Jane | The Womens Room

Art & Culture, Health & Happiness, Out & AboutNovember 9, 2012

The importance of research: who owns the Women’s Room?

By Jane

The Internet is a truly fabulous thing which has opened a world of possibilities, conversations and online opportunities for everyone, from big brands, the lone voice shouting about a cause, or someone hand making candles in their kitchen. Democratising and… Read More

Fashion & BeautyNovember 7, 2012

Buy this: BB Cream, the only cream you EVER need

By Jane

I don’t know about you but as I get older I get more cynical – about many things – but particularly about beauty products. I’ve never really been that interested tbh, but less so, as I get older and when… Read More

Home & GardenNovember 5, 2012

We love: Goodordering bags

By Jane

If you ride a bike, push a buggy or simply negotiate your way around town with shopping and a laptop, you will understand the need for a practical and stylish bag. Not always that easy to come by, bike panniers… Read More

Art & CultureNovember 3, 2012

Colour and style inspiration: Solange

By Jane

I love everything about this video, the song, the styling, the way it captures the amazing colours of South Africa and the wonderful stylish men of Le Sapeurs. Remember we told you about the Gentlemen of the Bakongo book way… Read More

Middle Aged MumNovember 1, 2012

Middleagedmum.com: oestrogen who needs it?

By Jane

Back in January 2011, I read a feature by Joanna Moorehead in the Guardian, about the menopause. She talked about oestrogen, “the hormone that courses through our veins throughout our childbearing years, which is the lifeblood of our willingness to… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 30, 2012

Stack, Anthology and Kinfolk

By Jane

From the age of eight, buying a new magazine was the highlight of my week and I still love the thrill of opening a brand new mag to see what undiscovered pleasures await. But these days, after I have waded… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 28, 2012

Christmas nails by OPI

By Jane

As you know we love a bit of a nail trend here at TWR. There is really is no easier way to jazz up (nan phrase) an outfit and make you feel instantly groomed. OPI are one of our favourite… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 26, 2012

Halloween decorating inspiration

By Jane

We are huge fans of any occasion that allows you to go mad with a glue gun and food colouring and Halloween offers all sorts of showing off/house/food decorating opportunities. Even though my teens are way past trick or treat… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 24, 2012

Best of British: Dawson Denim

By Jane

With more than 15 years of experience working with denim, Scott Ogden and Kelly Dawson Denim set up Dawson Denim in September this year. Keeping the range simple they decided they to produce hard wearing aprons that made the customer… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 22, 2012

Watch this: GIRLS

By Jane

Created by and starring filmmaker Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture), GIRLS premiered in the US earlier this year and got great reviews. The Hollywood Reporter called it a “brilliant gem” and New York Magazine said it was “remarkably poignant” and “like… Read More

Food, We Are ReadingOctober 21, 2012

Edible Selby by Sally Singer, Todd Selby and Chad Robertson

By Jane

Photographer, illustrator and blogger Todd Selby takes a tour of the kitchens, gardens, homes, restaurants and workspaces of over forty of the most creative and dynamic foodies around the world.… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 21, 2012

Big Apple red by OPI and Bare Minerals

By Jane

I am always on the look out for the perfect red nail varnish (and lipstick) and think this week I may have found it. Big Apple Red by OPI is not too orange, not to pink, and comes with… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 20, 2012

Twitter Power against copying culture

By Jane

This week social networking came into its own to challenge an issue which has been concerning designers for years. Young designer and illustrator Kate Moross took to Twitter to post a photograph of a Topman sweater which looked suspiciously similar… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 18, 2012

See these: Tim Walker, Someday All the Adults Will Die, The Little Black Jacket and Hollywood Glamour

By Jane

It’s a great time for fashion related exhibitions here in London. If you live in, or are planning a visit, over the next few weeks, it’s worth including some culture in your Christmas shopping excursions – I know, I know… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 16, 2012

Dare to Wear by WOW and Sue Kreitzman

By Jane

Last Wednesday as the mainstream art world gathered to view what was on offer at Frieze, over in a church crypt in St Pancras, an alternative exhibition was going on. Wandering in from the hubub of the Euston Road, it… Read More

Food, We Are ReadingOctober 14, 2012

Vintage Cakes by Jane Brocket

By Jane

Our favourite quilting, knitting and baking blogger Jane Brocket been entertaining us for years with her domestic delights and informative books. Vintage Cakes is her latest book and combines cake history, vintage style and recipes to suit every occasion, ranging… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 14, 2012

Happy Birthday to us and haven’t we come a long way!

By Jane

Four years ago today we launched the Womens Room with this video – we love it today as much as we loved it then. We started writing the blog in a time when older women were not front of anyone’s… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 12, 2012

Dates for your diary: Maison Margiela for H&M and Rae Jones sample sale

By Jane

The next H&M designer collaboration features the illusive designer Martin Margiela. The collection will hit stores on November the 15th. First shots by Sam Taylor-Johnson (formerly Wood) of the collection have just been released and very nice they look too.… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 10, 2012

Old is the new young!

By Jane

A few days in bed with a fluey type thing has meant my blogging energy is at an all time low – so apologies for today’s post. Imagine it’s like the testcard but with inspiring images we have collected from… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 8, 2012

Best of Britannia: G Plan Vintage by Wayne Hemmingway

By Jane

Last week we checked out Best of Britannia, a brand new showcase for the growing number of people sourcing and making products in the UK. From the Shetlands to Dalston and remote villages in Wales, Britain is enjoying a resurgence… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 7, 2012

Glowing Radiance Face Scrub by Ila

By Jane

We have written about Ila before and since trying out their products, I have become a huge fan of their Spa range. Made in the Cotswolds with completely natural locally grown ingredients their artisan skin care products smell amazing and… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 6, 2012

We Love: The Raging Grannies

By Jane

We are a bit late to this one, but we love the Raging Grannies reaction to Todd Akin’s ridiculous comments on rape and abortion. The Raging Grannies are a group of caring older women who endeavour to raise awareness of… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 5, 2012

Style Icon: Mary Berry

By Jane

Remember back in 2010 we told you how much we loved the Great British Bake Off (we like to think we are ahead of the curve here at TWR)? Since then it has gone from strength to strength and become… Read More

Middle Aged MumOctober 2, 2012

Middleagedmum.com: #backintheday

By Jane

In the 70’s there was a cult TV drama called The Survivors. It told the story of a small group of people who survived a plague which had wiped out 99% of the worlds population. They had to live off… Read More

Home & Garden, We Are ReadingSeptember 30, 2012

Supermarket Sarah Wonder Walls: A Guide to Displaying Your Stuff by Sarah Bagner

By Jane

If, like me, you are more of a maximist than a minimalist and have your own distinct interior style, then this is the book for you. A celebration of the individual and eccentric, Sarah Bagner (better known as Supermarket Sarah)… Read More

Fashion & BeautySeptember 30, 2012

Black and White inspiration

By Jane

So stripes are the new spots – although personally I will always love a polka dot – and black and white is the new non colour, colour combo for Spring Summer 13. If you haven’t seen the Diana Vreeland film… Read More

Fashion & BeautySeptember 28, 2012

Anna Dello Russo’s fashion lessons!

By Jane

Love her or hate her, you’ve got to admire Anna Dello Russo’s complete dedication to the persuit of fashion. Rumoured to eat only a charry tomato a day and practice ashtango yoga for two hours, she doesn’t hide the fact… Read More

Out & AboutSeptember 26, 2012

Another walk with The Women’s Room and Instagram

By Jane

Inspired by Amanda’s lovely walk along the Thames from Hammersmith Bridge to Chiswick Mall, I thought I’d take you on my favourite weekend walk. As Amanda said, walking is absoloutley the best way to get around London as one discovers… Read More

Fashion & BeautySeptember 24, 2012

10 things to love at London Fashion Week

By Jane

The FROW: Sometimes more exciting than the clothes, best spot of the week was Anna Wintour (tiny, tiny little mouse of a woman) in trademark shades and trench coat, next to Bill Nighy, at Nicole Farhi. Also note: Alexandra Shulman… Read More

Art & CultureSeptember 22, 2012

See this: Eames, The Architect and The Painter

By Jane

We are all abou the design documentary at the moment and like nothing more than an insight into our creative icons lives. Charles and Ray Eames were widely regarded as America’s most important designers. Best remembered for their mid-century furniture,… Read More