Welcome to my most popular blog posts of 2019. Looking back at what posts appealed to you and which ones did not is extremely helpful to me when I am planning my calendar for next year. This has been a big growth year for my blog thanks to all of you. My email subscriber list has doubled in the last year, and my readership has more than doubled. I am so grateful to all of you for the support. This blog began nine years ago as an Interior Design Blog. As I aged (65!!) I ...
OVER 50 BEAUTY AND SELF CARE
The Best Blush for Mature Skin and How to Apply It
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 it's 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. I am continuing my series on the best makeup for mature skin in light of so many requests. I am not an expert, I rely ...
Ageless Style-Susan Remey Dakis
I was walking into the salon where I get my hair and nails done one day a few months ago. This striking woman with this incredible mane of gray hair whished by me. I was struck by how she owned that beautiful head of hair. She had beautiful skin that complemented her gray locks which gave her an air of confidence, and power. I did not know Susan personally. She is an esthetician at my salon and I knew of the tragic death of her only child. I approached her that day and ...
Friday Fun Stuff-Skincare, Summer, Food & Fashion
Happy Friday. I haven't done a Friday Fun Stuff in ages as I don't normally post on Friday anymore. Friday Fun Stuff is just that, miscellany that I have gathered from the web, Instagram and beyond that grabbed my attention this week. I spent yesterday babysitting so I will start off with a few pics of Summer. She is BUSY and full of fun. Speaking of grandmothers or "grannies" , Ann Oldenburg of the Washington Post wrote a wonderful article about becoming a grandmother ...
Six Beauty Products I am Loving Right Now and a Fresh Summer Orzo Salad
Today I wanted to pop in with a quick post to share six beauty products that I am loving right now and a fresh summer orzo salad. I have been in Florida on some difficult family business and have had very little time. I try to not get in a rut with products and try to keep my eyes and ears open to new ideas when it comes to products. Here are a few that I have on my radar right now. Many of you have asked me to do an in-depth post on body creams. Since my time currently is at a ...
Anti Aging Lip Care Tips
I am certainly not a beauty expert. What I do when compiling a beauty post is research, research, and research. I rely on experts and customer favorites. I try what they suggest and then find what works best for me personally and share my findings with you. What works for me, may not work for you. As we age our lips lose volume and definition and we gain those lovely little lines all around our mouth. For years I relied on a quick swipe of gloss and chapstick for ...
Over 50 Fashion-A Flattering Down Vest
Hi All. Let's take a little break in the Christmas Decor action and talk about something you might want to gift yourself or a friend at a nice price point. I am partnering with Details Direct today for a little over 50 fashion fun featuring a long, flattering down vest . I am crazy about this vest. It covers your assets so if you want to wear yoga pants you can, and it has a flattering cut that will flatter any figure. ...
The Best Lipsticks & Lipcare for Mature Women
Let's face it somewhere after the age of 50 lipstick becomes a bit of an issue. Gone are the days when we could just whip on a lipstick and run out the door. With the good fortune, wisdom. and confidence that comes with age so does the problem of how to apply makeup to an aging face (sigh) Sure it is a little (well a lot more work) especially the lip area. Need help in that department? Read on for my sources that the experts claim are the best lipsticks and lip care for mature women. I want ...
Must-Have Skincare and Beauty Products for Women Over 50
Welcome to our latest collaboration. Five of my favorite bloggers are sharing their go-to skincare and beauty products. For those of you who don't know me, I am 63 (soon to be 64). I need all the help I can get to combat and camouflage my aging skin. Today, I am joining Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home, Brenda Kinsel from Brenda Kinsel, Annie from Most Lovely Things and Kristy and Beth from Design Chic. I can't wait to hear about their favorites. Here are my must-have skincare and beauty ...
