Which nuts are best for you? And, yes we can eat more!

Which nuts are best for you? And, yes we can eat more!

It’s official – nuts are amazing. Apparently, they are not as fattening as we thought (hurrah!), and each type delivers a different healthcare benefit. A group of scientists in the USA has uncovered that we should eat 30g of nuts each day, and I am very...
Say adios to bingo wings

Say adios to bingo wings

Some of you will be able to relate to this – as you get older, your arms can become more crepey and saggy. Bingo wings, they call it. And I’m starting to notice it develop on my own, once nicely toned arms as the months pass by. It’s time to do something about...
Eight of the best tubing mascaras

Eight of the best tubing mascaras

Although they have been popular in Japan for many years, tubing mascaras have only recently become a ‘reach-for’ product worldwide. Here are seven  reasons why: 1 They add dimension to the lashes from the root to the tip. 2 It washes off with water, so...
Metallic makeup for a dazzling winter look

Metallic makeup for a dazzling winter look

I’ve been watching Sam Chapman on YouTube for many years and was very glad to see she was back after a longish break. I love how she does her makeup, attitude and extremely useful advice. Here, she is creating a winter wonderland of a look – one that all...
Getting a job when you’re over 50

Getting a job when you’re over 50

If you’re over 50 but feel you may have one (or many more) jobs in you yet, here’s some useful ‘getting a job’ advice from BBC’s Faarea Masud. The article has great tips, including managing tricky age-related interview questions. Read it...
Do you still need to use a toner?

Do you still need to use a toner?

Robert Stead of Mad About Skin is great at explaining, in a no-nonsense way, what we should and shouldn’t be using in our skincare routine.Why should I use a toner is a much-asked question, and in this video, Richard shares his advice and his current top five toners....