Beauty

We all acquire lumps and bumps and wobbly bits as we become women of a certain age. By the time we are 50, we start feeling and seeing the effects of gravity and the loss of elasticity in our skin. Even thin people lose this elasticity….

Now that we are over 60, I think we can all agree – we’ve spent enough time, money, angst, and celebration seeking the best, worst, and most effective products for our delicate skin. Some dry us out, some over moisturize, and some are just right for the moment…

When the colder months roll around, we need to adapt our clothing accordingly, and that includes footwear. Purchasing winter boots doesn’t have to mean that you have to forego on style and trends. Many fashionable boots…

By this time in our lives, we probably don’t need to go buy something new for any of the holidays coming up on the calendar. I’m sure most of us have many items in our closet that could work for either a dressy occasion or a casual event…

In my Zoom makeup consultations, makeup classes, and presentations to women’s groups, I often ask women what their biggest makeup challenge is. As you might imagine, it ranges all over the board – from eye issues to downturned…

Jewellery, in all its forms tells the story of our life. Whether we choose a necklace or a bracelet, they all tell people more about who we are, and they remind us of places and people, events and special things…

Shopping for a new winter jacket? Winter coats and jackets are an investment, and typically we don’t need to change them every year. Your purchase needs to be well thought out as you will probably be wearing it practically…

If your clothes could speak, what message would they be sending the world? Hopefully it’s something positive. But too many women – especially plus size women – have fallen into the trap of hiding behind their clothing…

What are your New Year’s Eve plans? Are you jet-setting to a trendy party? Are you cocooning with your loved ones? Are you vacationing at a tropical resort? There is no right or wrong way to ring in the new year…

I love the 1940s, where the style for women was a red lip, classic twirl hairdo, Mary Janes, skirts, and tidy jackets. Red lipstick, though, is more a challenge to pull off as you get older because it can easily make you look like a garish tramp…