THIS IS WHAT 55 LOOKS LIKE

SHELAGH BRAYSHAW lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, with her partner, John, and two stepchildren. She is a model and guest presenter on the Ideal World shopping channel. BRAVE BOTOX I TRIED Botox for the first time when I turned 50. It did help lift my forehead and smooth the dreaded ‘number 11s’ between my brows. However, while certainly a confidence boost, it isn’t a magic cure — these days, I’m happier using a moisturiser! RETRO ROLLERS AS I’VE got older, I have found straight hair terribly ageing. It seems to harden my features, accentuating fine lines. I now find a bouncier, softer look much more flattering. It doesn’t have to be expensive. I’ve been using the same ten Remington Electric Rollers — that cost £18 — for the past 20 years and they still do the trick. GOOD VIBRATIONS THE best way I’ve found to get back into exercise, has been with a Vibrapower Disc (£99.99, amazon.

co.uk) — a vibration plate, with 20 speed settings. You can do a variety of exercises such as sit-ups on it. The added vibrations are thought to help the body burn fat faster than a normal work-out. I use it for 10 minutes, three to four times a week and it’s helped put curves back in all the right places. TV FASHION I GET a lot of style inspiration from TV. Find your role model: someone of a similar size, height and age (be realistic!) whom you admire. Then channel their look into your wardrobe. I find Ruth Langsford’s bright, fitted cross-over dresses particularly flattering for my own curvy size 14, 5ft 10in build — I love the way she embraces colour. NUTRIENT BLAST IN THE run-up to my last big birthday, it was my mission: I will not be fat at 50! I was recommended Rick Hay’s book The Anti Ageing Food & Fitness Plan (£10.99, amazon.co.uk) and managed to lose 1½ stone in four months. It helped me get off sugary, processed foods, with nutritious recipes, packed with anti-oxidants.

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