Declutter Your Space, Transform Your Life
Is clearing clutter on your to-do list this year? Having trouble getting started? Sometimes finding the proper motivation is what finally gets us to take…
Chic Cycling Through Mid-Life
Whether it’s cycling to work, or running errands on the weekend, there’s a lot to love about pedalling around town while the sun’s out. The…
Re-evaluating my path
I read a very good quote the other day which said: "Motherhood is not the graveyard of your dreams". In fact, for many, motherhood is…
Rhythm is an (older) dancer
Being afraid of growing old is pointless. It happens. A lesson we could take from dance artists is never stopping moving. At the moment several…
How virgin is your Italian Olive Oil?
A principal ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, it is, however, a true elixir of health and beauty. Extra Virgin Olive Oil mainly contains vitamins E,…
My Motherhood Turning Point
James Joyce used to call them “Epiphanies”: sudden revelations in which objects of common life become “revealing” of a deeper world. A ray of sun,…
Older Mums know best
Better educated, more financially stable, confident and settled in themselves. They have the emotional maturity and life experience that translates well to motherhood. Yes, older…
‘The Non-Issue’ Project
In 2019, women over 50 remain conspicuous by their absence in the beauty and fashion industries, as well as the wider media landscape. Here at…
Come Walk With Me in the UK
Stumped for an idea? Take a stroll. It's not only good for your circulation but also for your brain. Whether you need a solution to…
She who dares
I joined 'She Who Dares' on the cusp of my fortieth birthday. A women’s outdoor pursuit group, the only one of its kind in the…
Anti-Age Your Eyebrows
Ageing, hormonal issues, and overgrooming habits may conspire to thin out your eyebrows. Unfortunately, even though our diet and vitamin supplements can help, if permanent…
Is There Still Sex in The City?
Twenty years after her first book "Sex and the City" reshaped the landscape of pop culture and dating with its fly on the wall look…
Me, My Mini and Mary Quant
Age is just a number, as well as the length of your hemline. Don't ditch your mini-skirt just because you are in your 50s. From…
Lessons in Loaf: Baking Bread 2.0
It's about hands, heart and mind coming together. It involves the whole of you. Baking is a craft. But also a great mindfulness exercise. All…
The RBG power
She has been using that quiet voice of hers to shape the course of US's history for more than six decades. Ruth Bader Ginsberg turns…
Flatten Your Tummy with the Hula Hoop
Looking for an alternative way to tone up your tummy and take inches off your waistline? Then grab your hoop, start spinning and re-connect with…
The Little Booklet of Shapewear
We all get lumps, bumps and wobbly bits as we become women of a certain age. The good news is that with the right shapewear…
As Crunchy as an Apfel
97-year-old Iris Apfel is the world’s oldest fashion icon. Known just as much for her witty quotes as for her love of mismatched prints and…
The Humble Soap Bar strikes back
There is no doubt that beauty products can impact our environment in many negative ways. The harsh chemicals used in the manufacture of shampoos, shower…
6 Organic Pillows to Spend a Night With
Did you sleep well last night? If not, maybe it's time to reconsider not only your daily routine but even the pillow you use. It…