It was our wedding anniversary in June (42 years, where have the years gone?). We don’t usually make a fuss but, this time, we decided to use it as an excuse to book a last-minute…
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For the last few years, I have been taking HRT, once more – mainly, because I have struggled without it. This time, I’m taking the body identical version (made from plant extracts) which I asked…
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Blue floral dress, (Mango, past season) with navy blue opaque tights (unfortunately it was cold enough), and blue suede boots (both M & S). What to wear, right now? This is the time of year…
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A few weeks ago, we had to say goodbye to our beautiful, amazing animal companion of nearly seventeen years, Jarvis, or “Baba”, as I called him. He went to sleep, peacefully, with us holding…
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As much as I want to step into lighter attire, the cold weather is dictating, otherwise. It’s currently more baltic, and the long grey days have made me dig deep into the echelons of my…
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Charlotte Tilbury, Flawless Filter – is it worth the hype? Read on to find out more. Recently, I’ve been having an overhaul of my makeup – testing new products which will give my sixty-three-year-old, Botox-free,…
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Getting the wardrobe basics right is important, then, everything else simply follows. I have items in my wardrobe which are over twenty-five years old. Now, I buy carefully. The items I have purchased recently will…
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About ten years ago, I realised that one of the main culprits for my drying skin and thinning hair was the lack of oestrogen brought on by menopause. It called for a skincare and hair…
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There is such an abundance of skincare to choose from – all promising us the most amazing results. I have learnt the most effective skincare we can apply is a good moisturising sunscreen, which I…
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The build-up to the festive season is usually the best time. A time to prepare and enjoy making our homes all festive. But, I must be honest and try not to sound like a Grinch…
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