THIS IS WHAT 54 LOOKS LIKE
LauRie her partner. BRonze She has lives three in children, London with 31, 27 after and a 25, 35-year and eight career grandchildren. as a hairdresser, she runs a blog, Vanity and Me. TRY AT-HOME GADGETS I’M fan of ALLERGIC DIY cheats. to Botox, Every so night am a I use huge the Tria Age-Defying Laser (£399,
triabeauty.co.uk): a device that uses light to promote collagen production and smooth wrinkles. It’s an at-home version of Radiofrequency Skin Tightening salon treatments — which usually cost £650. Results last six months. GET SHAMPOO SAVVY I RAN a hair salon for 12 years, so it might surprise you that I use Tesco Everyday Value Shampoo, 50p for 1L. But I’ve learned that any bog-standard one does the trick. Pricier brands leave a film on the hair, making it limp, which is bad if yours is thinning like mine. Far better to invest in quality conditioner, as it makes more difference to shine. EXFOLIATION ROUTINE REGULAR exfoliation is vital to buff away dead skin and refresh your complexion. Every week, I use Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser (£21, clarins.co.uk) to keep large pores at bay — it’s not too harsh. Twice a year, I also get a deeper microdermabrasion treatment (£70, bodyvie.com): it reduces the appearance of fine lines much more effectively than a facial. THE PERFECT BRA AS I’VE got older, my body shape has changed: this also affects my bra size. So I get measured at Marks & Spencer every two years — more often if I notice weight change. The most flattering underwear is Shapeez Ultimate Pretty Back-Smoothing Bra & Body Shaper (£76.75, amazon.co.uk). The Spandex vest stops bra-strap bulges. START A BLOG IT’S never too late to pursue a passion — I changed career at 51, after reading an article about over 50s lifestyle bloggers. I thought, wow, that’s what I want to do! So I started my blog, despite never having sent an email before. It took off in two years and I now do three posts a week. I get to meet so many amazing women and love sharing advice. It’s everything I’d have dreamed of doing as a teenager. FLORENCE SCORDOULIS n Do you look good for your age? Reveal your secrets to inspire@dailymail.co.uk