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Beauty after 60 isn't about anti-aging. It's about feeling your best. Let's talk about how makeup for older women, fashion, skin care and hairstyles can help.

4 years ago

Why Handmade Clothing for Women Over 50 Makes All the Difference

How would you describe yourself? A copy cat? A sheep, blending into the herd, indistinct and dull? Didn’t think so. You’re an amazing, beautiful, smart woman who is above all else unique. You let your personality shine in everything you say and do…

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4 years ago

10 Ways to Use a Makeup Sponge (with Demos)

Since a number of you have requested information about how to use a makeup sponge and all the different ways to use it, that’s exactly what today’s article and accompanying video are all about. And I think you’ll be a bit amazed…

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4 years ago

3 Ideas to Help You Add Stunning Fall Colors to Your Mature Plus-Size Wardrobe

The crunching of dry leaves under your shoes. A chilly breeze that makes you shrug your shoulders and zip up your jacket. Fall is here! There’s a refreshing feeling in the air – accompanied by vibrant oranges, intense yellows and explosive reds. Those deep, lovely earth tones make the season beautiful…

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4 years ago

How to Change Your Skin Care as the Weather Changes

Have you ever turned on the heat or air conditioning in your house and felt your skin revolt? Maybe the dry, hot, blasting air dried up your face like a prune, or maybe the wet blanket of humidity made your skin drizzle lard?

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4 years ago

10 Big Makeup Mistakes for Women Over 50… and What to Do About Them!

I know, it sounds very negative to write about the 10 biggest mistakes, as opposed to writing about the best makeup tips! But for me, the key to the best make-up at any age, is to follow the “Less is More” rule. This is especially true once we are over 50…

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4 years ago

Rogue Chin Hair? How Shaving Your Face Can Make a Big Difference

About 14 years ago, I was looking forward to having lunch with my friend Norma as it had been quite a while since we’d had a chance to get together. As we sat down and started catching up, I just couldn’t help staring at her chin…

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4 years ago

Two Fall 2022 Beauty Trends for Mature Skin

Fall beauty trends, or any trend for that matter, are usually so kooky they are only wearable for 12-year-olds. OK, I’m being facetious. However, now that I’ve made that sarcastic observation, there are some trends this fall that are completely applicable…

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4 years ago

My Own 8-Minute Makeup Routine (VIDEO)

I’ll never forget the day that I had to make a major presentation to the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization where I worked. I was so anxious about it that I – not surprisingly – had difficulty falling asleep the night before…

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4 years ago

How to Relax Like a Millionaire – Your Spa Day Does Not Have to Cost a Fortune!

Say the word, “spa” and it conjures up lifestyles of the rich and famous. There’s no denying that spas are extremely expensive. However, SPA, or “salute per aqua” is an ageless tradition dating back to Roman times. Honoring your health and well-being with body caring treatments should…

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4 years ago

The Top 7 Makeup Techniques, Products and Tools That Make the Biggest Difference

As a makeup artist who specializes in working with those of us over 50 – and who is well over 50 myself – I know first-hand the changes that take place in our facial structure and skin as the decades roll by…

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