Size 18 Marks and Spencer Autumn Co-ordinates try on haul 

Helen, I like your chats at the beginning and the end of each video. You are a lovely genuine person. I’m hope you get good news concerning your hip very soon.

I’m so excited to find your channel. You are about my age and size. And I love your sense of humor!

Hi Helen, I, for one, enjoy all of the content in your videos, chat and all. I'm sure your honesty and obvious pain resonates with so many out there who have problems one way and another. I do so hope you get an appointment for the replacement hip soon and in the meantime keep chatting!

You go girl, you tell M&S about laying out their stores

Hi Helen, really enjoyed the haul, You should keep the Gilet, it looks amazing on you. Sorry you are in so much pain, I hope you get it sorted soon. I love your chats, it's like being in the room with a friend. Take care xx

Just don’t understand why they have a issue with your weight when I had my knees done total knee replacement there was a lady in with me and she had a weight problem and sorry but she was very overweight and she had her hip done look at Eamonn Holmes he had both his hips done at the same time and he has a weight problem you look fine average size for half the country don’t let them get you down stay safe stay beautiful stay positive ❤️🙏

Love the gilet! You seem to be a similar size and shape to me so it’s great to see your hauls. I had a hip and a knee replacement and really benefited from doing Aquafit classes right up until the week of the op’s. The water takes the pressure off and you can leap around the way you couldn’t on land. It helps to keep the muscles toned which speeds recovery after surgery. Hope it happens soon!

You are so good at picking out the right colors for yourself. And as we are the same size I appreciate your suggestions on various outfits. You always look great -- I want to look like that too.

Irish Living in Spain lovely to hear an English person just talking !! Had to buy stuff I I needed hahs

Another great video Helen ...so sorry to see you in pain , and still able to keep your sense of humour, you always give me a laugh and you have so much common sense.. Looking forward to your next video x

Great haul again Helen 👍 Green looks lovely on you. Fingers crossed you're not waiting too long for your hip replacement. Have a great BH weekend x

Stay strong. I loved the green gillet on you. I'm fairly new to your channel and thoroughly enjoy the chat x

Hi Helen, definitely keep the green gillet it really suits you. Sending love and hugs and I hope you get your hip sorted sooner rather than later xx

Ahh love your videos and I would happily love longer chatty videos too I find myself answering you and nodding so silly but really fun. And love the skirt/gilet outfit you looked gorgeous xxx

I really love that whole white, Olive Gillette and black trouser ensemble. Really elegant and the colours suit you. No.2

Aaaww Helen, hope you don’t have to wait too long for your operation.Loved the gilet and bulk and white tops too.Take care 🤗.

I love listening to your chats! They are so real! Keep going! xx

I like your chat it’s like having a gas with a friend, hope your hip gets sorted soon xx

You’ll find subscribers fall when you put a new video up then picks up again . That’s a normal pattern. I love your friend next door way of chatting and presenting.

I had a hip replacement 12 months ago at the age of 58, I couldn't walk far before , I couldn't even stand up sometimes and struggled to even turn over in bed. I couldn't walk round a supermarket for long without wondering how I was going to make it back to the car. And it was so difficult to get upstairs. I was taking so many pain killers for so long ! Now it's great. I did a 4 and a half mile walk yesterday!! I am so thankful for my new hip!

Oh Helen, sending hugs. Living with pain is grim. Painkillers lose their ability to do anything. Loved the gilet. Suggestion: would you consider doing a capsule wardrobe. Lots of the bits in this haul were interchangeable to create different looks. With pennies getting tighter it would be interesting. Thanks Tania x

Love the green gillet on you Helen. Hate to see you in so much pain, hopefully they’ll just give you a medical work up, see that you’re healthy and then get on with it ! Hopefully the waiting list isn’t too long either as that’s what made my sister decide to go private for her knee surgery. Keep trying on all the lovely clothes for us as long as you feel up to it 🥰😊

Hi Helen, love the gillet and both tops 😊. Sorry you’re in so much pain and hope that you manage to get it sorted. I’m an Englishwoman (soon to be 60) in the US and booked to have a knee replacement in September so I sympathise. My weight has increased through all the lockdowns and the pain in my knee - hopefully we’ll both be able to get fitter afterwards 😄. Really enjoy your channel - it’s a taste of home and I love your sense of humour.

Hi Helen, glad I came across your channel. Watched all since. I never comment normally. But just have to tell you I think your terrific. Like chatting with a life long friend. Love your honesty dry humour and your great common sense. So sorry you have had a rough time with your hip pain. Hope it's sorted without stress soon. Keep being you and doing what you do. Your Great! Pauline

What a hoot! I loved every minute of this video. I went to school with the nuns as well.

The houndstooth jacket and black pants looked great, the other jacket looked good as well.

Helen I love your videos talk as much as you want your so natural

Greetings from San Diego California. I stumbled on your channel recently and thoroughly enjoy it. Love your fashion videos but even more love your open self deprecating commentary. As a mature woman myself, I can completely identify with your outlook and find it very refreshing and relateable. Thank you for providing fashion advise. I think it is time to step up my game and try some new looks. Thanks for the help. Don’t be afraid if you find out you need a hip replacement. I had two a few years ago. Been pain free ever since. Sending good wishes and thanks for your candor and witty conversation❤❤

Love your co-ords. Love the gilet.

Forgetting who I am when shopping, all the time! 😂😂💖💖

You have my sympathies for your hip pain. I had a replacement 7 years ago it was life changing. I’d struggled carrying on working in pain for years. I returned to work after the surgery and almost immediately handed in my notice and took early retirement. So it was life changing in many ways. I don’t regret any of it.

Oh Helen! I do feel for you - I too have had a hip replacement some years ago and watching you in so much pain brought it all back. Hope and pray you won't have to wait too long. Enjoyed the clothes hall thank you!

Helen hi x I am SO sorry that you are experiencing pain, I hope that your surgery happens soon and that it leads to a 100% improvement in your condition and health both physically and mentally. Thank you for your videos which I enjoy so much. All the best 👍

Hi, love M&S. Love red hounds tooth you had on. Green is gorgeous on you. Loved green jkt (first one of haul), gilet and your tops. Not keen on slip skirt or short jkt. Chin up, you're so good to do the haul for us. It saves me walking around M&S aimlessly! You're terrific!! Jx

I’ve been feeling the skirt thing too Helen, love an autumn/winter look with a midi and boots! The store layout is NOT down to people ‘cleverer’ than you, they are either trying to make you look at everything (therefore you may buy more) or they don’t understand how we shop.

Lovely Vlog ….Honestly don’t ever apologise Helen ….It’s like having a chat with a friend ….Hope the pain subsides ….exhausting putting up with long term pain ….Have a good weekend xx

So glad you left the chatty introduction on, it’s like catching up with a friend. Great haul and yes I’m 56 and I “forget who I am “ 😂 I’m only 5’3” and size 18 I hope you don’t have to wait too long to see an orthopaedic surgeon 🤞

Love the gilet, lovely length. Think I might need to invest in one for the long cold months ahead when we’re all watching our energy meters!!! Also love the black tops. So sorry about your medical problems, hope you’re sorted soon and you feel better getting things of your chest!! Best wishes x

I like that skirt with the quilted jacket. Very nice

Skirt looks great with black jumper

So sorry your in so much pain! My mum suffers from arthritis and it’s tough! I enjoy your chatty videos, don’t listen to these negative people! ❤️xx

Oh Helen, sending you a virtual hug 🤗 Bone pain is horrendous I know (my own knee replacement), just be kind to yourself. Love the ‘Hels Belles’ name. xx

I understand your struggle. Been waiting for a hip replacement for 4 years at least. Keeping the weight off and dealing with pain is difficult. I really enjoy watching your videos, especially the clothes.

I had a hip replacement about 9 years ago- best thing I did- you will feel so much better- wish I did it sooner. Make sure you go to rehab and you will be as good as new. A lot easier than a knee replacement.

Thanks from Texas for the haul. Forgetting my lifestyle is my downfall. Had a career many decades ago now I am doing good to add a third layer and get a pedicure. Much good thoughts your way…hope your medical issues resolve themselves quickly 🤠

Thank you Helen for this video when you are in such pain! So kind of you.Watched it on a break in Milford! You are just great to watch ,a natural. All the very best in your op journey,hope it all progresses smoothly for you . Lorna xx

I love your channel! Gives me some fresh ideas! I want that black shirt

Hi Helen Thankyou for being so honest about your hip problem I sympathise with you I have the same problem with my knee and was rejected for the op till I hat my weight down the pain is tremendous plus it’s hard walking hope you get well soon you are such an inspiration keep going 😊

Hello Helen I am English and live in Australia. I enjoy watching your channel, I really like Marks & Spencer Fashion I always have I was bought up with it. I wish you the best of luck with your hip. Take care of yourself

My favorite outfit was #3 ,,I will say a prayer that you and your surgery are totally successful.

Helen, thanks for the update on your health. Lovely separates haul today. Best wishes to you. Cheers from Australia. Thanks ☺️

You looked fantastic in the tweed jacket … and short is good … enjoying v much your chats x

Loved the video. Sorry you are in pain....loved the green on you.

Super video, thanks Helen, and just for the record, I love your chatty rants and raves. Hope the pain doesn’t get too unbearable. I wish I was 5’6” only 5’1” ( or used to be anyway). Love your accent too reminds me of home as I now live in the north. Take care, Nicky x

Hi Helen, first of all I’d like to say I love your chatty videos. You come across so relaxed despite the pain you are in and it’s evident you are just enjoying the interaction with others. You look great in everything you choose and have a good understanding of body shape etc. I’m a nurse currently off work with work related stress and anxiety, the whole of the NHS is a mess. The management will find any excuse to delay surgery and flip it back onto the patient in order to make their targets look good. There simply isn’t enough staff and because there isn’t enough staff more go off with stress and eventually leave. A vicious cycle. It’s such a shame that people have to pay privately to get what they deserve to have on the NHS simply because they are in so much pain. As I’m sure you are well aware an increased weight can put you in a higher risk category for complications during and after surgery but there are ways to mitigate that and everyone should be assessed on an individual basis. Not having surgery makes mobility worse and hence more weight gain blah blah. Keep doing what you do and keep your chin up. Xxx

Thanks so much for sharing your haul. Sorry to hear you are having so many problems with your hip an hope you hear soon from the hospital. So glad to find your vlog

Hi Helen, please don't stop the chat I always enjoy it and you do make me smile, being on my own it's like catching up with a chum. I'm 5"2 and size 18 so always like to see the fit of the clothes you try on as I currently am unable to visit the shop in person and buy online. I loved the choice of clothes. personally I don't think I could wear a slip dress/skirt they remind me of night wear, not that my night wear is anything like that I'm more an M&S PJ girl! I'm sorry you are in so much pain I do hope they just get on and get you on the list ASAP. Take care Helen, Carol (proud to be a Hel's Belle!) x

Great video some very nice cloths. Good luck with your hospital referral.

I really enjoy that you are so truthful and real.

Agree with you on the weight prejudice. Too often trotted out by the NHS as a way of making it your problem not theirs.

I discovered your channel yesterday and I really enjoyed seeing someone of a similar age with a passion for fashion and offering good advice. Loads of inspiration and by the way I love the chat.

Good luck with your hip! I had knee problems and had surgery on both! It will work out chin up! 😊

Oh Helen I totally empathise with what you’re going through I was crying with you 💕 I’ve had 6 hip replacements and one knee the pain before surgery is unbearable and so debilitating, I sincerely hope you don’t have to wait too long. Enjoying your vlogs and hauls I purchased the Boden dress after seeing it on you and I love it so thank you for that xx

Pain is sh*t. I love your videos and your real and genuine connection. Wishing your pain subsides and your treatment is offered soon.

The green gilet looks lovely on you. We become very emotional when we are in pain and need help. I hope you get your hip done ASAP. Read all your lovely comments to boost mood and always know you are a beautiful and wonderful person.

Very enjoyable, thank you!

Some lovely pieces there Helen 🙂 Your sense of humour cracks me up 🤣 Then my heart broke as you teared up talking about struggling with your weight - I know exactly where you're coming from 😢 Looking forward to watching more of your videos xxx

I love the first khaki jacket. It was such a nice material, color and push off rushed sleeves and also love the gilet and others too. You have a GREAT TASTE ((: Please take good care Ms Jo.

Loved the video you are just a natural and your dry sense of humour is just fab!! Everything looked great on you apart from the skirt,I will look out for some of the items when I go to M&S next week. Hope you get something sorted for your hip problem soon ..I know pain is awful and can get you down ,my knees and back flare up at times with osteoarthritis. M&S should sign you up as a representative for our age ..loved the way you spoke your mind in the shop...well done!! 😄

Another great haul Helen, sorry to se you in so much pain, hopefully it will get sorted very soon. Love the chatty beginning please don’t change. X

Loved the Gillette looked great really suited you

So sorry Helen to see you in such pain . I’ve been there & I know first hand how you’re feeling. I think you’re marvellous to keep going. Hopefully you’ll have your surgery soon & like myself have a new lease of life afterwards. I love the 2 sweaters & the gillet & will be purchasing both I think. 😱 Also, your tip on cleaning the shower with vinegar etc is amazing. Thank you for that. ☘️

❤ brilliant autumn hall you look amazing do not let them upset you about your weight a way to delay your surgery, all down to money, I hope they go ahead with your hip surgery xx

I have an umbilical hernia which is constant pain, wake up with it and fall asleep with it. But, because I am heavy, all caused through health problems ,they won't operate. As you said, if I could afford to go private I'd be on the operating table immediately. HB

Lovely video Helen. Thank you.

Good show, I am going to try that - have the white in my brows and use a product that you brush the color in but it is only for the day, this will be more permanent and looks so easy - plus, I have the teeth inserts - so, just for men , it is!!!

Love your vlogs and your rambling, Makes Me Smile and thankfully I am Not the only Older women whom loses Track in a conversation 🙈

I do hope your surgery is not too far in the future. You are very obviously in great pain and distressed about it. Living on painkillers is no fun either - makes you feel weird and out of it but if you don’t take them you can’t move. I agree with the others - the gilet is lovely on you. I also like the black top very much. The neckline and the shape are perfect for you. I like the Boucle jacket and as you said, it would be lovely with a dress - perhaps a green jersey sweater dress. I agree about the department thing at Marks. I go round in circles looking for a certain item and I get so annoyed that they aren’t all in one place. Hedge End is a good place to go though, such a large shop. All the best to you

Helen, loved the green Gillet and the tops on you. Sorry you are in so much pain, hope you get referred for your op soon. I look forward to your chats, so don't be put off by any negative feedback. xx

Hi Helen. I’m so pleased I found you here….I agree with you about M&S it used to be so much better…not sure why they think their loyal 60 somethings want to wear patterned polyester…..as you say put everything together instead of all over the place…i have the gilet in 3 colours it is so warm and light great buy….keep up the good work…PS the boots I commented on in the Tu video are out of stock in my size 😊

HB I found you not long ago. Love your channel so I am now hunting down all your old posts.

Love all the outfits except for green and cream denim style jacket and the satin skirt love your channel x

Have just discovered your videos, thoroughly enjoyed it. How can someone say you talk to much, I thought that was the whole idea for vlogs. 😂😂

Yes tell them you are documenting your journey! It’s worth a try. Hope you get a positive result and you are booked in soon for your op. Agree with you the Gillette looks 😊

I really enjoyed your video - so real. Always enjoy a clothes haul to see what the clothes look like on real people. You look great in them. I am so sorry about your pain. I hope they sort you out soon.

Love your gillet. Really made me think of autumn. I love autumn fashion and cooler weather tbh. Perfect time of year for me. I have everything crossed that you get a date for an op soon. I can't begin to imagine what the pain is like. Physically and mentally it's obviously not a good time for you. Prejudice is definitely out there. When you're in pain and feeling low and frustrated with the situation you don't need the added judgement. Sending positive vibes your way x

Thank you for your suggestion of magic trousers on previous video. I am now hooked on those

Bless you, if it’s any consolation, I know a few people who have had hip replacements and they are fine now. I wish you could see what we see. And, there’s always someone moaning about something. I love your chats and you don’t talk too long. Don’t change, this is why you have nearly 4 thousand subscribers, because you’re good at what you do. I do wish you were out of pain though. We just don’t know what’s round the corner. Sorry you were upset. It’s a shame. Take care💙💙

Aw bless you, I can see how the pain is affecting you. Really hope they put you through rapidly. I lost weight in the last year and have needed new clothes. But not so many new clothes lol! I’ve gone a bit mad. I seem to delusionally believe I have this amazing social life! Polyester! Hate it! Somebody very NOT cleverer than you made the decision to stock it, and no doubt it’s because it’s much cheaper. Lovely haul as usual Helen, especially the gilet. Great autumn colour. Very classy. PS I went to a convent. On our last day we all rolled our sleeves up - oh the rebellion!! 🤣🤣🤣

We were just saying the same thing about skirts in M&S.

Yes I would definitely tell the doctor you have a RU-vid channel. Hope you feel better soon sending lots of virtual magical 🤗🤗🤗to you right now 🥰Xxx

You are a beautiful woman and I appreciate your fashion sense. Ignore the negativity, and keep true to yourself.

Good luck I hope you get your op soon . First time I’ve seen you and I enjoyed your chat very much . Thank you 🙏🏼 thank

Just wanted to congratulate you on your 4k milestone 👏 keep doing what your doing, your doing a fantastic job 💕

Really liked #2 and 3

Here in the US, our Dept stores (Macy’s I’m talking to you) do the same thing with product placement. I hate it! I usually just leave with nothing. Love your humour and videos. Hugs.

I’ve had a knee replacement. I feel your pain. Hope you get it fixed soon x

Love the chat, as I spend most of my time with my husband it's lovely to hear some girly talk. Sorry you're in such pain, fingers crossed you're wait won't be too long and you'll soon be out power walking....we can dream can't we lol

Enjoyed this. Gilet, short jacket and tops look well on you - khaki suits you. The shorter jacket p'raps do as a layered look with long shirt and trousers of some kind. Am minded to get one of the collared ribbed jumpers, I can see how nice and soft it is... also the long sleeved t shirt... the cheaper ones misbehave in the wash and with wear. The dog tooth jacket gave me Miami Vice flashbacks with those sleeves - hee hee. Thanks Helen.

Ooh, Ive recently found you and now hear Dorset Steam Fair and Hedgend and I am thinking you must be quite local to me. Lovely.