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How to sell on Vinted UK | my step-by-step guide to selling faster (and smarter) in 2026

9/3/2026

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I've been selling my unwanted clothes and other household items on Vinted for a couple of years now so I am a fairly confident and successful Vinted seller.  I like to keep my wardrobe clutter free and avoid too many 'nothing to wear' moments and if my wardrobe is overflowing with things I don't love then I get overwhelmed.  I have tried to adopt (mostly) a one in one out policy and I keep a dedicated box handy - my 'sell on Vinted' box as well as another bag for 'donate to charity' items.  I then upload a small batch and wait for them to sell.  Some go really quickly, others I need to change the price or the description but the biggest tip - make sure your clothing is clean and freshly ironed then include good quality, clear photos.

If you want my tips for how to sell on Vinted without the faff, then read on to learn exactly what works for me.

You can find me on Vinted here, I am fifty_andfab.
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I like to keep my wardrobe uncluttered and regularly sell on Vinted

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How to choose a duvet for midlife comfort | tips for overheating at night and the best tog for a duvet

1/3/2026

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Overheating at night isn't just a midlife challenge, everyone wants to sleep under a comfortable, cosy duvet and know that they won't get too hot, toss and turn all night and feel miserable in the morning  Midlife sleep changes are very common in perimenopause and menopause and choosing the right duvet can make a massive difference.  It is also very common to get too cold at night, some menopausal women report 'cold flushes' so read on for my ultimate duvet guide in midlife, the good news is that choosing the right duvet isn't complicated once you understand the basics!

In this guide I’m breaking down the most common duvet fillings - wool, feather/down, other natural fibres and polyester - plus why hybrid duvets (like the Simba Hybrid Duvet I’ve been testing) can be a great modern option if you overheat.  Remember the tog rating is how warm it feels and the filling defines how it handles heat, moisture and weight on the body ...

This is a gifted blog post.

Michelle is wearing a blue gown and standing by her iron bed - how to choose the right duvet in midlife
Choose the right duvet in midlife to get the best sleep!
My dressing gown is from British Boxers - get 20% off using my code FIFTYANDFAB20

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Review of the nanoplasty frizzy hair treatment (and how to improve heat damage to your hair)

23/2/2026

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If your hair has become drier, frizzier and more unruly in midlife then you are not alone, for many of us, menopause (and perimenopause) can bring a significant change in hair texture and we begin to rely on our hair straighteners a little too much - but heat styling can make things worse, they really are not good for our hair!  I have 'kinky' hair, neither straight nor curly, and for many years I kept it short as it was easier to style.  But when my daughter was born I had this desire to go long again (it was a girly thing) and as hair straighteners were slowly improving (but were expensive) I felt confident I could learn to style it.  That was 25 years ago and I remember being very excited when I got my first GHDs although I've since moved over to Cloud Nine (more on that later). 

Last year Joe Price Stylist in Marlow invited me to his salon to experience 'hair botox' which is a deep-conditioning formaldehyde free salon treatment designed to repair damaged, frizzy or brittle. hair by filling in the gaps in the hair shaft.  I loved it!  It restores shine and moisture without harsh chemicals.

But then it got better and Joe invited me back to try his new treatment - nanoplasty, a smoothing treatment designed to reduce frizz and make hair more manageable, so you don't have to use your hair straighteners every day.

I'm sharing my thoughts on nanoplasty (4 months after my first treatment) and some practical tips for improving heat damage and protecting your hair.
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Tia at Joe Price Stylist blow dried my hair for my recent photoshoot
My earrings are from a selection at Queen Mee Accessories - 10% off with FAB10

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Celebrating 10 years as a lifestyle blogger and my top ten Fifty & Fab blog posts!

16/2/2026

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In February 2016 I had an idea - I wanted to start my own blog, just as a hobby, I had no clue what I was doing or what it would become.  I asked my then 18 year old son to create a website for me and teach me the basics!  I had been following lifestyle and fashion bloggers for a while - and inspired by them - thought I'd love to do more with my love of writing, sharing tips and ideas to help others and just generally chat about the ups and downs of life.  Both my children were becoming independent, I nearly had an empty nest and therefore (I thought) bit more time to spare!

​My main inspiration was that I was about to turn 50, I needed to start looking after myself again, I wanted to lose some weight, exercise properly and learn to love my style, I wanted an excuse to dress up.  I needed more confidence but to get there I needed accountability.  And at nearly 50, surely I wasn't alone, others would feel the same and maybe enjoy reading my story, and find it inspirational!?  I didn't spend much time thinking about my blog name, it just needed it to be available to buy the domain for my website and nothing too similar on Instagram either!  And Fifty & Fab met that criteria.  With my strapline simply 
"inspiring you to be fabulous at fifty" I was ready to start writing!
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Celebrating 10 years of blogging with bubbles and a photoshoot!

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