So no one can complain because other people are dying or sick. Ridiculous. I've suffered from depression and anxiety all my life, and I took an overdose when I was 10. Should no one else be happy.
I lost my sister earlier this year to cancer. It really has made me appreciate that growing older is a privilege. I would have loved to grow older with her.
As someone recovering from anorexia that nearly took my life multiple times, aging is the most beautiful privilege I can hope for. Last winter I had a moment where I was sitting in a coffee shop alone knitting and enjoying a cappuccino, listening to a group of much younger women enjoy themselves, and I thought about what a privilege it is to be forty years old and finally feel at home within myself. It’s taken a lot of therapy and nutritional support, but my god what a blessing to make it this far after such a traumatic early life. I’m not afraid of getting older or being perceived as aging, what I am unsettled by is the reality that aging almost wasn’t possible for me.
Girl the truth is with each year you get more resilient, smarter, peaceful…i am 45 and I am loving it. All the insecurities and problems from my previous years are gone. i know who i am and not searching anymore for the meaning of life. I am living my life.
I am 61 and love how much I have learned over the years, I learned to Drive at 59, went on a Californian Road trip and spent my 60th Birthday (Christmas Day ) in the Alps. Life is great and getting old is not only a privilege but something denied to so many. Be happy always if possible.
As someone currently on a breast cancer journey I absolutely agree that getting old is an absolute gift! To be another year older each year is an absolute blessing that more often than not we all (myself included) take for granted until faced with a horrible situation. I totally agree with this little chat section in your vlog…your outlook on life is beautiful and refreshing🤍
I’m currently going through breast cancer so getting older is something I relish. I want to be around for my daughter and one thing I never obsessed about is weight . Reason being I have a daughter and I never grew up like that. I’ve always been positive and now that’s one of the things that have truly helped me on my journey. Great message and video. And to anyone going through cancer or survivor a great big hug to you. 😊
As an older woman, 70, and an ardent LM and Ali fan, I’m facing a major life surgery next month. That speaker is not wrong. I wish I’d have heard that speech when i was a much younger woman. It is indeed a privilege to age. My younger sister did not get that opportunity. Don’t look past us , don’t fear aging, don’t be afraid of us as if seeing us only reminds you that someday you will be us. We have a lot to offer and so do you beautiful young lovely women.
That speech by Jameela hits so hard. Perimenopause has brought forth a body I wasn’t prepared for. But I thank God that, apart from the size difference when shopping for clothes, I’ve been thriving by caring less about meeting the standards of others. Truly freeing. Thanks for sharing that precious snippet, Lydia. ❤
I am in the perimenopause chapters myself and learning to embrace the change. When I see these other followers asking her to GO BACK to what she used to wear, I am floored! Go back for you because you can't move forward? Oh please! I'm heading to my 50s and proud of it.
Lydia, I’ve lost two sisters who didn’t get the opportunity to reach their mid fifties. We should all live the life that is best for us - who wants to be like everyone else ? Stand up, stand tall and enjoy your own life
While I would never swear in this way, and the F-word is not one in use in my life, I appreciate that Lydia is trying to communicate that she really agrees (and then some) with the comment she's replying to. The sentiment is okay, the way it's expressed, less so, and the language at odds with how Lydia tries to project herself.
Everyone gets to be young, only the luckiest get to be old. My grandma used to say “Stand tall, keep your head up and be proud of who you are” no matter your age. ❤
Bless you for talking about us older women I am 76 and I try to get as many women as I can that are older such as myself to show that we can still maintain some form of beauty I have not had anything done to my face for one thing I am a widow and lost everything and couldn't afford it anyway because we are obsessed with beauty and youth I still wear makeup and try to be presentable at this elderly age even though my bones ache I'm exhausted but I try to keep up my appearance just for myself we are totally unnoticed we are never given any PR as the young people are My son has to buy me everything and my children we have become truly invisible and it is going to be a fight a true fight to be proud of our age to be proud that we can still fight back a little even through all the illnesses and aches and pains God bless you for bringing this up it is a thing that is never talked about but if we're blessed we will all get old and lose our beautiful looks and wrinkles will take over our face thank you so much❤❤❤
Paused the video to share a tip for not getting lipstick on your teeth. Once the lipstick is applied, gently close you lips around your index finger about half way down and then slowly pull your finger out. The excess lipstick on the inside of your lips will now be on your finger, and voilà, lipstick free teeth 😊
Holy Smokes Lydia, that red outfit is to die for! That speech was fabulous at the Glamour Magazine Women of the Year event. Lucky you to be able to attend, you looked fabulous. I am 70 and semi retired. This is the happiest period of my life. I enjoy every moment I am alive. I go to the gym every day; I have my morning and evening skin care routine. I do what my doctors and dentist and ophthalmologist tell. me. I am not in perfect health, but I am alive and functioning almost normally and I am more experienced and more mature and more patient...sometimes. I once asked my mother which age she liked the best and she said all of them and the one I am in now. She was beautiful and kind and loyal to her family and friends and never missed an opportunity to have dinner parties or holiday celebrations. She had great skin until she passed at 93. She stayed out of the sun and always moisturized her skin. She regularly had older men try to chat her up when she took her long walks or took the bus or train, up until she fell and ended up in the nursing home. I miss her a lot. We all have a lot to give even when we are older, people still love us for who we are and not for how we don't look like anymore. Just try to do your best to stay healthy, eat well, take care of your skin and exercise. Also stay engaged in this world. Thank you, Lydia, for this video.
I have personally known of and known too many people who never got the chance to live a life nor live a long one. Growing older is a blessing from God. My mother-in-law turned 98 on Monday, she looks it and she is beautiful! I stopped coloring my hair in 2018 at the age of 47 and I got so much flack for it. Fortunately, I've never cared what people think of my appearance and I actually wish I had more grey. There is nothing wrong with ageing! It is a natural process and is far better than the alternative. If women want to be accepted then stop letting others dictate what is beautiful for you. A woman who is confident is much more stunning than one who is not.
I have been following you on and off for 10+ years (since your protein shakes in your little town house and your mini car). Everytime I come back to you I am just blown away with how amazing you are. Tbh I don’t want to follow again because I love coming to your channel every couple of months and just bingeing everything! I know that’s not what the algorithms like though. I am not the kind of 32yo woman that wears makeup everyday, I get a haircut once a year and the last clothing item I bought was from an op shop. However, when I watch your videos I can’t help but want to better myself. I love that you are exuding this classic, old money English style. I think it suits you to a tee and I love your execution of it. You’re promoting specialty pieces, you constantly re-wear your clothes, you get things mended or tailored, you always look elegant and put together. I know fashion at the moment is at the forefront of things like over consumption and environmental issues so thank you for not doing cheap clothing hauls every week. This is a long winded comment saying I love you and love your channel and what you stand for and keeping real-world luxury alive.
I Too Feel Blessed to Still Be Here with My Family. I am 62 and Both my Parents Passed Away in their Mid 50's (54 &57) our family has History of CHF So Each Day is a Blessing 🙌🏽
I got a lovely cashmere jacket on my first paycheck 20 years ago and it is still in great form, no wear or tear no lint.. So yes I think we all should get excellent pieces that last time and wear ❤ these tailor moments on your vlogs are one of my favourite ones!
My black cashmere coat is 28 years old still looks new , my navy one is even older .the atyle never goes out of fashion and if they are looked after will last longer. Good investment pieces. Fast fashion is a con , would rather look classic than fashionable.
Thank you for talking about you not sharing fashion pieces to inspire us to mindlessly consume! You're the first luxury fashion influencer I hear talking about this topic. It's very refreshing to know that there are people who care about being sensible in the world of fashion! ❤
There are loads of influencers trying to inspire us not to mindlessly consume, most of them advocate quality over quantity, and luxury doesn't always hit the mark.
My father’s Harris tweed jacket he had made in 1966 (he died in 2016) is being worn by an elderly gentleman (as his best sports jacket) and still looks good. It did have a second gold lining though in the 80’s. Quality matters
What I can say, if nothing else you have given me inspiration to value our heritage and countryside here in the UK and although I cant afford Hermes handbags, I translated that style with other well made handbags as I love your style and putting it together ❤
Wow I just watched the speech from Glamour Women of the Year and my goodness what a powerful speech. I had to pull out a box of tissues. Thank you so so much for sharing that message, particularly the call to live for the older woman we want to become - because she deserves it...yes yes yes! Love love love. Thank you Lydia
I'm almost 59 years old, and I feel I am better as I get older. I may have been prettier in my youth, but I am fabulous at this older age. I now know who I am. When I was younger, I thought I knew me. I didn't. I am still getting to know me. It's a continuing relationship. So ladies, spend the time to know yourself. Learn how beautiful you are, inside and out. BTW, Lydia, you were so stunning in the red outfit. My mouth dropped. Stay beautiful and confident. Keep expressing what true beauty is, really.❤
Ever since you got that Dior velvet dress Ive been on the hunt for one as exquisite, but more in my price range - and WOW! Here it is 😍 The red two piece was amazing and Jameela's speech, as ever, so important and inspiring. Thanks for sharing ☺️
That was exceptional! I hope everyone in that room begins to see themselves in a better light and reconsider what they do to their body and their skin. And yes, Botox is poison. We need not rationalize it. All the outfits were amazing!!! ❤
Exquisit Speech. I was having a conversation last week about aging, and about how a lot of people in Hollywood all look the same. Some women have had so much plastic surgery done that their faces look horrific. Aging with grace should be encouraged. Young girls are watching us. We need to do better. On a lighter note, your newest collection with Karen Millan is outstanding, and I can't wait for it to be available. It features Stunning dresses. I adore that velvet dress.
I absolutely agree with Jameel on everything except that patriarchy somehow has anything to do with women wanting to look like cookie cutters. This trend comes from women ONLY, putting pressures on themselves. Most men are not fans of overdone, caked with makeup women. Most of them want natural beauty. This whole body image and aging thing is our own doing. We have inflicted this on ourselves through the era of Kardashians and popular culture.
In your white / cream outfit your were wearing to London reminds me of the outfit and look of Princess Catherine last Christmas for her Christmas Carol service 🥰🥰
My father’s Harris tweed jacket he had made in 1966 (he died in 2016) is being worn by an elderly gentleman (as his best sports jacket) and still looks good. It did have a second gold lining though in the 80’s. Quality matters. Having a quality coat, couple of dresses that will always be ‘in fashion’ because they are classic designed - that’s the joy - I see you in some outfits that my mum had something very similar
Jameela's speech was wonderful. As an older woman, I find that being your own person without concern for superficial things is one joy of being older. I don't care what people think of me. Thank you for this video. Your clothes all looked very classy and beautiful. I love the styles from the 40s and love your 80s earrings. I recently bought a vintage pair that are subtle (not always an 80s vibe, subtly😁). I'm enjoying your coming into your own and it looks good on you in all ways.
Lydia, your Karen Millen collection is fabulous. There wasn’t an item I didn’t fall in love with and I’m going to order you look amazing and that dress you wore to the benefit was amazing that red dress please don’t change your style when people make remarks like that is so wrong. you looked classic it was beautiful. That skirt was gorgeous.❤ you be you, that’s why we watch you
One thing regarding Woman of the year: it’s Not the men putting on the pressure on women, it’s the women themself who set these everlasting beauty trends.
I have a coat passed down from my great aunt! It must be about 80-90 years old and I still wear it every winter! Every couple of years it has to get some pockets repaired or such, but other than that it’s been pretty amazing!
i think its also like " your young, go out and have fun" your young... advice" is also the meaning behind why someone might also think someone is not dressing their age.
I love your energy. I love the sur-mesure philosophy , even though I can’t afford it right now. But I definitely aspire to it. I already try and buy good natural fabrics like wool, cashmere, coton and silk, especially in this season. I love how beautiful and authentically yourself you are.
Embrace aging. It one of the most natural things a woman will go through. Too many women going to Turkey to get cheap plastic surgery operations. They come home jacked up ! And run to the NHS for life saving treatment. It’s getting out of hand. Even in this country, sadly there is no regulation in place. It’s not worth the risk. They are butchering women. 👍
Hi Lydia lovely video with such an important message ❤️ love it! On a totally unrelated note have you checked out bioethanol fireplaces for your club room? You can get a real fire with no need for ventilation. Geri designs has done a beautiful one in her home there's a video on the luxury home show you tube channel, major inspo! 😊
I think burgundy nails would go with and complement any of the other Fall colors that you wear! Like browns and oranges and creams and greens. Everything doesn’t always have to just match
What a great speach from this lady in the silver dress! We women are so much more interesting and attractive if we stay true to ourselves and individualism is what makes society work and interesting. The power of social media makes it more and more difficult especially for young girls and women to resist the pressure whilst they are still developping their personalities and still trying to find out who they really are.
I’m so inspired by this video! As I move to a cooler area of the country I’m needing to fill a gap in my wardrobe, it would be a dream to afford a tailor but I think instead I will dust off my sewing machine and make myself a high quality winter wardrobe ❤ Btw you can sooo tell your bum is growing! Pilates is paying off!
Lydia is correct about getting things that will last a lifetime and fit beautifully. She's worked very hard for station in life and this is her job. For those of us with the eye, but not the pocketbook 😊, may I suggest thrift stores, estate sales, yard sales ("boot" if you're British lol), friends all are places people have let go of things you can love again. Believe me, I'm super poor and able to wear wool and linen because I find them 2nd hand. Now, fitting. Well, learn to sew. It's much easier than you think. While I love supporting the pros, I can't exactly afford their experience. Also, you always know an elderly lady in your town who would love to tuck you up and even teach you! If not, youtube. Haha.
Lydia, The red dress and jacket are stunning! 'Forever' pieces such as these need to be care for like you would if you owned a silk Dior outfit from the 1950s. Please accept a well intentioned tip: Apply your beauty, styling and fragrance products first and let them dry before you put on this dress and jacket. The fine fibers and finish can and will be damaged by sprays, liquids and creams getting on them. It can and will ruin the finish. It can cause the sizing to shift, the color to run or fade, you might see light color spots appear from where the tiny droplets hit the fabric. Being a regular viewer, I know that you do spray your fragrance onto your other garments,... and it is no big deal with most of them. Many things are machine or hand washable and may be colorfast, or dry cleanable. But nothing will bring back the finish of that fabulous red dress and jacket if it is damaged by something such as fragrance spayed on it. Please know that my comment is coming from a kind and loving place. You have said many times now that such items are to last a lifetime. They will with proper care. I am in my mid 60s and still wear my lovely pieces that are 30 and even 40+ years old... and still get compliments on them. The younger ladies and gents are especially fond of them. They are well cared for and I followed all those old-school tips about what to do and not to do. They still look new. Thank you for your hard work and for doing your best to bring quality content.
A little well-intentioned comment, Lydia - it's only a song if someone is actually singing. More often than not what you hear on Classic FM is a piece, rather than a song. 🤎
Yes. In modern times, people don’t make the distinction, so younger people don’t have the vocabulary. I’m a lot older, and know I could refer to music without words as a piece or instrumental. I think she’s learning about classical music, so it’s a process. It’s great that she gets so much comfort from what she’s listening to.
It takes a pretty brave person to jump into the classical world later in life. (Most of us start as little kids.) I’m delighted to watch her learn and become excited about the arts.
I love that you are thought leading on positive aging for women. This is lovely to see/hear and most refreshing. Lydia, you are proving that age, beauty and style can go hand in hand and that women can be the age they are without having to try to appear to be eternally 25.
Lydia, you are so strong & have perseverance. You & I are both Aries, both born on April 14th; so I truly understand you. I am about 25 years older & live in Los Angeles. Much ❤love from across The Pond!
The sparkly dress lady's speech was utterly fab . I've just started menopause and also decided to Embrace the grey and remove the over priced hair weave . But what she's said was brilliant ls it jamelia. I'm exited to get older and drop the pain of being like the rest. I'll not drop in the bin like you said .
Such a wonderful vlog! The Karen Millen festive edit is heavenly, definitely forever pieces in there. Also I adore Jameela Jamil thank you for sharing her speech. She is such a wonderful woman and what she says resonates so strongly with me. Look after your legendary old lady - she deserves a strong feisty future!
Lydia i have been watching you for ages and i am still so baffled with how your tv works! 😅 how does it transition from a mirror to a tv? Please help a girl out! 🙏🏼😂 xxx
The most wonderful thing about getting older is the wisdom that comes with living learning and loving especially yourself! As you stated at the Glamour event, you didn’t question yourself as to why you were there!! You have grown into your own and I promise you that time will bless you with even more confidence and acceptance of who you are!! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments especially becoming a wiser woman with each passing year! Enjoy a lovely weekend!
Hello Lydia, I have a question. The Black velvet dress. If you were to wear a Jacket, what kind of jacket would you were? I hope you answer this question, I live in montreal, Canada and the weather is starting to get colder.
In a vary similar position but work hard at creating a strong friendship group that will support me and I will support them 🤞. I have friends who have. Spouse, children and family but are still lonely and insecure. Find your tribe by focussing on what you can change and not what you can’t. I am not saying it is easy but it works if you give it a try
You looked absolutely stunning in your red outfit yes it was a nod to 40’s but still looked modern/classic and looks wonderful! So lady like and sadly a lot of this style of dressing is a dying art!! Ladies looked so put together back then! I just wish I could afford to wear clothes like that! But I can live it through you Lydia and I Thankyou for that! ❤❤
I don’t know why people give you crap about what you buy. It’s your money and like you said your job as an influencer. People need to wake up and realize they can choose to not watch your content if they don’t agree. While as a society we should be concerned with our consumption in general….as long as you use your things then what you buy and how often isn’t anyone else’s business. Just my two cents. ☺️🙏🏻❤️
I appreciate how you want us to utilize clothing for a lifetime but in all honesty our bodies change too much over said course. I’m in my 60’s and after the passing of my youth, two pregnancies and now post-menopausal it’s just not possible.
I think it's important to note everyone goes through that, even Lydia, but we should think carefully how we get rid of clothes we no longer wear, governments should be required to make it easier for people to recycle used clothes, that's not Lydia's job though as she isn't in politics.
Does anyone know when the clothes in this Karen Millen collection come out? I’m scared I’ve missed the boat. I’m desperate to buy the velvet Midi Skirt for my sons christening in a few weeks x
Please, does anyone know what is the brand and shade of the lipstick shes wearing in the beginning of the video? Its absolutely stunning and i think she wears it quite often in her videos.
@crushlulu1323: I think it is the one from her collaboration with SWEED earlier this year. She did two colorways, it must be wild rose as the other holly hock is too bright. She mixes it though. Look up her video with SWEED, she also launched two colors of lip liner with them rose petal and rose thorn. Regards from Germany
Two things - I love that you champion British brands in clothing. I wish you supported British handbag brands at least in your videos. Also Goelia is the ultimate fast fashion. I have ordered from them in the past but will never again.
I'm waaay behind on the vlogs. Might be a bit late now. But why don't you do a beautiful silk FLORAL lining on the inside of your blazers and coats? That's what I've done. It doesn't have to clash. But it looks so good! I have a wool jumper w a hood that has a silk FLORAL lining on the inside of the hood and its stunning as it is on show when the hood is down. If you have it on the inside of a blazer and wear the blazer on your shoulders, the silk floral lining will be on show.
I really appreciated the behind the scenes feel of this video. The Souster and Hicks jackets are beautiful! But I was wondering did anyone else feel sad at the scene where she is getting measured? It’s totally appropriate if Lydia feels she has such a close relationship with this man, but it really makes me worried about how some people might take a conversation like that. I just wouldn’t want any of my clients (I’m an eating disorder therapist) going to a tailor who said things to them like that. I feel it didn’t bother Lydia, but I can’t be the only one who uncomfortable/ triggered in that scene? I love the new collection and can’t decide what piece(s) I need!!! Gorgeous collab!!
lydia I couldnt find the black velvet dress with the bows on the shoulders in the page. If you could put the link of that dress please? Its absolutely stunning
People who complain about getting older should consider the other option. As a cancer survivor each year I get older is an absolute joy!
@lynnscholes 100% this ! I was diagnosed in 2015, really changes perspective on life. Hope you're doing well ❤
So no one can complain because other people are dying or sick. Ridiculous. I've suffered from depression and anxiety all my life, and I took an overdose when I was 10. Should no one else be happy.
I lost my sister earlier this year to cancer. It really has made me appreciate that growing older is a privilege. I would have loved to grow older with her.
@@fattysl26 You're right. I'm sorry to hear about your sister, it's a horrible disease.
@@fattysl26so so sorry for your terrible loss 🌸🩷🌸
As someone recovering from anorexia that nearly took my life multiple times, aging is the most beautiful privilege I can hope for. Last winter I had a moment where I was sitting in a coffee shop alone knitting and enjoying a cappuccino, listening to a group of much younger women enjoy themselves, and I thought about what a privilege it is to be forty years old and finally feel at home within myself. It’s taken a lot of therapy and nutritional support, but my god what a blessing to make it this far after such a traumatic early life. I’m not afraid of getting older or being perceived as aging, what I am unsettled by is the reality that aging almost wasn’t possible for me.
Girl the truth is with each year you get more resilient, smarter, peaceful…i am 45 and I am loving it. All the insecurities and problems from my previous years are gone. i know who i am and not searching anymore for the meaning of life. I am living my life.
I am 61 and love how much I have learned over the years, I learned to Drive at 59, went on a Californian Road trip and spent my 60th Birthday (Christmas Day ) in the Alps. Life is great and getting old is not only a privilege but something denied to so many. Be happy always if possible.
Good on you Maggie!!! Well done ❤🎉 live life to the fullest ❤
Wow, what a beautiful comment - I love it! ✨
As someone currently on a breast cancer journey I absolutely agree that getting old is an absolute gift! To be another year older each year is an absolute blessing that more often than not we all (myself included) take for granted until faced with a horrible situation. I totally agree with this little chat section in your vlog…your outlook on life is beautiful and refreshing🤍
Sending you hope and strength 🌸🩷🌸
Positive thoughts and healing 💗
@@Jodie1492 survivor here! I couldn’t agree more!! 💗💗💗
Survivor here and live each life to the max 🎉❤- big hugs and hope to all the survivors out there
Survivor here and nothing is more important than each and everyday
My daughter once said to me, mum it is a privilege to grow old. It’s a sentence I have never forgotten. ❤
Unfortunately this sentence has becoming so common on the network that it's almost boring like so many others you can read 1000 times every day.
Ageing means growing and become the best version of yourself 😇🥰
I’m currently going through breast cancer so getting older is something I relish. I want to be around for my daughter and one thing I never obsessed about is weight . Reason being I have a daughter and I never grew up like that. I’ve always been positive and now that’s one of the things that have truly helped me on my journey. Great message and video. And to anyone going through cancer or survivor a great big hug to you. 😊
Hugs to you, sending hope and strength 🌸🩷🌸
Get well soon, you sound like an amazing lady and role model for your daughter! Sending love ❤️
@@Jmfrye13 just got through BC too you will do amazing just take each day at a time
As an older woman, 70, and an ardent LM and Ali fan, I’m facing a major life surgery next month. That speaker is not wrong. I wish I’d have heard that speech when i was a much younger woman. It is indeed a privilege to age. My younger sister did not get that opportunity. Don’t look past us , don’t fear aging, don’t be afraid of us as if seeing us only reminds you that someday you will be us. We have a lot to offer and so do you beautiful young lovely women.
That speech by Jameela hits so hard. Perimenopause has brought forth a body I wasn’t prepared for. But I thank God that, apart from the size difference when shopping for clothes, I’ve been thriving by caring less about meeting the standards of others. Truly freeing. Thanks for sharing that precious snippet, Lydia. ❤
I am in the perimenopause chapters myself and learning to embrace the change. When I see these other followers asking her to GO BACK to what she used to wear, I am floored! Go back for you because you can't move forward? Oh please! I'm heading to my 50s and proud of it.
Lydia, I’ve lost two sisters who didn’t get the opportunity to reach their mid fifties. We should all live the life that is best for us - who wants to be like everyone else ? Stand up, stand tall and enjoy your own life
A fucking men ♥️ sending love to you and your loved ones ♥️
@@lydiamillen Congratulations on surpassing 1 Million subscribers !
@@lydiamillen??????????
@@Janetisblessed3not everyone sees things the way you do.
While I would never swear in this way, and the F-word is not one in use in my life, I appreciate that Lydia is trying to communicate that she really agrees (and then some) with the comment she's replying to. The sentiment is okay, the way it's expressed, less so, and the language at odds with how Lydia tries to project herself.
Everyone gets to be young, only the luckiest get to be old. My grandma used to say “Stand tall, keep your head up and be proud of who you are” no matter your age. ❤
Bless you for talking about us older women I am 76 and I try to get as many women as I can that are older such as myself to show that we can still maintain some form of beauty I have not had anything done to my face for one thing I am a widow and lost everything and couldn't afford it anyway because we are obsessed with beauty and youth I still wear makeup and try to be presentable at this elderly age even though my bones ache I'm exhausted but I try to keep up my appearance just for myself we are totally unnoticed we are never given any PR as the young people are My son has to buy me everything and my children we have become truly invisible and it is going to be a fight a true fight to be proud of our age to be proud that we can still fight back a little even through all the illnesses and aches and pains God bless you for bringing this up it is a thing that is never talked about but if we're blessed we will all get old and lose our beautiful looks and wrinkles will take over our face thank you so much❤❤❤
Paused the video to share a tip for not getting lipstick on your teeth. Once the lipstick is applied, gently close you lips around your index finger about half way down and then slowly pull your finger out. The excess lipstick on the inside of your lips will now be on your finger, and voilà, lipstick free teeth 😊
My mum taught me to do this years ago !!!🌸
Holy Smokes Lydia, that red outfit is to die for! That speech was fabulous at the Glamour Magazine Women of the Year event. Lucky you to be able to attend, you looked fabulous. I am 70 and semi retired. This is the happiest period of my life. I enjoy every moment I am alive. I go to the gym every day; I have my morning and evening skin care routine. I do what my doctors and dentist and ophthalmologist tell. me. I am not in perfect health, but I am alive and functioning almost normally and I am more experienced and more mature and more patient...sometimes. I once asked my mother which age she liked the best and she said all of them and the one I am in now. She was beautiful and kind and loyal to her family and friends and never missed an opportunity to have dinner parties or holiday celebrations. She had great skin until she passed at 93. She stayed out of the sun and always moisturized her skin. She regularly had older men try to chat her up when she took her long walks or took the bus or train, up until she fell and ended up in the nursing home. I miss her a lot. We all have a lot to give even when we are older, people still love us for who we are and not for how we don't look like anymore. Just try to do your best to stay healthy, eat well, take care of your skin and exercise. Also stay engaged in this world. Thank you, Lydia, for this video.
The black velvet dress and the black velvet suit from your collection are just absolute perfection🖤
I have personally known of and known too many people who never got the chance to live a life nor live a long one. Growing older is a blessing from God. My mother-in-law turned 98 on Monday, she looks it and she is beautiful! I stopped coloring my hair in 2018 at the age of 47 and I got so much flack for it. Fortunately, I've never cared what people think of my appearance and I actually wish I had more grey. There is nothing wrong with ageing! It is a natural process and is far better than the alternative. If women want to be accepted then stop letting others dictate what is beautiful for you. A woman who is confident is much more stunning than one who is not.
I have been following you on and off for 10+ years (since your protein shakes in your little town house and your mini car). Everytime I come back to you I am just blown away with how amazing you are. Tbh I don’t want to follow again because I love coming to your channel every couple of months and just bingeing everything! I know that’s not what the algorithms like though.
I am not the kind of 32yo woman that wears makeup everyday, I get a haircut once a year and the last clothing item I bought was from an op shop.
However, when I watch your videos I can’t help but want to better myself. I love that you are exuding this classic, old money English style. I think it suits you to a tee and I love your execution of it. You’re promoting specialty pieces, you constantly re-wear your clothes, you get things mended or tailored, you always look elegant and put together. I know fashion at the moment is at the forefront of things like over consumption and environmental issues so thank you for not doing cheap clothing hauls every week.
This is a long winded comment saying I love you and love your channel and what you stand for and keeping real-world luxury alive.
I feel privileged to be here at 61 my father passed at 48 , take in joy each day ; you are a beautiful lady and you bring joy , remember that ❤️
I Too Feel Blessed to Still Be Here with My Family. I am 62 and Both my Parents Passed Away in their Mid 50's (54 &57) our family has History of CHF So Each Day is a Blessing 🙌🏽
I got a lovely cashmere jacket on my first paycheck 20 years ago and it is still in great form, no wear or tear no lint.. So yes I think we all should get excellent pieces that last time and wear ❤ these tailor moments on your vlogs are one of my favourite ones!
My black cashmere coat is 28 years old still looks new , my navy one is even older .the atyle never goes out of fashion and if they are looked after will last longer. Good investment pieces. Fast fashion is a con , would rather look classic than fashionable.
I feel the same even as a 18/20 year old I always wanted to be timeless 👗👛🫶🏼
Thank you for talking about you not sharing fashion pieces to inspire us to mindlessly consume! You're the first luxury fashion influencer I hear talking about this topic. It's very refreshing to know that there are people who care about being sensible in the world of fashion! ❤
There are loads of influencers trying to inspire us not to mindlessly consume, most of them advocate quality over quantity, and luxury doesn't always hit the mark.
My father’s Harris tweed jacket he had made in 1966 (he died in 2016) is being worn by an elderly gentleman (as his best sports jacket) and still looks good. It did have a second gold lining though in the 80’s. Quality matters
What I can say, if nothing else you have given me inspiration to value our heritage and countryside here in the UK and although I cant afford Hermes handbags, I translated that style with other well made handbags as I love your style and putting it together ❤
Wow Lydia - the red dress and jacket are pure perfection on you. Absolutely stunning ❤
Wow I just watched the speech from Glamour Women of the Year and my goodness what a powerful speech. I had to pull out a box of tissues. Thank you so so much for sharing that message, particularly the call to live for the older woman we want to become - because she deserves it...yes yes yes! Love love love. Thank you Lydia
I'm almost 59 years old, and I feel I am better as I get older. I may have been prettier in my youth, but I am fabulous at this older age. I now know who I am. When I was younger, I thought I knew me. I didn't. I am still getting to know me. It's a continuing relationship. So ladies, spend the time to know yourself. Learn how beautiful you are, inside and out. BTW, Lydia, you were so stunning in the red outfit. My mouth dropped. Stay beautiful and confident. Keep expressing what true beauty is, really.❤
Ever since you got that Dior velvet dress Ive been on the hunt for one as exquisite, but more in my price range - and WOW! Here it is 😍
The red two piece was amazing and Jameela's speech, as ever, so important and inspiring. Thanks for sharing ☺️
That was exceptional! I hope everyone in that room begins to see themselves in a better light and reconsider what they do to their body and their skin. And yes, Botox is poison. We need not rationalize it. All the outfits were amazing!!! ❤
Your make up by Alex was incredibly beautiful. So lovely to see Alex again. Such a wholesome Vlog. Thank you ❤
My mum was a tayloress and always appreciated a nice well cut suit. It's a dying art.
Exquisit Speech. I was having a conversation last week about aging, and about how a lot of people in Hollywood all look the same. Some women have had so much plastic surgery done that their faces look horrific. Aging with grace should be encouraged. Young girls are watching us. We need to do better.
On a lighter note, your newest collection with Karen Millan is outstanding, and I can't wait for it to be available. It features Stunning dresses. I adore that velvet dress.
I absolutely agree with Jameel on everything except that patriarchy somehow has anything to do with women wanting to look like cookie cutters. This trend comes from women ONLY, putting pressures on themselves. Most men are not fans of overdone, caked with makeup women. Most of them want natural beauty. This whole body image and aging thing is our own doing. We have inflicted this on ourselves through the era of Kardashians and popular culture.
It comes from.men in our lives comparing us to other women. At least it is what I see around me all the time.
Thank you ! Any reason to blame the "patriarchy "
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Thankyou for sharing Jamils speech. It was so inspiring and uplifting. ❤
In your white / cream outfit your were wearing to London reminds me of the outfit and look of Princess Catherine last Christmas for her Christmas Carol service 🥰🥰
My father’s Harris tweed jacket he had made in 1966 (he died in 2016) is being worn by an elderly gentleman (as his best sports jacket) and still looks good. It did have a second gold lining though in the 80’s. Quality matters. Having a quality coat, couple of dresses that will always be ‘in fashion’ because they are classic designed - that’s the joy - I see you in some outfits that my mum had something very similar
Jameela's speech was wonderful. As an older woman, I find that being your own person without concern for superficial things is one joy of being older. I don't care what people think of me. Thank you for this video. Your clothes all looked very classy and beautiful. I love the styles from the 40s and love your 80s earrings. I recently bought a vintage pair that are subtle (not always an 80s vibe, subtly😁). I'm enjoying your coming into your own and it looks good on you in all ways.
You’re so lovely ♥️
You should get some pillows made out of those beautiful chunky tweed fabrics at Souster & Hicks for your new club room.
Lydia, your Karen Millen collection is fabulous. There wasn’t an item I didn’t fall in love with and I’m going to order you look amazing and that dress you wore to the benefit was amazing that red dress please don’t change your style when people make remarks like that is so wrong. you looked classic it was beautiful. That skirt was gorgeous.❤ you be you, that’s why we watch you
We should be proud of our wrinkles or ageing, as unfortunately many aren’t lucky enough to live long enough to earn them xx
Watched all of ‘Joan’ - loved it - and I think there will be a second series - can’t wait
The black velvet suit is so stunning❤️ when can we expect it to be on the website?
your hair has never looked better in my opinion! it suits you so well!
One thing regarding Woman of the year: it’s Not the men putting on the pressure on women, it’s the women themself who set these everlasting beauty trends.
Wow the whole look was gorgeous!
Lydia, if you love orange blossom, you have to try the line by Buly-I have the soap, lotion, oil, and eau 😂🫶🏻 absolutely decadent
I have a coat passed down from my great aunt! It must be about 80-90 years old and I still wear it every winter! Every couple of years it has to get some pockets repaired or such, but other than that it’s been pretty amazing!
I really enjoy watching Alex doing your makeup in real time, thank you ladies
i think its also like " your young, go out and have fun" your young... advice" is also the meaning behind why someone might also think someone is not dressing their age.
It's wonderful to have those go to pieces that always work and make you feel good and last and last.
Lydia!! The burgundy color with your hair is so gorgeous! 😍😍
I love your energy. I love the sur-mesure philosophy , even though I can’t afford it right now. But I definitely aspire to it.
I already try and buy good natural fabrics like wool, cashmere, coton and silk, especially in this season.
I love how beautiful and authentically yourself you are.
Listen to this song. I played it at my 50th. Such a beautiful country song
"THE OLDER I GET"- ALAN JACKSON
Your hair does look beautiful with the brown, but I must say I also really loved the way it was before, with the blonder highlights
I must say: The cream/reads white on camera is STUNNING! Your color looks so GREAT. You look so AMAZING!! Continued success!!!
Embrace aging. It one of the most natural things a woman will go through. Too many women going to Turkey to get cheap plastic surgery operations. They come home jacked up ! And run to the NHS for life saving treatment. It’s getting out of hand. Even in this country, sadly there is no regulation in place. It’s not worth the risk. They are butchering women. 👍
Hi Lydia lovely video with such an important message ❤️ love it! On a totally unrelated note have you checked out bioethanol fireplaces for your club room? You can get a real fire with no need for ventilation. Geri designs has done a beautiful one in her home there's a video on the luxury home show you tube channel, major inspo! 😊
I think burgundy nails would go with and complement any of the other Fall colors that you wear! Like browns and oranges and creams and greens. Everything doesn’t always have to just match
What a great speach from this lady in the silver dress! We women are so much more interesting and attractive if we stay true to ourselves and individualism is what makes society work and interesting. The power of social media makes it more and more difficult especially for young girls and women to resist the pressure whilst they are still developping their personalities and still trying to find out who they really are.
I’m so inspired by this video! As I move to a cooler area of the country I’m needing to fill a gap in my wardrobe, it would be a dream to afford a tailor but I think instead I will dust off my sewing machine and make myself a high quality winter wardrobe ❤
Btw you can sooo tell your bum is growing! Pilates is paying off!
I am in love with that velvet skirt. I have been on a no buying trend for 8 months but that skirt could break my streak.
A lovely vlog Lydia and thank you for including Jameela Jamil’s speech at the awards ceremony.
Love your new hair color and cut Lydia!!
Great vlog, Lydia. That red outfit looked stunning. That ladys speech was very well said. ❤️
Getting older is a privilege denied to many 💖 you looked stunning Lydia 😍
Lydia is correct about getting things that will last a lifetime and fit beautifully. She's worked very hard for station in life and this is her job. For those of us with the eye, but not the pocketbook 😊, may I suggest thrift stores, estate sales, yard sales ("boot" if you're British lol), friends all are places people have let go of things you can love again. Believe me, I'm super poor and able to wear wool and linen because I find them 2nd hand.
Now, fitting. Well, learn to sew. It's much easier than you think. While I love supporting the pros, I can't exactly afford their experience. Also, you always know an elderly lady in your town who would love to tuck you up and even teach you! If not, youtube. Haha.
Lydia, The red dress and jacket are stunning! 'Forever' pieces such as these need to be care for like you would if you owned a silk Dior outfit from the 1950s. Please accept a well intentioned tip: Apply your beauty, styling and fragrance products first and let them dry before you put on this dress and jacket. The fine fibers and finish can and will be damaged by sprays, liquids and creams getting on them. It can and will ruin the finish. It can cause the sizing to shift, the color to run or fade, you might see light color spots appear from where the tiny droplets hit the fabric. Being a regular viewer, I know that you do spray your fragrance onto your other garments,... and it is no big deal with most of them. Many things are machine or hand washable and may be colorfast, or dry cleanable. But nothing will bring back the finish of that fabulous red dress and jacket if it is damaged by something such as fragrance spayed on it. Please know that my comment is coming from a kind and loving place. You have said many times now that such items are to last a lifetime. They will with proper care. I am in my mid 60s and still wear my lovely pieces that are 30 and even 40+ years old... and still get compliments on them. The younger ladies and gents are especially fond of them. They are well cared for and I followed all those old-school tips about what to do and not to do. They still look new. Thank you for your hard work and for doing your best to bring quality content.
I would love to have a couple of custom garment made from scratch. 🤩
A little well-intentioned comment, Lydia - it's only a song if someone is actually singing. More often than not what you hear on Classic FM is a piece, rather than a song. 🤎
Yes. In modern times, people don’t make the distinction, so younger people don’t have the vocabulary. I’m a lot older, and know I could refer to music without words as a piece or instrumental. I think she’s learning about classical music, so it’s a process. It’s great that she gets so much comfort from what she’s listening to.
Beethoven and Tchaikovsky bang out some brilliant songs.
@@Nubianette well of course, my comment was simply intended as part of that learning process
@@pizzabirdog indeed 🫠
It takes a pretty brave person to jump into the classical world later in life. (Most of us start as little kids.) I’m delighted to watch her learn and become excited about the arts.
What a fantastic speech Jameela gave and what lovely, glowy make up you had.. the make up artist is amazing
I love that you are thought leading on positive aging for women. This is lovely to see/hear and most refreshing. Lydia, you are proving that age, beauty and style can go hand in hand and that women can be the age they are without having to try to appear to be eternally 25.
Back to the days of well made ‘classics’ and not ‘fast’ fashion.
My weight fluctuates too much to have something tailor made. So I have to stick with high street. 😢
Lydia, you are so strong & have perseverance. You & I are both Aries, both born on April 14th; so I truly understand you. I am about 25 years older & live in Los Angeles. Much ❤love from across The Pond!
The sparkly dress lady's speech was utterly fab . I've just started menopause and also decided to Embrace the grey and remove the over priced hair weave . But what she's said was brilliant ls it jamelia. I'm exited to get older and drop the pain of being like the rest. I'll not drop in the bin like you said .
Such a wonderful vlog! The Karen Millen festive edit is heavenly, definitely forever pieces in there. Also I adore Jameela Jamil thank you for sharing her speech. She is such a wonderful woman and what she says resonates so strongly with me. Look after your legendary old lady - she deserves a strong feisty future!
Lydia, do not explain yourself! I am 25 years old and I love the 40’s & 50’ styles. ❤ Sending my appreciation to you!🥰
Woe Jamila's speech was so spot on. I cried. I wish i didnt make myself unhappy for years trying to fit in a box.
Lydia i have been watching you for ages and i am still so baffled with how your tv works! 😅 how does it transition from a mirror to a tv? Please help a girl out! 🙏🏼😂 xxx
The most wonderful thing about getting older is the wisdom that comes with living learning and loving especially yourself! As you stated at the Glamour event, you didn’t question yourself as to why you were there!! You have grown into your own and I promise you that time will bless you with even more confidence and acceptance of who you are!! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments especially becoming a wiser woman with each passing year! Enjoy a lovely weekend!
Hello Lydia, I have a question.
The Black velvet dress. If you were to wear a Jacket, what kind of jacket would you were? I hope you answer this question, I live in montreal, Canada and the weather is starting to get colder.
In a vary similar position but work hard at creating a strong friendship group that will support me and I will support them 🤞. I have friends who have. Spouse, children and family but are still lonely and insecure. Find your tribe by focussing on what you can change and not what you can’t. I am not saying it is easy but it works if you give it a try
LYDIA looks like a QUEEN with the Red Outfit ♥️✨✨✨✨✨✨
She absolutely did look gorgeous in red. Classic elegance never looks old.
Absolutely very Royal, she looked Lovely ❤
I am sorry to ask , What is a club room ? Is it what we call a den or a tv room ?
This collection is heaven. Wow. That's all, Wow.
Hi there - could you let me know the make of the hairdryer brush you’re using. Thanks Christine
Think it was GHD
You looked absolutely stunning in your red outfit yes it was a nod to 40’s but still looked modern/classic and looks wonderful! So lady like and sadly a lot of this style of dressing is a dying art!!
Ladies looked so put together back then! I just wish I could afford to wear clothes like that! But I can live it through you Lydia and I Thankyou for that! ❤❤
I don’t know why people give you crap about what you buy. It’s your money and like you said your job as an influencer. People need to wake up and realize they can choose to not watch your content if they don’t agree.
While as a society we should be concerned with our consumption in general….as long as you use your things then what you buy and how often isn’t anyone else’s business. Just my two cents. ☺️🙏🏻❤️
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Iin my option the 1940 s.was the best. Fashion time pure eloquence!
I appreciate how you want us to utilize clothing for a lifetime but in all honesty our bodies change too much over said course. I’m in my 60’s and after the passing of my youth, two pregnancies and now post-menopausal it’s just not possible.
I think it's important to note everyone goes through that, even Lydia, but we should think carefully how we get rid of clothes we no longer wear, governments should be required to make it easier for people to recycle used clothes, that's not Lydia's job though as she isn't in politics.
I honestly can’t wait for the day where I can get tailored pieces made. Thank you for an amazing vlog❤❤
Does anyone know when the clothes in this Karen Millen collection come out? I’m scared I’ve missed the boat. I’m desperate to buy the velvet Midi Skirt for my sons christening in a few weeks x
48:00 so well said Lydia!
Omg what a sensational speech 💯 bravo 🙌
Please, does anyone know what is the brand and shade of the lipstick shes wearing in the beginning of the video? Its absolutely stunning and i think she wears it quite often in her videos.
@crushlulu1323: I think it is the one from her collaboration with SWEED earlier this year. She did two colorways, it must be wild rose as the other holly hock is too bright. She mixes it though. Look up her video with SWEED, she also launched two colors of lip liner with them rose petal and rose thorn. Regards from Germany
@@johannabaumgartner Thank you so much! This was really helpful ♥
Two things - I love that you champion British brands in clothing. I wish you supported British handbag brands at least in your videos. Also Goelia is the ultimate fast fashion. I have ordered from them in the past but will never again.
I'm waaay behind on the vlogs. Might be a bit late now. But why don't you do a beautiful silk FLORAL lining on the inside of your blazers and coats? That's what I've done. It doesn't have to clash. But it looks so good! I have a wool jumper w a hood that has a silk FLORAL lining on the inside of the hood and its stunning as it is on show when the hood is down. If you have it on the inside of a blazer and wear the blazer on your shoulders, the silk floral lining will be on show.
I lost my son before he turned 2😢 Getting older is a blessing, no one should take for granted
So incredibly sorry for your loss 😢🌸
I really appreciated the behind the scenes feel of this video. The Souster and Hicks jackets are beautiful! But I was wondering did anyone else feel sad at the scene where she is getting measured? It’s totally appropriate if Lydia feels she has such a close relationship with this man, but it really makes me worried about how some people might take a conversation like that. I just wouldn’t want any of my clients (I’m an eating disorder therapist) going to a tailor who said things to them like that. I feel it didn’t bother Lydia, but I can’t be the only one who uncomfortable/ triggered in that scene? I love the new collection and can’t decide what piece(s) I need!!! Gorgeous collab!!
So many wonderful comments on here just love it xx 😘
Lydia the photo shoot outfits are just stunning xx 😘
lydia I couldnt find the black velvet dress with the bows on the shoulders in the page. If you could put the link of that dress please? Its absolutely stunning