The ‘no presents’ edict sadly de-skills me. It somehow makes me feel deprived

When the winter seems endless, could a seasonal dress put a spring in your step?

‘There is something about watching drag queens that lets teenagers off the sharp hooks of themselves’

‘I tried to concoct a contemporary-ish version of Marlene Dietrich’s splendid yacht attire’

Sometimes it takes a museum-quality gown to give us permission to spend Christmas in bad clothes

What to wear for a book launch: something elegant, unexpected and with a hint of elf

‘I never saw the Ready Brek kids as fashion icons but it’s good to keep an open mind’

A small part of me still believes that to be the person in the room with the most feelings is to be the best person

I’ve divided present buying this year into those who need soothing and those who need excitement

This is not Starbucks! You can’t just order essence of Helsinki to sprinkle over your pinecone Frappuccino

The clientele included a housekeeper who used to ‘do’ for the Queen Mum, and the actor who played Zeffirelli’s Romeo

‘Oh I love “The Crown”, too,’ said my friend. ‘It’s just that the brooches are so disappointing’

One of the handbag’s functions is to serve as an instant memorial to you in the event of your sudden demise