So not a good look: Julian McDonald
After a good few years (we are not saying exactly how many!) in fashion, Amanda and I have more or less got a handle on how it all works. There are many many aspects of the industry we love and… Read More
We love: The Perfume Studio
Now this is a nice idea from The Perfume Studio, a perfume you can make specifically to suit your tastes and then if you want you can even name it after you. I guess if it’s good enough for Sarah… Read More
middleagedmum.com: The perfect Red
You know you're getting older when your make up routine takes approx 10 minutes, and that's you being indulgent. A quick wash, slap on some tinted moisturiser, whack on the mascara and in my case, a slick of red lipstick,… Read More
Off to the races: what to wear to Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, that excuse for wearing marvelous hats and very smart clothes, starts on Tuesday and we will be looking forward to seeing pictures of the fashion on show. Doubtless those that are going to this very British of institutions… Read More
Made at Home by Lisa Stickley
Having come from a family of makers and having a degree in fashion and textiles, means I can more or less turn my hand to most things of a practical/sewing nature. My children have grown up assuming everyones mum can… Read More
The perfect sun hat from La Chapellerie Ganterie
While in Nice last week we found this clever and stylish sun hat design by La Chapellerie Ganterie. We talked about smart hats before, but sun hats are a different beast.
This one is genius for two reasons; 1) It… Read More
We love: The Peoples Supermarket
We are not big fans of supermarkets, despite the fact that they are convenient and often cheaper than shopping locally, we prefer to shop small and local if possible. We are increasingly depressed by the impact big multi national chains… Read More
Fashion Maketh Woman: Can you come with us?
Thrillingly, we have something to give away! A ticket to accompany Jane and I to Fashion Maketh Woman, an IntelligenceSquared debate, taking place next Thursday 17th June at The Methodist Hall in Westminster, London. It starts at 6.45 and will… Read More
Trend alert: Cargo Pants
So it seems everyone at Grazia has moved on from the the Whistles silk harem trouser to the cargo pant. (note, when talking about current fashion trends, one must always use the singular. As in, the orange tight, the wooden… Read More
Middleagemum.com: A week with the girls
Pic thanks to photobucket
One of the joys of aging is that your friends (particularly the ones you've known for ever) get old with you and understand what you are going through. I have just come back from a week… Read More
Middleagedmum.com: a middleaged crush
is it just me, or do the opportunities for harmless flirting and fantasy crushes get less and less the older one gets? Gone are the days of fancying the post boy or lovely man that makes your lunchtime sandwich (or… Read More
Moth frenzy update: pheromone traps
I bet that if you live in the UK, you've spent this weekend in the garden or outside enjoying the good weather, possibly having swapped your winter wardrobe for sun dresses and more summer orientated clothing. Your thoughts are probably… Read More
We love: Hub
It’s rare these days to find a street full of small independent local shops, especially in London. Most areas are over run with Starbucks and the like, making it virtually impossible for local shops to survive. It’s also rare for… Read More
middleagemum.com: denim skirt memories
This is a denim skirt from the M&S autumn 2010 range that I saw when I went to the press show last week. Only it’s not, it’s an exact replica of the Brutus denim skirt I wore almost constantly through… Read More
Something for Fathers day: Shedworking and Dear Dad
We have been fans of the Shedworking blog for some time and were delighted to hear that Alex Johnson has published a book inspired by the shedworkers he features on his blog.
Shedworking looks at why shedworking is eco friendly, improves… Read More
Middleagemum.com: new gadgets
We have been given a new gadget to play with, thanks to Michelle (at 1000heads for 3Mobile), which she says will enable us to blog from anywhere, in the middle of a field if we want, as the gadget will… Read More
New New Yorker: Doggie daycare
Since we moved to NYC our dog goes to doggy day care. For $40 a day, she is picked up at 8.30 a.m and dropped back around 4pm. Seems ludicrous to anyone living outside this city but after a month… Read More
We love: Patty Hewes sunglasses (now available at Kurt Geiger)
Series 3 of Damages has now finished and middleagedad and I are bereft. Glenn Close as wickedly ruthless Patty Hewes has had us riveted to the screen for the last few weeks, mostly because of the storyline but also because… Read More
Kurt Geiger’s desert shoe boot is back
Anyone wishing they had bought Kurt Geiger's desert shoe boot last season (we showed them on Sarah a while ago in the grey) might be interested to know that something very similar and just as nice is coming out in June… Read More
Middleagedmum.com: thanks Tracey
Sometimes my relationship with music is a bit like my friendships.
When you first meet and know nothing about each other, it’s exciting; there is so much to discover and learn. You get on really well, are full of anticipation… Read More
We love: Sunbury Park antiques fair (or Kempton Park to you and me)
Oh joy! Antique trimmings at Sunbury Antiques market at Kempton racecourse. Nothing makes our little creative hearts beat faster than a pile of vintage fabrics and trimmings to rummage through, particularly if they are a) cheap and b) have a… Read More
We love: Whistles trousers
Trousers are having a bit of a fashion moment this Spring Summer. And we are not talking about just any trousers. Oh no, we are talking peg legs harem pants, 70’s wide legs and dropped crotches.
If all these fashion… Read More
Just what we need, a £30 million Louis Vuitton Maison
There's been much trumpeting in the press about the new luxury Louis Vuitton store opening today in London's Bond Street. TWR went for a quick pre opening tour and marvelled at the lacquered surfaces (Aniegre and Alfromosia wood), shiny shelves (gold titanium plated… Read More
New New Yorker: Summer drags on
Something weird happens to the streets of NYC when the sun
comes out. A giant drag queen descends from the sky and blows a puff
of magic gas all over town. Helplessly, women of all ages succumb to this gas
and… Read More
We love: John Rocha’s padded trench at Debenhams
This might sound a bit bonkers as a post- as I write, the sun is beating down on us and temperatures are hitting mediterranean heights- but this John Rocha padded trench from Designers at Debenhams for this autumn looks like… Read More
Simple pleasures: saying thankyou
There really is nothing nicer than someone saying thank you. After hosting a family weekend recently, I received a mystery package in the post. I hadn't as far as I was aware ordered anything, nor had either of the teens. When… Read More
TWR Streetstyle: Mary and Jessica
While out at aurumn press days last week, we came across two stylish MDs, Mary Homer (above), MD of Topshop and Jessica Seaton (below) MD of Toast. Both were wearing print tunic shaped dresses worn with coloured tights and cute… Read More
Trend alert: one colour dressing
We are more than a little obsessed with Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned (wife of the new owner of Harrods), after reading about her in the Guardian this week. Her look is part Princess Grace, part Eddie Bouvier from Grey Gardens.… Read More
We love: Toast for Men
Piedmont jacket £285 Antique stripe shirt £79
In what can only be described as great news for middleagedads everywhere, Toast is launching a menswear range this autumn. Made up of clothes that are nicely stylish, but in a low-key-no-one-down-the-pub-will-laugh way,… Read More
Something for the weekend: The Concise Dictionary of Dress
One of our mates, Joyce highly recommends we see The Concise Dictionary of Dress, both for the unique and inspiring installations and the chance to look round the fascinating Blythe House, the home of the V & A's vast archive collections… Read More