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How to Look Elegant and Classy Everyday
The clothes you wear don’t just keep you warm. They don’t just cover you up. They actually affect the way you feel so it is important think about how to…
Best Sun Protection Hats. Keep your hat on this summer!
Post Updated. Keep you hat on this summer and protect your face, ears and neck. The best sun protection hats should provide good shade from the sun for your scalp,…
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Fashion for older women
Today’s post contains timeless advice about fashion for older women. You’ll find simple to apply fashion tips, as well as hints and suggestions about how to look stylish everyday. Fashion…
How to stop feeling lonely
We all suffer from feeling sad and lonely at times, and right now, I think that many more of us are searching for ways to stop being lonely. Even if…
7 things Social Isolation has taught me
I know it’s a cliched idea that these times of social isolation have given us time to reflect and meditate (though I realise this isn’t true for everyone) but I’m finding that…
A Day in the Life of a Blogger and 5 Tips for Blogging Success
People often ask me ‘What is blogging?’ and wonder what I do all day long. They also ask for blogging tips related to lifestyle blogging or writing an online journal.…
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Super Chic Style Tips for Women Over 50
Updated 13th May 2020. I receive many emails from women over 50 who ask me for style tips about what to wear on different occasions. They want to develop their…
How to get a good night’s sleep
How do you sleep? How many hours do you need personally? Are you getting a good night’s sleep? Do you have difficulty sleeping? As we get older it seems that…
Personalised Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Remember the days of burnt toast and runny eggs, when your small children would bring you breakfast in bed when they were little? So special! Talk about personalised mother’s day…
Fall Fashion Ideas for Women Over 50
Wondering what to wear at home this Autumn? Looking for comfy clothes for short fall walks in the countryside? Here are some fall fashion ideas for women over 50 who…
How to Stress Less and Enjoy Life More
Everyone is either worried, stressed or uncertain right now, and in the face of all this craziness many of us are reaching for answers about how to stress less and…
Super Makeup Tips for women over 50
In this post I’m going to share some super makeup tips for women over 50. This post has been updated from its original version to include new tips and hints.…
What to Wear With Grey Pants
Grey is a versatile mid seasonal colour, and long pants are an obvious choice when the weather is changeable. So what to wear with grey pants? Can you wear any…
Comfortable Clothes to Wear at Home
Well, these are rum old times and looking good is not top of the agenda for many of us now we’re confined to our homes. But we still want hard…
Why use a Soap Free Body Wash and which ones are best?
Soap free body wash is a must have in your shower if you have sensitive skin. Some soap cleansers can leave your skin dry and irritated, because they peel away…
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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 for dry skin?” It’s obviously come about due to all the current advice about the need…
The Styling Collective
What an amazing day! The very first Styling Collective shopping and styling event took place in Bunbury last Friday, and it was a huge success! Women attended for a get…
Best Seller Bubble Dress
The Bubble Dress was a BEST seller at our recent Styling Collective event in Bunbury. Below I’m wearing it in red, and styling it in three different ways. The bubble…
Summer Dresses : Adrift Cherry Blossom Dress
Looking for summer dresses? This is probably my favourite dress of the season. By Adrift clothing it’s the Cherry Blossom dress in navy gerbera. In fact this style is one…
15 Tips for Personal Style after 50.
Personal style is something you own. It’s unique to you. You can work on it, adapt it, enhance it. Finding your style is up to you. You know the days…
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.…
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How to Look Elegant and Classy Everyday
The clothes you wear don’t just keep you warm. They don’t just cover you up. They actually affect the way…
Best Sun Protection Hats. Keep your hat on this summer!
Post Updated. Keep you hat on this summer and protect your face, ears and neck. The best sun protection hats…
Best Sun Protection Hats. Keep your hat on this summer!Read More
Fashion for older women
Today’s post contains timeless advice about fashion for older women. You’ll find simple to apply fashion tips, as well as…
Super Chic Style Tips for Women Over 50
Updated 13th May 2020. I receive many emails from women over 50 who ask me for style tips about what…
Fall Fashion Ideas for Women Over 50
Wondering what to wear at home this Autumn? Looking for comfy clothes for short fall walks in the countryside? Here…
Super Makeup Tips for women over 50
In this post I’m going to share some super makeup tips for women over 50. This post has been updated…
What to Wear With Grey Pants
Grey is a versatile mid seasonal colour, and long pants are an obvious choice when the weather is changeable. So…
Comfortable Clothes to Wear at Home
Well, these are rum old times and looking good is not top of the agenda for many of us now…
Why use a Soap Free Body Wash and which ones are best?
Soap free body wash is a must have in your shower if you have sensitive skin. Some soap cleansers can…
Why use a Soap Free Body Wash and which ones are best?Read More
Best Soap for Dry Skin – My Top Picks
Hey everyone! Now some of you have been asking, “What is the best soap for dry skin?” It’s obviously come…
The Styling Collective
What an amazing day! The very first Styling Collective shopping and styling event took place in Bunbury last Friday, and…
Best Seller Bubble Dress
The Bubble Dress was a BEST seller at our recent Styling Collective event in Bunbury. Below I’m wearing it in…
Summer Dresses : Adrift Cherry Blossom Dress
Looking for summer dresses? This is probably my favourite dress of the season. By Adrift clothing it’s the Cherry Blossom…
15 Tips for Personal Style after 50.
Personal style is something you own. It’s unique to you. You can work on it, adapt it, enhance it. Finding…
11 Fashion Rules to Ditch Right Now : Style Tips for Women over 50
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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…
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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…
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Runway Fashion At Sea
The Runways at Sea staged on Sea Princess are always great fun, and a great way for guests to gain…
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If you’re anything like me then picking out the right shoes for travelling can be a bit of a nightmare…
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I had an email from a lovely reader the other day asking for tips on what to pack for a…
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Hands up who’s jetting off on holiday? Oooh, lucky you. I’m sitting here looking out at a very grey wintery…
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Want to know what to pack for a tropical break? Read on … Some of you may know that we’ve…
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International Travel Packing List For Long Haul Trips
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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
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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…
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…
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28 DAYS TO A MORE DAZZLING YOU
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Cut out the negative in your life and seek out what inspires you.
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