There are a few things I discovered in 2011 that have become my “can’t live without and would bring on a desert island” staples. The list is short — primarily because I’m a huge believer in “less is more” — and all of these aren’t new to the marketplace . . . just new to me. Maybe you’ve been using them already, and if so, hey! . . . why didn’t you tell me about them sooner? (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘makeup for women over 50’
The Only Three Must-Haves for Perfect Summer Legs
Monday, June 27th, 2011
Having legs that are summer-ready are a lot easier than you think. All you need are these three things:
Sugar: Exfoliate your legs by putting a little bit of plain white sugar in a washcloth and gently scrub. This will remove the dead skin cells and get your legs ready for the next step.
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Simple Summer Skin Care That Really Works
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
I started paying attention to my skin when I hit 50. Before that I would slap on whatever was around, used sunscreen only when I was at the beach, and figured “Oh well . . . I’ve already damaged it by spending countless hours in the sun, slathered with baby oil mixed with iodine, speeding up the damage by using a reflector, listening to Creedence Clearwater Revivial.”
Hmmmm. Smart. (more…)
Let’s Make Up
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
I would sit on the bathroom floor, watching my mother put on her Max Factor foundation, CoverGirl eyebrow pencil, and Maybelline mascara. She would polish it all off with a sweep of Revlon lipstick. Perfect, but a little too much of everything for me.
Now that it’s summer, the last thing we want to do is . . . over-do.
Here’s what I found works the best . . . (more…)
LESS IS MORE, SO STOP FUSSING, AND START LIVING
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
So, I’m just sitting around this morning (a rainy Sunday) reading the New York Times and sipping my second Nespresso (with just a tiny drop of cream), and I came upon two separate articles, which made me feel . . . justified.
I love feeling justified. It’s kind of like feeling legitimate.
I love feeling legitimate. It’s kind of like feeling right.
I love feeling right.
One of them — Disorderly Conduct — went into some detail about “modern beauties who believe messy is more” or better stated, they all believe that “less is more.”
Less fussing with the hair.
Less makeup on the face.
Less bling and do-dads on the clothes.
More natural. More truth.
The other article talked about how Hollywood producers are looking for women who “haven’t had surgery” and for those “who can actually move their faces to show real emtions.”
Like I was saying . . . stop fussing, start living. We’re over 50 now. Isn’t it time to finally claim . . . and show off to the world . . . who we truly are?
Best of Everything,
Barbara