How to Develop Your Own Sense Of Style

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How to Develop Your Own Sense Of Style

With so many mass-produced clothing stores and fast fashion outlets it can very easily start to feel like everyone is dressing exactly the same. But developing your own sense of style is still possible - it just takes a little more effort. So why is this even important?  Well, finding your fashion sense can help you to be more confident every day, feel relaxed in yourself, and be ready to tackle everything that the world can throw at you. If you find that you are struggling to do this - don’t worry, you have come to the right place!

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Age is Inevitable, But Does Ill Health Really Come With the Territory

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Age is Inevitable, But Does Ill Health Really Come With the Territory

On the way to mid-life, certain physical changes are inevitable. In fact, you could say they’re necessary. After all, you would struggle to cope in your adult life if your eighteen-year-old body. A young body wouldn’t even be able to deal with having kids, or the physical demands that brings. So, you need to accept that, over the years, your hips will widen and your shape will change. Equally, you can’t do anything (aside from artificial coloring), to stop your hair from going grey over the years. That’s just a part of life, albeit one many people now try to avoid.

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How to Accessorize an all Black Look

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How to Accessorize an all Black Look

Who doesn’t love the look of a head to toe black outfit.  There is a reason the little black dress is a must for every woman’s wardrobe.  It is universally flattering and a go to for so many different types of occasions.  But if not properly styled it can look drab.  Yet there are great accessories to choose from to create the look you are after. From smart to casual, elegant, and sophisticated, black is great for every occasion. So here is to get smart about your accessories.  So here are a few great tips to plan your (almost) all black look.

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Why Committing to a Healthier Lifestyle Is Dangerous

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Why Committing to a Healthier Lifestyle Is Dangerous

How often do you hear people talk about committing to a better, healthier lifestyle?  You’ve probably talked about it yourself.  Or maybe you have already embraced it.  As you evaluate this midlife stage you begin to see how important it is to take care of yourself and reevaluate your habits. Thanks to the internet and science becoming more sophisticated, it has become much easier to learn and incorporate healthy habits into your life. There are so many resources that can help people change the way they look, and most importantly, feel.

However: one thing you don’t often hear, is how committing to a healthier lifestyle can be dangerous. Are you ready for the scary truth?

Read on...

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Timeless Fashion Items

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Timeless Fashion Items

Everyone knows there are just certain wardrobe items that never go out of style.  They will be in your closet for many years and they will be pieces you will go to again and again.  They work with everything, new or old.  It can get very frustrating to revamp your wardrobe as every new season arrives. However, these fashion items which are simply timeless, and bound to stand the test of time. Here are just a few of the items you will need in your wardrobe. 

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How to Stop Worrying about Money

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How to Stop Worrying about Money

Money can be a source of stress and worry for a lot of people. It can lead to sleepless nights. Many of us recognize that feeling: when you have knots in your stomach because you don’t know how you are going to pay your next utility bill. It’s a situation no one wants to be in. Whether you are starting out in your career earning little money while trying to pay student loans, or going into retirement and seeing your income drop, or any stage in between, it is a reality for a lot of people today.

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Bouncing Back After a Job Loss

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Bouncing Back After a Job Loss

When you lose your job, there is a rainbow of emotions to be felt. Some people feel relieved – perhaps they hate their job and were looking to leave regardless. I was one of those.  Having gone through this when a major downsize meant I lost a job that I had grown to hate anyway.  Others panic, and this is the most common reaction. You need your job to keep living and earning money, and when that’s taken away from you, you immediately see all the things in your life that you can no longer afford, and you have no idea how you’re going to bring more money to the table.

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Summer Skincare Essentials

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Summer Skincare Essentials

During the summertime, it is nice to be able to wake up in the morning and go straight outside wearing our natural face. Wearing makeup during the summer is great, but when we are on holiday we don’t always want to be putting lots of products onto our face. Here are some of the skincare essentials you need to know to keep your skin super soft and supple this summer and with a natural glow.

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Today Could Be the Day You Positively Change Your Life

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Today Could Be the Day You Positively Change Your Life

2018 has been the year of self-care for me. But sometimes that concept can seem overwhelming. But making positive changes can happen one day at a time. Today could be the day you start to positively change your life. So stop procrastinating and start thinking about what you can do. Perhaps, you could have a day like this one……

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A Weekend in the Wild

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A Weekend in the Wild

If you’re thinking of booking a holiday at the moment, I know one of the things that’s going to be at the forefront of your mind is the cost of it all. Because at the end of the day, holidays are expensive, especially if you’re going during the school holidays. You have to pay for the price of the package holiday, plus any additional extras, plus clothes, plus spending money while you’re there. It’s one of the reasons why so many people only manage to go on one holiday a year. But, there’s different ways of doing this.

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How to Get Over the "I Have Nothing to Wear" Dilemma

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How to Get Over the "I Have Nothing to Wear" Dilemma

If there is one question my clients ask me more than any other, it’s “where do I start to pull a great outfit together?” Well my friends, the answer is………….there is no answer. Inspiration can come from so many different places. It could start with a shoe, a new blouse, or an earring. It could come from a mood. For example, you just feel like getting dressed up, or dressed down. Or you are inspired by a specific color—one that makes you feel good, or that you have been told really suits you. Inspiration can come from anywhere.

And yet, so often it feels that inspiration is a million miles away…….

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Is Social Media Getting You Down? Here's How to Turn That Around.

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Is Social Media Getting You Down? Here's How to Turn That Around.

Like most women, I have good days and I have not so good days.  Spending as much time on social media as I do can often be disheartening.  All those perfect lives, perfect outfits, perfect hair—ugh.  No wonder I sometimes feel so down.  Who can maintain that level of perfection?  Here I am, a 57 year old woman (with a birthday just around the corner) trying to compete in that arena.  Launching a new blog at my age and building a presence in social media can be challenging.  I often think to myself, “what am I doing here?  Is this something I can truly succeed in?  At my age?”

Well here’s the great thing!  While social media (and fashion and beauty blogs in particular) can often be discouraging, the opposite can also be true.  When I feel like I’ve taken on more than I can handle, and more than the world is willing to accept, I turn to social media for inspiration.  As long as I look in the right places, I find it. The trick is identifying the right place.

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The Top 7 Must Have Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2018

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The Top 7 Must Have Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2018

As a fashion fanatic, this time of year holds a special place in my heart.  Though it is still cold outside, I can walk into any brick and mortar clothing store and be surrounded by spring.  I can scroll through my favourite online shops and feel the warmth on my face as I imagine myself wearing those beautiful clothes in the warm sunshine.  So what are the biggest trends of the spring?  Here are my top picks.

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Help! I'm Becoming an Empty Nester.

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Help! I'm Becoming an Empty Nester.

While my children were growing up, I often thought about what my life would be like once they were grown and out on their own.  I admit, these thoughts came to me more often when I was feeling overwhelmed with my duties as a mom.  My musings had more to do with how much easier my life would be versus how much I would miss my children.  Perhaps in the middle of sorting piles of laundry—I never understood how kids can go through so many clothes—or while stressing about what to serve for dinner after a long day at work.  Perhaps it was while racing to get to soccer, karate, guitar lessons, or whatever the activities of the night happened to be.

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Are Lasers the Answer to Aging Skin?

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Are Lasers the Answer to Aging Skin?

Keeping your skin looking fresh and healthy as you age becomes harder.  The environment and genetics both play a part in how our skin ages but if we choose to disrupt the aging process there are a number of options to choose from. 

First, let’s look at how our face ages.  We tend to focus on wrinkles and sagging but other changes also occur as we get older.  For example, our foreheads appear bigger as our hairline recedes.  It’s not your imagination, your ears are actually getting larger as the cartilage in them grows.  And it’s not just your jowl that sags, the tip of your nose may also start to droop as the connective tissue along the cartilage weakens.  Thus, making it appear longer. 

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