Beauty

Wedding season brings so much joy, but if you are anything like me, it brings a certain amount of anxiety with questions like, “What will I wear? How should I do my hair and makeup? Will {fill in the blank} person be there and how can I avoid them?” Sound familiar?

Happy feet, happy day! I’m not sure that’s a common expression, but I know that my days are always better when I have good footwear that will get me through the day without any foot or leg pain. Nothing can put a damper on your excellent day more…

As we get older, many of us begin looking for skincare solutions that are effective, simple, and easy to incorporate into everyday life. We want products and tools that help our skin look fresher, smoother, and more radiant – without adding unnecessary fuss to our mornings or evenings. For many women in their 60s and […]

Do you like bold makeup? Have you been wearing bold makeup colors for most of your life? Do you feel like it’s time to reevaluate your color palettes and techniques? You’ll be happy to hear that bold makeup colors are trending! The best way to wear the new colorful shades after 60 is not to pile on every trend…

A white tee is a timeless wardrobe staple that never goes out of style. Versatile, classic, and effortlessly chic, the right white tee can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a fitted silhouette, a relaxed fit, or something…

Have you noticed that the makeup you’ve been wearing for many years no longer looks the same on your skin? If you’re over 60, you probably need to make a few simple changes to your makeup routine, including products. As skin changes with age, heavy makeup usually stops being our friend. But guess what, makeup doesn’t have to be expensive or designer-branded…

Do you enjoy applying blush? Have you been wearing blush since your younger years? Or are you new to the idea of wearing blush? As we age, our skin changes naturally. Fine lines and wrinkles make their appearance, and the natural “glow” we once had fades. This is where blush comes in handy, adding some color to our cheeks and helping us look healthy and glowing…

For those who live in the northern areas, it’s well known that layering is necessary when spring and fall roll around. These seasons are lovingly called onion seasons, when temperatures can change throughout the day. For others, we simply love the look of layers and how, when done well, it can bring instant interest to our daily outfits…

As a biochemist and herbalist, I’ve spent years studying how skin ages. What surprises many people is that some of the changes we blame on getting older are actually the result of decades spent enjoying the outdoors, and that standard skincare advice rarely addresses this distinction…

Have you ever done your makeup, stepped back from the mirror, and realized you actually look more tired than you did before you started? As a 60-year-old celebrity makeup artist, I see this all the time. Women over 50 often come to me frustrated that their under-eye concealer looks heavy, cakey…