Autumn/Winter 2025/26 is all about oversized coats, luxe textures, jewel tones, and grown-up 80s silhouettes - and many pieces may already be in your wardrobe. Discover how to shop sustainably, remix your existing clothes, and avoid fashion mistakes with my practical guide to the season’s trends.
Luxury has got louder - but women over 40 still crave timeless style. In this piece I explore why high-end brands risk alienating their most loyal customers, where quiet luxury still thrives in the UK, and how to find understated pieces that whisper quality, not logos.
September gently nudges us from summer into autumn, a quiet time to reset. No pressure, just slower mornings, crisp air, and small seasonal rituals. From tidying corners of the home to watching feisty cats defend the garden, it’s about noticing change, embracing calm, and easing into the new season with gentle intention.
This summer has been a mix of family chaos and stolen moments of calm – from juggling kids’ back-to-school shopping locally to sneaking off for a solo day at Bicester Village (yes, there may have been a Burberry rescue). Join me over on Facebook for the chatty, unfiltered version.
August outfits, real life, and the heat - from beach days to city strolls to lazy home days. Big earrings, comfy dresses, and chaotic neutrals kept me surviving style and chaos in my 40s. No filters, no fuss, just me navigating sun, sweat, and occasional fashion triumphs.
If August had a soundtrack, it would be an unapologetic mash-up of sprinkles hitting the cone, the jangle of oversized earrings, and the quiet hum of a woman realising her bare face is, shockingly, just fine. Basically, it’s been a month of little rebellions and simple joys, so let’s talk about it – in full chatty overshare mode, obviously.
Menopause isn’t just about hot flushes and mood swings. Your bones and heart deserve some attention too. In this final post, we’re talking strength, stamina, and self-care - from calcium to cardio and everything in between. Because staying strong and fabulous starts from the inside out. Cape not included.
Menopause can mess with your mojo — dryness, low libido, weird body feelings and all. In this post, we’re talking sex, relationships, confidence and connection. No shame, no fluff, just real talk about keeping intimacy alive when your hormones are throwing a hormonal tantrum in the bedroom (and beyond).
July was hot, chaotic, and deeply uncooperative — but I still got dressed. Loose dresses, linen trousers, wild frizzy hair, and two unimpressed cats feature heavily in this month’s style diary. No filters, no faff, just honest outfits that helped me survive the heat and occasionally leave the house.
Hot flushes are menopause’s most dramatic party trick, one minute you’re fine, the next you’re melting in the cheese aisle. In this post, we’re diving into why they happen, how to survive them in public (without undressing), and what actually helps when your body thinks it’s a volcano.
My life and style over 40 