Queen Mum

Stodgy twinsets and tweed make way for a modern mix of stripes, dots and a flourish of ruffles.

Brenda Lynn bamboo knit dress, $249; vintage scarf.

To get the look:

The Body Shop Cream Eye Color in Dusk Pink glides on easily thanks to marula oil; Benefit Benetint gives cheeks a healthy wash of color; Shiseido The Makeup Shimmering Lipstick in SL7 has the staying power of a lipstick but hydrates like a gloss; and Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Anti-Frizz Cream tames flyaways.