My countdown to confidence at 60 and why I'm rebooting my health and wellness journey in 2026!30/11/2025 A few months ago I read Kate Muir's book 'How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis' and it really inspired me. I hope to share some of her wisdom with you but most importantly I need to use her advice to motivate me to get my own shit together! It's been a long time coming. Nearly ten years ago, I started Fifty & Fab as I approached 50, a space to share my journey towards feeling fabulous and living life with confidence. And I did feel confident, I achieved so much but in the last few years, life distractions, menopause, and a changing body have knocked me slightly off track. I have been feeling lost and a bit unsure about what's next. Honestly 50 was easy although I didn't appreciate that at the time but now I am soon to be 59 I realise that was the simple bit. I was full of energy, ideas, enthusiasm and time was on my side. Right now, not so much, there is a real sense of time running out and I am scared of the possibility of dementia (for very personal reasons I will touch on later). It's time to reboot and get myself back on track! It is only 60! I have many more fabulous years ahead of me. I will be 59 in December and 60 in December 2026, the countdown starts now! "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln  Countdown to confidence at 60!
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When the temperature drops suddenly - as it did last week - it is easy to swap our outdoor walks for cosy afternoons on the sofa! But getting fresh air and staying active throughout the winter is one of the best ways to boost your mood, energy and confidence, especially in midlife. And when spring is near, and we start peeling off layers and thinking about holiday sundresses, we will be even more grateful we kept active. From countryside walks, a short stroll with the dogs or simply taking a longer route home, we want to feel warm, dry and comfortable. I know I am guilty of this, staying indoors when it is cold, wet and muddy in my woods! Washing two white dogs down after is not easy! But I have a ski holiday coming up and I need to up my cardio fitness, I have committed to walking more and I know that getting out in the winter months is good for my health. Here's why .... This blog post contains paid for links.  Stay active and get outdoors this winter! Hi, how are you all? I have another fabulous styling post for you - I'm sharing these gorgeous foldable ballet flats from Tieks! I’m not a big fan of slippers – there, I’ve said it! Let me explain. I like to feel put-together at home: every day I shower, style my hair, choose a nice outfit, and apply my makeup before starting my day. Because I work from home and often have friends or family dropping by, fluffy slippers just don’t fit the look. Slipping into a soft, foldable pair of ballet flats, like my Tieks, feels comfortable yet polished, the perfect in-between of style and ease. And another bonus, they are not heavy so easy to wear all day and don't make indentations on the carpet like many shoes can. And if you are on Instagram, you will soon see all the big influencers sharing their Christmas Day outfit ideas - and if you believe them, then they are all wearing sequins and heels. When I am at home cooking Christmas lunch then I am not teetering around in heels - a pair of pretty (and a little bit glam) ballet flats will be just perfect! This is a gifted blog post.  Wearing my Tieks by Gavrieli foldable ballet flats for a day at home I always start with the shoes .... if my feet are comfortable then I know my day will go well! The right shoe or boot can completely transform an outfit and your mood, and it is my main style priority as a midlife woman. The days of teetering around in high heels have long gone. I love looking and feeling stylish but if I can't walk or my feet hurt then I am not pleasant to be around. And once autumn arrives, boots are my most important wardrobe staple. But as I have a slightly wider calf fit, finding a suitable pair can be a challenge. I don't need a calf measurement (or the expense that goes with that) but I need to be able to get them on and off easily and not feel like my circulation has been cut off. Dune London recently invited me to style a pair of their boots for the autumn/winter season ahead and I am delighted with the Sera Kitten Heel Boots in Black Suede (wide fit), I chose the kitten heel but there are several heel options in this range and Dune have a fabulous selection of women's boots that you can browse here! This is a gifted blog post.  Styling my knee high kitten heel boots from Dune for autumn/winter |
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