Late 40s, menopausal and fading

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I haven't as yet submitted to the full beard and elasticated waistband trousers. But heck, it's hard isn't it? I absolutely love clothes, make-up, and all that shit.... but I am becoming more and more interested in my garden (not a euph). Last night I went to the garage to buy milk in my gardening clothes.

Anyone else going through the same thing? Have you any tips you can share?

I have started to wear very high heels. It's working for me.

And I blew some cash on foundation, eye shadow and lipstick. Especially the foundation.

And I got a Big Hair.

I'm struggling with weight gain and frankly I'm pretty pissed off about it. (and my language is getting worse). I don't look so bad but having always carried any excess weight on my bum, I'm disliking this spare tyre.

I'm 47.

Pointy - do you not have bunions

I'm 44 (fighting off 45!) and since hyster at 40 have been on HRT for 18 months now. Agree have to dress more carefully now, and am developing a rounded look to self. Think I need to up HRT so may look at prog cream see if that helps. I always thought 44/45 was old!!

No, no bunions. Maybe because I've been pretty darned comfy with my footwear most my life.

And if I get them now, well, I'm really past caring.

Signing in. Tried the Big Hair but looked like my Grandma. Now I just look in the mirror and think my mum has walked into the room. How does it happen and seemingly so fast?!

There was a thread not long ago about expensive foundation - £97. I use Chanel circa £40 but did think ....mmmm ..... I wonder? Or am I just living in hope.

I put on weight all around my middle, from the top of my ribcage to the top of my pelvis. It fucks me off. I'm constantly trying to keep some semblance of shape. So that I don't look all weebly.

Actually (clinging onto hope) my feet are good(ish) def no bunions.

Ah. even my pricey foundation isn't that pricey.

I think the trick is to have treated your appearance in an off-hand manner for decades so that you feel like you're really spoiling yourself when you're a bit of a hag.

Yes pointy, weebly - that's a good description. I'm currently sitting here feeling like I could rest my cocoa on the roll of fat under my bra. It's doing my head in.

I don't have bunions either. I'm the epitome of the comfy shoe.

Ohh ouch at 'bit of a hag'. So true though think I am shoring things up a lot bit and looking for more scaffolding. All the time.

Hmm - I haven't much cared about my appearance over the years; I'm scrubbed up but not groomed IYKWIM. Now I have the time to care it's all gone pete tong.

shifting weight definitely becomes a TASK

I don't know if I can do much more noddy. In the last 6 days I've runx2, done 80mins in the gym, cycled 12 miles and hillwalked 8 miles incorporating 2 decent ascents.

And I've only imbibed 2 units of booze.

first time dh caught me using the cream he was curious.

" I have to rub this into my arse or thighs" I said.

" you're going to need a bigger pot"

I use chanel too singing.
Tbh if you can afford £90 cream I would recommend eyelash extensions instead.
I don't really know why I tried them but theta are bloody amazing. We lose eyelash and they break and shorten as we age. The extensions make your eyes regain some of the dominance and proper proportion in your face iyswim. I was really impressed. Getting them done again soon I think

I might go blonde soon.

And I need to lose another 6lb.

God that sounds great I walk 2 laps of the local park and want a medal! I am having a month of no wine and v healthy diet as have been going out masses and feel very round and even though this week not too bad I still feel fat! My botox has worn off too and I think that has pissed me off aswell

Actually I think the fact that I have always had an odd body helps. I am good at hiding stuff. I am a one woman triney and Susanna. But nice.

I have those pag can't recommend enough apart from when tehy fall out randomly and you see your own lashes and the disappointment is tangible

I always liked trinny and susannah. Always nice ladies, I thought

There were nice except for filming women in their knickers in a room made of mirrors, which makes me want to cry just at the thought.

Did you get the urge to pull sometimes Noddy. or is that just me?

Are you going to do the botox again. You liked it didn't you.

pagwatch - AND you are old enough to remember Paddington

my DH likes to quote him as well. they are both the same age [busmile]

Yes am going back can't resist Strangely looking better makes me look after myself better in general so eat less etc left to my own devices I would be like waynetta

I have been pulling this last set as they are not as good as the 1st ones and keep poking me in teh eye OUCH!