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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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…
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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…
Purposeful Living : How to find purpose in life after 50
Purposeful living after 50 is more about action than ideas. Many of us beat ourselves up trying to find purpose in life as we age when really we should just…
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Essentials for Summer – What’s in my Beach Bag?
Essentials for summer in WA include a beach bag that’s packed and ready to go. Whether it’s because of global warming, or perhaps it’s down to our resolve to live…
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 a simple capsule wardrobe planner to help simplify your closet, and we’re sharing tips about how…
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Best Washable Incontinence Underwear : What you Need to Know
Fed up with wearing pantyliners? Have you thought about buying washable incontinence underwear instead? I know the name of it sounds a bit yukky, but actually washable leak proof underwear…
Best Washable Incontinence Underwear : What you Need to KnowRead More
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,…
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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…
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,…
Fashion Tips and Tricks
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
What is Athflow? Discover All You Need to Know about the Exciting New Trend in Everyday Wear.
What is Athflow? It’s a mix of loungewear crossed with activewear. Athflow is roomy…
How to wear Ponte Pants and look a Million Dollars
Updated 2021: Do you love leggings? Then you’ll love ponte pants, which are a…
How many clothes do I need? Results will Amaze You.
How many clothes do I need? When is enough enough? How many clothes should…
How many clothes do I need? Results will Amaze You.Read More