Article by Fabafterfifty How do you see your life in retirement? The dream and the reality may be dramatically different according to a new study. And most of the disappointment in retirement will come from lack of funds. It seems many retirees are not financially prepared to turn their retirement dreams into reality. Millions of people think their retired life will be filled with luxury- but face a grim reality check, it emerged yesterday. Researchers (more…)
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Vegetable Chickpea Balti A healthy diet over 50 can have plenty of flavour! Weightwatchers Gold Member from Whoberley, Coventry, Valerie Elvin joined Weight Watchers 23 years ago. She chose this recipe because it’s a great alternative to a takeaway and delicious to serve to guests. Serves 4 30 ProPoints per full recipe 15 minutes preparation, 35 minutes cooking 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 small onions, chopped 225 g (8 oz) potato, chopped 150 (more…)
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Article by Ceri Wheeldon There is a constant feeling that most retailers are choosing to ignore women over 50 when it comes to clothes. There seems to be a lack of interest in listening to what women of our age really want to see in the high street. It seems ridiculous, given the fact that more than 11.4 million women in the UK are over 50 ( more one third of the female population and (more…)
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Article by Ceri Wheeldon. A little subtle drama when building your over 50s wardrobe can always add flair. For a little extra style over 50 for Day 44 of the challenge I’ve chosen this Ferrier dress in a dramatic print from Damsel in a Dress. The wavy print has an elongating effect on the body. I love the fresh look of the aqua and white print. The ¾ sleeve is ideal for visually minimising the (more…)
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Article by Ceri Wheeldon Colour and lace, both are great for being stylish over 50. For Day 43 of the Dresses with Sleeves Challenge make a statement in a cobalt blue lace dress with sleeves. Very eye-catching! I love the sheer lace detail around the neck. Simple, elegant, this dress definitely will ensure that you are not invisible over 50! Cobalt Blue Lace Dress by Kaliko from John Lewis £120 Ceri WheeldonCeri is Founder (more…)
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Article by Ceri Wheeldon What terms do you hate the most when women over 50 are referred to? There seems to be a tendency for the media to have to attribute labels to women over 50. We have already debated the use of ‘olderpreneur’ given to those over 50 setting up businesses, but what other labels annoy you? One reader wrote in to say that she hates the phrase ‘women of a certain age’. Another (more…)
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Article by Anne Elliott I am often asked what I think about using cosmetic surgery or supplements. My view on both of these things is quite straightforward. They are best used conservatively and at an appropriate time. For example, if you eat a good enough diet you shouldn’t really need supplements unless it is at specific time in your life when you need more than you can get in your daily diet i.e. folic acid (more…)
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Review by Ceri Wheeldon. First thing in the morning I am something of a scary sight! My naturally curly hair generally takes on a life of its own during the night, as a result I start my day looking like the mad aunt who has just been released from the attic! I also sleep on my side, so tend to have ‘sleep lines’ down one side of my face. But is my morning appearance about (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty Lace is a huge trend this season, and it can work well for women over 50. Equally suitable for wearing in the day as well as the evening, and great for slipping into a weekend bag for city breaks . For day 42 of the Dresses with Sleeves challenge I have chosen this stone lace dress with 3/4 length sleeves from Kaliko. It would great with simple accessories, and the crochet effect (more…)
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Article by Karen Shaw Do you know what your hearts desire is and your passion(s)? If someone said to you… what’s your mojo, your raison d’etre, your soul calling and your love in life… could you answer? Do you know? Many of us don’t actually know what our passions are. We don’t know what we ‘want to do’. If I asked you now… ‘If you could do anything in life what would it be?’ Would (more…)
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