We’re all just WINGING IT – and that’s fine!

If you weren’t a fan of our gorgeous cover star Alex Jones before reading this magazine, I’m sure you will be afterwards! She is wonderfully down to earth and talks honestly about the challenges of becoming a mum and juggling that with her career, marriage, family, friends and everything else. Like the rest of us, some days go well and some are a shambles – she simply does her best and says she’s learned to appreciate little moments of calm amid the chaos! I think the title of her new book, Winging It!, is a brilliant mantra for busy women. Alex is a beacon of positivity and we have plenty more of those in this issue. You’ll meet some inspiring readers whose attitude to life is ‘Yes, we can!’. Suzi Grant, who refused to believe that being in her 60s was a barrier to becoming a social media sensation; Ayala Truelove, who took up gliding to get over a chronic fear of flying and is now a national champion; Caroline Casey, who hasn’t let blindness prevent her being both a cowgirl and a campaigner; and Diane Critchlow, one of just a small number of female firefighters who simply loves her job. I am sure you’ll enjoy their stories. Elsewhere in this issue, the team have been hard at work researching little things to make you feel lovelier! The beauty department have tried hundreds of moisturisers, shampoos, lipsticks, foundations, body creams and more to find the best products on the high street. Don’t go shopping without their edit of the top 50 buys, which offer both quality and brilliant value. (We’ve also got an amazing competition to win the lot – see page 59.) And, even if you don’t have a royal wedding to go to this month, there’s nothing like a new frock to lift your look and boost your confidence. The fashion team have picked their faves – and I promise there’s one that’s just right for you.