Beauty

Martha cried as she sat in the makeup chair in my home studio, wiping away the tears that came so easily. Her husband doesn’t have long left, and she is his main caretaker. The challenge and grief were evident, as well as her desire to do something positive…

Do you own a little black dress? Or maybe you have a few? The Little Black Dress (LBD) is a classic, versatile, and timeless fashion piece that has become a must-have in most women’s wardrobes. It is a simple yet elegant dress that is typically…

Do you consider yourself well-dressed? Are you a fashionista? Some women over 60 were fashion icons in their earlier years and remain as such today…

Are you sensitive to fragrances and odors? Do you prefer your creams, lotions, and soaps to have no scent? You are not alone. I am one who prefers no-scent beauty products or lightly scented with natural fragrances like essential oils…

Do you love to work out? Is physical fitness important to you? If you replied yes, then you know how important the clothing you wear while doing any physical exercise is. Comfort is key and style is a fun addition…

Do you have skin that is prone to rashes or irritations? Are you extra sensitive to fragrances? Many makeup brands contain added fragrances, but there are makeup brands that create fragrance-free products. You may see the wording hypoallergenic on some makeup packaging. What that means, basically, is that the product is free from artificial aromas […]

As I begin to write, I have just lifted my eyes from the inspiring kind of fashion magazine that has gorgeous leggy young women in good lighting, with expert makeup and wearing fabulous clothes with mortgage repayment price tags. Inspiring?

As a makeup artist and beauty YouTuber whose mission and passion is helping those of us who are over 50 look our best, I love testing out newer, inexpensive drugstore products to see if they work well on our mature skin…

In a book review about good taste, Jeffrey Felner, the witty and often acerbic arbiter of fashion, suggested that, yes, you can learn tricks to develop your personal style, but taste isn’t something you can learn; you’re either born with it or you’re not….

Throughout history, jewelry has been a symbol of power, wealth, and love. At least once in our life we have the occasion to buy or receive a piece of jewelry. We often admire its beauty and love wearing it. When we reach 60, the majority of us have a box full…