Hi, my name is Helen Brookes and I am
@40plusnotgivingupyet
I am a SHOPPING ADDICT who craves the opportunity to help women get back their mojo and feel the very best they can.
I love sharing my high street finds (and fails!) on my Insta feed and you can tune into my honest try-on sessions anytime, anywhere via my daily Instagram Stories @40plusnotgivingupyet.
I’ll answer all your burning fashion questions such as;
- Which SIZE should I buy?
- What does the material FEEL like?
- Will it show my BULGY bits?
- What kind of UNDERWEAR will I need?
- How can I DRESS IT UP or down?
- And of course….does it have POCKETS?!
We’ve all ordered online and been bitterly disappointed when the garment arrives, usually in the wrong size or fabric. My aim is to save your precious time and pain. I’ll give you the real deal before you hit the button!
I’m a hungry bargain hunter and definitely not into designer clobber (I don’t have the cash and even if we did, I think a trip to Mauritius would be more my bag!).
I love nothing more than a charity shop find too. There are such hidden gems to be found! And occasionally I shout out about the beauty products and fake tan secrets that I can’t live without!
I am also a mum with a very tolerant husband!
Helen
Hi, my name is Helen Brookes and I am
@40plusnotgivingupyet
I am a SHOPPING ADDICT who craves the opportunity to help women get back their mojo and feel the very best they can.
I love sharing my high street finds (and fails!) on my Insta feed and you can tune into my honest try-on sessions anytime, anywhere via my daily Instagram Stories @40plusnotgivingupyet
I’ll answer all your burning fashion questions such as;
Which SIZE should I buy? What does the material FEEL like?
Will it show my BULGY bits? What kind of UNDERWEAR will I need?
How can I DRESS IT UP or down? And of course….does it have POCKETS?!
I’m a hungry bargain hunter and definitely not into designer clobber (I don’t have the cash and even if we did, I think a trip to Mauritius would be more my bag!).
I love nothing more than a charity shop find too. There are such hidden gems to be found! And occasionally I shout out about the beauty products and fake tan secrets that I can’t live without!
I am also a mum with a very tolerant husband!
Helen
Hi, my name is
Helen Brookes and I am
@40plusnotgivingupyet
I am a SHOPPING ADDICT who craves the opportunity to help women get back their mojo and feel the very best they can.
I am also a mum with a very tolerant husband!
Helen
Let ME try before YOU buy!
It’s a lottery buying online. Let me road-test your purchases – before you click buy! I take the best of the current high street fashion and feed back to you about it’s cut, sizing, quality and how best to style it. Time saving reviews delivered straight to your phone!
Let ME try before YOU buy!
It’s a lottery buying online. Let me road-test your purchases – before you click buy! I take the best of the current high street fashion and feed back to you about it’s cut, sizing, quality and how best to style it. Time saving reviews delivered straight to your phone!
My Instagram @40plusnotgivingupyet
Caption this: 14 going on 40? Noddy Holder? Brian May? Kirsty Allsopp gone wrong? Or my personal fave from yesterday's stories: Fred West. Once seen you can't unsee that.
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Me at 14 in my suede bomber jacket bought down the market. With my Fallon from Dynasty haircut that really the hairdresser should have known wouldn't work. This photo is particularly special as it looks like I'm in front of a caravan too!?!? Reckon it's 1989 and solid evidence of why I didn't find anyone to dance with me at the disco.😭.
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➡️ to see my daughter Lola at 12 rocking a tan biker she bought from @prelovedofbrighton yesterday. Utterly stunning jacket all worn in and buttery soft and she looks amazing in it. Teens and pre teens today not a hint of frosted rimmel purple lipstick how lucky are they? Is this the plus side to social media for them? .
Bring out your photos girls I reckon we could all do with airing these for light hearted relief. I might have a few somewhere with a perm too aged 11 wtaf was my Mum thinking allowing me to do that🤣. #thiswasthe80s
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It has taken me this long to work out how estate agents make rooms look so big. It's all about the lens OF COURSE. It works well in my sitting room (oops giving myself away should I say lounge?) but I won't be using it on my selfies. .
Bit of colour on a grey Sunday. Everything tagged. .
⭐Rug old @ikeauk
⭐Circus Love letters @erica_davies @qvcuk
⭐Turquoise cabinet @homesense_ukie ⭐Eagle painting @davewhitestudio ⭐Yellow radiator @columnrads
Via @artrepublic ⭐Lights @madedotcom
⭐Neon lips @iacfantiquefairs ⭐TV stand a very old trunk of my Grandfather's and PRICELESS
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#banthebeige #colourcrazyhome
I remember when February half terms were an absolute slog spent desperately finding activities in terrible weather either in soft play (urrgh) or going swimming (even more urrgh) or traipsing on dog walks covered in mud. Or swapping play dates allowing your house to get utterly trashed. .
This half term has been a doddle in comparison, they even get time to take my pic📷. I do miss them being small arghhh the independence now came out of nowhere but I don't miss the February half term🤣. If you're still in the madness stage my #stronggirlsclub breton that I love from @mutha.hood is for you! 🙌.
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⭐Top @mutha.hood slouchy fit I'm in medium ⭐Jeans @marksandspencerfashionpr part of previous ad
⭐Bag @coach
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Today I heavily fake tanned. Then I spent the rest of the day trying to disguise it. According to the kids I look like I'm wearing a neck brace.
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#40plusnotgivingupyet #40plusstyle #instamum
When I open up a little in stories about the daily stuff in my fairly new, and definitely ever learning Mum-of-a-teenage boy role you guys Dm me in droves. I get advice that is so so so reassuring / insightful and sometimes downright flipping hilarious. And it makes me think it is going to be okay so THANK YOU...
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I could ask on behalf of George some advice on how to deal with a neurotic Auntie Mum but he takes it all in his stride. Day two at his second taster day at agricultural college. *How did it go?!?!* *It was alright Helen*. And that, as you guys have reassured me, is pretty good...
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#40plusnotgivingupyet #40plusstyle #instamum #familylife
Again, I'm treating you to MORE of me because.. well, sorry, but frankly because I couldn't decide which I preferred the blue or the black!! And then there is slim or ➡️ skinny too..
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I bought myself the Sienna straight cut back in January and have been waxing lyrical about them. With lots of you guys loving them too so I thought I'd try these, the other couple of pairs from the hero denim range all priced incredibly well at £19.50. My try ons in highlights show you the fit and feel and sizing advice. First up here is the Lily slim. They are my fave I actually want every colourway now I've totally enabled myself! And swipe to see the Ivy skinny. I've gone for regular length in both of these for a cropped look on my 5'10 frame. What do you think? Are you still a skinny girl or, like me, will you change allegiance?!
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Ps I also picked out the tees. The grey modal has been such a hit it's sold out already but they've just brought out a khaki so go quick!!! .
#ad #40plusnotgivingupyet #40plusstyle #instamum #denim #mymarks