100% Street Style

We couldn't help but notice Freddie Robins' striking scarlet hair, 'It's been red forever,' she says. Ben Coode-Adams (they're both 44), would like to point out that his shoes are Camper and he's not wearing them to be trendy, honest!



Jette Egelund, 59, shows us how to wear colour with style.



Daniel Azzaro, 66, accessorizes with some well-trained facial hair and Miu Miu glasses.



Juliet Wood, 47, has got the retro look down to a tee. We think she looks fab in forties-style jeans, trompe l'oeil t-shirt and Herbert Johnston hat.



Top marks to Jiwon Hahn, 56, for wearing the accessory du jour - autumn/winter's oh-so- essential animal print scarf.



Straight off the plane from California, Shelley Guastucci, 41, slipped into a sunny yellow Nordstrom jacket to perk herself up.



Sylvia Leydecker, 44, in vintage Vivienne Westwood skirt and Paul Smith shirt - need we say more?



Hilary Mennell, over 50, and her sister own Rude Rugs. Forget the carpets, just check out the Louis Vuitton bag!



We love Jeremy Armstrong's old blue brogues (they're limited edition Loakes, if you must know). He's 46 and doesn't usually wear a tie but says, "Things are smarter at the moment.'



Top of the morning to ya! Anna Pantel, a forty-something architect wears a hat hand-made in Berlin.

Photos: Stephanie Rushton

100% Design

Whilst out photographing fabulous over-forties, That's Not My Age popped into 100% Design. Here are a few of my favourite objets - street style photos coming soon.


This porcelain gramophone player/iPod dock, from Charles & Marie, is genius. It's called a phonofono and we like.


Fabulous moustache cups from Peter Ibruegger


Lovely cork lampshades from Benjamin Hubert


A grown-up's, fold-up scooter from Jamily



'Old Deer' silver plated antlers from Eskimo

Time is on my side

'Look out you rock 'n' rollers, pretty soon now you're gonna get older,' warned Bowie in 1971. But 38 years later, The Stones are still rolling on. Charlie Watts, 68, still looks effortlessly stylish, in purple cashmere cardi and crisp gingham shirt on this week's Later. Watts plays with The ABC of Boogie Woogie, and Jools Holland - can that man not leave the piano alone for one week? A fan of classic tailoring and true British style, the best dressed Rolling Stone has grown old with dignity and a wardrobe full of sharp suits. Monosyllabic he may be, but as far as we're concerned Charlie Watts speaks volumes on the fashion front.

Band-mate Ronnie Wood, 62, may have stuck with the ageing rocker, leather jacket and black drainpipes combo, but he has designed a collection of t-shirts, scarves, dresses and bags for iconic London store, Liberty. OK, so he's no Stephen Sprouse but That's Not My Age did find one splashy floral print dress that we actually quite like.

And not forgetting, Sir Mick. 'The ultimate rock star' gives an interview in the October 09 issue of Vogue. So where's Keef?

Photo of Charlie Watts: www.rollingstone.com

The Great British Male

In honour of menswear day at London Fashion Week, here are a couple of my favourite chaps.


Mark Copeland, 71, goes for nautical chic in vintage Paul Smith parka and Tootle cravat, 'I found the scarf in a charity shop,' he says, 'I'm never without it, they'll put it in my coffin!'



James Sherwood, 37, (OK, so he's under 40 but he has got timeless style!) looks like a movie star in Ede & Ravenscroft tweed jacket and Kilgour pants.

Photos: Dvora

Oh I wish I'd looked after my feet

It's that time of year again when I just don't know what to wear on my feet, and it seems I'm not alone. Anna Wintour's dressed for er, winter in fancy court shoes and tights, whilst Hilary Alexander's still rocking flip flops and fluorescent orange nail varnish. One thing I do know is that after a summer out in the open my feet need a bit of TLC. Last week saw Coronation Street's Blanche Hunt soaking her cracked heels in Deidre's washing up bowl - but there's no need to resort to the kitchen sink, I've asked beauty journalist Vicci Bentley for advice:

'Buff the buggers!' says Vicci, 'I'm currently loving Revlon's Pedi Expert (£9.78 from Boots). It's like a pink parmesan grater that catches all the grot, without showering it shamefully all over the bathroom floor. The pros say it's best to use it on dry skin, although you get more off if your feet are slightly damp from the shower. Do go gently though - it's tempting to just keep on filing to even out all the cracks, but you don't want sore, red heels instead. And don't do it too often either - a quick buff with the smooth side of the file every other day, then the 'cheese grater' once a week's enough. You'll also need to cane the foot lotion - I like Garnier Skin Naturals Foot Cocoon - it's not too greasy.'

Problem solved.

The Sartorialist: Snapped!

We're feeling quite smug having photographed world-famous blogger Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist , snapping stylish people for his blog at London Fashion Week.
If you'd like to meet him, he'll be signing copies of his new book tonight between 6-8pm, at Liberty, London.

London Fashion Week

Forget all the pretty young things, we’ve been to London Fashion Week looking for stylish over-forties - and there are plenty to choose from! Here are some of our favourites… hey, who needs the catwalk?


We love this vintage Pierre Cardin skirt. Dawn Green, 45, found it on one of her buying trips for designer, Paul Smith, and couldn’t bear to part with it.



William Gilchrist, 44, always wears a suit and always rides a bike...unless it’s raining when he sticks his Brompton in the back of a cab! Here he is, cutting a dash in an Oliver Spencer jacket.


‘Ban beige!’ says Sue Evans, 62. We love the way she teams clashing brights with a striking necklace, ‘ I’d like to say it’s Marni but it’s actually Accessorize!’


We spotted MJ Taylor - and her eye-catching coat - in the crowd, and weren’t surprised to hear that this elegant lady has been modelling for over 40 years. She’s got class, oh and we like her vintage brooches too.


Brian Godbold, 66, has an OBE for services to British fashion design. The former chairman of the British Fashion Council looks fantastic in Helmut Lang suit, Gap scarf and Prada shoes.