I've just agreed to go to Majorca with people I barely know

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Long story very short, DH died a year ago and I've spent most of that year saying yes to everything. TBH it's been brilliant, I should have done it years ago and it's saved me over these months.

So, I seem to have agreed to go to Palma in October, to run the Half Marathon and stay in a villa with pool, with 5 people I don't know particularly well, mixed sexes. Whilst I say I don't know them well, these are the people who were "aquaintances" before DH died, but have really stepped up and been there for me in a way that some of the people I thought were good friends weren't. We've had some fun trips and nights out, but they're newish friends.

I know there will be people who think this is their idea of hell and I'd have been one of them "before", but now I'm taking a what's the worst that can happen view, its only 3 nights if it's awful and it might be bloody brilliant.

Anyway, to the purpose of the post. I have exactly 100 days to be ready. HM training is fine, I ran 10m this morning, but what goes on under my clothes has been sadly neglected for a very long time 😆 I'm 52 and fit, but not well presented!

Fwiw this isn't only about the trip but it seems like a good target to get to grips with myself and give myself some TLC.

WWYD?

New haircut. Moisturise your entire body every day after shower. New make up, like Trinny London?

I'm also 52 and I'm finding hydra facials very effective

Loads of water, body lotion, up the fruit and veg.

Fresh new hair cut & colour?

Regular facials, get your nails done.

And enjoy x

Agree with all the above especially new hair do & nails A big smile cool sunglasses & i hope you have a great time in the sun.

Go!

sounds great,

get a professional fake tan - makes everything look better.

pedicure.
Nice suck you in swimsuit.
A flattering cover up thing for around the pool (even for those of goddess like bods, no one wants to look at other people’s crotches while having cocktails)
fake tan on face - m and s tan drops good, and then just a tinted moisturiser and a nice lipstick/blush
hair in Ok nick
hat
couple of summer dresses

Palma in October- check the weather-early or late?

It will be great!! Have a wonderful time 😁

Firstly I find your will do yes approach refreshing & inspiring - fwiw I hope it's an amazing 3 days

Agree re all above - good haircut , moisturise (body brush if you have the discipline) , light fake tan, good SPF from now onwards (assuming you don't already do ?), nails and slick of lip balm/ gloss

Re clothes etc - good swimwear , cover up, decent sunglasses and a capsule of clothing where things go with each other yo give you a variety of looks

Early. It says c. 25 degrees and mostly dry

Just got back from Palma. It was so lovely.
very easy city. Great little restaurants and bars.
buses to the beaches are dead cheap and the nicest one close to Palma costs 2 euros and is called illetas. Just beautiful.

No style tips, but I just wanted to say that what your doing is inspiring. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I love your attitude of 'could be terrible, could be great, what have I got to loose' and I am going to try and be more like you!

Big sunglasses, big hat, fabulous kaftan/kimono to waft around in!

New haircut
Regular skin care routine
visit dental hygenist
get your eyebrows done and then either continue this or do them at home
book in for manincure and pedicure just before you go
big sunglasses
even bigger smile
have fun!

I am doing the Palma HM too OP. It’s going to be brilliant!!!! They organise it so well. Have a great time.

Ooh I love mallorca! I am a couple of years younger than you. I had linen dresses, wedges, trainers.

A Greek inspired sundress. A bright solid colour wrap or a linen jacket.

You sound amazing op I am rooting for you to have a fabulous time!

I don't have much to say just have a fantastic time! Sounds like you deserve it!

Fair play to you op I really admire your spirit and very sorry for your loss

I lost my OH last September and I am so sorry for your loss. And I am proud of you. Well done OP.

Good haircut ( never goes amiss )
Pedicure
Bit of fake tan
Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise
get your eyebrows done
I would be having a leg and bikini wax to save faffing

Nice Sunglasses

Good swimsuit. Lots of good one pieces around right now.

Lots of nice dresses to wear with slides around now. Linen shirt dresses etc

These 👇🏻 are at Cos which I like . Might not be your thing but just a suggestion.

Have a wonderful time OP and all the best.

Exfoliate in the shower!!! I use gloves now, moisturising alone didn’t work but exfoliating has done wonders.

Lash lift and tint is fab too. I had one before holiday with brown lamination too. This is my before and after!

@ChickinMarango wow that's great 😀 You've inspired me.

I have no style suggestions but I absolutely love your spirit and your resolution to say yes to everything! When my mum was left a widow after 40 years of marriage, she said yes to everything and ended up with friends, activities and travel.

Another one who is inspired by you here. It's just such a good, empowering feeling, to do things that scare you and in doing so, feel more alive. But it isn't easy putting yourself out of your comfort zone.
Things that make me feel confident in myself - good haircut and colour, nails done, reformer Pilates and yoga so I feel strong, fake tan, new makeup and yes to new big sunnies.
I feel similar to about saying yes to stuff, although my shit few years doesn't compare to what you've been through. But I went to Ibiza with someone I don't know very well at all a few weeks ago, and had an amazing time. I have felt revitalised since.
Have an incredible time!

Spray on fake tan (St Tropez or Amber Solare are both good) and a mitt to buff it in with

Revlon One Step blow dry brush and Olaplex hair oil

A bright lipstick - coral, red or fuchsia

Trinny London lip 2 cheek

Powder bronzer

Waterproof mascara and eyelash curler

Light fresh summer perfume - Nivea is nice

Flat lay make up bag for all of your bits

Lovely cotton cropped leg pj's with a soft lounging bra for underneath

Metallic flat jewelled sandals for evening and cross body metallic bag

Swim suits with matching sarongs, kaftans or beach dresses - M & S do a great range

A hat and great sunglasses

I'm going to go against the grain her. If you are going for a half marathon then you are going with sporty types. I doubt you will be wafting around the pool. I would go for a shorts and linen shirt look. Take some trousers too, it maybe warm during the day but it can chill down in the evening.

New knickers, a new bra and new PJs would be on my list.

Have fun.