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Spotlight on Specsavers – new specs appeal

3 weeks ago by midlifechic

As a break from the summer sale madness, today I thought I'd talk to you about my new glasses. I've been aware that I need some for quite a while but, in the same way that some people dread going to the dentist, I dread the optici...

Spotlight on Baukjen – sunny days and nights

2 months ago by midlifechic

I'm very pleased to be working with Baukjen again today. You may remember that they were the first of my brand Spotlight Posts back in February and this time they've sent some of their Spring / Summer 17 collection for me to revie...

Spotlight on linen and denim at Uniqlo

4 months ago by midlifechic

Happy Friday everyone. As we count down to the Easter weekend I'm hoping you can feel that Spring is in the air. Today I'm reviewing Uniqlo's new collection. As you already know, Uniqlo is a brand that I rate very highly. One o...

Spotlight on Pure Collection – brand review

4 months ago by midlifechic

So it is with great pleasure that I bring you the second of my spotlight posts which, as you will remember are the posts where I focus in greater depth on a single brand. Today I am looking at Pure Collection. I will be honest and...

Finery Review Spring 17

5 months ago by midlifechic

It's great to be working with my friends at the Over4Collective again today. We've been so busy getting our website together that we haven't had time to do a project for a while so I decided it was time to introduce them to one of...

Spotlight on Baukjen… and midlife love

5 months ago by midlifechic

I am very pleased to bring you the first of the spotlight posts. It's a big thank you to Baukjen for being the first brand to come on board as part of this series and I'm particularly pleased to be working with someone that I have...

Inès de La Fressange at Uniqlo Spring 17 launch

6 months ago by midlifechic

So, I am proud (very proud) to be the first blogger to bring you the new collection from Inès de La Fressange at Uniqlo. As I have said many times before, if I could align Midlifechic with any woman in the world, it would be Inès....

What to wear for a formal party – women over 40

9 months ago by midlifechic

Well hello everybody and happy November. There's no avoiding it any longer, we're on the Christmas countdown. I'm diving in head first with another party dressing feature (there will be a few). This time we're looking at what to w...

Chic layering using Uniqlo technical clothing

9 months ago by midlifechic

You may remember that when I went to Paris in May, one of the things I commented on was that lots of Parisians were demonstrating the art of chic layering by wearing a Uniqlo quilt underneath their coat. I have since discovered th...

Dressing for quiet confidence – Winser London

10 months ago by midlifechic

I don't know about you, but every so often an occasion crops up when I use what I'm wearing to boost my confidence. It's almost like putting on a suit of armour to help face something bigger than an ordinary day. Usually for me, i...

Cashmere review – the best on the high street

10 months ago by midlifechic

As the nights grow darker, my usual Autumn treat to myself is a cashmere jumper. Every year however, prices seem to climb higher so I decided to set myself the task of looking into my little indulgence as carefully as possible. Wh...

Finery Review – standout chic for Autumn

10 months ago by midlifechic

I don't know about you, but when I get to this point in the season, I'm over the excitement of Autumn clothes because I've become accustomed to the new trends. It feels as though each retailer is simply offering a slightly adjuste...

Marks and Spencer fashion for women over 40 – a style challenge

11 months ago by midlifechic

Today we're looking at Marks and Spencer fashion for women over 40. As you know, ever since I went down to the press day I've been excited about their new looks for this season. My favourite pieces still haven't been released but ...

48 hours of Hush – from work to weekend

11 months ago by midlifechic

Today I'm talking about Hush, another of our favourite Midlifechic brands. I've been trying to meet the team there for a while and it has become almost a running joke between us that whenever one of us suggests a date in London, t...

Inès de la Fressange at Uniqlo – Autumn 2016

11 months ago by midlifechic

I'll come straight out and say it - this is my biggest blogging high to date. Uniqlo has selected our community at Midlifechic to be the first to see their new Inès de La Fressange collection. I feel so proud that we are being rec...

Autumn 2016 at The White Company – a review

11 months ago by midlifechic

A mystery package arrived this week and it was lovely to open it and find that The White Company had sent me their new Autumn candle to review. As you know, Home Fragrance is really important to me and you could say that it was a ...

Over 40 style blogger challenge – white shirt & denim

1 year ago by midlifechic

I was chatting to my blogger friends in the Over 40 Collective recently about how difficult it is to know what to blog about during this fallow period when the sales are on, especially when the weather is as mixed as it has been. ...

A day working with the team at Hope Fashion

1 year ago by midlifechic

As you know, I spent Tuesday with the team at Hope Fashion taking part in their Autumn shoot in which they decided to use real, everyday women rather than models. As you can imagine, it was great fun. All of the clothes were hangi...

Boden early Autumn 16 – dressing for the weather (again)

1 year ago by midlifechic

Today saw the release of the Boden early Autumn 16 collection with some great trans-seasonal pieces to see you through this 'not Summer' weather. With every day bringing a new sartorial challenge, these pieces will help you to lay...

Playing chicken with the Hush sale

1 year ago by midlifechic

As you probably know, there is 20% off at Hush until midnight (Thursday 30th June) with code SMILE, so my hunch was that the Hush sale would start on Friday, however I have now heard that it will be Tuesday 5th July. Looking throu...

The merits of the Boden sale

1 year ago by midlifechic

Last week I shared the restrictions I impose on myself before I click on a 'sale started' link. I still stand by the suggestion that you should limit your high summer pieces to about 10% of your total wardrobe. However there is on...

An elegant dress for an evening in Paris

1 year ago by midlifechic

In a post last week, I explained that my midlife return to Paris centred on a special dinner, the culmination of a promise I'd made to myself 29 years ago. It was special because I was with the right person, in the right place at ...

A sassy look for an evening in Paris

1 year ago by midlifechic

As I looked around the plane on the way to Paris, I could see lots of excited little girls dressed as princesses on their way to EuroDisney. I don't think we ever grow out of that fairytale dress dream - although perhaps our taste...

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Guess where these new season looks come from

1 year ago by midlifechic

I had a very busy day down in London yesterday meeting up with some of my favourite brands and gently putting our midlife views across to them. We're beginning to gain traction ladies - they're noticing the number of discussions t...

Simple summer broderie collection from Uniqlo

1 year ago by midlifechic

Now that the sun has finally appeared, I imagine everyone will be shopping frantically so I just wanted to show you this simple summer broderie collection from Uniqlo. Why? Because the pieces are less than half the price of broder...

Hope Fashion London – a career opportunity for you?

1 year ago by midlifechic

As you know, I'm really keen for my blog to help other midlife women to succeed in the second half of their lives. As such, there are certain brands that capture my imagination because they are run by women like us who have put ev...

Chic but comfortable Summer sandals 2016

1 year ago by midlifechic

I think that you have to be more careful buying summer sandals than almost any other kind of footwear. After all, you are wearing them with bare feet so they are in direct contact with your skin. Any friction is not only going to ...

Fashion for women over 40, looking at Mango and The White Company

1 year ago by midlifechic

Last weekend I finally achieved my Marie Kondo session and decluttered my dressing room. I had felt a bit cynical about the book's title "The life-changing magic of tidying" but in fact it is gradually feeling a bit life changing...

New Spring fashion for women over 40 from John Lewis

1 year ago by midlifechic

We've had bright sunshine all week in the Lake District. The daffodils are out, the lambs are gambolling and it feels as though a new season is finally rolling in. This always makes me feel as though I have nothing to wear. Sudden...

Mother of the Groom Outfit Ideas and Special Occasions

1 year ago by midlifechic

I was very excited to be approached with my first 'style challenge' last week. Gina Bacconi asked me to look at their luxury occasionwear selection and style 3 outfits my way with Mother of the Bride /Groom in mind. Now this was g...

Boden Shoes Spring 2016 – trying them on

1 year ago by midlifechic

Hurray - I'm free! Thank you so much for your very supportive words over the last week, I'll tell you all about it in more detail soon but I'm rushing now because I'm off to spend the weekend with some of my favourite bloggers inc...

Uniqlo Spring 2016 review and Project Happier #4

1 year ago by midlifechic

We've nearly made it to the end of January which has to be the toughest month. Actually it would have been tougher for me if I hadn't been doing Project Happier - although I've stumbled at times, it's kept me focused. Today is my ...

6 great pieces in the Hush January 2016 sale

2 years ago by midlifechic

A quick post from me because it's a school night and I'm helping the boys with their homework which requires more and more concentration these days. However, with one eye I'm perusing the Hush January 2016 sale which started this ...

Hero beauty products for women over 40

2 years ago by midlifechic

I don't often do beauty posts but there are a few things I've been using recently that I wanted to share with you. I don't know about you but I'm feeling like the very cliché of a midlife woman at the moment: exhausted. Work has b...

New brands for women with curves

2 years ago by midlifechic

At last - I know some of you have been asking me to cover new brands for women with curves for a long time. The thing is that because my year has been so busy with my new job, I haven't been able to look beyond my own horizons for...

Rediscovering Links of London

2 years ago by midlifechic

A little while ago Links of London got in touch with me to see if I would join them in celebrating their 25th anniversary. I must start by saying that I felt really honoured that they had chosen Midlifechic and I see it as a sign ...

Kin by John Lewis Autumn 15 – a review

2 years ago by midlifechic

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the supportive emails and comments after my last post about the end of days, every single one has lifted my spirits. Even Mr MC came out of hiding and posted his first comment - who knew ...

Time to put on your pearls girls!

2 years ago by midlifechic

Something a little different for you today. As Midlifechic grows I'm finding that I'm being approached by lots of brands who are keen to work with me. This is immensely flattering and in another life I'd try running a hugely comme...

Reviewing my Autograph by Marks and Spencer delivery

2 years ago by midlifechic

So, we've looked at Boden and Hush, so today I thought I'd share a Marks and Spencer order with you. I can only apologise for the photos - my photographer arrived home late from school after a week that has been filled with rugby ...

My Hush Autumn Winter 2015 Order

2 years ago by midlifechic

I've given up - although the sun is shining in these photos, the Indian Summer doesn't seem to be showing any signs of arriving so I've been busy placing Autumn orders. My Hush parcel arrived today. I like Hush but it doesn't usua...

A Boden review Spring / Summer 2015

2 years ago by midlifechic

You might want to make a cup of tea - I've got lots to talk about this week! First of all it's been very exciting to be approached by Boden. Lots of you have been commenting on their growing relationship with bloggers and how they...

A wintry weekend in Liverpool

2 years ago by midlifechic

So, whilst we wait for some of the new things I've ordered to arrive, I thought I'd take you on a trip to Liverpool. If you remember, Mr MC had booked us in to stay in the city overnight after his meeting last Friday although it v...

Finery London review of my delivery

2 years ago by midlifechic

I know I'm late posting this week but I wanted to do a Finery London review as soon as my delivery arrived. If you've missed the excitement, Finery launched on Thursday and currently ships to the UK, Canada and the US. They descri...

Ines de la Fressange at Uniqlo review

3 years ago by midlifechic

I think the lack of sleep and inability to do my hair properly is really starting to show in these pictures but I wanted to do an Inés de la Fressange at Uniqlo review before I sort out my returns. As you will know if you are a re...

Trying on the new Boden Winter 2014 range

3 years ago by midlifechic

It takes longer than it used to to recover from a late night of merriment and on Monday I was still feeling weary. However there was no getting round the fact that the Boden van was in its way and we had been told that we would be...

Perfect knee high boots for women over 40

3 years ago by midlifechic

Actually I think they're pretty perfect for women of any age but I'm discovering that there are so many ladies out there adding 'women over 40' to their search phrases that this helps them find us. So, before I start, I just wante...

New British Brand – RachelWears

3 years ago by midlifechic

You may remember me saying that last week got off to a lovely start (before it all went rather wrong) when I met up with a Midlifechic reader. Rachel Roberts was one of the very first people to contact me via Twitter - I was sendi...

I’ve found the perfect pea coat

3 years ago by midlifechic

It's time to talk about Winter coats. Even though the sun is shining and we seem to be having a lovely Indian summer, it seems that if you haven't committed yourself by the end of September the best have gone. I think it's importa...

The Boden party to end all Boden parties

3 years ago by midlifechic

I can imagine that in the South, Boden parties are ten a penny, a bit like Pampered Chef, but up here there only seems to be one a year - but boy is it a good one to go to. Last year my friend and I were unsuspecting, just putting...

Let loose in London

3 years ago by midlifechic

Happy Monday everybody. I'm comfortably back in the North after my hectic time last week. So, picking up where we left off, I arrived in London with just enough time to get to the hotel and change. I knew it was pretty close to Co...

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Chic Stationery – Dottie Rocks pencils

3 years ago by midlifechic

Living in a house full of males, you wouldn't think that chic stationery would be something I'd need to stress about. But big rugby playing hunks though they are - they have an eye for a nice pen or pencil and as fast as I restock...

Can you find an outfit for a night out at M&S?

3 years ago by midlifechic

What's going on at M&S? There's a lot of noise about M&S in the press at the moment. Spring / Summer 2014 saw the second collection launched under Belinda Earl's reign (note: Belinda's previous roles were at Debenhams and...

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New Balance Outlet Review

3 years ago by midlifechic

We aren't blessed with retail opportunities up here in the Lakes but one thing we do have is the New Balance outlet and factory. This half term, the only thing my 17 year old son wanted to do was to visit it with a big spend in mi...

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New favourite for wardrobe staples 2014 – Gap!

3 years ago by midlifechic

I had a really big surprise when I was down in London last week for meetings. Joy of joys we finished early and happened to be on Kensington High Street. Mr MC was with me and wanted to pop into Gap for some new jeans so I went in...