Beauty

As I age, I note that beauty advice is more of a conversation among friends, family, and even strangers. Sometimes this input is unsolicited; sometimes it’s just like when Madonna appeared on the 2023 Grammys, looking like she had swollen a tick…

Back in my 20s, I was one of the first generation plus-size models in the UK. I loved it. It felt liberating as a curvier woman to wear beautiful clothes and try on different styles. I modelled for fashion magazines, clothing companies and had fun sashaying…

Do you love sweater season? Sweaters are a staple in most people’s wardrobes and every season new styles and color combos become available. From lightweight cotton blend sweaters to thick cable knit wool sweaters, let’s take a look at the variety…

There are some really wonderful ways that we can mix makeup products together and multi-task with them which can not only save time and money – but which can also solve problems and create some beautiful new looks…

61-year-old Janet arrived at the makeup counter wearing full makeup. As she gradually became more comfortable talking with me, she shared that her 9th grade best friend had taught her how to use makeup…

Have you heard of dry shampoo? It has been around for quite some time but has recently seen an uptick in popularity. More and more women of all ages use dry shampoo in their regular hair care routines…

Have you considered that much of how we see ourselves in the world is expressed through what we wear? The pandemic proved to be an identity killer, among other things, as it made us live in sweats and athleisure outfits day in and day out for quite some time…

Do you follow trends? Do you like to watch the seasonal runway collections? Twice a year, designers from all over the world present their collections to fashion buyers, apparel industry professionals, and fashion lovers. Every six months…

Do you use face masks? Many mature women include regular face mask applications in their skincare routines. Facial masks are formulated with a variety of ingredients and some are better targeted for mature and aging skin…

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could wave a magic wand and instantly create a beautiful, natural makeup look that looks fabulous on mature skin? Well, the good news is that we don’t need a magic wand because there is a makeup technique…