Kindness: changing the world, one act at a time
Do we actively look for ways to be kind to one another? Heather believes we can change the world with one act of kindness at a time.
A funeral eulogy for Carolyn
The wonder that was Carolyn Lazarus. When Marc asked me to give Carolyn’s funeral eulogy I felt hugely honoured. Yet at the same time I was daunted by the prospect of giving a fitting tribute to the wonder that was Carolyn. For how can one do justice to someone as unique, courageous, joyous and life-enhancing […]
The Fashion Editor’s Spring Wardrobe
Inspirations for your Spring Wardrobe from our Fashion Editor How did it happen so quickly? The arrival of spring that is? One minute I was busy hauling on boots and layers, when, out of nowhere so it seemed, the sun arrived and I am now frantically casting around trying to find what feels right for this […]
Fashion: the perfect white shirt
Fashion Ed Heather praises the classic white shirt I was in London last week, which I always find exciting (as if I am a visiting teenager all over again), and I had an hour to spare between day and evening appointments. I spent that hour very wisely, in the beautiful House of Fraser store at […]
What to do if your waistline starts to thicken…
You are not alone. Many of us experience changes to our waistline and fashion editor shares some of her most interesting fashion discoveries...
The fashion editor: My style
Meet Heather Boal-Russell, a fashion editor I live in the country, so day-to-day my preferred look is casual but with a bit of smart thrown in. Last winter I bought a tweed jacket from Zara with a wonderful pale blue and grey striped lining and faux suede on the collar and elbows. I just love it […]
‘Mum, I have something to tell you’
How would you react if your teenage daughter announced that she was pregnant? One young grandmother relives her experience They were words I had not expected to hear, not then at least. After all, we were sitting in the sun, having cleared a space in our day to discuss the exciting but perplexing choices confronting […]
A Debutante Again!
By the Fashion Editor There is very little more embarrassing – or prone to put you on the spot – than being asked to talk about your style. After all, what we wear and how we wear it is a matter of personal taste and there is nothing worse than some know-all, ivory tower, […]