andrea, who tipped us off about the fabulous new pro-age site Bolder, launched this March by photographer Helen Cathcart and freelance writer Dominique Afacan. The site has a simple mission, to champion people… Read More

Fashion & BeautyApril 1, 2015

Clifton Nurseries, feathered headbands and Van Cleef & Arpels

By Amanda

We don’t really ‘do’ fine jewellery here on TWR, mostly because, y’know, it’s pricey, and if we did have the cash to spend on sparkly things, I’m not sure J and and I wouldn’t prefer to opt for another pair… Read More

Fashion & BeautyMarch 19, 2015

Older models, Helen Mirren and L’Oreal

By Amanda

Just keeping you up to date with the older model situation here, since we’ve had such a good start to the year. Here’s Helen Mirren’s advert for L’Oreal, which I’ve only just caught up with, you’ve probably all seen it… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 10, 2015

Weekend Woman: Joni Mitchell

By Amanda

Blimey, what a week for grown ups in the press, indeed, what a start to the year! First Joan Didion, then Bright Old Things at Selfridges, and now news of Joni Mitchell for Saint Laurent. I absolutely ADORE Joni, always… Read More

Fashion & BeautyAugust 20, 2014

Older models, another success: Angelica Huston for Gap

By Amanda

I mentioned earlier this month about how big brands were starting to use older models in their all important September advertising, well looks who turned up in the Gap campaign… The awesome Angelica Huston. The adverts, entitled Dress Normal, are… Read More

Art & CultureNovember 1, 2013

Mother and Daughter artists: Michele Deiters and Bibi van der Velden

By Amanda

During Frieze week a while back I got to meet Dutch mother and daughter sculpting team Michele Deiters and Bibi van der Velden, who had a small show at The Couture Lab in London (it’s on until Nov 8th). Both… Read More

Fashion & BeautyDecember 10, 2012

Stylist Emma Freemantle, Worn With Love and barge living.

By Amanda

If anyone is harbouring dreams of giving it all up and living a quieter, slower life away from the madness of our hi-tech lives, this might be the post for you. Pictured above is the fashion stylist Emma Freemantle, who… Read More

Fashion & BeautyDecember 4, 2012

Vintage style at Blue Linen

By Amanda

When I am half way through my interview with Su Mason, co owner of Blue Linen, a vintage clothing and linen seller I met at Hammersmith Vintage Fair, she almost makes me snort my tea across her kitchen table by… Read More

Fashion & Beauty, Middle Aged Mum, UncategorizedSeptember 16, 2012

Middleagedmum: where are all the innovators?

By Jane

This weekend we’ve been out and about at London fashion week, which has been both inspiring and slightly irritating. When I have my work/designer/blogger/fashion head on, I love it. There is nothing like the thrill and glamour of a runway… Read More