Dating Tips from Mary Balfour Field tested tips on setting the scene for that first date I’m Mary Balfour and my job is to help people fall in love! It can be quite tough out there for singles seeking a soul-mate in our crazy disconnected world. A lottery with few winners – as I know from my own personal experience. Quite different to the old days when your family and community lost no time in (more…)
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Tips from Ariane Poole Ariane Poole has made up lots of famous faces- including Lulu, Cilla, Penelope Cruz, Rachel Weisz, so we’re thrilled to have Ariane as our resident make-up expert on Fabafterfifty. So many of us use the same make-up products and techniques we used when we were younger and Ariane was keen to show how we can look our best once re reach 50 and beyond by changing some of our techniques and (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty Lesley Pearse celebrates the publication of her 20th novel ‘The Promise’ this week- and it is said to be her best yet! The story starts in London in 1914 as the start of WW1 shatters the lives of the heroine, Belle, and her family. with romance, intrigue – and a strong woman as the central character to the story, it’s one not to be missed. We follow Belle as sees her husband (more…)
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Article by Georgia Foster Many people decide to do a detox in January and often they plan to cut out alcohol to give their liver a break. They make great plans when February hits to drink less, however once back in the routine of drinking the old habits of drinking more than you plan to can creep in. But is the niggling worry in the back of your mind that you’re drinking too much getting (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty We’re approaching the Christmas party season which is great for socialising with colleagues and friends but causes a slight dilemma when you haven’t got time to go home and change your outfit. Luckily we’ve come up with a solution and it only involves one dress! Every woman has a classic black dress like this gorgeous one from Isabella Oliver: And we’ve searched the Jane Shilton website to find the perfect shoes and (more…)
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Guest article by Edel O’Mahony The simple answer, ‘No!’ Let’s look at why so many people in our present societies seem to take half their lifetime to actually start to live a life they desire. We are all energy beings at our essence, living in an energetic Universe and having life experiences through these physical bodies. From birth into these bodies you are in total connection with your energy, everything is an experience of the (more…)
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Interview by Ceri Wheeldon Stephanie Beacham talks about her life afer 50 and her plans for the future. How has your life and career progressed since turning 50? Ans: I lost both parents and I became head of my family so I guess you can say the buck stops with me now. I think that’s what they call being a grown-up. As for my career, parts have turned more fascinating. I’ve played Elizabeth I, Maria (more…)
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Interview by Ceri Wheeldon As the Strictly competition progresses , we can all see the physical transformation of the female celebrity contestants. They all get fitter. Their waists get smaller, arms and shoulders are more toned and legs look longer and leaner. If only we could all achieve the same! Dancer Ian Waite who has been played a part in so many of these transformations on Strictly says dance can help anyone get fitter – (more…)
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Article by Lulu I am often told I don’t look my age – and I certainly don’t feel it, which helps! It seems that 60 is the new 50 . . . however, I must admit it’s not something that just happens (unless you are very lucky). I am not obsessed, but I do put a bit of time and effort into looking and feeling my best – I consider it part of my job. (more…)
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Article by Fabafterfifty You know the day is fast approaching, when you have to say your goodbyes and wave your child off as they excitedly take that next step towards independence. But how do you feel? How should you react? I asked Susan McNally to share her thoughts and experience. As Susan prepares for her third and youngest daughter to leave for university, Susan offers her insights on emptynesting- third time round! It doesn’t get (more…)
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