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Fashion & BeautyNovember 13, 2011

Style Icon: Jetsun Pema

By Jane

Last month King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan married 21 year old student Jetsun Pema, in a lavish ceremony in a Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas. The wedding was a huge event in the tiny, remote kingdom, as the… Read More

Fashion & BeautyNovember 11, 2011

See this: Ultrasuede – In Search of Halston

By Jane

This week we enjoyed an evening out courtesy of Handpicked Media and One Aldwych. If only every trip to the cinema involved drinking cocktails, eating delicious canapes and sitting in giant comfy seats! If you are a lover of 70’s… Read More

Health & HappinessNovember 9, 2011

MiddleagedSingle.com: Are you lonesome tonight?

By Jane

Despite much being written in the press about the increasing numbers of older single people, and the mainstream advertising of internet dating sites (the term ‘lonely hearts’ thankfully being so last century) becoming commonplace with TV adverts for Match.com sandwiched… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 7, 2011

Eley Kishimoto notebooks

By Jane

You know how much we love a notebook! So if any of our families are reading and would like to club together, any one of these would be lovely for Christmas – thank you. Noble Macmillan have teamed up with… Read More

Middle Aged MumNovember 7, 2011

Middleagedmum.com: the match

By Jane

Growing up in a family of sports fanatics meant every weekend was either devoted to the playing or watching of various different sports Consequently the theme tune to Match of the Day is enough to make me strop to my… Read More

Home & GardenNovember 5, 2011

The Flower Appreciation Society

By Jane

Thanks to WR reader Hilary for telling us about The Flower Appreciation Society, which is now bookmarked in our favourites bar. Founders Anna and Ellie have backgrounds in illustration and textile design and a mutual love of flowers. They make… Read More

Art, Culture & Craft, We Are ReadingNovember 4, 2011

Best in Show: Knit your own Cat by Joanna Osborne and Sally Muir

By Jane

Fashion & BeautyNovember 3, 2011

TWR streetstyle: Hilary and Claire

By Jane

Yesterday I spent the day talking about colours for Autumn Winter 2013 /14 with the British Textile and Colour Group. We meet twice a year to share ideas and inspiration and to put together the British Colour Council seasonal palette.… Read More

Fashion & Beauty, Things We LoveNovember 1, 2011

Ila: Give yourself a break

By Jane

I don’t know about you, but I am starting to feel that ‘lead up to Christmas’ stress. Having decorated the house for Halloween and answered the door 200 times, there is just enough time to sit down before preparing for… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 30, 2011

One for the Christmas list: Aggie’s Family Cookbook

By Jane

Sometimes when celebrities publish cook books (or clothing ranges!!) one wonders if they actually do roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty? Well this time, we can genuinely vouch for the fact that Aggie’s Family Cookbook is no… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 28, 2011

A literary night out

By Jane

This week I spent a very inspiring evening at the Shoreditch House Literary Salon (despite the unorganised and rude bar staff – don’t get me started!). A free event which is open to everyone, simply join their Facebook group and… Read More

Middle Aged MumOctober 26, 2011

Middleagedmum.com: turning up the heat

By Jane

A while ago I wrote about how I was always hot and wasn’t sure if it was just me, or a symptom of my age. Two years on and things are just getting hotter and hotter and not in a… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 24, 2011

One more doggie treat: get your tissues out!

By Jane

Home & GardenOctober 24, 2011

Dog shopping and when Archie got his ‘hair did’

By Jane

Owning a dog opens up a whole new world of shopping needs and as a trend forecaster I foresee massive opportunities for specialist services and high quality products for this market in the future. I have recently met some lovely… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 22, 2011

Happy Socks

By Jane

Anyone who knows me in real life, knows I’m a huge fan of a coloured tight, a bright sock or a polka dot. So when I discovered Happy Socks in the fabulous fashion emporium Opening Ceremony (in NYC on hols)… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 20, 2011

Style icon: Siobhan Fahey

By Jane

Anyone who was a fan of Bananarama will remember the name Siobhan Fahey. While I wasn’t a huge fan of their music (but did dance to it in the Students Union) I always loved the original band members style, Siobhan’s… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 18, 2011

Treat yourself: Aromatherapy Associates

By Jane

We are huge fans of Aromatherapy Associates products. I just love their Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil, when I am feeling stressed out and in need of a good nights sleep. So when we were told that they have… Read More

Fashion, We Are ReadingOctober 16, 2011

Daphne Guinness by Valerie Steele

By Jane

Things We LoveOctober 16, 2011

Aromatherapy Associates

By Jane

We asked Aromatherapy Associates what they considered their best products for tired, old skin (that’s how I was feeling at the time!) and they recomended the Rich Repair Nourishing Cream and Rich Repair Eye Cream. I have been using them… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 16, 2011

Mary Queen of frocks: Where’s the designer?

By Jane

So Cheryl Cole is the latest celebrity to design her own range. She has just launched a footwear collection for the new online shopping concept Stylistpick. Good for you Cheryl, why shouldn’t you, isn’t it every girls dream to be… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 14, 2011

Art and fashion get together

By Jane

It’s all about art here in London this week, as the Frieze Art Fair is on until Sunday. Look out for Amanda’s pics of the stylish clientele later in the week. Our favourite brand in the world (did we tell… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 12, 2011

Style Icon: Joan Collins

By Jane

There is no link to add this video, so you need to click here for a truly fabulous 80’s fashion extravaganza. I’m off to find my shoulder pads, pill box hat and fur stole and to listen to Giorgio Moroder’s… Read More

Fashion & BeautyOctober 10, 2011

Trend Alert: Housecoats

By Jane

So the catwalk collections are over and as part of the day job, I have been trawling through each show, to work out out what’s going to influence the way we dress next summer. Prada is always a hugely influential… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 8, 2011

When good hair goes bad

By Jane

Isn’t getting older fabulous, not only are our waists get thicker, but our hair seems to be getting thinner! The weird and not so wonderful things that happen when we reach middle age can be a mine field to navigate… Read More

Home & GardenOctober 6, 2011

Feel good TV: The Great British Bake off

By Jane

A programme that makes you feel tense and gives you goose bumps has to be must see tv and if it involves cake, then even better. Over the last eight weeks, Tuesdays have all been all about the Great British… Read More

Art & CultureOctober 4, 2011

Textile taxidermy: Donya Coward

By Jane

Remember ages ago we told you about crochetdermy by Shauna Richardson – who incidentally is showing her work in the excellent Power of Making exhibition at the V & A – now thanks to WR reader Joyce we have discovered… Read More

Health & HappinessOctober 2, 2011

Growing old: city or country?

By Jane

Apologies to anyone reading who hasn’t been basking in balmy summer temperatures this week, this post may be a little annoying! We have enjoyed the most beautiful sunny last week of September since the 80’s apparently (why do Brits love… Read More

Fashion, We Are ReadingOctober 1, 2011

Celia Birtwell

By Jane

Fashion & Beauty, Things We LoveSeptember 30, 2011

At last: COS online

By Jane

This post comes with a warning, it could be seriously detrimental to you finances! Our favourite brand in the whole world, has finally launched online, which means all you poor people who have not been able to savour the delights… Read More

Health & HappinessSeptember 28, 2011

Another idea for those old check shirts: The National Shirt Exchange

By Jane

Some time ago Amanda posted about the number of check shirts her boys had accumulated over the last few years. Being a crafty type, she ended up putting them to good use by incorporating them into a lovely patchwork quilt… Read More