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Alyson Walsh: freelance journalist, northerner, author. Founder of That’s Not My Age: life and style for women of all ages.
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Don't forget to check the That's Not My Age homepage for our fortnightly not-so-basic-basics edit. Stylish picks from high street brands, luxury labels and lesser-known small businesses; to coordinate or contrast with your favourite wardrobe pieces.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Don't forget to check the That's Not My Age homepage for our fortnightly not-so-basic-basics edit. Stylish picks from high street brands, luxury labels and lesser-known small businesses; to coordinate or contrast with your favourite wardrobe pieces.
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Something for the weekend: From fashion and film, to photography and garden design, here are some of this season’s best exhibitions
The best exhibitions to see this autumn / winter 2025 — That’s Not My Age
According to a recent study from King’s College, London, going to a gallery is good for your health. Looking at art has a calming effect and, we could all do with more tranquility in our ...
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November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Something for the weekend: From fashion and film, to photography and garden design, here are some of this season’s best exhibitions
The best pull-on-and-go jackets for autumn (because we're not ready for big coats just yet).
New subscriber feature on That's Not My Age today with expert styling tips on how to make the most of a bomber or blouson jacket.
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New subscriber feature on That's Not My Age today with expert styling tips on how to make the most of a bomber or blouson jacket.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The best pull-on-and-go jackets for autumn (because we're not ready for big coats just yet).
New subscriber feature on That's Not My Age today with expert styling tips on how to make the most of a bomber or blouson jacket.
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New subscriber feature on That's Not My Age today with expert styling tips on how to make the most of a bomber or blouson jacket.
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'Today’s announcement is a major step forward. We are seeking legal advice as to what this means for our judicial review.' Angela Madden, chair of Waspi.
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Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
'Today’s announcement is a major step forward. We are seeking legal advice as to what this means for our judicial review.' Angela Madden, chair of Waspi.
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‘…people will begin to suspect that in truth you do not begin to value culture at all….’ Zadie Smith nailing the effects of decades of cuts to the arts and culture at every level in every nation of the UK.
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
‘…people will begin to suspect that in truth you do not begin to value culture at all….’ Zadie Smith nailing the effects of decades of cuts to the arts and culture at every level in every nation of the UK.
New feature over on That's Not My Age today. Everyone’s getting down with brown, it’s the colour of the season.
Why everyone's getting down with brown — That’s Not My Age
At a press breakfast recently, chocolate brown was most definitely being worn in town. By a number of the guests, including myself.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
New feature over on That's Not My Age today. Everyone’s getting down with brown, it’s the colour of the season.
Autumn's power palette 🍂
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November 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Autumn's power palette 🍂
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Magnificent magnesium and why it matters in midlife
Magnificent magnesium: Why it matters in midlife and how to get more of it — That’s Not My Age
Magnesium: Involved in every cell of our bodies, it’s been dubbed the mineral of the moment. It first registered in my consciousness in a school chemistry lesson when we had to burn it – it...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Magnificent magnesium and why it matters in midlife
Research shows that going to galleries is good for your health; so here's the TNMA culture guide. It's beneficial!
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The best exhibitions to see this autumn / winter 2025 — That’s Not My Age
According to a recent study by King’s College, London, going to a gallery is good for your health. Looking at art has a calming effect and, we could all do with more tranquility in our li...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Research shows that going to galleries is good for your health; so here's the TNMA culture guide. It's beneficial!
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Over on TNMA right now: planning for pretirement, where to find style inspiration in the age of the algorithm, and fresh Autumn arrivals in the shop
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November 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Over on TNMA right now: planning for pretirement, where to find style inspiration in the age of the algorithm, and fresh Autumn arrivals in the shop
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For the love of loafers: where to find the best slip-on shoes 👇
For the love of loafers: where to find the best women's slip-on shoes — That’s Not My Age
Katharine Hepburn wore hers with baggy trousers, Alexa Chung prefers jeans, it’s a case of either-or for me. At this time of year, loafers offer the perfect bridge between Birkenstocks and boots...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
For the love of loafers: where to find the best slip-on shoes 👇
There’s more to life than working, but traditional-style overnight retirement might be a bit of a shock, so why not make the change gradually with pretirement?
Is it time for pretirement? (Working less & living more) — That’s Not My Age
There’s more to life than working, but traditional-style overnight retirement might be a bit of a shock, so why not make the change gradually. Our working lives can last around 50 years, pro...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
There’s more to life than working, but traditional-style overnight retirement might be a bit of a shock, so why not make the change gradually with pretirement?
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She never lived to see this moment, but today's victory of accountability belongs to Virginia Giuffre.
It's thanks to her moral courage, perseverance through trauma and willingness to confront power that Andrew has finally been fully stripped of royalty.
Justice must now follow accountability.
It's thanks to her moral courage, perseverance through trauma and willingness to confront power that Andrew has finally been fully stripped of royalty.
Justice must now follow accountability.
October 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
She never lived to see this moment, but today's victory of accountability belongs to Virginia Giuffre.
It's thanks to her moral courage, perseverance through trauma and willingness to confront power that Andrew has finally been fully stripped of royalty.
Justice must now follow accountability.
It's thanks to her moral courage, perseverance through trauma and willingness to confront power that Andrew has finally been fully stripped of royalty.
Justice must now follow accountability.
The best cream eye shadows for mature skin (and how to apply them like a pro)
The best cream eye shadows for mature skin — That’s Not My Age
Years ago, when I was working as a fashion editor on a glossy magazine, a colleague in the art department admired my pink eyeshadow. As I wasn’t wearing any at the time, I explained, ‘That...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The best cream eye shadows for mature skin (and how to apply them like a pro)
In an age where algorithms determine what we see and who we follow online, finding style inspiration these days means going back to basics
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New subscriber feature on That's Not My Age today:
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October 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In an age where algorithms determine what we see and who we follow online, finding style inspiration these days means going back to basics
New subscriber feature on That's Not My Age today:
New subscriber feature on That's Not My Age today:
Find yourself dreading the colder, darker months? In this feature from the TNMA archives, Nilgin Yusuf writes about finding comfort in Autumn's rituals and embracing the small pleasures that a change in season can bring
Fall in love with fall: how to enjoy autumn's darker days — That’s Not My Age
To offset shorter days and autumn gloominess, here’s how to celebrate the darker months and all the pleasures they bring.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Find yourself dreading the colder, darker months? In this feature from the TNMA archives, Nilgin Yusuf writes about finding comfort in Autumn's rituals and embracing the small pleasures that a change in season can bring
Some say sneakers are over, not me. Never.
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New feature on That's Not My Age today:
Old-school sneakers will never go out of style — That’s Not My Age
Some say sneakers are over, not me. Never.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Some say sneakers are over, not me. Never.
New feature on That's Not My Age today:
New feature on That's Not My Age today:
If you're enjoying Sally Wainwright's new BBC series Riot Women, don't miss my interview with lead guitarist Yvonne, played by Amelia Bullmore
Menopause Rocks: Actor Amelia Bullmore on her role in the new Sally Wainright series Riot Women — That’s Not My Age
The phenomenal, Bafta-winning writer, Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, Gentleman Jack) has turned her attention to menopause and midlife in a new six-part BBC series Riot Women. ...
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October 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
If you're enjoying Sally Wainwright's new BBC series Riot Women, don't miss my interview with lead guitarist Yvonne, played by Amelia Bullmore
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‘Dictator-for-life vibes’: our architecture critic on Trump’s bulletproof ballroom bling
‘Dictator-for-life vibes’: our architecture critic on Trump’s bulletproof ballroom bling
He has already turned the Oval Office into a wrestler’s changing room. Now the president is building a place so gilded Nero would feel at home. Why did he pick an architect whose speciality is Catholic churches?
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October 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
‘Dictator-for-life vibes’: our architecture critic on Trump’s bulletproof ballroom bling
Keep it chic in navy and conker - one of my favourite colour combinations for Autumn
Autumn's best colour combination: Navy blue and conker brown — That’s Not My Age
This isn’t a dominant catwalk trend for the coming season, but who cares? Do trends even matter, today?
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October 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Keep it chic in navy and conker - one of my favourite colour combinations for Autumn
I'm so pleased to reintroduce my What Women Wear series, starting with the multitalented author and yoga teacher, Camilla Balshaw.👇
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October 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I'm so pleased to reintroduce my What Women Wear series, starting with the multitalented author and yoga teacher, Camilla Balshaw.👇
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Sumptuous suede is on parade - here's an expert's guide on how to look after it (and what to do about rain damage!)
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October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Sumptuous suede is on parade - here's an expert's guide on how to look after it (and what to do about rain damage!)
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Want more beauty but less waste? Refillable options are an easy way to cut down on single-use plastics. Here are five picks for a more sustainable routine, from skincare to make-up:
Five of the best refillable beauty products to buy — That’s Not My Age
I used to get a buzz out of poncey packaging, but these days I get more of a buzz refilling the same bottle over and over. Especially when it comes to things like hand and body wash that I seem...
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October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Want more beauty but less waste? Refillable options are an easy way to cut down on single-use plastics. Here are five picks for a more sustainable routine, from skincare to make-up:
If you're in south London this weekend @so_last_century vintage fair is on and Karen Lansdowne will be there with her beautiful travel posters.
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Creative women at work: how a hobby collecting vintage travel posters became a business — That’s Not My Age
As a regular attendee at local vintage fairs, it’s hard to miss Karen Lansdown’s beautiful travel posters. The founder of Travel on Paper has an outstanding collection of colourful,...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If you're in south London this weekend @so_last_century vintage fair is on and Karen Lansdowne will be there with her beautiful travel posters.
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If you enjoyed Sally Wainwright's new series Riot Women, last night, you'll love my interview with lead guitarist, Amelia Bullmore (Yvonne)
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October 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
If you enjoyed Sally Wainwright's new series Riot Women, last night, you'll love my interview with lead guitarist, Amelia Bullmore (Yvonne)
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