Hello to new followers 👋
I’m Rachel, and my space is all about celebrating confidence, style, and feeling good in the skin you’re in—no matter your age, size, or stage of life.
After years of worrying about my body, I finally realised it isn’t about having the ‘perfect’ body; it’s about loving the one you’re in and dressing with confidence in whatever makes YOU feel good.
I love sharing
👗 Affordable style tips that make you feel amazing.
💃 Body-positive inspiration for midlife and beyond.
🌿 My love of travel and new adventures to inspire your next journey.
✨ Real talk about confidence, self-expression, and why it’s never too late to shine.
Whether you’re here for outfit ideas, a confidence boost, or just a reminder that you’re already enough. I’m so glad you’re here.
Give me a 👋 in the comments and introduce yourself, I’d love to get to know you too.
#thisisme #intropost #sayhello #rachelperu1 #midlifewomen #womenover50
✨Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas , what ever that looks like to you.
✨It’s so easy to fall down the comparison trap at this time of year, seeing everyone else’s so called ‘perfect’ Christmas plans. (I’m still full of cold and now my back has gone so it’s already not going to plan 🤣)
✨Amongst all the festivities, keeping family and friends happy, remember: don’t let anyone dim your sparkle.
✨Thank you to everyone that has connected with me through this space and supported me throughout the year. It really is appreciated and I love being part of this community.
For the 1st time in 6 years I’m going to step away from here for a week for some much needed R&R so see you all in the New Year. ❤️
Outfit
Blouse @nextofficial
Dress @karen_millen
Hairband @accessorize
#merrychristmas #festivewear #christmastime🎄 #feelinggrateful
We all know someone who can’t help themselves when they see you. They will always greet you with a comment about your body, whether it’s that you’ve lost weight, ask you about your diet or say you ‘look well’.
Whilst this time of year can be lovely catching up with relatives and friends it can also be an uncomfortable time for those struggling with how they’re feeling in their bodies.
Instead of gritting your teeth and letting it go this time.. why not set some boundaries. Let them know you’d rather not talk about your body in future, you have lots more interesting things to catch up on and it makes you feel uncomfortable.
Some people will be set in their ways and you might have to keep reminding them each visit, others will get it right away and you can move past it.
Be assertive
Set boundaries
Be You ❤️
#bodyconfidence #selfcare #mondaymotivation #setboundaries
We might be surrounded by Christmas sparkles but I’m dreaming of summer! ☀️
Latest work with @caprioscaswimwear #repost
📽️ @gsfilm
Location #santorini
@jadoremodelsagency @jadorejessie
#curvemodel #swimwearmodels #size16 #classicmodel #swimwearfashion #caprioscaswimwear
Day 12- 30 days of outfits
I’m staying close to home as much as possible this month to keep an eye on my mum. I’m getting loads of jobs finished at home that I’ve been putting off for months. Starting to get back on top of things which is good.I may even get our bedroom decorated, we’ve only lived here 3 years 🤣
What ever my day looks like thr one thing that’s non negotiable is getting outside for a walk everyday, even if it’s just for half an hour. It really helps with my anxiety and clears my head. Really looking forward to catching up with @mrsbdoesmidlife tomorrow morning for a walk and brunch😀
What’s your non negotiable?
Outfit
Pj’s @luvlette (previous paid collab)
Top @primark (5 years ago)
Trousers @marksandspencer @marksandspencerstyle
Jacket @newlook (paid £12 in the sale 6yrs ago 💛)
Trainers @puma #fenty
Scarf @primark ( last years)
Hat @joebrowns
#day12 #30dayschallenge #ootd #midlifestyle #autumncolours #fashionover50 #size16 #stylehasnoage
This is what I got up to in Athens with @parabitacom 🇬🇷
I loved all my outfits and the styling was ✨
Model @lexyscissors
HMUA @alexia_ntak
AD/ PR Latest model work
@bridgemodels #curvemodel #size16style #classicmodel #plussizefashion
Always a pleasure talking with Neens @rantsandbigpants.
I invited Neens to share some of her body acceptance journey and find out fashion has helped build her body confidence. You know you’ll be in for an honest conversation and we had a lot to talk about!
#bodytalk #bodyacceptance #bodyconfidence #midlifewomen #liveconversation
Life is full of curves, it’s time to embrace them. ❤️
Whilst I have learnt to be kinder to my body that doesn’t mean to say I don’t have bad days. Over the last few months in the menopause I’ve been struggling to feel at ease with my body, there’s been a disconnect and I’ve struggled to feel sexy, not for anybody else’s benefit but my own.
I’d lost some of that inner glow…
Happy to report it’s on its way back!
How? I made a conscious decision to increase my exercise, to move my body more, saying hello to my body in the mirror every morning. Wearing clothes that make me feel good. We all need little reminders sometimes.
I’ll be going live with Neens @rantsandbigpants tomorrow at 6pm. We’ll be talking about accepting our bodies and so much more!
P.S How have I only just tried the @skims dresses, I’m obsessed with how this makes me feel ✨
#loveyourcurves #embraceyourbody #size16style #skims #skimsdress
