According to Trish McEvoy, "What time takes away we can bring back with makeup". I recently had my makeup done (I am makeup challenged) by local makeup artist Anna Grimes. Let's chat about the Best Insider Tips on Applying Makeup on Mature Women. Here is what I learned. If you are in fact makeup-challenged like me, I would highly recommend finding someone in your area that is highly recommended and going for a makeup lesson. Anna had me come with my own makeup on so she could see what it ...
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Six Inexpensive Skincare Products I love Over 60
As we age, our skin becomes thinner. We also have fine (and not so fine) lines, and age spots. With our hormone levels decreasing, our skin becomes dryer. Ahhh the joys of aging... Here are Six Inexpensive Skincare Products I Love Over 60. You might also enjoy my post, Favorite Skincare Products after 50 for all of my favorite products. Let's focus on the reasonable choices here. I switched to double cleansing about a year ago in the evening. I cleanse with Farmacy Green Clean Makeup ...
What’s in Your Makeup Bag That You are Loving Right Now
What's in your makeup bag that you are loving right now? It's been about a year since we talked about our makeup favorites, so I thought we should revisit and update this post. Makeup is definitely not my jam. When I was younger I wore very little. After 67 years, too many years in the sun, and acne scars we still have a love-hate relationship. I am sure you are far more skilled at makeup application than I am. Today, let's share what is in your makeup bag that you are loving right ...
Best Long-Lasting Lip Color for Mature Women
Hi everyone I am joining my pals Sarah and Kim for our monthly Signature Style Series. Sarah suggested lip color this month and I was shocked that I had not posted about this since 2019. Let's face it somewhere after the age of 50 lip color becomes a bit of an issue. Gone are the days when we could just whip on lip color and run out the door. With the good fortune, wisdom. and confidence that comes with age so does the dilemma of how to apply makeup to an aging face (sigh) Sure it is a little ...
The Best Blush for Mature Skin
The main difference between a young face and an older one is not the number of wrinkles (well that too) but the loss of something called 'the" luminance of contrast." Translation, your skin begins to lose its natural glow and radiance as you get older. Skin tone becomes more uneven and brows, eyes, lips, and especially cheeks all lose color and become less defined. Let's talk about The Best Blush for Mature Skin. I penned the original of this post back in 2019 and decided it was time for ...
Eight Beauty Products for Mature Skin You Will Love
We haven't talked about beauty for a while so I thought I would bring you up to date on products I am loving and hopefully you will share yours as well. Let's take a look at Eight Beauty Products for Mature Skin You, Will Love that are new to me. I mentioned that I signed up for the monthly Allure Beauty Box. I am not affiliated with them in any way and I am not advocating it. I signed up for the $63 for three months. I just thought it would be a good way to try some new products and ...
How to Get the Best Results from your Facelift
I think facelifts are like gray hair. They are not for everyone. Honestly, I thought I would be the last person on earth to ever have one. It is highly personal. I am not advocating facelifts, I am simply sharing my personal experience and some helpful tips that I learned through the process. Let's talk about Helpful Tips to Achieve the Best Results from your Facelift. Spoiler alert there are some not so pretty pictures coming up. Skin-only facelifts that were popular back in the day ...
Why are we so Secretive About Having Work Done?
I am naturally a private person and do not share a lot of my personal life. Frankly, it is not all that interesting. I do think it is important to be transparent on any and everything regarding aging.  Let's talk about Why are we so Secretive about Having Work Done. I had a lower face and neck lift five weeks ago, by Dr. Douglas Sunde, and I am very happy with the results. Let me tell you a little bit about my history first. As a child, I was badly burned (3rd degree) over ⅓ of my body. I ...
DIY Pumpkins and More
Happy Sunday everyone. We are here in beautiful Rosemary Beach Florida with Summer and family. Follow me on Instagram for updates. We originally had a trip to Hawaii planned but cancelled when they were discouraging tourists. Let's take a look at my Sunday favorites DIY pumpkins and More. CENTSATIONAL STYLE LEAF EMBELLISHED PUMPKINS Love these gorgeous pumpkins from Centsational Style SEEKING LAVENDER LANE ON INSTAGRAM Do you follow Seeking Lavender Lane on Instagram? Her feed is ...
