The Midlife Mirror Angst Syndrome
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” said the Evil Queen in the story of Snow White. When we hit…
The Rewards Of Self-Reflection
As the sun streams through the window in my room, I smile. Yes! I now have my own room, three little words that light up…
S.O.S. Vaginal Dryness
Who said we can't have sex when we get older? Yes, we can still enjoy it in spite of our hormonal alterations. We're going to…
Dementia Action Week
In the UK 61% of people with dementia are female and 39% are male. This is mostly because women tend to live longer than men…
Enjoy Running In Your 50s
It's never too late to start running. It's open to everyone of all ages, all abilities and shapes. But once you hit your 40s or…
My Big, Fat, Midlife Wedding Cake
When it comes to weddings, many people choose to tie the knot later in life. This might be because they never met the right person…
“Like a Virgin” In Your 60s
Thirty-five years after “Like a Virgin” and her career-making inaugural MTV Video Music Awards performance, the 60-year-old queen of pop Madonna is still rocking but,…
The Best UK Family Friendly Festivals
When was the last time you let your hair down? Probably in your 30s, when you used to attend more than just a summer festival…
How to Choose Flattering Plus Size Swimwear
As women, our bodies experience so much in life. We should be proud of the skin we are in and refuse to let anyone tell…
The Black Muses of Paris
Black women are more visible than ever in popular culture, but how are they represented in art? Taking a multi-disciplinary approach that combines the history…
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…