Parma Violet
Im sure you all remember those little Parma Violet sweets with the strange flavour, but gorgeous colour. I think one of those things you absolutely loved or absolutely hated – I always loved them and actually still do. I wanted…
Category skincare
The Only Way is up
I have the image of Yazz bouncing joyously to the ‘The Only Way is Up’ . Of course I am talking ageing not 80’s classics. Our skin ages slowly with signs beginning to show in our 30’s (Iknow, really!) but…
Hands On
With hands that do dishes err! or not! can feel soft as your face. If you are a certain age you will have grown up with that slogan. As we get older we see our hands ageing, but rarely treat…
Bee Beautiful
Susan is in my chair this week. We had great fun creating her fabulous make up. I wanted something natural, but with a sting its tail (bee related) Hence the strong power pink lip and a bit of a quiff…
Orange
Orange is such a fabulous colour especially at this time of year kicking through the fallen autumn leaves, with so many shades of orange. Also a brilliant alternative to a red lip a little softer in nature and how fabulous…
Not Younger -Just Fabulous
The definition of Graceful Disgraceful is Be you Ageing Fabulously with No Rules No Judgement and all the women I work with generally say I don’t really want to look younger just fabulous. I find it all a bit tedious…
The Ageing Face
There is one thing we can all be sure of, that with every day that passes we get older. Gravity has a lot to answer for, literally a weight on our shoulders. As every decade passes, we fight against the…
Graceful Disgraceful Beauty
Blue Meet Judith, we had great fun in my make up chair and getting these fab beauty shots. Not only did I want to create a fun make up, but I wanted to highlight the importance of drinking water, especially…
Graceful Disgraceful Beauty
There is definitely a lack of positive imagery showing older women out there, although it is getting better. Instagram has definitely helped form a community of pro-age warriors. I want to produce some fun, untouched, non- stereotypical beauty/makeup images of…
Doctors Orders
A peek at cosmeceutical skin products that are created by Clinical Doctors and/ or Chemists. Unlike ordinary skincare, the cosmeceutical strength preparations are formulated to make a real, visible difference to the appearance of the skin. Most claim to bridge…