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Working from home – elevating the basics
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Working from home – elevating the basics

By Midlifechic|2020-10-26T12:31:01+00:00September 29th, 2020|Categories: Style|

How it feels when your child leaves for university – and new outfits
Family, Project Happier, Relationships, Style

How it feels when your child leaves for university – and new outfits

By Midlifechic|2020-10-26T12:38:22+00:00September 25th, 2020|Categories: Family, Project Happier, Relationships, Style|

Capsule wardrobe refresher – preparing for AW 2020
Style

Capsule wardrobe refresher – preparing for AW 2020

By Midlifechic|2020-09-17T15:39:14+01:00September 17th, 2020|Categories: Style|

Outfit ideas for Autumn 2020 – what to wear next
Style

Outfit ideas for Autumn 2020 – what to wear next

By Midlifechic|2020-10-26T12:40:18+00:00September 11th, 2020|Categories: Style|

Special places in and around Kalkan – Turkey
Project Happier, Relationships, Style, Travel

Special places in and around Kalkan – Turkey

By Midlifechic|2020-09-14T10:47:55+01:00September 8th, 2020|Categories: Project Happier, Relationships, Style, Travel|

Travelling during Covid-19 – Kalkan, Turkey
Style, Travel

Travelling during Covid-19 – Kalkan, Turkey

By Midlifechic|2020-09-14T10:44:03+01:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: Style, Travel|

Athleisure – how to style it when you’re over 40
Retail Review, Style

Athleisure – how to style it when you’re over 40

By Midlifechic|2020-10-26T13:08:05+00:00August 31st, 2020|Categories: Retail Review, Style|

Inès de La Fressange at Uniqlo Autumn 2020
Retail Review, Style

Inès de La Fressange at Uniqlo Autumn 2020

By Midlifechic|2020-08-27T07:34:27+01:00August 27th, 2020|Categories: Retail Review, Style|

Retail update – small British brands – and à bientôt…
Hair & Beauty, Retail Review, Style, Travel

Retail update – small British brands – and à bientôt…

By Midlifechic|2020-08-07T11:30:28+01:00August 7th, 2020|Categories: Hair & Beauty, Retail Review, Style, Travel|Tags: 2020, Boden, coronavirus, covid-19, new season, OOTD, sales, Summer, WIWT|

Stitch Fix review, beauty recommendations and a singalong
Family, Hair & Beauty, Style

Stitch Fix review, beauty recommendations and a singalong

By Midlifechic|2020-07-31T16:11:14+01:00July 31st, 2020|Categories: Family, Hair & Beauty, Style|Tags: 2020, beauty, coronavirus, covid-19, retail review, Summer, wardrobe essentials, wardrobe staples|

Staycationing in London and Newcastle post Covid 19
Family, Style, Travel

Staycationing in London and Newcastle post Covid 19

By Midlifechic|2020-07-24T18:50:10+01:00July 24th, 2020|Categories: Family, Style, Travel|Tags: 2020, casual chic, coronavirus, covid-19, OOTD, Summer, travel, WIWT|

What to wear for a UK staycation & great summer reads
Style

What to wear for a UK staycation & great summer reads

By Midlifechic|2020-07-15T16:59:58+01:00July 15th, 2020|Categories: Style|Tags: 2020, casual chic, coronavirus, covid-19, holiday chic, Summer, wardrobe essentials, wardrobe staples|

Slowly moving out of lockdown, summer 2020
Family, Project Happier, Style

Slowly moving out of lockdown, summer 2020

By Midlifechic|2020-07-10T19:41:21+01:00July 10th, 2020|Categories: Family, Project Happier, Style|Tags: 2020, Boden, casual chic, coronavirus, covid-19, date night chic, night out chic, OOTD, Summer, WIWT|

Making summer plans (at last) and recent outfits
Style, Travel

Making summer plans (at last) and recent outfits

By Midlifechic|2020-07-03T17:09:20+01:00July 3rd, 2020|Categories: Style, Travel|Tags: 2020, coronavirus, covid-19, OOTD, Summer, WIWT|

Hush sale top ten & retail behind the scenes
Sale, Style

Hush sale top ten & retail behind the scenes

By Midlifechic|2020-06-25T14:22:39+01:00June 25th, 2020|Categories: Sale, Style|Tags: 2020, coronavirus, covid-19, retail news, sales, Summer, wardrobe essentials, wardrobe staples|

What I’ve been wearing and learning the lessons of lockdown
Project Happier, Style

What I’ve been wearing and learning the lessons of lockdown

By Midlifechic|2020-06-23T16:29:38+01:00June 23rd, 2020|Categories: Project Happier, Style|Tags: 2020, casual chic, coronavirus, covid-19, OOTD, Project Happier, Summer, WIWT|

Chic heatwave dresses and good sale buys
Shoes, Style

Chic heatwave dresses and good sale buys

By Midlifechic|2020-06-19T13:25:41+01:00June 19th, 2020|Categories: Shoes, Style|Tags: 2020, holiday chic, sales, shoes, Summer, wardrobe essentials, wardrobe staples|

How midlifers are feeling as we come out of lockdown
Midlife, Surveys

How midlifers are feeling as we come out of lockdown

By Midlifechic|2020-06-17T10:49:44+01:00June 16th, 2020|Categories: Midlife, Surveys|Tags: 2020, coronavirus, covid-19, survey|

The zeitgeist and what to wear for the weekend
Midlife, Relationships, Style

The zeitgeist and what to wear for the weekend

By Midlifechic|2020-06-12T16:43:09+01:00June 12th, 2020|Categories: Midlife, Relationships, Style|Tags: 2020, Boden, books, casual chic, coronavirus, covid-19, OOTD|

Women over 40 tell me – how is it for you? And a catch up.
Family, Health, Style, Surveys

Women over 40 tell me – how is it for you? And a catch up.

By Midlifechic|2020-06-10T13:24:00+01:00June 9th, 2020|Categories: Family, Health, Style, Surveys|Tags: 2020, casual chic, coronavirus, covid-19, OOTD, Summer, WIWT|

Cornucopia: midlife matters and the return to ‘normal’
Health, Midlife

Cornucopia: midlife matters and the return to ‘normal’

By Midlifechic|2020-06-02T16:52:43+01:00June 2nd, 2020|Categories: Health, Midlife|Tags: 2020, coronavirus, covid-19, menopause, Summer|

Midlife lately and SS20 at home outfit ideas
Family, Midlife, Style

Midlife lately and SS20 at home outfit ideas

By Midlifechic|2020-05-27T16:51:17+01:00May 27th, 2020|Categories: Family, Midlife, Style|Tags: 2020, casual chic, coronavirus, covid-19, event chic, new season, OOTD, Spring, Summer, WIWT|

The future of retail after Covid-19
Retail Review, Style

The future of retail after Covid-19

By Midlifechic|2020-05-22T17:12:49+01:00May 22nd, 2020|Categories: Retail Review, Style|Tags: 2020, accessories, coronavirus, covid-19, new season, retail review, Spring, Summer|

How to celebrate under lockdown – happy birthday to me
Interiors, Midlife, Project Happier

How to celebrate under lockdown – happy birthday to me

By Midlifechic|2020-05-19T15:37:56+01:00May 19th, 2020|Categories: Interiors, Midlife, Project Happier|Tags: 2020, coronavirus, covid-19, home, interiors, Spring, Summer|

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Well nobody told us that snow was coming, such a nice surprise this morning after all the wind and rain. I’ve just been picking up some spring flowers from our local florist, hyacinths and also pussy willow which makes the tight northerner in me happy because it lasts all the way through until Easter.

When I got home a friend had popped a copy of Claudia Winkleman’s book through the letterbox so that’s my afternoon sorted. She tells me there are parts in it I’ll love and others that I’ll madly disagree with. Can’t wait... have you read it yet?

#wintersaturday #snowday #springflowers #agelessstyle #camelcoat #jeansandboots #wiw #over50style #over50blogger #villagelife #lockdownstyle #saturdaymorning #midlifechic

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Well how’s your lockdown going? It’s a real dark, wet January day here and I’ve been doing nothing more exciting than signing off my tax return so I thought I’d take a break from it and say hello. As you can see we’ve left some of our Christmas lights up, just to get us through to spring and yes, Rosie the cat is clearly trying to tell me something - I suspect she’s complaining about the dog who we found salivating over something rank in a hedge this morning - he’s been vomiting melodiously every half hour ever since and as they share a favourite cushion by the door, she has every right to pull that face. Just when you think January ‘21 can’t get any less appealing it goes and proves you wrong. Ah well, I hope your day’s a bit more upscale than mine.

#wfhstyle #wfhoutfit #wiwtoday #lockdown2021 #lockdownoutfit #relaxedstyle #midlifechic #january2021 #bluevelvet #silkblouse #agelessstyle #catsofinstagram

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Dec 31

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Well my glitter ball is spinning and I’m ready for a kitchen disco tonight. The small upside of lockdown is that all of our boys are with us on NYE for the first time in years - whether they’ll join me on the dance floor will no doubt depend on the strength of the cocktails though.

I haven’t been around much because I had an old fashioned Christmas and took a break from everything digital but I’ll be back blogging again before too long.

Until then I hope that 2020 wasn’t too bad for you and that 2021 holds happiness and new adventures. If your NYE is going to be a quiet one it sounds like the perfect time to think through hopes and dreams - and if you’re having a noisy one like us, enjoy. Happy new year everyone, here’s to lots of good times ahead xxx.

#midlifechic #nye2020 #happynewyear #happynewyear2021 #goodtimesahead #newbeginnings #newyear2021 #agelessstyle #over50blogger #over50style #partyoutfit #sequins #goodbye2020 #goodbye2020hello2021

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Dec 15

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Moody winter skies.

All of my recent OOTDs are in my blogpost today along with a food bank appeal (link ⬆️). I worked out that if the 48,000 readers of Midlifechic each donate £1 to @trusselltrust then we could raise £96k in a flash because all donations are being doubled by their business partners at the moment. If you don’t read my blog and only follow me here then we could raise even more - the food banks are desperately trying to keep up with increasing demand at the moment - and yes we all know that people shouldn’t have to go hungry but right now they are and £96k would be a lot of help at a grass roots level. Just a thought... you can find more information about them and a link to donate here @trusselltrust
#foodbank #foodbanksuk #christmasappeal #hungerfreefuture #enoughisenough #thiscanchange #charity #christmas2020

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Dec 11

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Well it’s been lovely to be back working in a very Christmassy London for a couple of days but my feet are killing me and it’s time to go home. I will just say that in the busy West End everything has felt very safe and well managed - people are wearing their masks and keeping their distance so let’s hope there’s no need for a tier change next week because it was great to sense that the city had a bit of its old spirit back. I have a long train journey home now which gives me 3 hours to bury myself in a book - I’m late to the party but I’m reading American Dirt... unputdownable... have you read it?

Outfit details - all past season (jumper @hushhomewear, skirt @finerylondon, boots @lkbennettlondon, coat @insidejigsaw)

#londonlife #winterchic #christmasinthecity #monochrome #blackandwhitestyle #londonlove #wiw #ootdstyle #agelessstyle #statementskirt

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Well I’m happily calling a close to my November neutrals project. Why I thought it would be a good idea to abandon colour during lockdown I don’t know but I’ve now lined up all of my favourite shades of red, ready for December.

Christmas might not be quite the same this year but I reckon there are two ways of looking at it - we can feel fed up and wish it was something other than it is or, just this once, we can enjoy doing it differently and take the small pleasures where we find them. And for me tomorrow that will involve wearing red!

Wearing: cardigan @cashmerespecialist (ad/gifted); stripey top @marksandspencer; boots @lkbennettlondon; fedora @thisiswhistles (past season; jeans @hushhomewear (past season)

#agelessstyle #wfhstyle #wfhoutfit #wfhootd #cashmerelove #stripestyle #kneelengthboots #casualoutfit #lockdownstyle #winterchic #midlifechic

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Nov 26

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Looking enviously out at Tier 2... tantalisingly so near... and yet cruelly so far. Again.

In the meantime I’m trying to echo my American friends by remembering all that there is to be thankful for today. Happy thanksgiving to you all over there - despite my plan to only wear muted colours in November I’ve donned some party boots just for you.

Wearing: jumper @andotherstories denim crops @marksandspencer boots @hushhomewear coat @thisiswhistles (past season)

#tier3 #lockdownlife #goodtimeswillcome #sonearandyetsofar #lancashire #cumbria #agelessstyle #neutralstyle #popofcolour #winterstyle #wfhstyle #wiwtoday #lockdownstyle #midlifechic

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How’s your weekend gone? I had a lovely surprise this morning with a text from my middle boy to say that he’ll be coming home from uni 2 weeks early - as soon as he’s had his Covid test in the first week of December. It feels SO long since we dropped him off in September that it threw me into the mood for everything Christmassy and there I was, just settling down to a bit of present buying when we were told that a WW2 bomb had been found in the canal at the bottom of our garden - so that’s provided no end of excitement in the village for a Sunday afternoon.

Anyway as far as Christmas shopping is concerned I’ve come up with a plan. So many retailers need our support that I’ve decided to shop in rounds of 3 - for every present I buy from a big retailer I’ll then buy one from a small independent online store and one from a local shop to be collected after lockdown (fingers crossed) which I’m finding is an easy way to support #smallbusiness this year.

I’m flying the flag for two of my favourite small online brands in this picture. The lovely grey and cobalt flecked jumper is on press loan from @hopefashionuk and the earrings are new from my friend Claudia @claudiabradby (both ad/gift/press loan and both pieces that I’d genuinely recommend if you’re being asked for ideas of what you might like for yourself). Enjoy the last few hours of the weekend as we head into what is hopefully the final week of lockdown🤞. Oh and the bomb has now been defused and taken away. Phew.

#supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinesschristmas #independentonlineretailer #smalljewellerybusiness #knitwear #midlifechic #agelessstyle #christmasiscoming #christmas2020countdown #homeforchristmas

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Stepping out for a moment of daylight amid torrential downpours. It’s been a bit of a subdued weekend for me because it’s the anniversary of my mum’s death. I usually plan a few days of ‘busyness’ but of course this year it wasn’t so easy and it’s really struck me how hard it must be for anyone who’s going through the raw stages of bereavement during lockdown.

I’m 9 years on now but it still comes out and bites me. I tell myself that there are times when it’s right to lean in to sadness and accept that it’s part of the ebb and flow of life. I’m not writing this in a bid for sympathy - I just wanted to hold out a hand to anyone who lives with the shadow of grief because lockdown really doesn’t help and it must be especially hard if you’re feeling alone with it. Be kind and give yourself time - it may always be with you but trust that the intense stages of bereavement do pass; healing is a long process but you will feel better again.

#bereavement #lockdown #thoughtoftheday #midlifechic

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Nov 12

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And I realise that in my last post I said I’m not wearing any bright colours in November... but I only had this outfit on very briefly in the park at lunchtime... when normal people were, of course, wrapped up in coats and scarves walking their dogs. I wasn’t shivering... not at all - if only we could have gone to a nice hotel to take these photos like we usually do. And I suppose they’d be used to people doing things like this if it was London but as always I had to disappoint everyone who came over to ask if I was special or famous and explain that no, I just have a hobby that involves wearing impractical outfits in unseasonal weather and then going back to my desk for an afternoon of work like everyone else. I am looking forward to wearing this festive number next month though, even if it’s just for a kitchen disco at home. Before that, my Boden Christmas edit will be on my blog tomorrow - as the eagle eyed amongst you might already have guessed.

Wearing: top, trousers and shoes all Boden (Ad/gifted as part of tomorrow’s blog collaboration)

#agelessstyle #midlifechic #bodenbyme #christmas2020 #midlife #midlifeblogger #over40blogger #over50blogger #nightoutfit #christmasoutfit #sequinshoes #partyshoes #partypants #pinkandgreen #winterstyle

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I’ve just been reading through the Remembrance stories that some of you shared in the comments after my post on Sunday. So many thoughts and memories - I’m just going to make dinner and then I’ll reply.

In the meantime I’ve been thinking ahead to what Christmas is going to be like this year and on the blog I’ve come up with some ideas for making it special, even if we’re still going to be spending it mostly at home - so do pop over and have a read if you’re wondering about how you might approach it.

As far as clothes are concerned I’m deliberately not wearing anything very bright this month so that when we hit 1st December I can revel in a riot of colour and sequins...little things like this are keeping my spirits up on these dark November days...

Wearing: top (ad/gifted), cropped jeans (bought personally) both @baukjen. Boots @duoboots (past season).

#agelessstyle #midlifechic #autumnstyle #falloutfits #croppedjeans #breton #wiw #ootd #wfhstyle #lockdownstyle #countrychic #wfhoutfit #casualchic

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Thank you for the thoughtful words after my post on Friday, I’m going to have a cup of tea and read through them all properly in a minute. We’ve been out and about this afternoon supporting our village farm shops by going out for takeaway cake and coffee... not exactly a chore I have to say.

It’s been hard not being able to honour Remembrance Sunday in the usual way hasn’t it? I’ve been thinking about my mum and dad who were engaged during WW2. My dad was an RAF officer in Bomber Command based near Cambridge and my mum was a student at Durham university. It meant they couldn’t see much of each other but every so often he managed to get a travel pass for her and she was able to visit him for a weekend, staying in a guesthouse nearby. He was usually on night ops so they’d only have a few hours together and she used to tell me of the sense of dread she had as she lay in bed and heard the Lancaster Bombers flying out on their night missions.

Of course she could never sleep so Dad came up with a plan - as they flew back over the guest house his crew would cut the engine three times which was no doubt highly irregular but at least she knew he was safe and could, at last, nod off. Of course now it sounds far more romantic than it probably felt at the time - but it feels appropriate for today - a small story from two of the millions of lives that were impacted by war.

Wearing: coat @hobbslondon (ad/gifted - current); boots @duoboots; jeans @hushhomewear; jumper @hm (all past season)

#remembrancesunday #lestweforget🌺 #atthegoingdownofthesun #ww2history #bombercommand #514squadron #neveragain

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I’m sticking to my pledge of posting every other day throughout November even though today’s been a bit of a sad one. We’ve been remembering my Uncle Stan. We could only have a small lockdown funeral and even though my auntie and cousins did brilliantly, it wasn’t the send-off that they wanted for such a big character. So I’m honouring him here, my lovely uncle who made me laugh every time I saw him, even when he was reaching the end. It’s so sad when we lose the people who’ve been in our lives since the very beginning, somehow it shakes your foundations. But he had a long and happy life and today he was remembered by all of the people who were watching online as well as those of us at the service. The wonderful thing was that we all had love in our hearts and a smile on our faces as we thought of him... and that, in itself, has to be the sign of a life well lived. #inmemory #gonebutnotforgotten #lifewelllived

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I think a lot of people are having one last meal out today aren’t they? It was lunch for us and I suppose the place you choose for your last culinary experience for a month (because my cooking certainly doesn’t count) says a lot about you. We went to the farm in our village for salt marsh lamb and chips and then cake - of course. And this is what I’m wearing today, thankfully the skirt has an elasticated waist(!): cashmere jumper @marksandspencer; skirt @uniqlo (Ines de La Fressange collab - ad/gifted as part of a blog review); boots @hushhomewear; bag @midlifechic #agelessstyle #midlifechic #lockdownstyle #wfhstyle #wiw #ootd #wfhoutfits #midiskirt #goldboots #lunchdate #over50women

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I’ve had a lot of blog readers asking me to go back to doing daily outfit pictures so I’ve set a reminder to take a quick photo every other day and I thought I’d post them on here while I’m at it. I’m working from home at the bottom of my garden so they’re not going to be very exotic but then I think exotic is off the cards for most of us for a while isn’t it? So this what I’m wearing for my first day back at my desk after half term, one of my favourite combos of wide leg crops with boots and a warm jumper to ward off the wind that whips up here from the sea (I’m determined not to put the heating on during the day until I absolutely have to!). And tonight I’m going to the gym... and tomorrow night... and Wednesday night too... in anticipation of the damage that a month of evenings on the sofa is going to do 😬. Wearing: jumper @andotherstories, trousers @stitchfixuk (both past season), boots @lkbennettlondon #agelessstyle #midlifechic #wiw #ootd #lockdownstyle #wfhstyle

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Hello, it’s been a while I know - I’ve been busy at work and being someone who compartmentalises that means I haven’t had time for photos. Here’s one today though - I’m beginning to think I’ll be living in jeans forever now so I thought I’d at least try a new cut. I wasn’t sure if I’d love them or hate them but it’s definitely love. I’m thinking I’ll wear them with polo necks as it gets colder and that will be winter sorted. Just thought I’d show you in case you’re at the point where you’re sick of what you’re wearing. Disclosure: jeans bought personally, shirt ad/gifted - both @baukjen, boots past season @finerylondon. —————————————-
#agelessstyle #midlifechic #jeanslovers #doubledenim #autumnstyle #falloutfits #newseasonnewlook #flarejeans #relaxedstyle #casualchic #wiw #ootdinspiration

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Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the love of my life. 50 is just the beginning...#ageisjustanumber #50thbirthday #50andfabulous #loveyoulongtime #besthusbandintheworld #midlifechic

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I just want to say hello to you all and give an especially warm welcome to all of the new followers who joined me after my workout video with @thesallywilkinson (very) early this morning. I’m looking a bit more awake now and feeling slightly ashamed after seeing my rear end sticking up in the air during those planks - there’s clearly work to be done there! Sally and I have known each other since our children were in the school playground together but we’ve only just met up again and realised that we share the same approach to this new stage of our lives. We both firmly believe that midlife is an exciting new start where there are new friends to be made and big adventures to be had. We want everyone to get the most out of it by feeling good about themselves. Sally’s angle is wellness, mine focuses on ageless style and finding clothes that make you feel great. As you’ve probably gathered we’re both strong northern women and so we have a good laugh about it all along the way. We’re hoping to do a few more things together but in the meantime we’ll both try to help you feel inspired. And let’s see if she can get me over my video phobia - she’s challenged me to do Stories in October so keep your eyes peeled 🧐. In the meantime thank you to EVERYONE who follows me here, even though I often forget to post. And don’t forget - there’s so much more on my blog. #agelessstyle #midlifewomen #midlife #ageless #strongnorthernwomen #over50 #over50women #over50style #over50blogger #womenover50 #womensupportingwomen #empoweringwomen #midlifechic

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Thank you for so many kind words last night. I can report that the middle son is unpacked and settled in for his first year at uni... and here’s the point where I couldn’t find any more excuses to stay. I’m so proud of him today and as always, it’s a bittersweet privilege to watch your young adults spread their wings and fly. Strength to every other parent who’s saying a tender farewell over the next week or so... and I’ll share a quote that’s keeping me sane today: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” #happytears #mumofboys #goodbyesarehard #northumbriauniversity #newcastle #freshers2020 #midlifechic

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The last night with my boy before we take him to his university halls tomorrow morning. We’re taking him out for a decent meal because no doubt he’ll be living on cereal for the next 10 weeks - and I’m rushing because we need to navigate the new north east lockdown... but happy Friday everyone! #universitydropoff #lastnights #newbeginnings #mumofboys #newcastle #bittersweet #northumbriauniversity

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Well it feels as though we have a year of ‘lasts’ ahead, starting with our last ever back to school photo. I have 20 years of them, nearly all taken on this doorstep as they’ve grown from being tiny toddlers nervously clutching my hand to giants like this, ready to stride out into the world and one day when I’m sitting in my rocking chair I’ll dig them all out and look back with a smile. Here’s my ‘little’ one heading off today for his last year of Sixth Form... blinking a bit in the early morning sunshine that he hasn’t set eyes on for the last six months! I feel a bit wistful as we head towards our looming empty nest but you have to look for the positives don’t you and I’m telling myself that with endings come new beginnings... perhaps there will be new adventures ahead for us all... —————————————-
#backtoschool #mumofteens #mumofboys #emptynestahead #schooldays #backtoschool2020 #newterm #newbeginnings #over50blogger #midlifeblogger #midlifechic

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Spontaneous date night - today we realised how little time we have left before our resident taxi driver heads off to university (very inconsiderate of him) so we’re making the most of it. I’ll probably undo any good that last night’s run did for me but carpe diem and all that.. —————————————
Wearing: top @thewhitecompany, jeans @baukjen, shoes @marksandspencer, clutch @insidejigsaw - all past season. #datenightoutfit #agelessstyle #seizetheday #over50blogger #styleover50 #nicetopandjeans #nightouttfit #wiwtoday #bankholidayweekend #over50women #midlifechic

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AD| So I’m back from holiday and suddenly staring autumn in the face – actually I don’t believe it really starts until 21st September but even so with the schools going back next week it feels like a time of change. I’m quite looking forward to getting back into more of a routine and I’m promising myself that I’m going to take some of the time I’m saving by not constantly travelling to meetings to do something that’s just for me. So I’m gently getting back into running after my achilles injury. It’s taught me a big lesson about respecting my body and not going too far too fast (I gave myself 8 weeks to go from scratch to beating the times I used to do 15 years ago which was stupid). It isn’t that you can’t take on new challenges in midlife, you just have to accept that it may take a little longer for your body to adapt and so I learned the hard way that you have to listen to it along the way. It’s going to be tough going back to the beginning of my training programme again but I will – and it won’t be long before I feel that mental release of running without gasping again… it’s just one foot in front of the other after all. It’s never too late to find a new way of keeping fit, I think the important thing in midlife is just to get on and do it – especially at the moment, it’s a way of keeping our minds and bodies well. So I’m asking you what new challenge you’ll choose to help you get through the winter to come. What will you do for yourself? Let me know - I’m looking for new people to follow and we can keep on encouraging each other over the months to come.
Wearing: top@athleta, leggings & sports bra @sweatybetty all from the new Athleisure department @johnlewisandpartners (gifted)

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