Beauty

Mark Twain once said, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” My wardrobe has led me to happiness and achievement. However, my early attraction to dressing differently sometimes got me in trouble…

Do you want to diminish your consumption of animal products? Are you concerned about animal welfare and the environment? It has never been easier to purchase vegan products. Designers and retailers are offering bags and wallets…

Do you have extra sensitive skin? Do you sometimes get skin irritations or bad reactions when you try new products? One of the best ways to avoid getting sensitive skin irritated is to use all-natural products. All-natural products typically…

It used to be that people didn’t question how their products were tested. The beauty and cosmetic industries have been performing live animal testing to assure the safety of their products for humans for decades. At the cost of animal suffering…

Recently, I was able to teach an in-person makeup class for women over 50 for the first time in two years. And it was so wonderful – and such a treat – to be able to interact with other women in person again. One of the things I like to do in these classes…

Have you ever looked in the mirror as you were going out the door and realized that your foundation was making you look older and not better? Well, I dare say that’s happened to all of us at one time or another, so today I want to share…

I want to talk about fashion that enhances our lifestyle. Is your lifestyle healthy with lots of movement? Do you enjoy hobbies that dirty your clothes? Are you attending small group events? Do you travel or like relaxing at home? These activities require…

If you live in the northern hemisphere as I do, the summer season has arrived. To keep me cool and comfortable while temperatures rise, I’m wearing mainly cottons and linens. Although I tend to wear the same colors all year-round, I do have some…

There are several reasons why our skin loses firmness and elasticity as we age. The main factor is age, but genetics and lifestyle also play a role. There is no going around this one, sorry ladies. First, we notice the skin around our eyes and then other parts of our faces…

Tamara is a retired Environmental Protection Policy and Operations professional and moved to Ecuador about seven years ago. In her male dominated career, she felt it best to maintain a buttoned-up look with short hair and little makeup…