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Designer Petra Boase’ gift-wrapping guide

Designer Petra Boase’ gift-wrapping guide

    Designer and self-proclaimed ‘creative fidget’ Petra Boase is celebrating 25-years in business. Famous for her lovely greetings cards, standout stationery and iron-on patches...

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About

It’s not about age, it’s about style. And this is for every woman who refuses to be invisible. Alyson Walsh.

I’m a freelance journalist, former magazine fashion editor and author. That’s Not My Age began in 2008, when I noticed a space online to celebrate women of all ages.

That’s Not My Age was winner of the Best Women’s Fashion Blog 2019 at Vuelio’s Online Influence Awards.

This week’s most wanted

The best style staples to buy right now, and hold on to forever. Items carefully selected from the high street, luxury labels and lesser-known small businesses; to coordinate or contrast with your favourite wardrobe pieces. Mix it, match it, love it!

Looking good is not about buying loads of new stuff but spending time figuring out what makes you feel chic and comfortable and confident. These are just a few suggestions to help you stay stylish.

 

Know Your Style – Latest Book

KNOW YOUR STYLE: Mix it, Match it, Love it is a beautifully illustrated handbook offering expert style advice and interviews with some of the world’s most inspirational women, including Lucinda Chambers, Caroline Issa, Linda Rodin and Lyn Slater.

With over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, including 10 years as fashion editor for a leading lifestyle magazine, Alyson Walsh has the answer to any fashion dilemma.

Get into the groove: How to work corduroy into your wardrobe

Get into the groove: How to work corduroy into your wardrobe

  Tis the season to wear corduroy. Since these Boden cargo trousers arrived two weeks ago, I’ve barely been seen without them.

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On my radar this week

On my radar this week

  There’s something about corduroy. Perenially chic and cosy, I’m wearing this groovy fabric non-stop right now.

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Give and receive: Christmas gifts that give back

Give and receive: Christmas gifts that give back

  Enough with the Black Friday and Cyber Week craziness, already! Unless there is something you’ve been after for a while, don’t get sucked in.

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Perfecting your party make-up: tips from an expert

Perfecting your party make-up: tips from an expert

    At the age of 60, after approximately 40-years of trying, I still haven’t managed to perfect smoky eye make-up. As for winged eyeliner (the impossible flick) – you can forget...

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Get yer coat: what to look for if you’re buying new outerwear this winter & tips on shopping vintage

Get yer coat: what to look for if you’re buying new outerwear this winter & tips on shopping vintage

  It’s the same every year, like a murder of crows (without the noisy soundtrack), there’s a breakout of black padded coats in the city. I get it – and I’ve got one!

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