There is probably a good deal of non-PC in this blog, which is in 3 parts … I make no apologies. It is what it is … read it and weep or read it and get the outcome you wanted. PART I I’m writing this for all women but especially the women who may think … The post Younger or Better? Your choice! appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

This is a relatively short list and is, as you would expect, to do with aging. Or not aging. Or at least slowing the process. It is a list of 10 attitudes or thought (mindfulness) processes we can use to de-stress. We all know stress is a major factor in aging and is almost as … The post 10 Things to Acquire in our New Normal appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

The only face masks we’ve been talking about for the past year or so are those that provide protection from viruses and other nasties. But today, in the interests of a little me time for yourself and finally doing something for your skin, this selection of facial masks have been tried (by us) and are … The post Face Masks: Hydrating and Anti-Ageing appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

We live in a world that seems to glorify youth above all else, and the art (art?) of being famous. Really, it’s high time to celebrate the beauty of women 55PLUS and beyond. You may know some or many of these remarkable women who are not merely growing older; they are aging with a flair … The post Embracing the Beauty of Women 55PLUS; with Joy and Grace appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

When you face menopause head on one of the key symptoms are sweats. The bad news is you can go on having them into your 80s. the good news is they're treatable. The post 66 and still having hot sweats … menopause! appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

You’d be forgiven if you thought we’re gradually working our through the alphabet in our search for all-in-one skin care and/or foundation to make us look better and feel better about the way we look. First it was BB, and then it was CC and now we have DD … all are creams designed to … The post The New Alphabet of Skin Care. appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

Part III Looking better in beige? I don’t think so! Gloomy, depressing, negative. UNLESS you have tawny skin and wear a slash of red lipstick. If this isn’t you, PLEASE, sling it and wear colours that enhance your skin. As we age, our skin colour changes and often, wearing beige makes it hard to know … The post Looking Younger and much Better appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

How many women do you know who feel, or have felt, invisible when they reached their magic fifties. How many felt as though they were in a Harry Potter story wearing a Cloak of Invisibility? It’s not surprising that the results of nearly every survey you read show that as many as 7 out of … The post The Invisible Woman appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

Keeping a journal about our beauty products isn’t something we think about doing. Not for skin care or makeup. I have certainly never done so but in review it seems to be a good idea. No more buying something that gives you a rash … you’d forgotten about that hadn’t you?! What do you Journal … The post Keeping a makeup journal – learn what you don’t know! appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more

There have been a couple of occasions in my life when I have been what I consider to be fat and have gone on a Did-I-Eat-That? diet. The three diets I have included here are, in my opinion, amongst the best. In the days of my foolish youth (you remember those don’t you?!) my idea … The post Diet with 3 of the Best Weight Loss Programs appeared first on Penelope Whiteley ..read more