At the end of 2026 I was introduced to skin practitioner Lisa Harris. I immediately felt she was a kindred spirit. Despite having over 30 years of experience, and being trained to do all the different tweakments, from botox to fillers to electrolysis, she no longer uses needles. Instead, she concentrates on the skin lipid barrier, the integrity of the …
A pure & uplifting skincare range
It’s truly exciting to discover a range that inspires and uplifts you every time you use it. I have fallen in love with the Angelico range. It’s pure, natural and organic made from distillations of essential oils. The products are free of water and filled with natural essences and oils. They smell like a summer walk through a flower filled …
The art of the pause
I’m not sure how it happened, but in the last 10 years or so, I’ve become ‘a very busy woman’. A phrase I now use regularly as a joke with my husband when he keeps asking me to do things for him. Even the cast I’m working with at the moment use the phrase. After a weekend or a few …
More tips to smooth the décolletage
After my previous video on the incredible Naydaya chest shield, I started trying out their Neck Glory cream to try and maximise my results. Find out all about it in the video below I also tried out their body oil. After ARK decided to discontinue their fabulous, super light body oil. I’m on the lookout for a new one. I may …
How I keep my energy up when busy
A few months ago, I wrote an article for Hello magazine on this subject and it got a huge response. It made me ponder as to why this was the case. I suspect it’s because most of us have low energy a lot of the time, even when we’re not busy. I decided to make a video about it to …
How I cracked the code on day to day dressing
I have a theory about why women shop a certain way that leaves them feeling they have nothing to wear. I did this for years myself, and when I changed my mindset, my whole wardrobe became a place filled with all kinds of useful outfits. I believe that many of us shop for our fantasy life We shop for how …
How to smooth your décolletage
One of the first areas on a woman’s body to show signs of age is the décolletage. I spotted my first lines in my late twenties. And it keeps on going the older you get. I always felt, despite the early start of lines in the area, that my décolletage was holding up well, but then this last year, I …
Cleansers that properly remove makeup
Cleansers may not be the most exciting beauty product, but to my mind they’re one of the most important. Besides city grime, pollution and toxins, there’s also makeup to remove. If you wear foundation, it’s very important to make sure you remove it fully. Otherwise pores become clogged and grimy. Personally, I find a lot of cleansers do not fully …
How I beat anxiety in midlife
About 10 years ago, I was on holiday sitting on a beautiful beach watching the sunset. A setting that always makes me happy. Warm sun, sand between my toes and shimmering blue sea. However, as I looked out at my wonderful surroundings, I could feel a strange sensation in my stomach. I felt uneasy and unsettled. I couldn’t quite put …
A day to night eye palette
Recently, Studio 10 cancelled it’s fabulous I-Radiance eye palette. I was shocked and devastated. Why would they do that? But it turns out, it was only to upgrade it to a new, even more fabulous palette called Fresh Focus I-Brighten. And fabulous it is! I’ve got a new favourite eye palette The colours are warm and flattering, from delicious caramel …
My micro-needling journey
A few months ago I embarked on three micro-needling sessions. I was drawn to do it as it’s minimally invasive and has been scientifically proven to have a real effect on the skin. So many skin treatments give little value for money Treatments are often extremely expensive, specially when doing a series of them, which is usually the case. It’s …
Is it safe to get a gel manicure?
Nail salons have sprung up all over the place. They are now cheaper, more accessible and are booming. Everyone loves a mani. They especially love a gel mani. No-one bothers with a normal manicure anymore In fact, I’m one of the few people I know who much prefers one. When I go into a salon and say I just want …











