From Christmas Eve chaos to Boxing Day calm, festive dressing after forty deserves style and comfort. Think cosy knits, forgiving dresses, elasticated waistbands and outfits that survive mince pies, relatives and unexpected FaceTime calls. Five easy looks that make the season feel joyful, effortless and blissfully low-stress – no sequins required.
Stepping out of teaching and into business feels like opening a long-closed wardrobe door. No more risk-assessed outfits or muted tones for the classroom. Now I can explore rich colours, beautiful textures and expressive style again. A new chapter, a new role — and finally, a wardrobe that feels like me.
Discover how to dress stylishly and sustainably with the 7 R’s of fashion. Learn how to rethink, reuse, repair, and recycle your wardrobe while embracing timeless style and playful creativity over 40.
Discover stylish, sassy, and fun ways to celebrate Halloween over 40. From elegant décor and clever costumes to playful drinks and self-care, this guide proves that grown-up Halloween can be spooky, chic, and utterly fabulous.
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.
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.
My life and style over 40 