Older means life gets easier - NOT But it can be fun. Growing old is not for the faint-hearted they say. The physical part is definitely not fun so I went looking for the compensations - and found some great, funny, courageous new initiatives being employed by women of a certain age that some of you may know....
How not to look frumpy Overheard on Life goes strong from Cynthia Nellis who says: "My new friend and I were discussing a local boutique we both frequented, when I confessed that I usually pass up the front-of-the-store, age-appropriate stuff and head straight to the back where the contemporary goods are stashed.
The sheer lunacy of women trying not to look their age The sale of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery was another chance to see fabulous pictures of the celebrated actress in her 20s, when she was considered one of the most beautiful women in the world— the papers didn’t reprint many images of the star in her 70s, in a wheelchair, the way she really looked for the last few decades of her life. Why shouldn’t an old woman appear in public wearing wigs, flashy jewellery and baggy clothes as her health is declining?
Fashion for mature women- 5 anti-aging and beauty tips Just because you’ve hit middle age doesn’t mean you have to retire your sense of fashion and style. Instead, learn how to combat skin concerns like adult acne and dry, dull skin and achieve a radiant complexion. Then, read tips and tricks to revamp your wardrobe and beauty bag with age-appropriate clothing and cosmetics.
Brightening our many wet days Enough already!! It seems as if every second day we are deluged with rain this summer. An idea from an american website, Single Suddenly, to brighten their gloomy winter days made me thankful that we are not suffering their chilly temperatures as well. Try this great list to brighten your mood.
Disc injuries - fixing the problem If you have damaged yourself over the holidays, help is at hand. Michelle Owen - Postural and wellness specialist explains: "Disc injuries can be slow healing because of the limited blood supply in the discs. Muscle imbalance and poor posture must be addressed and movement patterns re-educated from a neural level to get the body back to function and strength.
'Fix it fast' tips - folding a fitted sheet & laptop spills Recently we have been thinking about how to collate our collective wisdom on how best to fix those things that women of a certain age seem to be really good at. The first one we came across was how to easily fold fitted sheets- straight off the line no less. You may have other tips so please send them