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 share stuff I love, bargains and discounts and answer your burning fashion questions such as;
- Which SIZE should I buy? (size 12 in one store? size 16 in another? or can I size down)
- What does the material FEEL like? (itchy? cheap? silky? Do I need to iron?)
- Will it show my BULGY bits? (we’ve all got them just what to wear to make you feel as confident as you can)
- What kind of UNDERWEAR will I need? (I love a bit of control underwear but also let’s talk practicality if it’s see through you need to know)
- How can I DRESS IT UP or down? (insta style with heels don’t always transfer well to the real world where you’re probably just going to Lidl)
- 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. Don’t think it’s you. My mantra is if it makes you feel rubbish, or it’s all wrong then IT’S NOT YOU IT’S THE DRESS!
I’m also 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’ll share the deals and discount codes and if I can I’ll try and wrangle a code for you! I share the beauty products and fake tan secrets that I can’t live without too, anything that helps my mid 40s!
I’m also pretty random and share lots of the stuff I love; family life, VERY simple foolproof recipes, and travel and just life as a Mum of three – my two girls Lola and Poppy, and George my nephew. I’ve been hit hard by loss in the past having lost my sister, and my Mum and Dad and I will talk about grief sporadically as it’s a huge part of my life and I’m happy to normalise it and share. Oh and there is also a very tolerant husband in the wings but he NEVER appears on insta.
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!
My Instagram @40plusnotgivingupyet
Winter Fedora WOULD YOU???
I love it. Just got sent it in post as a lovely surprise gift from @boutiquebonitaglobal and 15% off using code 40PLUS if you guys want to see. I had their summer fedora LOVED IT you saw it a lot. Now I just have to work out if i can style out the winter version.
Rest of outfit @peacocks_fashion blazer and jeans NEW IN part of @louiseredknapp launched today try on ad in stories now
Boots @theshoegirlsuk own brand
Bag @coach via @oxfamgb !
#40plusnotgivingupyet #autumnstyle #fedora
A morning out with this one @stealmystyle40 and I trying on stuff that really really made the eyes bleed. 👉🏼 to see a black dress that killed us but even better 👉🏼👉🏼I tried the ‘slacks’ trend. As suggested by you lot I am either Bowling Granny / East 17 Christmas special / Escapee from One Flew Over the Cuckoos in the slacks and cardi combo. If beige slacks are in then I’m not gonna be on it personally..
And a few others from over the years; some work - some def don’t. (Jumpsuit was @newlook 3 years ago / Black and white blouse @hm 4 years ago and blue combo @zara last year). For wins on both of us it’s harder to find.. we aren’t ever going to make out the changing rooms are a thing of joy they aren’t. Thank goodness I’ve got this one to have a laugh together and ease that pain 😂😂😂. #smallmumtallmum
#40plusnotgivingupyet #tallgirl #smallgirl #midsizestyle #40plus
Or you could call it ‘reasons I already overheated by 9am this morning’. Not ready for knits and full on Spanx yet but here’s one outfit I will wear. Eventually. Hence the music it was very hot 🥵 😂.
Although the trainers ANYTIME and @veja they’re a new find at @cr_uk in my size and scrubbed up well and probably up there with one of my best charity shop finds yet 😍.
Jumper @hm linked in stories
Leather leggings @spanx @amazonfashioneu
Bag @nashandduff pr
Trainers @veja campo via @cr_uk charity shops I KNOW WHAT AN EPIC FIND!!!! 🙌🙌🙌
#40plusnotgivingupyet #hmxme #grwm #founditonamazon #charityshopfind
@theshoegirlsuk can’t believe it but sold out AGAIN. More coming in October 🙈👉🏼 to see some of the fabulous dms we have been getting about those that received theirs already it has made our day you love them like we do.
A huge thank you. And for those that wanted to see here you are :
With dresses ✅
Jeans and trousers ✅
We wanted a boot that looked good but went with LOADS and also comfy enough you are happy wearing all day. Proud to say we got there 🥰.
We do have a smaller delivery coming in October if you missed out…
@theshoegirlsuk ad own brand and design ! With @muddyfrogs Lucy. Love you Lucy thanks for putting up with my neuroticism and being equally as pernickety in getting these boots exactly how we wanted them 🥰. #theshoegirlsuk #winterboots #40plusnotgivingupyet
And they’re off! Or on!? @theshoegirlsuk boots ONLINE NOW. Remember code 40PLUS. Link in bio.
Those of you that got yours already (in our quiet online ‘they’re here’ last weekend; that then sold out within just over a day🙈) have already told us how much you love them and it makes us so happy... Lucy and I put a LOT of thought and love in to them; they really are as good as they look.
Comfort is key to us with the softest leather, memory foam inside the leather sole, and a gentle heel. They fit the ankle beautifully so they will flatter and then little details like the fuschia pink hidden inside the zip. And those subtle studs around the boot and on the back; they look pretty damned good too 😍.
Oh and available in standard AND wide.
Decisions decisions black or grey. Don’t make me decide. 🙈.
Also a huge thank you to all of you for your love and support so that we could dare to do this. It’s terribly scary and exciting but we love them and hope you do too..
#40plusnotgivingupyet #theshoegirlsuk ad own brand with @muddyfrogs
Yesterday’s try on. Bloody love the whole shebang but the message is size up in those trousers AND THEN SOME.
@hm will save to highlights
#40plusnotgivingupyet #40plusstyle #midsizestyle #midsize -
Chucking it down. Think a try on in stories coming I’ve got some @hm stuff to try later that I’ve been putting off cos I tried the trousers and it was SOOO BAD but hey we want to see the bad stuff too right? !😂
For now here’s a couple from the weekend again pushing the limits of our marriage by asking for a flattering pic or two.
Gown @onehundredstars pr
Boots @theshoegirlsuk own brand COMING THIS WEEKEND
Bag @coach
Jeans @marksandspencer
Tee @amazonfashioneu ad
Sunglasses @gucci via @tkmaxxuk
I am still not comfortable with non talking reels so much so that while trying to demonstrate a skirt being too tight I sort of look like I’m fondling myself.
You’re welcome. Chat and links in stories.
#40plusnotgivingupyet #zaratryon #midsize #midsizestyle #40plusstyle #40plusfashion
#smallmumtallmum
You can see our #smallmumtallmum reel on our Instagram highlights so check it out!
A hashtag born from an Instafriendship with Abi @stealmystyle40!
We shopped, we storied, we shared our try-ons and laughed at the differences in sizes. Our followers told us they LOVED it and asked for more. #smallmumtallmum was born!
