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Art & CultureMarch 20, 2014

Ultra Violet: Woman of the Future

By Jane

“I am Woman of the future,” said Ultra Violet, the 83-year-old French-born artist, author, lover to Dali and muse Warhol, when she met TWR NYC roving reporter Ali, at the Volta Art Fair NY to preview (and Instagram) her latest… Read More

Middle Aged MumMarch 18, 2014

Middleagedmum.com; the teenage years in hindsight

By Jane

Recent birthdays here at Middle-aged Towers saw teen son turn 20 and teen daughter 18, so we are now officially a house full of adults. Although most adults I know don’t live in rooms that resemble squats and tend to… Read More

Home & GardenMarch 14, 2014

Flowers for Mothers Day

By Jane

Whether you agree with Mothers Day or not (I veer between thinking it’s a commercial nonsense, to feeling hurt if no-one makes a fuss – contrary me?!) it’s tricky to think of original presents for 80 year old mums who… Read More

Fashion & BeautyMarch 12, 2014

Go Viv

By Jane

Vivienne Westwood has never been afraid to say what she thinks and her latest way of making a statement about climate change was more than evident when she took to the streets last week to join a protest in her… Read More

Art & CultureMarch 10, 2014

See this: Yves Saint Laurent

By Jane

Frankly there is no better way to see a film than with a glass of procesco in a private screening room at the Soho Hotel, and last week we were invited to do just that by the lovely people at… Read More

Health & HappinessMarch 6, 2014

Are older women invisible in the workplace?

By Jane

Over the last few years, my friends and I have noticed a change in the way we are viewed in the workplace. We mostly all work in fashion, design or the media and many of us never imagined we would… Read More

Out & AboutMarch 4, 2014

See this: WOW

By Jane

300 speakers and performers from around the world will take part in more than 120 events at Southbank Centre’s annual WOW – Women of the World festival 2014 which starts tomorrow and ends on Sunday. The festival is now in… Read More

Health & HappinessFebruary 28, 2014

Being Mindful

By Jane

Feeling overwhelmed with work, technology and hideous menopausal anxiety at the end of last year, I decided that I would try to live in the moment and be more present in 2014. It seems I am not the only one… Read More

Art & CultureFebruary 26, 2014

A Brief History of Art Undressed

By Jane

Following on from Amanda’s insights into Women in Art, last week I went along to the Tate Modern to hear about role of the nude in art. Part of the Unlock Art series of events, Amanda’s girl crush Linda Bolton,… Read More

Things We LoveFebruary 24, 2014

YSL Kiss & Blush

By Jane

Now this is a useful product that you won’t regret buying. It looks like a nail varnish, but is in fact a lovely matt cream that works both as a blusher and a lipstick. I am not a fan of… Read More

Fashion & BeautyFebruary 24, 2014

Red Alert

By Jane

I have been “feeling” red for a while now and seeing it on the runway at Prada confirmed my need to buy something red asap. Lily Allen also went for red (and Yellow nails) on the Graham Norton show last… Read More

Art & CultureFebruary 20, 2014

Menswear triumph at FAD

By Jane

FAD (Fashion Awareness Direct) is a charity which aims to provide young people (from 13 – 25) with a realistic insight into what it means to work in fashion. Workshops, industry days and work placement opportunities, allow the young people… Read More

Fashion & BeautyFebruary 18, 2014

Marks & Spencer get it right with Best of British

By Jane

Ok so I admit the last few times I have attended an M&S press event, I haven’t been impressed. I go along full of positivity, I want to like it , I really do, but despite my good intentions, somehow… Read More

Things We LoveFebruary 14, 2014

Limited Edition Love candle by Neom

By Jane

Delicate, white flowers, Tuberose and Jasmine flowers, mixed with essence extracted from the Mimosa tree create a sweet, yet warming fragrance with a hint of honey and spice. This is divine and will make your house feel spring like –… Read More

Fashion & BeautyFebruary 14, 2014

How to wear the “new” flats!

By Jane

You will notice more than a degree of sacarasm in my voice, as I write this post, as over the last few seasons I have steadfastly refuse to buy into the trend for high shoes and watched as friends I… Read More

UncategorizedFebruary 12, 2014

Barney’s trans gender campaign

By Jane

The fashion industry is generally tolerant and gay friendly but not always open to embracing transgender models. Over the last few years however this has been changing, with Givenchy featuring Brazilian transgender model Lea T in Riccardo in its ad… Read More

Art & CultureFebruary 10, 2014

This is Paper

By Jane

Check out This is Paper, which sums up the unique way blogs are becoming online shops, magazines and even online recruitments companies and all with a stunning visual sense and attention to detail. Digital and analog meet to bring together… Read More

Out & AboutFebruary 6, 2014

Humans of New York

By Jane

One of the many great things about living in a city is the weird and wonderful people you encounter on a daily basis. It teaches you tolerance, fosters an interest in the human race and encourages you to see the… Read More

Things We LoveFebruary 5, 2014

A Breath of Hope by Angela Flanders

By Jane

Last week we were invited to smell the new fragrance created by our favourite bespoke perfumer, Angela Flanders. Breath of Hope is a limited edition perfume inspired by the poem that writer and fragrance critic Vicci Bentley dedicated to her. … Read More

EventsFebruary 4, 2014

The Ace Hotel

By Jane

When the lovely people at the Ace Hotel offered to give away a nights stay to a lucky attendee at our salon, back in October, we were delighted. We carefully placed the lucky ticket under one of the seats and… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 31, 2014

Karen Walker Visible: Spring 2014

By Jane

Remember Karen Walker’s fabulous 2013 ad campaign with the women from Advanced Style? Well the New Zealand fashion and accessory brand have only gone and done something equally amazing for Spring 14. Calling the new range of sunglasses KarenWalker Visible,… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJanuary 29, 2014

Blue is the new pink

By Jane

I don’t like to say I told you so, but remember who told you about pink back in March last year? Now you can’t move for shades of pink all over the high street and even good old M&S featured… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 27, 2014

Three things to make you smile

By Jane

It’s Monday morning and probably raining. Spring feels a long way off and no-drinking January is beginning to wear a bit thin. Here are three things I am currently loving, which will hopefully make you smile on a dreary Monday.… Read More

Art & CultureJanuary 23, 2014

Why I love soaps

By Jane

Soaps have always been part of my life. Back in the 70’s I was a huge fan of the ridiculously camp Crossroads, set in a Birmingham motel, (Alan Partridge would have been a regular) and I watched Brookside religiously for… Read More

Art, Culture & Craft, We Are ReadingJanuary 21, 2014

Quilt Me by Jane Brocket

By Jane

We have mentioned Jane Brocket many times on TWR, as we love her blog and books on sewing and baking. In her latest book Quilt Me!: Using inspirational fabrics to create over 20 beautiful quilts Jane lets us take a… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 21, 2014

Three food tips for a healthy, happy dog

By Jane

There was much excitement in our house as Archie made his debut film appearance with my lovely friend Louise, dog trainer, behaviourist and owner of the Darling Dog Company. Louise is convinced that dried dog food has almost no nutritional… Read More

Home & GardenJanuary 17, 2014

Apartment Therapy House Tour

By Jane

Apartment Therapy is one of my favourite blogs for nosing around stylish peoples homes and picking up tips for my own interior decor. I recently agreed to have my house photographed as my friend and ex colleague Rebecca (of the … Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 15, 2014

Meet the Parents and Slow Education

By Jane

One of the things I love about women (and there are many) is the way we introduce interesting people to other like minded friends. My friend Jane is great at this and through her I have met some really fascinating… Read More

Health & HappinessJanuary 13, 2014

Menopause Matters

By Jane

Like any phase in our lives, it’s impossible to truly empathise, until you have personally experienced it. You can nod sympathetically at the new mother who is up five times to feed at night, or lend an ear to friends… Read More

Out & AboutJanuary 9, 2014

See this: August: Osage County

By Jane

Having watched the deeply depressing Hope Springs, starring Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones, over the holidays. I had forgotten just how brilliant an actress Meryl Streep is. In a time when youth is the holy grail in Hollywood it’s… Read More