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Favourite pieces – now in Black Friday 25 sales

I'm short on time today - meetings in London after a week in Newcastle, a 60th birthday with old friends tonight and then the last of our Christmas parties tomorrow. After that life is narrowing down a bit with a focus on close friends and family for December. Phew! So I've had to finish pulling this together on the train this morning and the wi-fi really isn't playing ball. However there are some Black Friday 25 offers on some [...]

By |November 28th, 2025|Sale, Style|
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My midlife style staples – now discounted

My midlife style staples - now discounted This is a two part post again because there's something that's rattled me that I have to pick up on so I'll get that out of the way at the beginning. Then I'll move on to my midlife style staples - now discounted. Rather than just trawling through the Black Friday offers I thought I'd make it more useful by rounding up the things I love so much that I replicate [...]

By |November 25th, 2025|Christmas, Hair & Beauty|
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Simple gifts for men 2025 – by request

Simple gifts for men 2025 - by request In response to my surprise post on Tuesday a couple of messages came in lamenting the fact that I wasn't planning on doing as many gift posts this year - particularly the gift ideas for men. And we all know why - men are hard to buy for. As a mum of boys I'm very aware that from the moment they're born most of them want to 'do' rather than [...]

By |November 21st, 2025|Christmas, Gift ideas|
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The everywoman gift – 2025’s triangle scarf

I'm approaching Christmas a little differently this year. I can't believe how early the Black Friday madness has started and I don't know about you but I already feel bombarded by gift lists and discount messages. I've been chatting to some of my old Selfridges colleagues this week about how our role at this time of year used to be to create magic for people - to make a trip into London worth it. There was no discounting before [...]

By |November 18th, 2025|Christmas, Gift ideas, Style|
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Midlife winter outfit tricks

From the comments last week it sounds as though the Christmas spirit is slowly catching light in our midlife world. It's always more fun thinking about the what to wear bit than the sprouts and bread sauce though isn't it? So today I have a little more on that note, not just partywear but winter dressing in general as I bring the latest Boden drop to life. At this time of year I like to find an hour on [...]

By |November 14th, 2025|Retail Review, Style|
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Let’s get this midlife party started

As is the way these days the Halloween decorations went down last weekend and the Christmas ones started going up - not in my house but in a lot of others that I spotted when I was driving to Sainsbury's! So, I'm easing you in gently today with one of my favourite topics - party style - or just getting dressed for going 'out out'. I've been writing a version of this piece in early November since 1993 and [...]

By |November 7th, 2025|Style|
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Hi, I’m Nikki Garnett, for 9 years I was the editor of Selfridges’ magazine. Now I’m married with 3 sons, a cat called Alfie and a dog called Ted. I live near the Lake District in the North West of England and run a small creative agency with my husband.

I created Midlifechic because a little while ago, amidst all the chaos of family and working life, I was beginning to feel like I’d lost my groove. So this is for anyone else out there who is emerging from the child centred years and looking forward to beginning a whole new chapter.

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    Hi, I’m Nikki Garnett, for 9 years I was the editor of Selfridges’ magazine. Now I’m married with 3 sons, 2 cats and a dog called Ted. I live near the Lake District in the North West of England and run a small creative agency with my husband.

    I created Midlifechic because a little while ago, amidst all the chaos of family and working life, I was beginning to feel like I’d lost my groove. So this is for anyone else out there who is emerging from the child centred years and looking forward to beginning a whole new chapter.

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    UK Blog Awards Finalist
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      #AD As I mentioned a little while ago, I’ve been planning to go for Full Body Plus Health Assessment with @vistahealthuk. This is what happened when I went to the clinic for my private health screening.

      I’d already had a chat about my health and family history with one of their GPs. Given that we have a high incidence of cardiac issues at a young age, he recommended that I have a CT scan as well as blood tests and a full body MRI scan.

      That way with my family’s cardiac issues in mind, we’d know exactly how well my heart’s faring up as well as my brain, my spine and my other organs. 

      The thought of it was a bit daunting but I felt as if I was taking control of my health. On the day, everything was quick and efficient, all I had to do was lie-down and listen to the radio for a couple of hours. 

      Now I just have to wait for the results which will arrive in the next few days. They’ll give me a really clear picture of how well everything’s working, if there’s anything that needs following up with and I’ll be able to work out if there are any lifestyle adjustments I need to make. 

      It could be life changing. I’ll tell you more about what they found soon - watch this space.

      #VistaHealth #MidlifeClarity

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      #AD As I mentioned a little while ago, I’ve been planning to go for Full Body Plus Health Assessment with @vistahealthuk. This is what happened when I went to the clinic for my private health screening. I’d already had a chat about my health and family history with one of their GPs. Given that we have a high incidence of cardiac issues at a young age, he recommended that I have a CT scan as well as blood tests and a full body MRI scan. That way with my family’s cardiac issues in mind, we’d know exactly how well my heart’s faring up as well as my brain, my spine and my other organs.  The thought of it was a bit daunting but I felt as if I was taking control of my health. On the day, everything was quick and efficient, all I had to do was lie-down and listen to the radio for a couple of hours.  Now I just have to wait for the results which will arrive in the next few days. They’ll give me a really clear picture of how well everything’s working, if there’s anything that needs following up with and I’ll be able to work out if there are any lifestyle adjustments I need to make.  It could be life changing. I’ll tell you more about what they found soon - watch this space. #VistaHealth #MidlifeClarity

      #AD I think a lot of us who’ve reached midlife start to realise that it’s a new beginning - a time when life begins to open up… and if we’re lucky the years ahead look full of promise with opportunities to work less and have a lot more fun.

      It’s when you start to plan for new hobbies... dream of big trips... and all your other ‘if not now, whens’ - you’re ready to embrace every experience.

      So I do my best to stay well but I’ve been wanting to truly understand my body better by knowing what’s going on underneath which is why I’m going for a complete health check with a Full Body Plus Health Assessment from @vistahealthuk.

      They offer private diagnostic and health screening services with same-day scan appointments and no waiting lists - all over the UK.

      Over the next few weeks, you’ll see what happens when I have my appointment - and what changes it tells me I need to make if I want to squeeze this next stage of life to the pips.

      Apparently three quarters of midlifers worry about their health and many find it hard to prioritise the basics, such as getting the right amount of exercise and healthy food - and I’m the same… I do my best but I’m busy.

      So, this is going to be a slightly scary but very interesting project - is your future health something you ponder over - or are you confident that all will be well?

      #VistaHealth #MidlifeClarity

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      #AD I think a lot of us who’ve reached midlife start to realise that it’s a new beginning - a time when life begins to open up… and if we’re lucky the years ahead look full of promise with opportunities to work less and have a lot more fun. It’s when you start to plan for new hobbies... dream of big trips... and all your other ‘if not now, whens’ - you’re ready to embrace every experience. So I do my best to stay well but I’ve been wanting to truly understand my body better by knowing what’s going on underneath which is why I’m going for a complete health check with a Full Body Plus Health Assessment from @vistahealthuk. They offer private diagnostic and health screening services with same-day scan appointments and no waiting lists - all over the UK. Over the next few weeks, you’ll see what happens when I have my appointment - and what changes it tells me I need to make if I want to squeeze this next stage of life to the pips. Apparently three quarters of midlifers worry about their health and many find it hard to prioritise the basics, such as getting the right amount of exercise and healthy food - and I’m the same… I do my best but I’m busy. So, this is going to be a slightly scary but very interesting project - is your future health something you ponder over - or are you confident that all will be well? #VistaHealth #MidlifeClarity

      Ad| “If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely”… but good skincare and make-up help! Over the last few weeks I’ve been testing all kinds of products from the No7 range at Boots and now I want to share my top 10 with you.

      10 seriously good skincare and make-up heroes for anyone on a positive ageing journey - I’ve found they make a visible difference and they’re really good value.

      Here you go… from morning to nighttime

      1. Future Renew Serum – clinically proven to reverse visible damage to the face
      2. Future Renew Damage Reversal Day Cream – adds extra power to the serum
      3. Pro Artist Soft Glow Bronzer – looks scary in the pot but magical on the skin
      4. Pro Artist Colour & Glow Lip & Cheek – a pop of colour and sheen in one stick
      5. Pro Artist That’s A Wrap Mascara – non drop, so no dark circles
      6. Pro Artist Matte Muse Lipstick – the perfect ‘no lipstick nude
      7. Pro Artist Fixing Spray –adds glow and makes your make-up last
      8. Future Renew Eye Serum – peptide magic for the under eyes
      9. Future Renew Night Cream – nourishing overnight peptide repair
      10. Protect & Perfect Body Serum – my ALL TIME favourite for tackling crepey, bumpy skin – especially on the arms

      If you’d like to give any of this a try you can get 10% off Boots No7 between now and Tuesday 15th April with code NIKKI10
      (excludes Future Renew)

      Good skincare and make-up isn’t about trying to look younger, it’s about bringing out the best version of the face you have.



      #skincarereview #postiveageing #agewell

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      Ad| “If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely”… but good skincare and make-up help! Over the last few weeks I’ve been testing all kinds of products from the No7 range at Boots and now I want to share my top 10 with you. 10 seriously good skincare and make-up heroes for anyone on a positive ageing journey - I’ve found they make a visible difference and they’re really good value. Here you go… from morning to nighttime 1. Future Renew Serum – clinically proven to reverse visible damage to the face 2. Future Renew Damage Reversal Day Cream – adds extra power to the serum 3. Pro Artist Soft Glow Bronzer – looks scary in the pot but magical on the skin 4. Pro Artist Colour & Glow Lip & Cheek – a pop of colour and sheen in one stick 5. Pro Artist That’s A Wrap Mascara – non drop, so no dark circles 6. Pro Artist Matte Muse Lipstick – the perfect ‘no lipstick nude 7. Pro Artist Fixing Spray –adds glow and makes your make-up last 8. Future Renew Eye Serum – peptide magic for the under eyes 9. Future Renew Night Cream – nourishing overnight peptide repair 10. Protect & Perfect Body Serum – my ALL TIME favourite for tackling crepey, bumpy skin – especially on the arms If you’d like to give any of this a try you can get 10% off Boots No7 between now and Tuesday 15th April with code NIKKI10 (excludes Future Renew) Good skincare and make-up isn’t about trying to look younger, it’s about bringing out the best version of the face you have. #skincarereview #postiveageing #agewell

      Can you learn salsa in a week? Come to Colombia with us in 2026 and find out!

      As you can see we didn’t have a clue when we danced our first steps out there with @dancesomoloco in February but by the time we left we could make our way around the dancefloor. It was a lot of fun and since we’ve got back it’s opened up a whole new social life for us at home. The whole experience has been so life-changing that we want to take a group of Midlifechic-ers out there with us for a @dancesomoloco week next September.

      So come with us! It doesn’t matter whether you’re a pro or a complete beginner, a couple or travelling solo because you’ll have your own private teacher. The group will be a mix of people from the UK, the US and other countries so you’ll have great company and a lot of laughs as well as learning to dance salsa.

      If you’re interested we’re holding a Zoom meeting on Tuesday night (8th April 2025). Just go to the link in bio where you’ll see what it was like for us along with an idea of prices. Register your interest at the bottom of the blog post and we’ll send you an invitation to the meeting.

      Midlife is a time for new adventures so go on… take a leap into something new…

      ¡Bailemos amigos… bailemos!


      #learnsalsadance #learnsalsa #learnsalsadancing #salsadancing #medellin #agelessstyle #midlifechic #midlifeblogger #midlifeadventures #emptynestadventures #midlifetravel

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      Can you learn salsa in a week? Come to Colombia with us in 2026 and find out! As you can see we didn’t have a clue when we danced our first steps out there with @dancesomoloco in February but by the time we left we could make our way around the dancefloor. It was a lot of fun and since we’ve got back it’s opened up a whole new social life for us at home. The whole experience has been so life-changing that we want to take a group of Midlifechic-ers out there with us for a @dancesomoloco week next September. So come with us! It doesn’t matter whether you’re a pro or a complete beginner, a couple or travelling solo because you’ll have your own private teacher. The group will be a mix of people from the UK, the US and other countries so you’ll have great company and a lot of laughs as well as learning to dance salsa. If you’re interested we’re holding a Zoom meeting on Tuesday night (8th April 2025). Just go to the link in bio where you’ll see what it was like for us along with an idea of prices. Register your interest at the bottom of the blog post and we’ll send you an invitation to the meeting. Midlife is a time for new adventures so go on… take a leap into something new… ¡Bailemos amigos… bailemos! #learnsalsadance #learnsalsa #learnsalsadancing #salsadancing #medellin #agelessstyle #midlifechic #midlifeblogger #midlifeadventures #emptynestadventures #midlifetravel
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