The diaries
Retired Life Diaries
Isobel on what retirement is actually like, day to day - the friendships, the routines, the surprises, the slower mornings, the busier afternoons.
I made a career pivot at 40+ (and I’m shit-scared)
Why does this midlife career pivot feel so weird? I’ve recently shifted my energy away from the kind of work I was doing before.
The Best UK High Street Brands for Grown-Up Women
Clothes that fit properly, feel good, last more than five minutes, and don’t make you feel like you’re dressing as someone else.
The Midlife Style Reset. Here’s How to Love Your Wardrobe Again at 40+
There’s a special kind of midlife chaos that happens in your wardrobe. Here’s how to make it feel like yours again.
Midlife Style in Your 40s & 50s - Getting Dressed Again in Real Life
If getting dressed has started to feel weirdly harder in your 40s or 50s, you’re not imagining it.
Midlife Joy: Issue 01 - Letting Go of Anxiety, Fear and Hair Dye
A monthly column about what’s going on, what we’re learning, and the tiny wins that make midlife feel lighter.
How to Find Your Personal Style Again After Kids, Career Changes, or Body Shifts
Rediscovering your style after life’s big shifts, when your old wardrobe no longer feels quite like you.
How to Dress the Midlife Body You Have Now
A gentle approach to dressing the body and life you have now, without chasing the rules that no longer fit.
What to Wear on Low-Energy Days: Outfit Ideas for When You Just Can’t Be Bothered
Easy outfit formulas for the days when choosing clothes feels like one task too many.
Eating for Energy in Your 40s: Fast Ideas for Time-Poor Women
Simple food ideas for busy women who want a bit more energy without turning life into a wellness project.