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Thursday, 24 March 2011

Austerity Chic



Just a quick post-budget post today... whether Gideon, oops sorry, George Osborne admits it or not, things are going to get tougher, but That's Not My Age will avoid getting trapped in the squeezed middle by adopting the Margaret Howell approach to fashion:

'I'm probably a product of growing up in England after the war and holidaying in England because you couldn't afford to go abroad. I was brought up with that austerity attitude - with a love of tradition, to respect things, not to have lots, but one good one.'

And here are some lovely timeless pieces from Howell's spring/summer 2011 collection - not that long to go till the sales!






Photos
Margaret Howell portrait: Clare Shilland
Catwalk: Elle

Quote: The Observer
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14 comments:

  1. Sharon S24 March 2011 at 19:56

    Hi there-a lovely collection and she is so right too, wise words indeed x

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  2. Vix24 March 2011 at 20:55

    Wise words and a very classy looking collection. xxx

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  3. Wildernesschic24 March 2011 at 22:24

    I think she is a very wise lady xx

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  4. katie | hip hip shoe-ray!24 March 2011 at 22:29

    ohhhh, I love that flowy black dress in the last shot. so comfy and relaxed, yet feminine. unfortunately, I'm a product of america: I buy cheap things and lots of them!

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  5. Veshoevius24 March 2011 at 22:39

    I'm a bit like katie above but trying to reform!

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  6. Semi Expat24 March 2011 at 22:39

    That was how I was brought up too - one of 4 kids and every year we went to Frinton on Sea! The highlight was that we also hired a beach hut for the week.
    Have always loved Margaret Howell's clothes (in the sales mainly!) - so classic and great quality. Love her striped tops. x

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  7. Diana Mieczan24 March 2011 at 23:23

    Amazing...I love the first outfit so much! Have a lovely day, my dear
    Kisses

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  8. LPC25 March 2011 at 00:47

    These are very nice.

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  9. Sue25 March 2011 at 06:25

    Hello.I have not commented on your blog before.And I hope you don't mind me saying, but there's a MH sample sale next thursday and friday at the Music Rooms behind Browns...they are always very,very good value if you aren't spooked by hordes of people.Her stuff is pretty perfect.Xsue

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  10. WeShop25 March 2011 at 20:57

    'Not to have lots, but one good one' - brilliant approach and one I'm trying hard to follow (along with the 'one out, one in' principle). xx

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  11. Disneyrollergirl26 March 2011 at 10:33

    Love Margaret Howell, esp the shop with all the homesy stuff in it as well.

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  12. CATHY DANIEL26 March 2011 at 19:19

    Can see me in the top outfit - no probs. She is right about having 'one good one', instead of lots of tat!

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  13. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted27 March 2011 at 11:42

    She's so right, I wish I'd stuck to that advice.

    Thanks for your words - that comment was a bit fierce wasn't it? There's some funny old people out there.

    Have a good Sunday xx

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  14. L.P.27 March 2011 at 18:47

    The more I see of Margaret Howell the more I like her and her designs.

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