Annalisa Barbieri

has written for the Evening Standard, The Independent on Sunday, the New Statesman and The Guardian. She has been a fishing correspondent, a fashion journalist and seamstress to the Queen Mother. Dear Annie, A No-Nonsense Guide to Getting Dressed was published by Faber in 1998. She is co-founder of the progressive parenting website www.iwantmymum.com.

Make your mind up, Liz

As Liz Hurley wins damages from tabloids for invasion of privacy, Annalisa Barbieri is confused

First Posted May 16, 2008

Strong, calm Brown tames the excitable pony

Annalisa Barbieri is impressed by Gordon Brown's logical demolition of Cameron's barbs

First Posted July 4, 2007

Marks & Spencer: nice ads, shame about the product

First Posted May 22, 2007

Why girls make perfect spies

Intelligence is a good career for women, says Annalisa Barbieri

First Posted May 15, 2007

Abercrombie's transatlantic adventure

First Posted January 29, 2007

Brace yourself, LA, for Hurricane Beckham

First Posted January 12, 2007