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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.  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 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.  Tia at Joe Price Stylist blow dried my hair for my recent photoshoot 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! 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). |
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