Then you’re in luck.

Like many of us, Oprah has realised that she has a closet that is cluttering up her life and her space. With the help of an image professional (please note that even Oprah needs someone like me in her life ) she has been able to discard those items that no longer serve her, as she is now. Also discovering her unique style through the process, she had an epiphany/’aha’ moment about why some of her choices were never worn. This is the power of a closet cleanse.

If you want to own some of Oprah’s cast offs - many unworn - and help her South African Leadership Academy for Girls in the process then you will need to go to O’s eBay auction which runs from March 1st - 11th. Visit oprah.com/oprahauction for more details.

Photo: Ruven Afanador

Just come back from something we should all do more of - a weekend away with your girlfriends. Pampering, yoga, fabulous lectures, great food and brilliant instructors all allowed us, individually, to get the most of the time we had away from our normal routines.

I can never believe the price of this fantastic holiday (I go every year so am well known to the organisers) as the quality of everything on offer is so high. Check it out:

http://www.fitnessfiesta.com/mind_body_index.php

I’ve already booked a pampering weekend in July in the newly refurbished Met Hotel in Leeds. Can’t wait.

No. I’m not alluding to an album by the Rolling Stones but the body ink patterns some people to choose to display on their bodies.

I’ve always been fascinated by tattoos. Never, ever wanting one myself, I’ve often wondered what prompts someone to have one (or more), what it means for them and how they select the appropriate design from the millions available.

But all that might be irrelevant as you can now buy an upmarket tattoo from - you’ll never guess where - Chanel. Of all the designer houses, this is the one I never would have thought would have embraced the tattoo (I suspect Coco will be turning in her grave) but I was wrong.

The ‘haute-tattoo’ is the latest fashion ‘must-have’. Apparently, the tattoo has lost its tacky status and it’s now cool to wear your designer label literally on your body. So if a double C is up your street, expect to pay £49 for 55 designs. But beware. Young skin is plump and taut so makes an ideal canvas for body art. Not sure if a 50 something’s flesh will have quite the same effect.

There is something happening on February 25th that I never thought would happen in my lifetime. I’ve been asked to model some clothes for a fabulous 50’s something designer, Anne Foxley-Green, who is opening a studio/warehouse right here in Peterborough. Born into a tailoring background, she was always going to have a needle and thread in her hands and this is her GRAND OPENING EVENT. You won’t want to miss it.

 Tickets for the event are now available… if you haven’t booked yours yet then do so NOW! There will be no admission on the night without a ticket… numbers are limited and tickets are going fast!

So, what can you look forward to?

 All of the clothes currently on the website modelled on our catwalk 

 A whole new range of clothes as well… including some truly stunning evening wear
• First look at the new designs and concepts… they will not be on the website until after the opening.
• A welcome glass of wine and … ahem, for those who aren’t driving… another one at the break. Soft drinks alternatives provided.
• Some fantastic food from a world-class catering company
• Two sets of songs from a wonderful singer who should really have been on X Factor
• Special ‘on the night only’ offers
• A prize draw at the end of the evening for 2 x £100 vouchers … which is one of the reasons why it is ticket only: no ticket, no prizes!

The cost of the tickets? Nothing… nada… so no excuse, book your ticket NOW before someone else does and they sell out!

We promise you an evening to remember…

www.eyzzclub.co.uk for more information

My favourite perfume is by Narciso Rodriguez and it’s the only thing from this brilliant designer’s collection that I can afford to buy. But that may change. The New York Fashion Week designer has created a diffusion collection for the auction site eBay, with prices starting from $65/£42. His dresses usually sell for about $1800, so a massive saving. His first showing will be 8 capsule pieces with the most expensive around $350/£250. 

http://stores.ebay.com/narcisorodriguez?kw=narciso+rodriguez&src=3286&refurl=http%3A%2F%2Fclothing.shop.ebay.com%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_npmv%3D3%26_trksid%3Dp3910.m38.l1311%26_nkw%3Dnarciso%2Brodriguez%26_sacat%3D11450&_trksid=p3286.c0.m507

If you’re a Pilates fan, then you might be thrilled to find out that it’s moving into the water.

I love the way Pilates encourages great posture - always a great slimming aid - and lengthens your limbs so you appear more graceful and lean. I’m really not sure about the water element.

Being short-sighted, anything water based is an effort with glasses so isn’t much fun, neither is the sensible lack of makeup. Call me vain, but I would never go the gym without at least my basics (lipstick and mascara).  I also can’t stand the smell of chlorine and how it never seems to disappear, even when you’ve taken a shower.

So for me. the jury is out.

If any of you have tried it, let me know what you think.

http://www.poolates.co.uk/index.asp for more information of Poolates classes in the UK

Hot and bothered? Don’t know who to ask or what to do for the best?

There’s no need if you know where to go and who to ask.

The Menopause Exchange exists just for that reason.

Its aim is to provide reliable, unbiased and easily understood information to women and healthcare professionals so they can make well informed decisions about the choices they take.  Much of its work is done via a quarterly newsletter, which contains stacks of easy to assimilate information written by professionals.

If you want to take control and not feel that you are going through this alone, go to www.menopause-exchange.co.uk

Then you need to listen to my being interviewed by the fabulous Karen Knott. Karen is also passionate about women in their 50’s and is instrumental in coaching them to grow, develop and realise their ambitions.

To find out more, hear what we had to say by clicking on this link

http://bit.ly/aSxbzN

The wonderful talented Anne Foxley Green is bringing her unique designs to Peterborough. Her fashion show, which will be a really fun evening at which I am a model(!!) is going to be held on Thursday February 25th at her brand new studio/warehouse in Phorpres Close, Hampton Hargate. To book your ticket, which is free, go to www.eyzzclub.co.uk  

Here are the details:

Come and join us for a glass of wine or two and enjoy the show. All of the clothes that are currently on the site will be modelled along with our new arrivals and a preview of others that will be arriving soon after.

We will be having special offers on the night and will finish up with a free prize draw for everyone in attendance.

For free entry to our opening event, please ‘purchase’ a ticket. Only one ticket is allowed per member, so if you want to bring a friend then all they have to do is register themselves to pick up their own ticket.

Doors open at 7pm, fashion show starts at 7.30pm.

Numbers will be restricted so book your ticket now to avoid disappointment!

Register or log in and then to book your ticket just click on “Add to cart” and go through the checkout to confirm it. You’ll then be sent an email with your entry ticket.