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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!  Celebrating 10 years of blogging with bubbles and a photoshoot!
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Marks & Spencer is having a real fashion moment again, they are back in the limelight and firmly on the 'first stop' list when you want affordable pieces that look polished and last. From elevated basics to trend-led style, M&S has quietly become the go-to destination for stylish, wearable clothes that work in real life (and real wardrobes). In midlife we want flattering fits, good fabrics, sensible sizing and prices that don’t make you want to run away, all without sacrificing style. Which is why M&S jeans in particular have become such a reliable choice, whether you’re after a classic straight leg, a modern wide leg, or that elusive perfect pair you can dress up or down on repeat. They come in a vast range of sizes from 6 to 24 and leg lengths extra short, short/petite, regular and long, plus lots of different styles and colours. With puppy life a bit chaotic right now, I decided I needed a winter denim refresh but it wasn't going to be possible to do a long (and time-consuming) try-on instore so I placed an online order and I am sharing a review of my favourite and recommended M&S jeans with you here. All jeans styled throughout with a white t-shirt also from Marks & Spencer.  These are the M&S wide leg smart jeans that I had tailored to a crop length (more details below). Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean a three-course meal in a busy restaurant (who have put their prices up for that weekend only) or a gift you don’t really need. I think the best kind of romantic day is one that creates memories, a shared experience and allows time to connect whilst having fun. If you fancy swapping chocolate and over-priced flowers for exercise, here are some simple, fun, very doable active date ideas for couples - things like tennis, padel, golf and other outdoor activities you can tailor to your fitness level, budget and confidence. This blog post contains paid for links.  Get out for a walk together on Valentine's Day this year Groove pillow review | how this memory foam pillow helped my neck pain and my pins and needles26/1/2026 We are all guilty of spending too much time hunched over phones or laptops and I know I suffer with more pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulders than I would like. But I've also experienced pins and needles in my arms and hands at night. I know this is linked to carpal tunnel syndrome (and possibly hormonal). Waking up at night with numb arms and needing to shake my hands is not great for my sleep quality! I did a lot of research, and I had carpal tunnel surgery too, but only on one wrist and the problem still persisted. So I decided to invest in a better pillow, I felt that my sleep position was making it worse. Last year I purchased the Groove Adjustable Memory Foam Pillow 2.0 and I have used it consistently since. Then more recently Groove Pillows got in touch to ask if I'd like to review one of their memory foam pillows. well I already had one, so I was able to accept and I am happy to share a very honest and genuine review following around a year of sleeping on the Groove pillow. This blog post is sponsored by Groove Pillows.  The Groove Adjustable Memory Foam Pillow 2.0 with the Tencel Cooling Pillowcase |
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