An ultimate guide to leather jacket styles for women | Leather jackets - iconic. chic and sustainable. This outerwear comes in a dazzling array of styles, colours and finishes, ready to be the statement piece in your wardrobe. Whether you crave edgy rebellion, sophisticated polish, or playful trendsetting, there's a leather jacket out there waiting to become your new favorite. Discover the perfect leather jacket to express your unique style and elevate any outfit. This comprehensive guide will break down all the major leather jacket styles, explore how to style them for different occasions, an ..read more

Most women complain they have gained weight with age, I know it is a regular topic with my girlfriends, and my own struggle with hormonal imbalances have resulted in slow weight gain, my fat distribution is certainly different and the hormonal belly fat is real.  But why, why do the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause mean that the weight gain and fat cells end up on the belly?  Weight gain doesn't have to be inevitable, the earlier we make lifestyle changes and introduce new habits the better, in fact new research suggests that making changes early in the perimenopause y ..read more

When I received an invitation from the RNLI & Helly Hansen to attend the launch event for a very important water safety campaign at the super exclusive Sky Pool in London's Embassy Gardens I was very excited, a little nervous and of course hoping for a mild day and some sun!  I didn't quite get the ideal weather conditions but I did learn that I can float and just how imperative it is for us all to be aware of some vital water survival skills.  In 2022 there were 226 deaths in the UK form accidental drownings, across inland and coastal locations.  Of the people who died, 40 ..read more

Graduation season is here and I was lucky to attend not just one but two fabulous graduation days and of course wear two outfits!  My daughter graduated from Norland College in Bath , first with her Degree then with her Diploma and I love an excuse to dress up so I thought I'd share my inspiration for graduation guest outfits and a few tips to help you choose if you are invited to a graduation ceremony! This blog post contains some affiliate links and gifted items ..read more

With TV programmes like Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out, popular organising books from Marie Kondo, and professional organisers gaining in popularity plus the rise of the sustainable, less is more, movement, I can't be the only one that has realised in my late 50s that I really do want less stuff.  I crave a clutter free life, an organised home and more time to enjoy myself!  I am utterly horrified when I look back at my previous shopping habits and the amount of money I have spent on possessions that I just don't need.  We've moved from the traditional Saturday shopping day ..read more

My son has recently taken up hiking, my sister and her husband have also completed some amazing hikes, last year they spent several months completing the Thames Path. But whenever I mention I'd like to take up hiking, my family laugh at me.  Okay on the surface that seems unkind but they know I am a fairweather walker, preferring to bimble for 30 minutes and then get a cup of tea!  A couple of years ago a friend encouraged me to join her for a walk at Cliveden, I loved it but I was exhausted, I couldn't keep up with her hiking pace.  But I have completed hikes on fitness weekend ..read more

In anticipation of spring arriving and summer following soon after (we can live in hope) I have picked five of my favourite dresses from the .  If you have holidays to look forward to or are just excited about finally shedding the layers and lightening up your wardrobe, then take a look at how I am styling these comfortable, flattering and chic summer dresses for women over 50. And remember to use my code  to get 40% off the two most expensive items in your basket (excluding items already in-offer, valid until 30th June 2024). This is a sponsored blog post. Summer dresses for women o ..read more

We are just back from a week in , these two neighbouring ski resorts in the Portes du Soleil area of the French Alps are our favourite place to ski, it's where we all learnt to ski and where we keep going back to!  In fact apart from one ski holiday in Austria, we've not ever skied anywhere else!  After a break of 6 years with no skiing due to the travel restrictions of the pandemic, we were feeling a little nervous and had forgotten some of the details that make a ski holiday work.  Skiing at this time of year can be hot, weather conditions are variable, with a mixture of sunny ..read more

My daughter and I found ourselves with a small window of opportunity for an early spring break back in March.  We knew it was a bit soon in the season for a short haul guaranteed sun holiday but as we were keen to get some down time we didn't want to do a full on city break either.  We spent hours researching different options!  How long does holiday planning take?!  We were super keen on Italy but Sorrento (our first choice) doesn't really open up for tourists until Easter.  Finally we settled on Cádiz in Spain ... we booked our flights, found an Airbnb with an outsid ..read more

We spend a lot of time asleep, approximately a third of our lives in fact!  So let's make it the best, most comfortable sleep possible.   I am always a bit wary of the enthusiastic claims that one product can change your life and make you look ten years younger, there is certainly a lot of hype about the hair and skin benefits of sleeping on a silk pillowcase, but do they live up to that hype?  I love my silk pillowcases and have been using them for years ... read on to find out why they are worthwhile investment (and get 10% off at the new Hydralun Silk Pillowcase from Bed ..read more