Dame Judi Dench becomes Vogue’s oldest cover girl at 85
Article by Ceri Wheeldon The June edition of Vogue has Dame Judi Dench grace its cover. This is a regular issue – not an ‘age’ special…and it is the main cover – not an advertorial supplement. Well...
View ArticleDating over 50: How to Date during Lockdown
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon We are living in highly unusual times. How do you go about dating in the context of Lockdown/quarantine? Do you put looking for a partner on hold ? I asked Maria Sullivan,...
View ArticleCommon Skin Conditions and How to Tackle Them
Your skin is the biggest organ you have. So, it’s important that you take care of it. Not only do you want your skin to be healthy and feel good, but you want it to look good too. Unfortunately,...
View ArticleWhat can you expect to see on the NEW Fab after Fifty Chat show? Midlife Real...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon What can you expect to see on the NEW Fab after Fifty Chat show? We will be talking all things MidLife Real Life. I am joined by regular panelists stylist and brand...
View ArticleTips & Tricks For Upgrading Any Room In Your Home On A Budget
At the moment we are spending more time in our homes than ever before. With social distancing in place and no travel on the horizon our homes have become our sanctuaries. Now is the ideal time to...
View ArticleThe Bubble: Will We Have to Start Playing Family Favourites?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I jokingly asked my mother when catching up on the phone this morning if I was her favourite daughter!! With the latest roadmap regarding the relaxing of lockdown revealed –...
View ArticleFitness After 50 – Fab Apps to Download
As if it wasn’t hard enough to fit in exercise, but now it’s not even possible to go to the gym. Why not let technology motivate you instead? With fitness apps, you can make your own exercise...
View ArticleReview of Dermaworks Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol Serums
Review by Ceri Wheeldon I am always happy to highlight new British Brands, and am also always looking for quality skincare products that work. I was invited to try Dermaworks skincare products, notably...
View ArticleMidlife Real Life Video Chat Show Episode 2: The Benefits of Face Yoga
Article by Ceri Wheeldon In the second episode of our Midlife Real Life video chat series, I am joined by regular panelists makeup artist Jo Jewett and stylist and brand consultant Maggie McMillan. We...
View ArticleInterview with author of My Perfect Sister, Penny Batchelor
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon I love to feature interviews with women who inspire, and also to highlight books that are relevant to our demograhic that I think you will enjoy. Today Penny Batchelor,...
View ArticleHow to cut and colour your hair in lockdown and what steps hair salons are...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon In this episode of the Midlife Real Life Chat show, we asked Jason and Tony of Smith and Cullen in Windsor all of your pressing questions about hair, from how to look after it...
View ArticleSome of my favourite skincare beauty gadgets for women over 50
Article by Ceri Wheeldon As I write this during lockdown, I know many women are missing not having the opportunity to have their regular facials. As it may be some time before we are able to have any...
View ArticleFinance over 50: Ways To Protect Your Future Financially
If you’re looking for ways to protect your future financially bu you don’t know where to begin then don’t worry, you have definitely come to the right place. Whether you’re putting measures in place...
View ArticleMidlife Real Life Video Chat Show with guest Dr Clare Bailey : How to best...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon For this episode of the Midlife Real Life chat show, we have as our guest Dr Claire Bailey, wife of Michael Mosley, a GP who has pioneered the Fast 800 diet and the Blood Sugar...
View ArticleKimchi, Asian Sauerkraut recipe from Dr Clare Bailey author of the Fast 800...
During our video chat with Dr Clare Bailey, wife of Michael Mosley, a GP who has pioneered the Fast 800 diet and the Blood Sugar Diet , Clare shared with us not just the best and most effective way...
View ArticleWhy Women Experience Hair Loss and How To Prevent It
Is your hair beginning to look thinner? Are you finding more hair clogging your shower drain than usual? If so, you are not alone. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only men that are affected by...
View ArticleAn Interview with Entrepreneur Linda Pilkington, founder of Ormonde Jayne...
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon What drives women to become entrepreneurs? I caught up with Linda Pilkington, founder of Ormonde Jayne perfume to ask her what inspired her to set up her business – and why...
View ArticleHow to get the most out of your Conservatory
I am a fan of home makeover shows – especially as I am planning a house move – and am always looking for inspiration – I cant wait to have a new project. Many of the houses on the house move websites...
View ArticleAuthors over 50: Author interview with Martin van Es about his novel Call Me Joe
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon We regularly interview authors whose books appeal to women over 50. Unusually on this occasion we are interviewing a male author , Martin van Es, whose perspective on life...
View ArticleHas the Fear of Going Out replaced the Fear of Missing Out for Women Over 50?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Just a few months ago it seemed everyone was mentioning FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) on social media. I know I was managing a full diary- busy working in the week, juggling...
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