At the end of November I wrote about my countdown to confidence at 60 and why I wanted to reboot my health and wellness journey in 2026. At the time, I felt a little lost, tired and very aware that 60 was no longer somewhere in the distance. It was coming towards me rather quickly!

On 15th June it will be exactly six months until my 60th birthday! And as I have a winter birthday and I love summer, it makes complete sense to me (maybe not everyone else) to start celebrating now - and continuing into 2027 too!

When I wrote that blog post back in November, I was actually a bit anxious about turning 60 but I am feeling much more positive now.  My HRT is working and my mood is better.  So instead of dreading it, I am embracing it.  And you know what?  I look and feel pretty damn good for nearly 60 so I am making the most of it!

I don’t want to spend the next decade waiting for the perfect time to start living properly.  So I am planning to make the most of right now.  No one is guaranteed tomorrow, my mother has been living with advanced Alzheimer's (she is now 82) for over 10 years, I am very aware of the fact her diagnosis was around 70.  A close friend passed very suddenly a few weeks ago, he was only 67, but the overriding feeling at the celebration of his life was that he'd had a life well lived which I hope bought his family some reassurance.  But also made me appreciate what a good motto that is!

It’s summer event season here in the UK and there are two big dates on the calendar very soon: Royal Ascot in early June and Wimbledon at the end of June. I’d love to be going to both, or either to be honest, I’m not fussy!  No plans as yet sadly, but if I was going, this is exactly the sort of dress I’d be wearing. And I absolutely plan to find another reason to wear it this summer. So, with that in mind, here is a little tennis style inspiration.

Wimbledon is one of those lovely British summertime events that allows us to dress up a little. It is an excuse to wear the dress, add the accessories and make a bit more effort, but without forgetting the most important things: feeling comfortable, confident and fabulous.

There is no strict dress code for Wimbledon, although smart-casual attire is recommended. And really, why would you want to dress down when it is the perfect excuse to dress up? If you are lucky enough to have tickets for the Royal Box, a smarter look would be expected. I always love looking out for the Princess of Wales during Wimbledon, she gets it right every time and is a wonderful source of classic summer style inspiration for me.

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