She calls it the beauty of ageing (or not caring what anyone else thinks) – midway through her 40s, Annmarie O’Connor finally feels at ease with herself and her style, so much so she’s just signed a modelling contract. Welcome to the new ‘middle age’.

Cut a festive figure this year with fluid fabrics and a little sparkle, says Clodagh Finn

Margaret Jennings talks to a former fashion editor who believes in dressing to match your unique style and not your age.