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OFF TO SOHO TONIGHT... so what to wear? . Meeting

OFF TO SOHO TONIGHT... so what to wear? .
Meeting up with some of my lovely fashionista friends from my time @london_college_of_style for a #goldieinconversation evening subject: Love and fashion, discussing how we make loving connections through fashion..
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my fabulous fashionistas and I definitely share a passion for fashion and I’m so happy to have met them because of it.. can you trace a positive connection you’ve made via clothes and fashion ? .
#shoppingmywardrobe
Ruffled blouse - #ralphlauren
Navy military style Jacket #bolongarotrevor
Mustard Tulle skirt - Holiday French boutique buy.
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#sustainablefashion #slowfashion #notbuyingnew
#styledsustainable
#thriftandstyled
#buysecondhand
#saynotofastfashion
#consciousfashion #bevisible #stylematters #colourmehappy #linenbedding #urbanlife #londonlifestyle
#disruptingage
#50andfabulous
#fabover50
#50plusstyle
#styleatanyage
#agelessstyle #fashionforgood #circularfashion #circulareconomy
#whatmidlifelookslike

LOVE & FASHION .. are you or have you ever been at

LOVE & FASHION .. are you or have you ever been attracted to tho someone because of their fashion sense ? Or maybe split with someone because of their lack of ?
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We are attracted to people who share a similar style to our own, but how much of an indicator is that for compatibility? What are your thoughts ? I love looking at fashion from a different perspective and examining how we use it to interact often without thinking.. interesting right ? .
To kick off #lfw and #Valentines, I’m off to a fashion event hosted @goldie_magazine tonight to discuss such intracacies ..tickets still available I think if you’re free.. Red undies - @agentprovocateur, old but my own 😜
Vintage chair @sunburyantiques
Lovingly recovered by my mate Jude. @judibone9367
Red heart pillow - old can’t remember where from.. Wine - Cotes du Rhône my favourite, real women drink #redwine🍷
Dress - vintage @dolcegabbana - My silver wedding party outfit .

#loveandfashion #goldieinconversation #goldieloves #circularfashion #fashionforgood #judgement #valentinesday2020 #redandpurple #fashionstylist #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #stylist #interiorstyling #somethingboudoir #redundies

Q: As an older woman do you sometimes feel invisib

Q: As an older woman do you sometimes feel invisible ?”
A:” No, I make a point of never being invisible “
A question asked of me on the @crunchy_tales panel recently...
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I want people to see me, know me, chat with me,learn from me, laugh with me, discuss with me, agree with me, disagree with me, teach me... COMMUNICATE with me, so I must communicate with them..I’ve still go so much to say! how can I do that if I’m invisible? .
through the language of fashion & interior styling and the medium of #insta I’ve learned to tell my story and express who I am and what I’m about.. by communicating through my style I’ve made new friends, learnt new things, laughed, cried and sometimes got a bit irritated.. but I’m out there doing those things.. I’m visible 💃 .
If you are an older woman, how would you have answered ? Are you showing up in the world ? Should ‘women of a certain age’ gracefully bow out, should we be still be shaking our shimmy on Instagram? .
#stylematters #styleitup #notinvisible
#shopmywardrobe
Handbag - #oldbutgold originally @thewomenssociety #hertford .
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#periodhomesofinsta
#myeclectichome
#myhomestyle #myhomevibe
#interiorforall #fashionover50
#ageismisneverinstyle
#disruptingage
#50andfabulous
#fabover50
#50plusstyle
#styleatanyage
#agelessstyle
#agingwell
#lifeafter50
#whatmidlifelookslike #styledairy
#notbuyingnew
#styledsustainable
#thriftandstyled
#buysecondhand
#saynotofastfashion
#sustainablefashion

Proud to be one of the DISCO GENERATION XERS... re

Proud to be one of the DISCO GENERATION XERS... research reports reveal us as the fun, hardworking, entrepreneurial generation with a desire for flexibility and fulfilment in their work and life..
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I’d say that’s about right as
On Saturday I was honoured to be part of a discussion panel of inspiring women hosted by @crunchy_tales as part of their ‘Tales from midlife journeys ‘ .We all had very different midlife stories to share from embarking on a new career like myself, developing a new product and starting a new business @c.lashbycody @cucumberclothing, working to support marginalised women across the world like sionad Jones CEO of @thecircle or sharing experiences of outdoor challenges and adventures as a way of helping others to better physical, mental and emotional well being like Jo Mosley @healthyhappy50 .
.Apart from being generation Xers, what we all shared was the bravery to expose ourselves to vulnerability, by challenging societal norms and judgement of what ‘women of a certain age’ should or shouldn’t be doing..
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getting out there following our passions, doing what makes us and others feel good is the only way to dismantle the ‘older woman’ stereotypes .
I’m proud to be a generation Xer 🙌
#shoppingmywardrobe
Bag & tassels originally from @flutterbys_boutique .
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#notbuyingnew
#styledsustainable
#thriftandstyled
#buysecondhand
#saynotofastfashion
#sustainablefashion #midlifewomen #whatmidlifelookslike #whatmidlifecrisis #midlifeinfluencers #midliferocks #doingitourway #stylistsdiary #mylifeinstyle

AIR DRY THOSE PANTIES.. . I don’t use my tumble

AIR DRY THOSE PANTIES.. .
I don’t use my tumble dryer that much as I’ve already worked out it reduces the life of my clothes, but I do tend to throw the panties in there, much softer on the derrière I find 😉 ...
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according to a handy 8 tip eco - friendly laundry guide I’ve been taking a look at over at @styledsustainable
‘maximizing the life of your clothes and wearing what you already have, is far more sustainable than clearing out your wardrobe and buying only ethical & sustainable brands....
and avoiding the dryer and air drying saves money, time, and the environment, as well as helping your clothes last longer’
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So if you see me looking a bit uncomfortable you’ll know it’s all for a good cause 😉
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Panties - old 😂 @victoriassecret .
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#slowfashion #lifeofastylist #sustainablefashion .
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#lookafteryourclothes #sustainableliving #wearwhatyouhave #sustainableandstylish #stylematters #styleitup #fashionstylist #slowdown #fashionistas #madameblush #victoriasecrets #nothingnew

Anyone else obsessed with Christine Keeler? and re

Anyone else obsessed with Christine Keeler? and really never really grew out of playing dress up.. aka escapism? .
I’m revisiting my wardrobe as part of my slow fashion drive.. and frankly I’m having a ball... step into my world! 🥰. .
Currently bewitched by the Christine Keeler drama .. the story has captured my imagination.. what a beauty 😍I love her ladylike but sassy sexy style.. thought I’d have a look through my wardrobe and see if I could recreate a hint of that 60’s look.. I wouldn’t wear pointy stilettos and I would need to keep warm, so thick tights, a thermal long sleeve T and some comfy boots needed..
I Love this structured rose gold metallic bag I picked up at the vintage emporium in Brick Lane, perfect for the laptop. .
. I dug our my old black shift dress which I had long since disregarded and not worn for literally years and had a play with a bit of nostalgic artistic license.. ie always wanted to wear a silk scarf on my head! I love the contrast of the masculine style sheepskin coat she wore to court over her feminine shift, so pulled out something I had similar... not sure I don’t look a bit like the ‘Queen’ tho 😂 #diaryofastylist #livedinluxe #slowfashionstyle .
Dress - Precise Petite - old
Cardigan- Pure -old
Silk scarf - Liberty, Old
Long sleeve thermal T - Uniqlo , recent
Tights - Wolford, Old
Metallic Rose Gold bag - Vintage market Brick Lane £20 .
#fashionconscious #christinekeeler #60sfashion #shiftdress #headscarf #silkscarf #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #slowfashionstyle #fashionstylist #fashionstylistslife #diaryofastylist #consciousfashion #saynotofastfashion #secondtimearound #reinventingmyself #livedinluxe #stories #vintagefashion #rosegoldmetallicbags #styledsustainable #nothingnew

It’s London Fashion Week Men’s this weekend an

It’s London Fashion Week Men’s this weekend and I’m remembering my first fashion shoot with @london_college_of_style...It was menswear and it was a little out of my comfort zone to start with but as I started to formulate a story I became really quite engaged with menswear, it has potential to push the boundaries of ‘the expected’ even more than women’s fashion.. it’s something I want to explore more in my styling going forward..
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This look was part of a story I called Smooth Criminal.. he’s definitely a smoothie right ? .
Beautifully modelled by @amedeodospina and artfully photographed by @danmurga .
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#lfwmens #fashionstylist #menswear #menstyle #smoothcriminal #styleit #menswearfashion #stylistlife #diaryofastylist

CONSCIOUS FASHION .. after recently completing a

CONSCIOUS FASHION .. after recently completing a sustainable fashion shoot with @london_college_of_style it made me really question my fashion buying habits and how I’d become completely ‘unconscious’ in my fashion purchase choices.
In short, I’ve got swept along in a wave of blind fast fashion and I don’t feel good about it!
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I know I’m a bit late to this party but it’s a tough call deciding how, what and where to buy sustainably and ethically, as by ticking one box you invariably don’t another. Take fur for example, I, like most people I know, believe saying no to fur is the right choice, but what about vintage or hand me down fur ? I have a little of this in my wardrobe, but this idea spilts opinion. Likewise if we decide on faux fur we must consider the price of the manufacturing process adding to the global warming crisis..so it’s tricky..
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It’s unrealistic for me to say I’m going to be totally virtuous in my shopping, I’m as much as a sucker for beautiful things as the next person, but I do believe that I should at the very least be trying to make considered choices.So I’ve decided going forward, I shall be... buying less and thinking more carefully about the purchases I do make rather than blindly whipping out the credit card.
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I’m posting my thoughts on Instagram to make me more accountable on the promises I’ve made to myself..So here goes, I resolve to:

1.Make items already in my wardrobe work harder,
2.Shop more vintage, secondhand
3.Seek out more small makers
4.Think more long term investment or statement pieces.
5.When buying new, choosing well in terms of sustainable fabric, conscious and ethical retailers.
So here’s my first attempt at pulling together some conscious apres skiwear for my upcoming ski holiday.
Jumper - @h.mconscious range
Trousers - @h.mconscious range
Boots - @sorelfootwear (Est.1962 premium crafted outdoor boots) - investment purchase
T Shirt - in my wardrobe
#consciousconsumer #slowfashionstyle #diaryofastylist .
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#fashion #flatlaystyle #apresski #slowfashionchallenge #consciousfashion #consciousliving #fashionstylist #thriftandstyled
#buysecondhand
#saynotofastfashion
#sustainablefashionista #nothingnew