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
Fabulous dress but not so friendly for my shape so I stuck it to a poll. 71% say nah move on and I bloody love your honest opinion and let me tell you it has saved our marriage 'cos my poor husband isn't having to give his🤯. .
So thank you for always voting especially those that vote against 'cos an honest opinion is what we all need right?!? Plus.. if I kept everything I tried on for you guys then that would also be an issue for our marriage😂.
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Ps this is @topshop try on saved in highlights.
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#40plusnotgivingupyet
☀️🌈 My utterly joyful bathroom in a pinch me moment when it was shot for @styleathomemag. I've since killed quite a few of the plants but I think the new palm tree that has since moved in is more me anyway.🏝 Evidently though my kids think the decor needed further improvement ➡️ 🤯🤪.
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The bathroom was completed 2 years ago now. It brings me joy EVEN with the loo roll stack. The tiles I get asked about all the time aren't actually tiles, they are fabulous stencils on a white wall designed by me and my uber talented pal @katehillstylist who helped me soo much in getting it so me. I'd like to stencil the whole house but it is a labour of love and my husband might have issues with it. 🤣. .
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Happy Friday all.
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#40plusnotgivingupyet #colourismyjam #colourcrazyme #banthebeige #bathroom #mexicantheme #bathroomdesign
#ad GIVEAWAY with @schwarzkopf Color Expert You know I'm way more comfortable gabbling away to you so the video says it all but here are the details if you prefer me on mute (can't blame you!). A FABULOUS giveaway courtesy of @schwarzkopf Color Expert with THREE winners each to win a YEAR's supply of Schwarzkopf Color Expert in their chosen colour (10 packs!) and also a private video consultation with the wonderful @carolynlnewman Brand Ambassador and Bespoke Colourist. As you know I did mine a few weeks ago, in my bathroom, and am utterly THRILLED with the results. I reckon if I can do it then anyone can! .
All you need to do to be in with a chance to win is comment below by answering the following question:
Why do you want to colour your hair?
That's it! 3 winners will be selected from the answers once the competition closes on 31st May at 23.59. .
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#createyourstyle #createyourcolour #40plusnotgivingupyet
There must be some beautiful metaphor for these gorgeous alliums that have pushed through our compost heap.. But that would be frankly vomit inducing wouldn't it😂. Not on my feed. So I won't clear the debris or make it anything deeper than me sitting on a step showing off the alliums / me!
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Happy Bank Holiday Monday all. Lockdown has finally given us the time to do some gardening but it didn't give us the OOMPH or motivation unfortunately.. so you'll find me more likely in the hammock!
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⭐Dress @newlook
Loved a green dress last year ➡️ that I tried on while hunting wedding guest outfits as per your requests. The dress was lovely but it required so much tummy control or just plain old weight control that I didn't keep it. Loved it so much though that I still think about the dress that got away.
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One year on I'm 12lbs heavier and I find THIS more than half the price and VERY similar and it doesn't require a girdle. And let's be honest it might not be dressy enough for a wedding but my future plans are really shaped around @waitroseandpartners or @lidlgb where I shall ROCK IT. Plus lots of you guys rock it too so again I've been enabled roght back! What I'm actually saying is although I said earlier I would send it back ('cos I found ANOTHER one I love that I tried on today in stories!) I'm actually keeping this😍. Justification complete🙌.
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#40plusnotgivingupyet #newlook #instamum
#ad Not one moment to myself even the dog wants in on the action. It is the draw of the hammock though isn't it! Also, it seems ironic that Daisy dog can get a groom (this week - doesn't she look fly?) but not possible for us humans. How much do we miss our hairdressers?!!! .
But.. since lockdown I've actually removed my own hair extensions and managed to colour my hair with results I can hardly believe.
As I said before when @schwarzkopf Color Expert first contacted me I absolutely made a disclaimer saying that I do not have good hair and I am NOT a hair model (stupid typical me statement of the obvious!). .
Anyway.. I'm so grateful because I am actually happy with my own barnet which is pretty amazing and extremely rare for me too, and the nourishing extra care means it also feels fab ! Thank you @schwarzkopf Color Expert for asking me to give it a go because feeling happy about my hair has been an absolute bonus that I never expected!
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Coming soon: a fabulous mega giveaway for you guys from @schwarzkopf Color Expert but for now I'm getting back to my hammock. No home schooling for a week and I for one am gonna zone out. Oh and of course.. the dog did get in on the act within seconds!➡️😂
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#createyourstyle #createyourcolour #40plusnotgivingupyet #mumlife