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How to Have Radiant Looking Skin. The Galvanic Spa.
So many of us search for products to smooth our skin, or plump it up. I’ve been using the Galvanic…
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7 Top Tips for Cruise Clothes
For my complete cruise clothes packing list for a world cruise, scroll on down, or click here. Many of you…
Best Sun Protection Hats. Keep your hat on this summer!
Sun protection hats come in all shapes and sizes and offer varying degrees of sun protection. The best sun protection…
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5 Ways to Look 5 Years Younger Than You Really Are
Hands up who’d like to look a little bit younger? I don’t mean 20 years younger, man that would just…
How to wear Ponte Pants and look a Million Dollars
If you love leggings you’ll love ponte pants, which are a little different to leggings, but in a good way.…
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Three Veg and Meat : Flipping the Balance and Finding Better Health
Three veg and meat – what a great concept to help flip the balance of the food we put on our plates. Look Good! Do Good! Feel Good! That’s the…
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11 Fashion Rules to Ditch Right Now : Style Tips for Women over 50
To tell you the truth, I’ve never been one for fashion rules. Throughout my life I’ve shunned what you should and should not do. Sometimes to my detriment of course,…
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How to Have Radiant Looking Skin. The Galvanic Spa.
So many of us search for products to smooth our skin, or plump it up. I’ve been using the Galvanic Spa System, a Facial Spa, and getting fabulous results. “Use…
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Luca Vanucci : Sensational Italian Style
Luca Vanucci is a relatively new fashion label featuring gorgeous Italian linen. The outfit I’m featuring today is a grab and wear cool blue (non iron) sundress and crop linen…
Travel Books for Travel Lovers
I belong to a travel community which not only loves travelling, but also loves reading about travel – so travel books are always a topic of great interest to us.…
How to be Happier as you Age
Ageing is out of your control. But how to be happier as you age is up to you. Will you be a moaner as you age? Do you focus on…
What to Pack for Bali
Living in remote Western Australia we are far from anywhere, except … Bali which is just a hop skip and a jump away from us as for a tropical holiday.…
Cacao Balls – A little bit of afternoon Bliss – Sweet Snack Recipes
What are cacao balls? Cacao balls are also known as bliss balls, cacao protein balls, cacao energy balls, raw vegan energy balls, and just raw cacao balls. Whatever you choose…
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Best Lifestyle Appliances to Make Your Life Easier
As I get older, I’m all for making my life easier. Which is why I’m always on the lookout for the best lifestyle appliances to help me out around house…
Clever Everyday Style Tips by Nikki Parkinson
I’m a big fan of Nikki Parkinson who’s a full-time professional blogger, social media influencer, author and fashion designer. Today she’s sharing her top, clever everyday style tips with us.…
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
If you’re looking for some individual and sassy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas then read on, as we’ve compiled an interesting mix for you to choose from. But first – Who…
Best Swimsuits for Older Women PLUS 15 Tips for Great Swimwear Style
For me there is nothing worse than buying a swimsuit. The double wammy of trying to find the best swimsuits for older women (yikes, that would be me) and selecting…
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Blue Cocktail Dress Plus Do's & Don'ts for Cocktail Wear
Cocktail Dress Code: Do’s & Don’ts As a rule cocktail dresses are generally knee length, or midiChoose something a little bit sparkly, or exciting in some wayTeam it with pretty…
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The Ultimate Guide to Fifty Plus Women’s Fashion
There’s a subtle art to dressing well over 50 and fifty plus women’s fashion isn’t about clothes or brands that make us look younger. It’s not all about avoiding being…
13 Life Lessons Learned from my Mum
Today Mum left on her final journey. She travelled to a tranquil grave with a pastoral view in a sylvan English village in North Devon near a beautiful church dating…
How to Choose The Best Yoga Pants
Whether you call them yoga pants or leggings – one thing’s for sure – they are the ultimate choice, and go-to option for active women of any age. You need…
Christmas Gift Guide for Women Over 50 Buyers
Welcome to the Lifestyle Fifty Christmas Gift Guide for women over 50. Specifically formulated for mature women who are looking for gifts of substance which won’t break the bank, but…
How to Find Your Style and Love the Body You’re In
Begin your style journey … Consider your lifestyle. Think about the climate where you live. Take a look at what’s already in your wardrobe. Keep the garments you love.Chuck out…
Best Jeans for Women over 50
Let me proclaim that Jeans are not just the uniform of young women. There are so many various styles available these days that choosing the best jeans for women over…
Inspiring Women Writers – Meet Jo Tracey
Continuing our series Inspiring Women, we are expanding to include “Inspiring Women Writers.” Because, we all love a good book, don’t we? Today we give author Jo Tracey a very…
Get The Look! Get A New Look!
Sportscraft and FRANKiE4 Footwear create super styles for women over 50 and if you want to get a new look or get the look and replicate mine, read on ……
Retirement Living : 50 Questions to Ask Yourself Before you Retire
Some people dread the idea of retiring from work. Others worry about actual retirement living as a couple, or alone. The notion of being at home together all day and…
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The Most Stylish Walking Shoes for Travel I’ve found.
Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share with you my recent best find! I’ve just discovered what I think are the most stylish walking shoes for travel and sightseeing, as…
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How to make your face look younger naturally (hair and makeup tips for looking great at any age)
For many people growing old is a hard fact to deal with. This post is going to look at how to make your face look younger naturally using hair and…
Inspiring Stories – Meet Ms Mu5tang, Karen Civello
Today we welcome Karen Civello to our Inspiring Stories series. Karen is an incredibly uplifting woman with an unforgettable story, and an unusual but very successful business. We asked Karen…
Style Advice : How to Look Stylish without really trying.
I often get emails from women asking for simple style advice. How to look stylish everyday without spending a fortune, is a question often asked by readers over 50 who…
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Inspiring Women over 50 – Jo McIntosh
Today we welcome Jo McIntosh, a very inspiring woman over 50 whose business has taken her from Australia to France to New Zealand. We asked Jo some questions for our…
10 Stress Management Activities : How to help relieve stress and curb anxiety
Feeling stressed isn’t fun and as we get older it manifests not just due to work stresses, but also health stresses, and the thoughts we have about retirement and ageing.…
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International Travel Packing List For Long Haul Trips
In this post we’re sharing our international travel packing list that’s designed for International travel, but it’s one that you can just as easily adapt for domestic trips as well.…
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Winter Looks To Keep You Sizzling into Spring
While cold days are drawing to a close in Australia, American and European readers are heading towards winter. So I thought a Winter Looks post featuring a wrap-up of styles…
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11 Fashion Rules to Ditch Right Now : Style Tips for Women over 50
To tell you the truth, I’ve never been one for fashion rules. Throughout my life I’ve shunned what you should…
11 Fashion Rules to Ditch Right Now : Style Tips for Women over 50Read More
How to Have Radiant Looking Skin. The Galvanic Spa.
So many of us search for products to smooth our skin, or plump it up. I’ve been using the Galvanic…
How to Have Radiant Looking Skin. The Galvanic Spa.Read More
Luca Vanucci : Sensational Italian Style
Luca Vanucci is a relatively new fashion label featuring gorgeous Italian linen. The outfit I’m featuring today is a grab…
What to Pack for Bali
Living in remote Western Australia we are far from anywhere, except … Bali which is just a hop skip and…
Clever Everyday Style Tips by Nikki Parkinson
I’m a big fan of Nikki Parkinson who’s a full-time professional blogger, social media influencer, author and fashion designer. Today…
Best Swimsuits for Older Women PLUS 15 Tips for Great Swimwear Style
For me there is nothing worse than buying a swimsuit. The double wammy of trying to find the best swimsuits…
Best Swimsuits for Older Women PLUS 15 Tips for Great Swimwear StyleRead More
Blue Cocktail Dress Plus Do's & Don'ts for Cocktail Wear
Cocktail Dress Code: Do’s & Don’ts As a rule cocktail dresses are generally knee length, or midiChoose something a little…
Blue Cocktail Dress Plus Do's & Don'ts for Cocktail WearRead More
The Ultimate Guide to Fifty Plus Women’s Fashion
There’s a subtle art to dressing well over 50 and fifty plus women’s fashion isn’t about clothes or brands that…
How to Choose The Best Yoga Pants
Whether you call them yoga pants or leggings – one thing’s for sure – they are the ultimate choice, and…
How to Find Your Style and Love the Body You’re In
Begin your style journey … Consider your lifestyle. Think about the climate where you live. Take a look at what’s…
Best Jeans for Women over 50
Let me proclaim that Jeans are not just the uniform of young women. There are so many various styles available…
Get The Look! Get A New Look!
Sportscraft and FRANKiE4 Footwear create super styles for women over 50 and if you want to get a new look…
The Most Stylish Walking Shoes for Travel I’ve found.
Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share with you my recent best find! I’ve just discovered what I think are…
The Most Stylish Walking Shoes for Travel I’ve found.Read More
How to make your face look younger naturally (hair and makeup tips for looking great at any age)
For many people growing old is a hard fact to deal with. This post is going to look at how…
Style Advice : How to Look Stylish without really trying.
I often get emails from women asking for simple style advice. How to look stylish everyday without spending a fortune,…
Style Advice : How to Look Stylish without really trying.Read More
WHAT TO PACK GUIDES
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What to Pack for Bali
Living in remote Western Australia we are far from anywhere, except … Bali which is just a hop skip and…
International Travel Packing List For Long Haul Trips
In this post we’re sharing our international travel packing list that’s designed for International travel, but it’s one that you…
International Travel Packing List For Long Haul TripsRead More
Best Crossbody Bags for Travel and How to Choose One.
I don’t know about you but I’m a bit of a bag hag. I love handbags. I also love travelling…
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What to Wear on a Cruise and Cruise Packing List
If you’re wondering what to wear on a cruise then you’ve come to the right place. I love cruising and…
7 Top Tips for Cruise Clothes
For my complete cruise clothes packing list for a world cruise, scroll on down, or click here. Many of you…
The Best Travel Clothes, Bags and Shoes
Although I’m no stranger to travel, I tend to be a terrible ditherer when it comes to packing. My travel…
Runway Fashion At Sea
The Runways at Sea staged on Sea Princess are always great fun, and a great way for guests to gain…
Best travel shoes and how to choose them
If you’re anything like me then picking out the right shoes for travelling can be a bit of a nightmare…
What to pack for a coach tour in New Zealand in Springtime
I had an email from a lovely reader the other day asking for tips on what to pack for a…
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What to wear for a long haul flight
Hands up who’s jetting off on holiday? Oooh, lucky you. I’m sitting here looking out at a very grey wintery…
Bali Holidays : What to Pack for a tropical break
Want to know what to pack for a tropical break? Read on … Some of you may know that we’ve…
How to choose Travel Clothes and Rock It!
When it comes to packing for a holiday I’m a bit of a ditherer. A pile of mostly unsuitable clothing…
PERFECT HOLIDAYS
Looking for stylish Adventure or Holiday Ideas to beautiful places? See below for our best Holiday Inspiration.
International Travel Packing List For Long Haul Trips
In this post we’re sharing our international travel packing list that’s designed for International travel, but it’s one that you…
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Travel Goals
If you love travel but you’re fed up with the ‘been there, done that, ticked it off,’ kind of tourism,…
Why You Should go Barging in France – Champagne Itinerary Part 2
This is the second post in a 2 part series about barging in France. To begin at the beginning, please…
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Amazing Luxury Barge Cruise in France – Champagne Itinerary
We’ve just had the privilege of holidaying on a luxury barge cruise in France, travelling through the Champagne region with…
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13 Things You’ll Love about a Barge Cruise in France
Why book a barge cruise in France? A luxury barge cruise in France is an idyllic, worry free, all inclusive…
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News, Interviews and Barge Cruises in France
Have you ever wanted to go on a barge cruise in France? I’d been Googling ‘barge cruises in France’ for…
Best Luggage Sets Review 2019
I’m up and away again on another long haul flight – in all I will have taken 14 flights during…
Hong Kong Tourist Spots – Top Reasons To Put Hong Kong on Your Bucket List
Hong Kong, is one of those iconic bucket list destinations that you’ll never ever forget. We lived there for over…
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Sea Princess Secrets : Behind the Scenes on a Cruise.
Sea Princess World Cruise Facts and Ultimate Ship’s Tour. During our round the world cruise, we were lucky to be…
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News, Views and Useful Shenanigans Part 5
I’ve had a very sad couple of weeks as I had to make an unplanned trip to England. My poor…
Island Hopping in Croatia on a Cycle Cruise Holiday.
Looking for an interesting and active vacation? Then an island hopping holiday in Croatia that combines a cycle cruise is…
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The Best Travel Clothes, Bags and Shoes
Although I’m no stranger to travel, I tend to be a terrible ditherer when it comes to packing. My travel…
Travel: Uncovering the Best Caravans
Caravanning is one of Australia’s favourite recreational activities. Where to find the best caravans, and how to find the top…
Last Days of Borneo Trip – Part 8
Welcome to Day 8 of an exciting adventure in Sarawak. It’s been a Borneo trip with so many different experiences,…
Borneo Travel – Part 7
Welcome to Part 7 of the Borneo Adventure ‘Jazz in the Jungle’, a Borneo travel tour run by Borneo Ethical…
28 DAYS TO A MORE DAZZLING YOU
You are powerful beyond measure, you just need to believe it.
Cut out the negative in your life and seek out what inspires you.
Don’t make excuses.
Unlock your true potential.
Dress with more Style. Live with more Purpose.
Discover a more Confident YOU!