• You're right Sha. If it was a friend or family member, I would want them to be checked. I have had the procedures and get my results today. - Jennifer Morton
  • Where is this photoshopped image of the PM's cleavage? Does anyone have a link? I don't see how anyone can really judge or comment until they have seen the extent of it! - Anne W
  • Phil Cleary , , a very decent Victorian Man , who has campaigned for decades to stop violence against Women ( his sister was murdered by her partner), has spoken out today , after the sentencing of Jill Mahers killer and has linked the Misogyny used against the PM with other violence against Women. Following on from the Tony Windsor article of a Good Politician / Good Man , could one of the Hoopla Journalists do an article on Phil Cleary and his campaign to stop violence against women ??? - Carole/m
  • It will only get better from here... A very brave woman.... - Susanna
  • All the best Robert - Jennifer Morton
  • Whilst my heart goes out to Jill's family and friends....unfortunately they are not alone. Many families have been destroyed by the criminal actions of someone on parole. Too many serial offenders are too easily allowed back on the streets on parole only to reoffend. It's shameful that the rules of parole allow a serious re offender like him to remain on the streets after he seriously assaulted someone while on parole shortly before he murdered Jill. The Parole laws need to be toughened. He should have been sent straight back to gaol to serve the remainder of his sentence. Also, had judges/juries in his previous trials considered his previous victims just as 'worthy' as Jill then maybe we wouldn't be mourning her loss now. - Judi
  • On speaking with the lations about tha lection-they said and I quote "Barnaby's Shit, Tony Windsor is the best F..n thing that ever happened to us.... Barnaby ain't got a chance!" They seem to be on the money. One of the reasons this has come to light is the hung Parliament. All Independents seem to be highly principled. The fact that our PM was prepared to negotiate and had the policies for his electorate (and really all country electorates) just proves what a great government this has been. Real Democracy at work...... - Susanna
  • here's an idea.... how about a Third Ballot Paper at all Federal Elections. All people convicted of [to be determined crimes] after pleading Not Guilty, sentenced to [to be decided] years or more and having exhausted all appeals are listed on said Third Ballot Paper. Voters can decide if they wish to bear the costs of incarceration for the criminal in question. If 66% of voters decide we would be better off without said criminal, said criminal is locked in a cell with a glass of water and a cyanide pill. Their choice, they can starve to death, or take the pill. *ducks* - sambo.
  • Yes, blood tests only. So far, I know the colonoscopy results came back "normal" but I haven't got the biopsy results yet. I have 2 sisters with coeliac disease now. I have stopped eating wheat. - Jennifer Morton
  • I see your point. Thank you. I did have the tests. - Jennifer Morton
 
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Categories:  Fashion, Lifestyle, Style, Wellbeing

MAGGIE ALDERSON’S BRIT STYLE FILE

By Maggie Alderson
July 16, 2012

The first challenge when looking for stylish Brits in London is finding any locals.

After stopping a Spaniard and an American, I finally got my eye in for the local chicks – and that’s the key. The most dashing London women are still working a cool version of rock-chick chic, but not in a muttony way. The style has grown up with them.

In a gene pool where legs tend to be the best bit, jeans work for all ages. Nice and tight, set off by a cool belt and a great pair of feature shoes.

The other thing the London ladies have going on is beautiful skin and they know how to flatter it with soft colours.

Meet my new best friends.

Joanna, 49

Joanna was delighted when I stopped her as it was the first outing for her new broderie anglaise top from Whistles.

Everything else she was wearing, even her bag and shades, was from French label Agnes B., where she buys pretty much all her clothes. She likes her things to be ‘uptight’ and tailored, is a big fan of navy (clearly a close relative…) and hates matchy matchy – hence the fabulously unexpected brown boots.

Her shopping philosophy is to buy a few really good things and fill in the gaps from the great high street stores.

I think the perfect finishing touch of her look is the red lipstick.

 

 

 

 

 

Irene, 65

Irene has the long skinny English legs that look so good in jeans with flat shoes.

The ones she was wearing – caramel ballerinas with big gold buckles on the front – were from Russell & Bromley and she was on her way to their sale when I bumped into her.

Her fashion philosophy is ‘style not trends’ and she gets frustrated trying to find nice things with sleeves.

The soft shades of her jacket and scarf were very flattering to her colouring and I loved that she had a brown belt popping out against the navy of her jeans and T.

 

 

 

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13 Responses to this article

  1. Mina Italiano July 16, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Super stylish women, great looks. Maggie….post some more of these fabulous over 45′s. Fashion has no age limit

     
  2. VK July 16, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I’d love to see more well-dressed real 40+ women here. Fun – and great inspiration. Perfect antidote to Mondayitis.

     
  3. Sue July 16, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Yes loved seeing ladies over 40 looking great. Keep it coming!

     
  4. julie p July 16, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Great style, I love the fact that British women aren’t afraid to accessorize, what ever their age.

     
  5. Benison O'Reilly July 16, 2012 Reply
     
     

    More of this please. Love it!

     
  6. SJM July 16, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Love this! Definitely more please…

     
  7. kimberly July 16, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Great article Maggie (as ever). More more more please on us stylish women over 50 on a budget!

     
  8. Eliza July 16, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Thanks Maggie and Hoopla girls please make sure she keeps writing for you.

     
  9. lizp July 17, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Wow this is so cool! thanks.

     
  10. AJ July 19, 2012 Reply
     
     

    What a great feature. Maggie’s comments with pics. And regular women. Love it! Thank you. More please?!

     
  11. Ria July 20, 2012 Reply
     
     

    This is brilliant. I agree: more please!

     
  12. Sleuthcity July 23, 2012 Reply
     
     

    More please Maggie. I want those flats Jeannie was wearing. The web site does not ship to Oz. Blue is me.

     
  13. SallyE July 24, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Just found your book “Handbag Heaven” at a rummage sale and read it cover to cover – so many of the issues canvassed have not changed – just got more crazy. I laughed out loud with recognition. Please write more of your wonderful observations for the Hoopla

     

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