About Lifestyle Fifty
On Lifestyle Fifty you’ll find fashion tips and products to help you look more stylish, and feel more confident.
Dig deeper and you’ll discover inspirational articles, and interesting surveys, plus exotic vacation ideas along with packing guides.
My name is Jo Castro and I’ve been a freelance writer for over 35 years. Ten years ago I committed to blogging, documenting my finds about fashion, lifestyle and travel.
On Lifestyle Fifty I share style inspiration and ways to look good, feel good, do good and have adventures. It’s all about The Art of Ageing, Living the Good Life and looking great everyday.
Check out our Reviews for helpful buying guides.
Everything I write about comes from the desire to help as many women as possible live their best lives.
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The Best Cheddar Onion Biscuits You’ll Ever Taste!
My friends keep asking me for this recipe! These cheddar onion biscuits are so quick and simple to make. And they are absolutely delicious! You’re sure to love them! Crunchy,…
Best Shapewear for Lower Belly Pooch
Finding the best shapewear for a lower belly pooch can make so much difference to how you look and feel. The trouble is, once we hit our forties and fifties…
5 Inexpensive Things for a More Beautiful Look. Feel Fabulous!
Lifestyle Fifty aims to help make women’s lives better after the age of 50. Whether it be recommendations about fashion items for a more beautiful look, beauty products to help…
5 Inexpensive Things for a More Beautiful Look. Feel Fabulous!Read More
How to Dress to Look Slimmer Than You Really Are – 31 Easy Tips
In today’s post I’m sharing 31 Tips about how to dress to look slimmer than you really are. Over the years, and especially since I created Lifestyle Fifty in 2013,…
How to Dress to Look Slimmer Than You Really Are – 31 Easy TipsRead More
7 Unexpected Ways a Large Air Fryer Can Help Make Your Life Better!
I’m moving away from fashion today, because I love French fries but don’t want to put on weight! What has this got to do with Lifestyle Fifty? Well the unexpected…
7 Unexpected Ways a Large Air Fryer Can Help Make Your Life Better!Read More
Boho Chic Clothing to Make You Sizzle!
Boho Chic Clothing comprises loose and floaty garments, featuring mixed prints, tassles and fringes. Boho Chic is a little more put together, a little more styled than a hippy or…
Best Washable Incontinence Pants – 10% Discount! Limited Offer.
Stop using panty liners! Find out why you should start using reusable incontinence underwear as a solution for embarassing, light urinary leakage. Plus we look at some helpful lifestyle options…
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What Are Treggings And How to Wear Them
What are Treggings? Treggings are what many would call ‘upgraded leggings’ stylishly tweaked to look like trousers. As jeggings are to jeans, so treggings are to trousers. Treggings are leggings styled to look…
The Best Ponte Leggings Money Can Buy
You all know how much I love Ponte Pants and how versatile they are. Ponte Pants and Ponte Leggings are essentially the same thing. But Ponte assumes a thicker weave…
Reviews
7 Unexpected Ways a Large Air Fryer Can Help Make Your Life Better!
I’m moving away from fashion today, because I love French fries but don’t want…
7 Unexpected Ways a Large Air Fryer Can Help Make Your Life Better!Read More
Best Soap for Dry Skin – My Top Picks
Hey everyone! Now some of you have been asking, “What is the best soap…
Skincare and Hair
The Best Soap Free Body Cleansing Wash I’ve ever used.
Welcome to the very first Jen and Jo Show! We’re going to be showing…
The Best Soap Free Body Cleansing Wash I’ve ever used.Read More
How to Look Beautiful Naturally – Smart skincare and makeup tips for mature women.
As an older woman, I want to look the best I can for my…
How to Look Beautiful Naturally – Smart skincare and makeup tips for mature women.Read More
Super Makeup Tips for women over 50
In this post I’m going to share some super makeup tips for women over…
Discover the Best Soap Free Body Wash for sensitive skin
Soap free body wash is a must have in your shower if you have…
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Best Soap for Dry Skin – My Top Picks
Hey everyone! Now some of you have been asking, “What is the best soap…
Best Galvanic Spa! Great Price! All You Need to Know!
So many of us search for products to smooth our skin, or plump it…
Best Galvanic Spa! Great Price! All You Need to Know!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…
Bellabox Beauty Box Subscriptions Australia
I love make up and beauty products. Always have, always will. And for me…
Dream Holidays and Vacations
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.…
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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,…
Amazing Luxury Barge Cruise in France – Champagne ItineraryRead More
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…
13 Things You’ll Love about a Barge Cruise in FranceRead More
News, Interviews and Barge Cruises in France
Have you ever wanted to go on a barge cruise in France? I’d been…
The Best Travel Clothes, Bags and Shoes
Although I’m no stranger to travel, I tend to be a terrible ditherer when…
Travel: Uncovering the Best Caravans
Caravanning is one of Australia’s favourite recreational activities. Where to find the best caravans,…
10 Places Not to Miss along the North Devon Coast
The North Devon Coast in England’s South West has much to offer. Whether you’re…
Fashion Tips and Tricks
Best Shapewear for Lower Belly Pooch
Finding the best shapewear for a lower belly pooch can make so much difference…
5 Inexpensive Things for a More Beautiful Look. Feel Fabulous!
Lifestyle Fifty aims to help make women’s lives better after the age of 50.…
5 Inexpensive Things for a More Beautiful Look. Feel Fabulous!Read More
How to Dress to Look Slimmer Than You Really Are – 31 Easy Tips
In today’s post I’m sharing 31 Tips about how to dress to look slimmer…
How to Dress to Look Slimmer Than You Really Are – 31 Easy TipsRead More
Boho Chic Clothing to Make You Sizzle!
Boho Chic Clothing comprises loose and floaty garments, featuring mixed prints, tassles and fringes.…
Best Washable Incontinence Pants – 10% Discount! Limited Offer.
Stop using panty liners! Find out why you should start using reusable incontinence underwear…
Best Washable Incontinence Pants – 10% Discount! Limited Offer.Read More
What Are Treggings And How to Wear Them
What are Treggings? Treggings are what many would call ‘upgraded leggings’ stylishly tweaked to…
The Best Ponte Leggings Money Can Buy
You all know how much I love Ponte Pants and how versatile they are.…
Capsule Wardrobe Planner (How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe and 31 Fabulous Garment Ideas)
Have you got too many clothes? Never know what to wear? Today’s post provides…
Capsule Wardrobe Planner (How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe and 31 Fabulous Garment Ideas)Read More
Best Washable Incontinence Underwear : What you Need to Know
Fed up with wearing pantyliners? Have you thought about buying washable incontinence underwear instead?…
Best Washable Incontinence Underwear : What you Need to KnowRead More