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by howtowearwell
Posted on January 25, 2018January 30, 2018

The Ordinary products I love and why

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Posted on January 15, 2018January 15, 2018

How my Dry January turned into a Dry 2017

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Posted on January 15, 2018

My 5 entirely practical weight-loss tips

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Posted on January 15, 2018January 15, 2018

4 self-care habits you can do before you get up

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Posted on December 10, 2017

4 root concealers to beat the greys

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Posted on December 7, 2017December 8, 2017

3 unexpected style tips I learned in November

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Posted on November 23, 2017November 23, 2017

The red handbag round-up

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Brilliant budget body scrubs

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5 makeup miracles to create a glow

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The so lovely @the_wardrobe_diary and I bumped into each other last week. It made my day and she kindly asked me to share some facts about me... So, I have two daughters, one at uni, one at 6th form. I’ve been married for 22 years, used to be a newspaper journalist (health mainly) and women’s magazine editor and now work as a content and communications consultant. I’m scared of the dark, can’t do maths (I have number blindness) and qualified as an aerobics instructor for a bet. I don’t drink alcohol, recently lost 2.5st (despite a serious coffee and cake addiction), swear terribly and am passionate about ageing well myself and supporting others to do the same. I am happier than I’ve ever been. Too much info? Over to you @serene_55 😘😘 #instafriends

Bored by all the bikini ready talk already 😬? Who needs yet another thing to feel pressured about 😩😩. Not me and I’m sure not you. That’s why Dame Inga’s words struck a chord. She stays fit and active for strength 👊🏻👊🏻 so she can take on the world - not because of how it makes her look. On Monday, the week ahead can feel like a battle to be fought. Going into it feeling as fit as possible helps us feel we’ve won when the weekend rolls around. I did @jillianmichaels #30dayshred for the first time in years this morning. I’d been blustering about starting for ages and it wasn’t as terrible as I expected. Will keep you posted about whether I keep it up. Have a powerful, kick-ass week #strongwomen #over50blogger . . . . . #quote #wordstoliveby #instamotivation #inspiration #lifeinspiration #wisewords #aging #beautifulwomen #maturebeauty #jillianmichaels #jillianmichaels30dayshred#mumblogger #over40blogger #40plusbeauty #slimmingworldinspo #bodymagic #50plusbeauty #midlifestyle #midlifequotes #olderwomen #ageingwell #fitatfifty

This shirt is cheap and cheerful 😀 as well as cool and crisp so perfect for sunny days 🌞🌻🌞. I find myself reaching for it again and again. It feels so springlike 🌸🌼🌸 and this shade of pink is incredibly flattering 🙌🏻. #springfashion

D’you find casual workwear a bit of a headache? I featured this old @nextofficial jacket on my Stories at the weekend. This is how I wear it for work (with sling backs rather than my commuter sneakers 😂). There are loads on the high street (@zara has nailed spring/summer jackets). Working on such a lovely day isn’t fun, is it? But a pretty, pale jackets helps! #workingwardrobe #wiwt . . . . . #outfitideas #fashionpost #everydaystyle #mystyle #styleblogger #50plusstyle #40plusstyle #mylookoftheday #whatimwearing #50plusfashion #over50fashion #over40fashion #40plusfashion #outfitoftheday #ootd #wiw #mumofteens #mumofteenagers #slimmingworldinspo #springjackets #boucle #sunglasses

I really wanted a @rixolondon blouse ⬆️⬆️. I’ve seen so many Insta friends looking stunning 😍 in theirs. But it wasn’t to be 😬😬. I loved this colour and the print, but it was just too low cut on me, which meant a cami underneath, which meant added bulk. Not great for the larger than average boobage 🍈 🍈. I polled it on Stories and it was a fairly even split (thank you if you voted - you are the best judges). I could have lived with an even split if I absolutely luuurved it or it came with a lower price tag. Gulp. But good sense prevailed and I returned it. I am feeling saintly - and already daydreaming about what I can splash out on to make up for it! 🙌🏻🙌🏻. #50plusstyle #keepingitsimple . . . . . #outfitideas #fashionpost #everydaystyle #mystyle #styleblogger #40plusstyle #mylookoftheday #whatimwearing #50plusfashion #over50fashion #over40fadhion #40plusfashion #outfitoftheday #ootd #wiw #mumofteens #mumofteenagers #slimmingworldinspo #jeans #rixo #rixoblouse #rixomoss #rixolondon #summerstyle #silkblouse #blackboots

Last night’s outfit for a roof-terrace birthday dinner. Was glad of the long sleeves and needed a denim jacket 😆. Such a good evening being all together #familytime

Happy Sunday vibes 😁 🌞. Driving from London to York to celebrate Daughter Away At Uni’s BD. It was on Thursday and the first time I’ve not been with her on the actual day. So proud - and a bit sad those days of children’s parties are long behind us 😔. My box fresh sneakers (found on @asos) have put me in a good mood though...been looking for the perfect pair (at a reasonable price for an age) 👊🏻. Top - old @mango Enjoy your day 😘#over50style . . . . . #outfitideas #fashionpost #everydaystyle #mystyle #styleblogger #50plusblog #40plusblog #mylookoftheday #whatimwearing #50plusfashion #50plusstyle #40plusstyle #40plusfashion #outfitoftheday #ootd #wiw #mumofteens #mumofteenagers #slimmingworldinspo #andotherstories #whitesneakers #whitetrainers #summerstyle #vagabond #croppedjeans

Toddy and I went to the market to buy bread 🥖😍🥖this morning before the temperature soared. This obviously involved coffee. These cropped, high-waisted jeans hold everything in and if you are short of leg (my dad always used to say that, as a family, we are more pit pony than racehorse 🐎 where legs are concerned), this style creates the optical illusion of length. The bread is for tomorrow. Now I just have to resist eating it all tonight. Wish me luck 😬 #over50blogger . . . . . #outfitideas #fashionpost #everydaystyle #mystyle #styleblogger #50plusblog #40plusblog #mylookoftheday #whatimwearing #50plusfashion #50plusstyle #40plusstyle #40plusfashion #outfitoftheday #ootd #wiw #mumofteens #mumofteenagers #slimmingworldinspo #andotherstories #baskets #summerstyle

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As well as buying items and services featured in my blog, I am lucky enough to be sent samples and given gifts by brands. I accept only those I genuinely like and believe in or which I want to trial and report back on. I always clearly mark anything I’ve been sent or commercial activity within posts. In the spirit of How To Wear Well (ie not being an ass) my opinions are not swayed by having been given something rather than having paid for it.

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