Article by Ceri Wheeldon

I could have hugged the woman in the audience who asked that question at the end of last night’s Question Time. And how true it is . The absence of women over 50 on our screens is a […]

Article by Ceri Wheeldon  

Whether you have a wedding coming up or a day at the races, choosing the right hat is not always easy. For Mothers of the Bride or Groom especially, you want to choose just the right […]

Article by Ceri Wheeldon

None of us want to look like mutton dressed as lamb, so when it comes to updating our wardrobes we do need to pick and choose our ‘on trend’ pieces carefully. This is why I think a […]

Article by Fabaferfifty

Death is, unfortunately, an inevitable part of life. The death of a loved one can be utterly devastating, emotionally, and leave a person feeling grief-stricken for a long time to come; […]

Article by Ceri Wheeldon

Both Kim Cattrall and Vanessa Williams looked very ‘Fab after 50’ when sporting one shoulder dresses for the red carpet this week. A bit of a cheat when it comes to me suggesting […]

Article by Fabafterfifty

It’s getting towards the time of year where you start thinking about wearing shorts. Not over your thick winter tights, but just with your bare legs sticking out so that you can enjoy […]

Review by Ceri Wheeldon

For any woman looking for inspiration in business, I can highly recommend, not a ‘how to’ book, but a biography of one of the early pioneers of the beauty industry, Helena Rubinstein.  […]

Article by Ceri Wheeldon

I read with concern today the fact that whilst the number of jobless men is falling, women’s unemployment is rising, with 103,000 women becoming long-term unemployed in the last two […]

Article by Ceri Wheeldon

Where can you find evening dresses -  when it’s time to switch on the glamour for special occasions when you want to look elegant over 50?
I have had several people ask me this in […]

Article by Fabafterfifty

A Sunday roast is, arguably, one of the more difficult dinners to make. If it’s not difficult, it’s certainly one of the more stressful. The sheer amount of elements involved means […]

Review by Ceri Wheeldon

I am a huge fan of the Time Bomb range  – I particularly like the Blast to the Past dermabrasion product  and Miracle Glo – I never travel without them, so was keen to see if the Time […]

Article by Ceri Wheeldon

Take away whether or not you agree with her policies, Margaret Thatcher was a formidable character who had tremendous influence and presence on the world stage. But it was not until she […]

Article by Ceri Wheeldon

I read with dismay about the potential end of school exchange trips – apparently due to the fear of the exchange students being abused while staying at the homes of host families. It […]

Review by Ceri Wheeldon

Vitamin C has been used throughout history by women looking to lighten their skin – I can remember my grandmother being adamant that pressing half a lemon on the backs of her hands would […]