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March = fresh energy, lighter days and a little reset (without the pressure) 🌸✨

These are the little things I’m loving this month that instantly lift my mood and make everyday feel a bit more put together:
• A quick skin refresh for that spring glow is coming feeling
• A light, cosy scent that makes the house feel calm but fresh
• Easy everyday colour + hydration for low-effort days
• Vitamin C to wake my skin up after winter
• A planner to set intentions gently (no overwhelm here)
• Headphones on = mood lifted 🎧

Nothing drastic. Just simple swaps that make March feel lighter, brighter and a bit more me 🤍

✨ Everything is linked on my LTK ✨
Save this for a soft spring reset & tap to shop 👆

#marchessentials #springrefresh #everydayfavourites #ltkuk #softreset

Black chic was the brief 🖤✨

Last night’s he party look was all about sleek silhouettes with a little edge. I went for an all-black moment with lace detailing, tailored trousers and pointed heels, classic but never boring. Finished with gold accents to lift it and add a touch of glam. Effortless, timeless, and perfect for an evening that calls for understated elegance.

Everything linked for those “what are you wearing?” moments 🤍

#LTKpartywear #LTKuk #LTKFashionMonth

February focus 🤍

This month is about building new foundations that actually feel achievable & sustainable ✨
No pressure. No perfection. Just small choices that add up.

🧴 keeping skincare routines simple but consistent
💪🏽 staying strong (even if that just means showing up)
🥤 supporting my body with things that actually help
🏃🏼‍♀️ comfy running shoes that make movement feel easier
🛍️ sensible shopping over impulse buys
💄 low-effort makeup that works every day
🏡 creating cosy, calm spaces at home

February isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what works and sticking with it 🤍
Everything I’m loving and using is linked here ✨

#LTKbeauty #LTKuk #LTKwinter

Small home update, BIG impact 💡
Finally swapped out the lighting and these wall sconces are doing all the heavy lifting in the lounge.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your lighting, these are linked on my LTK ✨

#LTKuk #LTKhome

Today’s run fit 🤍🏃‍♀️

Comfort > everything when it comes to running, and this outfit really delivered today. Lightweight layers, supportive where it matters, and trainers that actually feel good mile after mile.

I love a throw-on vest that keeps things breathable, paired with leggings that don’t budge (even when the legs are tired 🫠). Finished off with my go-to trainers and headphones to keep me moving — because a good playlist is basically training fuel.

Linked everything I could find 💗

Saving this combo for all my upcoming runs.

#LTKuk #LTKbeauty #LTKfitness

New running shoes have landed & I’m obsessed 🤍

Lightweight, supportive and SO comfy straight out the box, perfect for everyday runs, walking or just being on my feet all day.

⚠️ Top tip: definitely size up in these for the best fit (especially if you wear thicker socks or your feet swell on runs).

I’ve linked them over on LTK so you can check colours, prices & reviews ✨
If you’re getting back into running or need a comfy all-round trainer, these are such a good shout.

#LTKfit #RunningShoes #SizeUp #ComfyTrainers #RunMotivation

#LTKuk #LTKshoes #LTKfitness

Overnight essentials (aka the “do the work while I sleep” lineup) 💤✨

Nothing fancy, nothing complicated, just my go-to skincare & hair bits that I use at night.

🫧 @elfskincare Holy Hydration Cleanser – gentle, no drama, does exactly what it needs to

✨ @theordinary Retinol 1% – using wisely & sparingly because she’s STRONG

💦 @theordinary Hyaluronic Acid – all about that hydration boost

🧬 @theordinary Age Support Serum – future me will be grateful

🌙 @espaskincare Overnight Hydration Cream – rich, calming, chef’s kiss before bed

💇‍♀️ @monatukieofficial Rejuvabeads Split End Mender – because my hair deserves some overnight love too

Simple routine, maximum payoff. Apply, climb into bed, let the products do their thing 😴✨

All kept safe in my travel bag from @luellagreylondon

Linked in LTK 🤍

#overnightessentials #nighttimeroutine #skincarediary #ltkskincare #realisticskincare

Easy everyday outfit 🤍

One of those throw-on looks that still feels put together.

I’m loving this soft knit with wide-leg jeans combo : comfy, flattering and perfect for errands, coffee runs or school drop-offs.

✨ Details
• Jumper – Mango
• Jeans – Shein
• Trainers – Converse
• Coat – Zara
• Jewellery – Abbott Lyon & SHEIN

A classic, neutral outfit you can wear on repeat and dress up or down depending on the day. Everything linked below 🤎

#LTKwinter #LTKuk #LTKjeans

January essentials 🤍
Less pressure, more intention.

This month is all about gentle resets rather than all-or-nothing energy. A mix of things that help me stay organised, feel good from the inside out, move my body when I can, and actually rest (because that does count).

From keeping track of my goals, supporting my body through winter, little skin treats that make me feel human again, and the bits that keep me moving — these are the things I’m genuinely reaching for daily right now.

Saving this as a reminder that progress doesn’t have to be loud to be working ✨

#LTKwinter #LTKbeauty #LTKuk

A little skincare restock that my skin genuinely thanks me for ✨

Nothing fancy, nothing overhyped just solid, hardworking products I keep coming back to.

🤍 The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 hydration without the heaviness. Perfect for layering and makes everything else work better.

🤍 The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane strong but effective. This is very much a slow and steady one, but worth it if you’re serious about skin texture + glow.

🤍 The Ordinary GF 15% Solution when my skin needs a bit of extra support and repair (especially after neglecting it… again).

🤍 Trinny London Miracle Blur my little magic trick for smoothing lips and fine lines. Instant results, zero effort.

#LTKbeauty #LTKuk #LTKwinter

✨ My 3 Absolute MUST-HAVE Hair Products for 40+ Hair ✨

If you’ve hit your 40s and noticed hair feeling thinner, dryer, or just different, you’re not alone. These three products have taken my hair game to a whole new level. Healthy, shiny, and fuller-feeling hair truly starts with the right routine. 💁‍♀️💖

💛 1. IR Clinical Hair & Scalp Growth Serum : This has been a GAME-CHANGER for helping strengthen and support growth at the roots. I use it 3–4x a week on damp or dry scalp and the difference in thickness is real.

💆‍♀️ 2. Monet Rejuvenate Oil : The ultimate nourishment boost. I put this on mid-length to ends before blow-drying (or overnight as a treatment), and it keeps my hair silky without heaviness.

✨ 3. Monet Split End Rescue (Split End Me) : Split ends can make hair look dull and frizzy, especially as we age. This literally seals and smooths making my hair look healthier between trims.

These three are my holy trifecta, especially if you’re noticing changes in texture or strength in your 40s. ✨💇‍♀️

📌 How I Use Them (my routine):
✔️ Growth serum on dry scalp → massage gently
✔️ Rejuvenate oil on lengths before styling
✔️ Split end rescue daily before blow dry

🔗 Tap to shop them below ⬇️
#HairOver40 #HealthyHairJourney #HairCareEssentials #MonetBeauty #LTKBeauty

#LTKwinter #LTKuk #LTKbeauty

Little touches, big vibes ✨ Mirror, lights, blooms = my midweek happy place 🌸

#LTKuk #LTKhome

Everyday mum running errands!

These trainers are basically my emotional support shoes at this point. Nothing fancy, no “influencer pose”, just me parked in my beauty room trying to look organised while the rest of the house chooses violence. They come up small, I’m usually a size 5 but had to size up to a 6, perfect for errands, school runs, or days when leaving the chair feels like a personal attack. Tap to shop the exact pair and my real-life cosy uniform.

#LTKuk #LTKwinter #LTKhome

I’m using the Free Soul Drink Your Greens Shake because, honestly, I need all the help I can get and it requires ZERO cooking. My kind of nutrition.

No dramatic transformation, just:
• easy mornings
• something green going in
• emotional support after crisp-based decisions

If you’re like me and want to try be healthier without pretending you’ve suddenly become Gwyneth Paltrow, this fits nicely into normal messy life.

Tap for the exact one I use not to join a pyramid, just to survive breakfast like an adult 😂.

#LTKWellness #FreeSoul #EverydayNotThatGirl #KelsLifeDiaries #10KTraining

#LTKwinter #LTKbeauty #LTKuk

🌿 Loving my little corner of calm… my olive tree in its wicker basket is giving all the cosy, earthy vibes ✨ Perfect for planning my next room refresh (can’t wait to share!)

Outfit + home styling all in one moment—because self-care isn’t just about candles and masks 😉

#LTKHome #CozyCorners #HomeVibes #PlantGoals #OliveTreeLove #LTKStyle #RoomInspo

#LTKuk #LTKhome

✨ If you’re over 40 and not using Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus… what are you even doing with your life?! ✨

I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and honestly, my skin, nails, and hair have never felt better. 💆‍♀️💅💁‍♀️

A bit of health info for you:
• It’s packed with Type I & III collagen to help reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
• Includes hyaluronic acid for hydration and plumpness.
• Vitamin C to boost collagen production naturally.
• Helps support joint and bone health, which becomes more important as we hit 40+.

I genuinely feel like this is a game-changer for anyone wanting to age gracefully and feel good from the inside out.

#ReviveCollagen #Over40Skincare #AntiAging #HealthyGlow #CollagenBoost #SkinCareRoutine #WellnessOver40

#LTKuk #LTKluxury #LTKbeauty

Here are a few of my fave picks for a ski slope session ⛷️❄️

Cozy base layers, comfy mid-layers, ski trousers, goggles and the accessories that make cold days feel easy and stylish.
All my slope-ready favourites are linked here 🤍

#SkiSeason #MyFavePicks
#LTKHoliday #LTKWinter #SkiStyle #WinterWardrobe #BudgetToSplurge #CozyVibes #SkiTripReady #WinterOOTD

#LTKtravel #LTKwinter #LTKuk

Everyday outfit I genuinely live in.

Comfy all day & easy to throw on.

Perfect for busy, real-life days.

#LTKuk #LTKwinter #LTKmodest

Sunday self-care, but make it ✨productive✨

Starting with @thebodyshop Drops of Youth Liquid Peel to politely evict the dead skin, followed by the @espaskincare Clean & Green Detox Mask because my pores deserve therapy too and finishing strong with @espaskincare Overnight Hydration Therapy so I wake up glowing like I’ve got my life together.

Proof that doing absolutely nothing can still feel like an achievement 😌💆‍♀️

Links in my LTK 💗✨

#sundayselfcare #skincareroutine #selfcaresundays #loveyourskinagain #simpleroutine

January for me is all about self-care over pressure ✨
Resetting, not reinventing. It’s not about a “new me”… it’s about taking better care of the current one 🫶

So this month’s self-care looks like simple routines I can stick to, keeping them achievable & realistic.

Hair oiling ✔️ red light ✔️ showing up for myself ✔️🤍

Hair Oil : @monatukieofficial
Mask : @beautypie

#selfcareroutine #selfcare #showingupforyourself #nightroutine

Trying to get back into an exercise routine 💪

The only weight I’m currently lifting is the box of Heroes from the table… to my lap.

Progress is progress, right? 🍫😌

#struggles #reallifestruggles #weighttraining #weighttrainingforwomen #progressisprogress

✨ New year, same me… just slightly more organised ✨

Starting the year slow, cosy and realistic 🤍
My mornings = Free Soul chocolate protein (because it actually tastes like chocolate, not regret 😅) + my fave matching cup that makes me feel like I’ve got my life together.

Small habits, comfy vibes, and doing what works for me this year 🤎
Everything I’m using is linked on my LTK 💫

#NewYearVibes #FreeSoulProtein #HealthyHabits #LTKWellness #CosyMorning #ProteinRoutine #RealLifeWellness

#LTKfitness #LTKbeauty #LTKuk

LTK OOTD 🍂❄️

Cold days call for all the cosy layers. Blue beanie for a pop of colour, burgundy & white plaid jacket doing the heavy lifting, black leggings because comfort is life, burgundy socks, and finished with my trusty UGGs. Easy, warm, and perfect for errands, school runs, or coffee dates ☕️

Comfy but still cute is always the goal 💙🤎#LTKootd #CosyOutfit #WinterLayers #EverydayStyle #UGGseason

#LTKstyletip #LTKwinter #LTKuk #LTKhome

First skincare of 2026 because my face has seen things.
Late nights, too many snacks, questionable decisions…
Time to marinate in a face mask and pretend I’ve got my life together 💆‍♀️✨

Mask : @mudmasky
Oil : @erborian_uk

#over40andfabulous #maturingskin #tiredskin #reallifeproblems #truestory

#LTKwinter #LTKbeauty #LTKuk

🛼 OOTD: Roller rink ready 🛼

Ankle jeans ✔️ @riverisland
Pink Converse ✔️ @converse
Crisp white tee lemoncello T-shirt 🍋 @newlook
Comfort Bomber ✔️ @primark
Comfortable, cute, and just the right vibe for pretending I know how to rollerskate 😂

Proof you don’t need anything fancy, just fun pieces that make you feel good and won’t judge you if you cling to the side of the rink 💁‍♀️

Outfit linked on LTK 💛

#ootd #casualoutfit #everydayfashion #mumstyle #rollerskating

#LTKuk #LTKfamily #LTKjeans

Happy non day! Off to a family shindig today so keeping it low key and classic 🖤

#LTKfestive #LTKwinter #LTKuk

Not ready to give up the red❤️

#LTKwinter #LTKuk #LTKfestive

Keeping cozy on a winter’ eve ❤️

#LTKwinter #LTKfestive #LTKuk

Pretty drinks make everything better ✨ Cranberries, herbs and bubbles in my favourite glass 🫶

Links in my #ltk : see bio🛍️

Or copy here : https://liketk.it/5aRxm?product=b2502ce936db6b9f892aba5623365721

Obsessed with my daily greens 💚✨ This scoop of Free Soul Greens makes it so easy to sneak a bunch of good stuff into my day without thinking about it 🙌 One spoon in water, juice or a smoothie and boom, fibre, superfoods + plant goodness loaded in! 🌿

It’s packed with nutrient-rich greens like spinach, kale, broccoli, apple, barleygrass, wheatgrass + algae powerhouses like spirulina & chlorella, plus adaptogens like ashwagandha and digestive enzymes from golden kiwi extracts and maca, all chosen to help digestion, energy, immunity and that less bloated feeling ✨🌱

Personally loving the boost and the simple routine, mix, sip and feel nourishing every day 💚💪

#LTKuk #LTKbeauty #LTKfitness

Keeping it chic and warm at the beach 🧡

#LTKuk #LTKfamily #LTKwinter

✨The morning after my Biodance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask ✨

Did I sleep like a peaceful princess?
Absolutely not. I spent the night wrestling with the fact I had a foreign object stuck to my face 😅

Was it worth the sleepless night? …possibly.
Is my skin literal glass? Nope.
But is it glowy, hydrated and a little firmer? 100% yes 🙌

Would I use it again? Abosoljyely 😏

Available on my Amazon shopfront (link in bio) if you’re brave enough to try the overnight glow-up ✨

#collagenmask #amazonfinds #skincareconfessions #skincarereviews

#ootd

Keeping it cute and autumnal today 🤎💚🤍

#mumstyleinspo #mumstyle #whatiwore #mystyle #overfortystyle #overforty

✨ Hallway glow-up complete! ✨

What was once a tired, uninspiring space has finally had the makeover it deserved. Hours of painting, wallpapering, sticking & moaning (and maybe a few expletives 😅) later… and it’s now one of my favourite spots in the house!

I love how fresh, warm and welcoming it feels now, the perfect first impression when you walk through the door 🤍

Wallpaper : @bandq_uk
Wall Lights : @amazonuk
Basket : @dunelmuk
Olive Branches : @dunelmuk
Mirror : @dunelmuk
Photos : @mixtiles

#hallwaymakeover #panelling #mixtilesyes #panellinginspo #panellingwalls #panellingdiy #hometransformation #beforeandafter #homeinspo #mixtiles #interiordesign #diyhome

Saturday Style✨

OOTD

Jumper : @newlook
Jeans : @peacocks_fashion
Loafers : @newlook
Trench : @elevenloves.co.uk
Scarf : @shein_gb
Belt : @sheinofficial
Necklace : @abbottlyon

#weekendstyle❤️ #mumstyle #easyoutfit #over40
#over40styleblogger

#LTKjeans #LTKautumn #LTKuk