Knowing When to Let Go
A lesson in letting go of the (material) things that no longer serve us.
Welcome to The Feminine View
It’s Never too Late to Be Visible
"It is never too late to be what you might have been"
– George Eliot
Welcome to The Feminine View
Home of Inspired and Creative Collaborations
The Feminine View is where I express my sense of style, attitude towards well-being and thirst for travel. My mission is to encourage women who are approaching their 50’s, 60’s and beyond, who feel they may have lost their visibility, to regain their voice, joie de vivre, and lead their most empowered life yet.
My content is uplifting, relevant and thought-provoking – with a generous dose of humour and style. The Feminine View audience is a growing niche of women aged 45 + who are active, successful, intelligent and believe their best years are still to come.
I collaborate with fashion, lifestyle and travel brands that resonate with my audience and motivate them to live their most fabulous life after 50 – without the stigma.
I keep it real rather than curate
By promoting visibility over 50 in a real and authentic way, I hope to enable women to find encouragement and recognition through other women’s stories and life experiences.
Everything I share is a balanced, true reflection of my day-to-day and collaborative projects. From high fashion shoots to walks on the beach with my dog – I share the good, the bad and the no-makeup me!
Let's create magic
My audience cares about the quality and integrity of each brand they consider.
Their fashion and lifestyle choices are influenced by women they know, like, and trust and through their own research and discovery.
I partner with local and international brands that will inspire and enhance my audience’s life in a meaningful way.
When we collaborate, I’ll expose your brand to an engaged, savvy, and discerning audience who value high quality, originality and are seeking unique and fulfilling experiences.
I’d love to hear your story – tell me about your brand!
"Consider TFV your go-to companion and source of inspiration as you navigate, and ultimately conquer, all of the challenging and beautiful moments that life beyond 50 throws at you"
About Me
After a long and rewarding career in fashion, I wanted to explore new ways to connect with like-minded women and share my own experiences on transitioning from my forties to my fifties and now, to my sixties.
My Brand
I welcome you to view my photo gallery where you can take your time to explore different styles and my brand. I look forward to working with you to discover your brand.
Collaborate With Me
For fashion and product shoots, content contributions, brand collaborations and more, please get in touch with me today. I look forward to collaborating with you.
"You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life."
– Coco Chanel
The Latest
The topics The Feminine View covers range from sleep, meditation, body image, posture, and the joy of travel. By sharing these stories, I hope to ignite your desire to pursue a dream you may have previously let pass you by. Stay motivated and uplifted with stories you’ll want to read.
What I Wish I’d Known Earlier About Menopause
Embracing menopause with open and honest conversation. Read my story here.
Time Out in Adelaide, South Australia
Up until recently, my visits to Adelaide were very brief and there never seemed to be the time to relax and explore.
The Langham Hotel Sydney
Whether it is a staycation or a vacation, The Langham, Sydney is the ideal city escape.
Nature’s Miracle – The Breasts
There is no denying the power and beauty of the breast. We already know the overwhelming intrigue that breasts
Collaborate With Me
For fashion and product shoots, content contributions and brand collaborations, please get in touch.
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“In youth, it was a way I had,
To do my best to please.
And change, with every passing lad
To suit his theories.
But now I know the things I know
And do the things I do,
And if you do not like me so,
To hell, my love, with you.”
― Dorothy Parker
I love the directness and no nonsense of Dorothy Parker's quote ❣️❣️
Lately, I have been thinking of respect and what it means to me. For me, respect is extremely important in my day to day living and in all my relationships, work and personal. Respect for others is essential but self respect is vital and I try to remind myself of that every day.
Actually, I think I will add this reminder to my "must do" morning and evening beauty and self-care routine 🥰🥰😊😊
Love to hear your thoughts ♥️
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Wearing ...
▪️Silk top @lanvinofficial
▪️Pendant @vouscreations_au
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#whatsagegottodowithit
#silverfoxmgmt #agepositive
#thefeminineview #aginggracefully
#Over50Beauty #ProAging
#Positiveaging #midlifewomen
#aginglikefinewine artinaging
#ageisjustanumber #agelessstyle
#thisis60 #bekindtoyourself
I have just booked another winter escape to Melbourne, my trip in June just wasn't enough!!
A "Rediscover Melbourne" package @grandhyattmelbourne and a Picasso exhibition @ngvmelbourne was too hard to resist 😍😍. I am really looking forward to a few more days, doing and seeing things that make me feel alive ... looking at art, travelling, working 😊, eating delicious food and sipping great wine.
The Grand Hyatt, Melbourne has a great offer on at the moment, for details, please visit @grandhyattmelbourne website.
The National Gallery of Victoria is holding the world-premiere Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® 2022 exhibition, The Picasso Century, from now until October 9. The NGV is a very short walk from The Grand Hyatt on Collins St.
I love hotels that pay serious attention to the art works they acquire and this is one of the many things that elevates my experience when I stay in a hotel. "Almanac", standing at almost 3m, is an impressive painting by Melbourne artist Paul Partos, born in Bratislava - Slovakia. It is the first artwork you will spot at your arrival to Grand Hyatt Melbourne and it always captures my attention when I walk past it.
"This abstract piece from 1986 now perfectly fits into the common understanding of modern art, but back in the 1960's, Partos and another 39 Australian artists, have created much controversy with the radical inaugural exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, The Field, by presenting hard-edge, geometric, colour and flat abstraction art to the public."
I also ♥️ this quote ..
"I love creation more than life, and I must express myself before disappearing."
- Sonia Delaunay
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Wearing ...
▪️Top @dicekayek
▪️Bag @katyakomarovaofficial
▪️Shoes @henrybeguelin_official
▪️Pants @carlazampatti
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#gogrand #melbourneart
#NGVmelbourne #NGV
#paulpartos #NGVPicasso
#GoGrand #melbournecity
#citygetaway #rediscovermelbourne
#hyattaustralia #worldofhyatt
#luxurytravel #TheMatureBeauty
#over50model #AgelessBeauty
#BeautyIsAgeless #Over50AndFabulous
#TheMatureBeauty #silverfoxmgmt
#effortlessstyle #thefeminineview
#DiceKayek #inDiceKayek
I have hit my 6 month goal of dye free hair and I can honestly say, it is the best decision I have made! I can't say I was terrified giving it a go ... I mean really it's just hair and I could change my mind 🤷♀️. But curiosity kept me going (and looking). There was a chance that I may not even be able to call myself a silver sister 😪. My mother had only a few strands ... But, yippee!! I have more than just few👏
Can't wait for the before and after photos of this little journey😂😂 Swipe to see the beginning 👈
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▪️Cashmere jumper @miafrantino
Available on line ... I am wearing an XS
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#silversisters #greyhairdontcare
#naturalgreyhair #goinggray
#grayonpurpose #grannyhair
#naturalsilverhair #grayhairdontcare
#greyhairtransition #betterwithage
#ageyourway #agingwithgrace
#agepositive#silverfoxmgmt
#thefeminineview #aginggracefully
“I have reached an age when, if someone tells me to wear socks, I don’t have to.”
- Albert Einstein
I love this quote and it really captures how I feel a lot of the time. Don't get me wrong, I am not an irresponsible or uncaring person, I am very much the opposite. So when it comes to how I choose to age, I choose to do it my way!
My latest curiosity, is how I keep my skin looking healthy and glowing. I embarked on quite a bit of research and googling, (more on this later) and I decided to commit to a series of BBL (Broad Band Light) Therapy treatments. My enquiries led me to Michele Hetherington, a Senior Dermal Therapist and co-founder of @mediluxx_elements. Michele has had 25 years of extensive experience with various laser treatments and after a lengthy consultation, I happily and with confidence, committed to having a series of 4 treatments with Michele 😀
For the moment, I only have a "before" photo and you can see a very candid closeup if you keep swiping across 👈👈. The "after" photos I will share in a short while 😁. I had my first treatment on Saturday and I thought it was fantastic!! Now I keep looking in the mirror, checking on the changes and I am feeling quite excited.
There is no "what happens in the salon, stays in the salon" with me 😅 and I am look forward to sharing my self-care journey in future posts and blogs.
Love to hear your thoughts on what you do, or even don't do when it comes to skin care!!💞💞
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My treatments
▪️ @mediluxx_elements
Wearing
▪️Cashmere jumper @miafrantino
▪️ Wide leg silk pants @pierrelouismascia
📷 Selfie iPhone 12 App Lens Buddy
☀️ Natural light
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#MediluxxElements #MadeByMediluxx
#BBL #ScitonBBL
#glowingskin #skintreatment
#antiageingtreatment #lasertreatment
#laserfacial #clearskin #skinhealth
#agingwell #agingwithattitude
#takecareofyourself
#over50andfabulous
#naturalbeauty #silverfoxmgmt
#maturemodels #thefeminineview
“A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.”
– Phyllis Diller
Now, there are some things that I was willing to accept as part of the ageing process, such as extra wrinkles and grey hairs but not a change to my smile!
I admit that vanity had a part to play in my decision to correct my teeth, but the main reason to seek professional help, was that it was important to my over all wellbeing. I have an overbite and a malocclusion and I know that this can cause periodontal disease. So far, I have been fortunate not to have had any complications and to ensure that I maintain my good fortune I decided to invest in preventative treatment.
Enter Invisalign!
I consulted my dentist, Dr Sam Giurguis, a Platinum Elite Invisalign Provider, @naturaldentistrygordon and after an informative consultation I was 100% certain that I was making a wise decision, a good long term investment and I had the right guy to keep me smiling 😁😁😁
If you would like to follow my Invisalign journey, please join my mailing list to receive my blogs, by visiting my website, The Feminine View ... link in my bio 👆👆👆
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▫️ Dr Sam Guirguis @naturaldentistrygordon
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#naturaldentistrygordon
#invisalignplatiumeliteprovider
#drsamguirguis #smilemakeover
#mysmilejourney
#claudiahackmaninvisalign
#whydoyouwearyourinvisalign
#bestagermodel #bestager
#maturemodel #ageisjustanumber
#Proaging #Midlifestyle
#embraceyourage #AgePositive
#acertainvintage #stylehasnoage
#over50style #thefeminineview
#thematurebeauty #maturemodel
I want to remind you that your body is a wonderful and powerful instrument to be respected and cherished. Breasts are a combination of sexuality and femininity and how we showcase cleavage is and always should be a personal choice. For those of you who are interested in rediscovering your feminine assets, then I have a few practical tips to share that help to remove some of the confusion around the dos and don’ts of baring your cleavage. If you’ve always felt too shy to show or have never really known the most flattering or ‘appropriate’ way to do so, then read on … Direcr link to my latest blog on 'Natures Miracle - The Breasts' is in Stories - Blogs ❤️
Please join my mailing list for 'The Feminine View' on my website ... and I will send you my blogs. Not too many, not too little, definitely varied, occasionally provocative 😉 and always real ❣️
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My relaxed, yet elegant dress, in Emerald Green with fine gold thread is available online @luxedevalentina.
▪️Henrietta Pendant @vouscreationsaustralia
▪️Fontana Maxi Dress @luxedevalentina
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#silverfoxmgmt #agepositive
#ballonsleeves #silkmaxidress
#greendress #luxedevalentina
#59isfine #countdownto60
#positivewomen #ageless
#thefeminineview #aginggracefully
#lifestylephotography
#lifestylemodel #womensupportingwomen
#iamnotinvisible #loveyourself
#60years #selfconfidence
#Over50AndFabulous #50andfabulous
#liveyourbestlife #loveyourlife
“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.”
-Marilyn Monroe
Well that certainly makes life a little easier 😅 as I think it is damn hard work trying to be someone else...
Love to hear your thoughts 🌸
Wearing my favourite dress from @christopherkane Purchased in London in 2019…. Gosh that seems so long ago. I still remember my visit with my daughter, where I browsed for ages and left with my gorgeous black dress and a pair of silver pants for Ella. Both pieces were on sale and therefore even more irresistible. Sadly this beautiful boutique is no longer open as it closed its doors during lockdown. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 hoping that may change as the staff and store were truly special. @christopherkane is available online
#thoughts #lifechanging
#mylife #mood #thoughtful
#aginggracefully #oldandwise
#loveyourage #embraceyourage
#enjoythejourney #olderandwiser
#selflove #loveyourbody
#youareworthit #perfectlyimperfect
#allstagesoflife #whatisbeauty
#theartofagingunapologetically #agepositive
Getting ready for Tim O'Connor's
Spring | Summer 2022 Collection
Monday May 9 - Monday May 16
The Star Grand Hotel
80 Pyrmont St Sydney
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Please DM me @thefeminineview for an invitation.
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Swipe across 👉 for a sneak peak
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My must haves ... black silk tiered dress and a light spring trench coat ♥️
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♥️ @tim_oconnor_design
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#over50model #50plusstyle
#artinaging #over50__style
#maturemodels #59isfine
#bestagermodel #bestager
#maturemodel #ageisjustanumber
#lifestylemodel ##sydneyfashionweek
#ausfashionweek #fashionweek
#sydneyfashionweek
#over50style #thefeminineview
#silverfoxmgmt #beautyhasnoage
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