One of the best things about blogging is the wonderful, like-minded people you meet. Yesterday, I had a fantastic time with some of my favourite online friends. Judith from the Style Crone who is just as beautiful and eloquent in real life, the fabulous Sue Kreitzman, so very generous and wise, and lovely, talented artists Carol Markel (Judith is wearing one of Carol's fantastic hats, above) of Femme et Fleur blog and her partner of almost 50 years Richard Cramer.
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For me, two of the biggest highlights of the blog year (are blog years like dog years, I wonder?) have been talking at a conference with Ari Seth Cohen at London College of Fashion, where we chatted about style, age and culture:
And secondly, the Boden Hangout with Lauren Laverne. Where I talked some more about fashion and embraced Advanced Style to the max, in possibly the most colourful outfit I've ever worn...
I'm in New York for New Year and my 50th birthday (more of which later) - which unlike my 40th isn't scary at all. Thanks largely to all the the inspirational people I've met since I started That's Not My Age. As I've always believed: you don't have to have youth to have style. Bring on the next decade.
Happy New Year!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY amazing game-changing lady! X
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and Happy Birthday!! I hope both celebrations are as fabulous as you are.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! 50 isn't bad at all!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a pleasure to meet you.
Happy birthday, and I agree - 50 wasn't scary at all! How wonderful to meet blogger friends while you're in the city. And Judith is truly a delightful person.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday!
ReplyDeletei'm having a birthday today too.
40 was way scarier than 56 is.
i love your colorful outfit esp against that gorgeous white backdrop.
happy new year!
I'm bummed I missed Judith but looking forward to seeing you!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and a Happy Birthday, too! Sounds like a wonderful way to spend both occasions in great and inspiring company.
ReplyDeleteI hope we get to meet in 2014, too and I demand you wear the Boden outfit!
Have a fab one! xxxxx
Meeting fellow bloggers is the best part of blogging!
ReplyDeleteI can't deny I'd rather turned 41 than 51 recently but at least now I am used to the "5" ;-)
Happy New Year and Happy Birthday!
Annette | Lady of Style
Wow, so much colour-great pics all! Happy Birthday and Happy New Year x
ReplyDeleteI agree blogging brings so many new friends into our lives that we might never have met & enriches it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy NYC, New Year & Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday, enjoy your NY50. x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and Happy New Year!! Fabulous people in a fabulous city...how much fun is that! You look amazing this birthday and I can see you are having fun...so wish I could also meet the incredible Judith...the hat is great BTW! Savor each moment...hopefully, even more opportunity awaits this year!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and Happy New Year!!! It's such a great thing about blogging to meet all these fab and likeminded people. It's been a great year - I'm just still cheesed off that I missed the talk at the London College of Fashion... Hope to see you soon in good old London ;-) xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and a Happy New Year...50 is a great age; I've felt more relaxed and more 'me' in my 50s than any other decade...the age of wisdom :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time in the city that never sleeps! xx
Happy Birthday, a peaceful, and successful New Year! My 50th is in November and so looking forward to it. I have so many plans for this year, and your inspiring words help! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and new year at once!
ReplyDeleteAnd, the 50s are good. Just have to exercise more and better to keep oneself from annoying injuries.
Seriously, that's it. Everything else is good.
Happy Birthday! I really enjoyed my 50s, I must say, and am discovering there's some good life in the 60s as well. . . Happy New Year to you as well -- looking forward to more of your great posts all through 2014.
ReplyDeleteHope you had the best birthday & new year. Those bright boden colours were wonderful on you! X
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and Happy New Year! It was wonderful to meet you and spend time together in NYC. Thank you for the mention and hope that your remaining time in NYC is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI´ve just turned 60...and that's sacared me! Your posts are always inspiring and inspite the 10 year gap in our ages,they bring me hope, and fun, and thoghts on how to age in style and dignity. Thank you and all the best for the New Year and the new Decade!
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing you on Instagram and it's a pleasure to stop by your blog for a little more. Happy birthday and Happy New Year!! You're celebrating in great style with fabulous folks!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your uncharacteristically colorful outfit looks great. :-)
Goodmorning Alyson,Ciao from Ital...first time here and enjoy the visit ...Great Blog,words,photos...
ReplyDeleteWishing You Happy new Year and Happy Birthday!
Best wishes from Italy
Hope you had a great time - loved following your exciting Birthday trip! I also turned 50 in 2013 - and I think I am (mostly) enjoying being older and more discerning - but that does not necessarily equal acting my age!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog - its very inspiring and here's to an even better 2014.
Louise
Happy birthday! I didn't find 40 or 50 to be very scary, but I have a little trepidation about reaching 60 in a few years. That starts to sound old. Thank god for inspiration from people like Judith, et al!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Mine is in 6 months, I'm utterly delighted to reach it.
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