Light up my face
I have noticed recently that alot of brides and their entourage have been using LED light therapy masks before make up. This got me thinking – Why! I don’t know much about light therapy other than what I had learnt…
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Hollywood Red
December, Wow how did that happen? The festive season is well and truly upon us whether we like it or not . There is however, no better time than this Christmas month to try out those Hollywood red lips. ‘I…
Product Review
It is such a pleasure when I am asked to try a product for my professional point of view. I don’t do this alot and I do not advertise products for money. I take time to try out a product…
Dry days ahead
Dry days ahead- Sadly, Im not talking about the weather, but a dry skin can be all part and parcel of winter blues. As many as 75 percent of people over 65 have dry skin and I am one of…
Vaudeville
My latest Photographic Experience project is ‘Mother and Daughter’ and what a fabulous and fun way to start this project wth a striking theatrical Vaudeville style. I love bringing a unique edge or theme to each portrait, focusing on capturing…
Lets Talc about it
‘Lets talc about it’ – As a makeup artist, I’m a bit frustrated with myself for assuming that talc was no longer widely used in cosmetics. After all, the harmful effects of talc were brought to light in 2016 when…
Biba esque
When three creative women over 50 come together, something magical happens. A fun and lively collaboration unfolds, blending makeup, hats, modeling, and photography. I have a passion for storytelling, and it turns out Tara, a brilliant milliner and imaginative soul,…
Autumn Look
Autumn make-up looks I like to take the makeup trends and adapt them for the more mature wearer.I have picked out a few of the looks predicted for Autumn/Winter 2024. Grunge smokey eye Suggested look Blushed Suggested look Flash of…
Fifty Plus
Mostly, my blog posts talk about beauty for Women fifty plus, but today it is all about Fifty Plus Sun Protection Factor . Beauty professionals, including myself, are always harping on about using SPF and that it must be fifty…
sunny eyes up
Sunny Eyes Up When “Look Fabulous Forever” invited me to try their new Creamy Eyeshadow Sticks, I eagerly accepted. It was the perfect excuse to invite someone into my makeup chair to try out a new product and capture them…