Written by A male friend of mine recently had to appear on camera and asked me how he could look a bit more polished without needing (or appearing) to be “made up”. He hasn’t the time or the skills to do much, but also doesn’t want to look overworked and knackered, which as the father of twins, he usually is. […]
Two swans and six dusty-grey cygnets mew and whistle as they glide in single file along the canal. Silver birches wiggle their leaves in the gentlest of autumn breezes. Auburn, ochre, russet and shades in between glow in the afternoon sun. It’s time for a sit down and a cuppa. I’m not in a national […]
Knitted jumper, £385, alemais.com. Gold hoop earrings, £220, lylies.com. Funnel-neck coat, £250, Leem (selfridges.com). Recycled wool mittens, £85, Skall Studio (mimmostudios.com). Trousers, £85.50, communityclothing.co.uk. Boots, £190, drmartens.com. Leather and iris fragrance, £140, millerharris.com Source link
Have you ever felt more stylish than when popping out for a pint of semi-skimmed milk? No? Well, that is surprising – because supermarkets and their produce are one of fashion’s greatest muses. This week, Moschino launched its Sedano bag – a celery-shaped clutch that first appeared on catwalks earlier in the year. In response, […]
Annie wears quilted leather coat, £413, eu.thefrankieshop.com. Tweed mini dress, £145, stories.com. Pearl earrings, £149, missoma.com. Hugo wears khaki overcoat, £72, asos.com. Baseball cap, £110, and tote bag, from a selection, both trunkclothiers.com. Hoodie, £128, palaceskateboards.com. Source link
Blickling Hall, Norfolk Blickling Hall is a handsome house that boasts gothic architecture and plenty of atmosphere. However, the old Tudor house that once stood here is what truly made its ghostly name. It is said that Anne Boleyn continues to haunt her childhood home, carrying her own severed head as she walks the corridors. […]
Seabirds fly below the train as it crosses the Firth of Forth with late afternoon light sparking the water. A kestrel hovers over hay meadows near Kirkcaldy. The lumpy Lomond Hills are sun-misted and the woods are touched with autumn gold. The final stretch of the seven-hour train journey from London to Aberdeen runs along […]
When I went to wear a new bra and underwear set recently, I noticed both had garment care labels that were easy to remove. They instructed me to stretch the tag gently and pull the end of a loose thread. After a moment considering how annoying labels on underwear can be, I followed the instructions, […]
Men’s sleepwear has changed radically: pulling on a pair of stripe pyjamas can feel as quaint as having the milk delivered and conjures up images of Morecambe and Wise tucked up in neatly pressed PJs. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But […]
We’ve all heard about how overcrowded Venice is, with the local government introducing a visitor tax to try to reduce daytrippers. With its 20m visitors a year, is it even possible to experience Venice in a more mindful way? I’ve been to the city many times, including research trips for my latest novel, The Glassmaker. […]