Fifty has always sounded quite old to me so the fact that it is actually here feels a little odd. I have thought for a while about the fact that I wanted to celebrate it though, because really, I think that it conjured up a different image in my head when I thought of the age than the reality actually shows. My body bears the signs of wear and tear for sure, but I feel more confident about it now than I did when I was younger and I wanted to mark the occasion in a way which reflected this more positive attitude towards my body and towards the signs of ageing.
Ageing is a natural process and I don’t like the fact that often we are meant to shy away from it and hide the way that we are. I don’t like the pressure on people to change their bodies to fit an image which portrays them as being younger than they are. I am pleased that in this country there are still relatively few people in the mainstream resorting to surgery to make their bodies appear more youthful, and I am happy that I am part of a community which celebrates body shape in a way which looks for the beauty rather than for the flaws.
My plan was nearly thwarted by the fact that I just had surgery and I almost gave up on the idea that I could try to create an image that said what I wanted it to. However, thanks to the support of HL and some of my online friends, I felt encouraged to give it a go and try to say what I wanted to say through this image. The world is made up of so many shapes and sizes, but young and old alike, it is important to respect our bodies, enjoy them, and celebrate being who we are. So this is me, au naturel, feeling fabulous at fifty.
Happy Birthday Missy! Hope you’ve had a great time. Perfect pic of you.
Missy x
Ps you don’t look 50!
Ah that makes my day Missy. I have had a nice time thanks and am hoping the the celebrations will continue for a bit ?
Happy birthday to you, lovely! I think you look fabulous.
Thank you Cara ?
Happy Birthday lovely – take care of yourself xx
I will do. Thank you May ?
Looking great!
Thank you MM ?
Happy birthday! And what a lovely image.
Thank you ?
Happy Birthday You look great
nice heels
Thank you ?
Happy Birthday! You look fabulous and I love the placement ?
Thank you. They did bob around a bit but HL was very patient ?
Happy birthday! You’re fabulous!
Thank you ?
Happy birthday! I would give almost anything to have a body like yours. I’m glad you are feeling more confident in it than when you were younger. ?
Thank you so much HH that is very kind. And being able to hide a lot of it behind balloons really helps lol
You’re looking good ( some of us think of you 50 year olds as youngsters of course!)
Hehe. I will make sure to embrace the decades to come in the same way ?
Looking fabulous! Love that picture. I also agree that 50 doesn’t match my perception of how I thought it would look either.
Aww lovely to hear from you. I hope things are going well with you. And thank you ?
They are. I’m so freaking busy.
Oh. That could be good?
It’s wonderful.
Happy birthday Missy and a fabulous picture too.
Thank you ?
Beautiful photo missy, I love the shoes and peeks of your body behind the balloons. Hope you had a wonderful birthday and glad you went ahead with the photo.
Thank gem. I was pleased that I did when I saw it and it actually cheered me up quite a bit ?
Happy Birthday! And yes, you are amazing in so many ways and hopefully will celebrate in many ways.
Thank you. I am very happy with my life and that makes such a difference. ?
Happy Birthday Missy!! Yes, when I was a kid, I thought 50 was old. But as it is just around the corner for me, I feel young and alive. And better equipped to enjoy life to the fullest. So, here’s to 50! Enjoy!!
Yes I think I have been similar. I feel much better with it than I used to think I would ?
Happy birthday Missy!! I hope it was a wonderful day with your family. 50 is a good year—I’ve been there and done that.
Thank you. It was a good day and am looking forward to a great year. So much to look forward to ?
I loved this as soon as I saw it on twitter yesterday. I’m so glad you decided to post this, it is just beautiful and a wonderful way to capture the event. Being 50 isn’t so bad at all. Happy Birthday xxx
Thank you so much Julie. And so far 50 has been fab so definitely not a bad place to be at all ?
try 65 thats right and still not too old to be smacked on the arse or switch any time my princess says yes by putting her derriere at riskSo enjoy each and every sweet swat as if it was the first.
Brilliant. I love the thought of an ever increasing number of swats to come. Thank you
You are fabulous missy, and no way do you look 50.
Ah you’re a real friend PS. Thank you ?
Lady, if I look half as good as you in 4 years I’ll run naked round skipton market wearing nowt but a tea cosy ????
You’re a beautiful woman inside and stunning outside and it is my privilege to know you.
May you have many more birthdays to come.
Sweetgirl xx
Omg brilliant image in my mind and I am so going to be in Skipton market on that day. Thanks for making me smile and for your support and friendship ?
Happy Birthday my beautiful friend. I think you look absolutely amazing for 50 but I understand your feelings. I didn’t mind the turn to 40 but I am not feeling the same about the turn to 50
Molly
Thank you lovely. But you are such a young thing you have no need to worry for a while. And when it comes you will look and feel as fabulous as you do now. For me it’s more the thought of time slipping away as there is so much fun I want to have ?
Happy 50th, Missy! … you look fabulous! … hope it was an epic event … nj … xx
It was fairly chilled on the day but we plan to do some other things to celebrate later on in the year so it is really nice to have things to look forward too. I hope you are well. I have missed you ?
So well said! Happy birthday! You look sensational!
Thanks Brigit. I really appreciate that ?
Really love this, it’s gorgeous and clever!
Happy birthday too X
Thank you. On all counts ?
And you look absolutely fabulous at fifty too. This is a gorgeous image! And yes, it’s so important to respect and celebrate our bodies, whatever their shape or size.
Rebel xox
Thanks Marie. It has taught me a lot being part of Sinful Sunday and this community ❤️
I found your blog over a month ago and have really appreciated your perspective and the quality of your writing. Thank you for sharing your experiences and happy birthday.
Thank you. I am so glad that you are enjoying my blog ?
Happy Birthday (again)! And you look fabulous at fifty!
Thank you DS. That means a lot ?
Happy Birthday Missy – I am kinda shocked tbh. IKknow I haven’t seen your face but your body, not in a million years would I have said 50 x
Awww you are too kind. But I am also really pleased lol. Thanks you have made my day. ?
Beautifully brilliant post . . . beautifully brilliant photo. Congratulations . . . and celebrations.
And I totally agree, we should all celebrate who we are, and have the freedom to be who we want to be.
Lovely !!!
Xxx – K
Thank you so much for this ❤️
Happy birthday lovely lady – you know you look great for 40, let alone 50! Thank you for your honest images, subtle and classy is your trademark and you’ve nailed it again.
Take care of yourself following your surgery – lots of rest, and build back up to exercise gently – cant wait to see you and hear you talk in March xx
Thank you so much Posy. You are always so kind and supportive and I can’t wait to see you again too. The usual breakfast date? xxx
Knowing what this took to take I really applaud your determination and resilience in creating such a beautiful and celebratory image despite your healing, and because of your healing. I hope you’re recovery is going well as the week goes on, thinking of you x
Thank you Kis. That is very kind ❤️
Happy (belated) birthday, Missy ??
Thank you ?