Under The Face Mask
Has your make-up routine changed since the coronavirus outbreak? According to Mintel researchers, gone are the days when expensive lipsticks used to be the ultimate…
Where Has My Sex Appeal Gone? | Midlife Confidential – Episode 2
The best-kept secret about today's mature woman is that once she has outgrown the proscriptions to be a good girl, she may allow herself a…
Wine Expert Michèle Shah: “A Fine Woman Will Never Go Unnoticed”
Wines have no secrets for Michèle Shah and neither does the art of ageing like a fine wine. As round as a tasty red, the…
Daring To Podcast: How Ladies Make Their Voice Heard
So, you want to launch a podcast? You are not the only one. More people are listening to them than ever before, and that creates…
Tackling Ageism In Advertising
Despite profound changes to the age structure of our society, ageism is still rife: one in three people within the UK report experiencing age prejudice…
The Best Loungewear Pieces For 50 Something Ladies
Designed to be worn around the house, but smart enough so that you'll feel pulled together on off-duty days, loungewear is the perfect solution for…
Why Getting A Tattoo In Your 50 Is The New Rite Of Passage
It can be your little secret or can make a personal statement to the world about your values and beliefs. Women's motivations for getting a…
What’s Happened To Our Digital Detox?
The time spent on the computer and mobile screens has soared dramatically all over the world as we all stay inside to combat the pandemic. We…
Gardening With Kids: How To Keep Little Fingers Busy
Growing our own food is a rewarding experience, especially for kids. Seeing a seed slowly transform into their favourite fruit or vegetable is a fun…
Are You A Dandelion Or An Orchid?
Why do some people go on to lead successful lives despite coming from tough backgrounds while others struggle to climb out of the rabbit hole?…
Nothing can stop the midlife revolution! | Midlife Confidential – Episode 1
Enjoy the first episode of Midlife Confidential, the Virtual Parlour for Women Over 40. Join our chief editor, Michela Di Carlo, for a lovely chat with such a fantastic bunch of…
Self Isolation: What Astronauts Can Teach Us
In 2016, at the age of 56, the American Peggy Whitson rocketed off the planet becoming the oldest woman in space ever. Now retired, she…
How To Decode A Wine List Like A Pro
Reading a wine list can be sometimes intimidating. While it's clear that ordering a bottle can be a much better deal than by-the-glass options, the…
How To Reduce Anxiety At Home
Experts urge us to find balance and calm by looking inward and muting the outside world. But what if the natural vibrancy of our surroundings…
The Importance Of Time Regained
"If you're not busy being born, you're busy dying." There is nothing more appropriate than this famous quote by Bob Dylan to help us face…
Silver Bikers: Mastering Midlife On Two Wheels
Everyone has their own personal reasons for wanting to ride a motorbike. Whether it's for freedom, adventure, independence or a new sense of belonging, middle-aged…
Midlife Diversity: A Treasure To Preserve
At midlife, everything that was once known to be true is called into question. However, we can't find our way ahead without achieving radical changes…
What is a ‘Modern Elder’?
Experience is making a comeback in the workplace. At a time when power is shifting younger, companies are finally waking up to the value of…
The Midlife Pleasure Gap
Our sex drive can change a lot throughout our life. After all, so many factors can affect it, such as relationship strain, financial pressures or…
Style Guide | The Right Jeans For Women Over 40
Jeans are an essential outfit for women of all ages. However, finding the right flattering pair of denim for ladies over 40 is not that…