I wanted to pick up on the trends for Spring summer 2022. Just because we are older does not mean we lose all ability to keep up with fashion trends or the want to wear them. I really love the Pantone colour washes that are on the catwalk this spring running through fashion and make up, especially the lime greens and acid tones reminiscent of the 80’s. However this maybe a bit full on for the over 50s so here is my softened version of the beautiful greens seen on the Victoria Beckham and Roksanda runways.
It was great being back in the studio and working with Classic model Julianna 52 and Photographer Will White. Julianna is the perfect complextion for this colour wash look which looks amazing with her beautiful silver hair. Read on for our interesting beauty chat about being an older model
Beauty Chat
- How old are you, if you don’t mind me asking? 52
- Do you think your own life personal stresses has an impact on how you are visibly ageing ? Yes – Hair colour!
- How do you feel within yourself as you get older including health? I still feel young a part from physical ailments
- How do you feel about the physical signs of ageing when look in the mirror? I don’t mind going grey but dont like my wrinkles
- Have you or would you consider any intrusive anti-ageing treatments? Perhaps Botox in the future, but only if I choose it and not because a job requires me to do it
- Do you think our societies attitude to ageing has any impact on how you feel about yourself? Yes- I feel certain colours/ styles are too bright to look good on older people, so really great to see how fashion looks can be adapted for older faces
- How has modelling changed as you have got older?I only started modelling since 2012, but I think grey hair has become fashionable since I started. Before this I would definitely been classed as an elderly person just because I have grey hair.
- Historically the media have used younger models and made them look fuddy rather than age appropriate and made them look great, do you think this is still the case? Yes, Although it is slowly changing- Thankfully!
- Do you think you are represented well for older 50+ women in the media. I think some agencies are more supportive than others. I do feel I am ‘the older model’ on shoots and would love to see more shoots that are just older models not just me representing that demographic in an otherwise room of younger models
- Do you think seeing untouched fun and positive imagery of older women can make a difference to societies attitude on age? Yes definitely
- Do you think seeing untouched fun and positive imagery of older women when you were younger would of made a difference to how you feel about yourself now?Yes – I used to think being older stopped you doing things!
- What is your can’t live without make up product and brand? Concealer! Bobbi Brown
- What is your favourite skincare product? Night cream
Any Comments
Models like Daphne Self are my role models now.
Make up used
Lff Highlight pen https://www.lookfabulousforever.com/instant-bright-highlight
Eyes: Atelia Paris palette in acid green https://www.makeupatelierparis.co.uk/shadow-palette-extra-palette-party-discount-p-5190.html
Over laid -Mac pigment Chartreuse https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/21708/372/products/makeup/eyes/glitter-pigment/pigment?shade=Chartreuse
Eye brow MAC clear Brow mascara https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13834/305/products/makeup/eyes/brow/brow-set?shade=Clear
Cheeks: Bobbi brown lip and cheek pink https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14021/20488/makeup/face-and-cheek/blush/pot-rouge-for-lips-cheeks#/shade/Pale_Pink
Lips Charlotte Tilbury Gloss Portobello girl https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/lip-lustre-portobello-girl
Photos by: will white
Make up by : Karen Lockyer (me)
Hair by: Toni and Guy Salisbury
Model: Julianna Formicola
All photos are not retouched
Workshops
Graceful Disgraceful Make up Experience
My face to face step by step make up and full face experience for women 50+ based in Wiltshire UK
Sunday 20th March 2022 3pm – 5.30pm Booking Now
Sunday 3rd April 2022 10am – 12.30pm –Great Mothers day present
Details at: Graceful Disgraceful – Karen Lockyer Make Up Artist
Please contact me if you would like a one to one make up or make up lesson
Graceful Disgraceful Virtual Facial Workout
This fabulous self-care workshop is specifically designed to be delivered virtually and works brilliantly via zoom. So well in-fact it has been snapped up by the Airbnb Online Experience.
The facial techniques learnt are a life lesson that you will take home with you forever. Face relaxation, firming and toning. You will learn lymph drainage and many other techniques. Mindfulness relaxation, face massage and toning exercises. An uplifting relaxed workshop delivered with fun and laughter in the safety of your own home.
About This Blog
My aim as a make up artist and positive age warrior is to produce fun, untouched, non- stereotypical beauty images of faces, all different ages 50+ showing great make up and style. It is not about looking younger, just fabulous and hope to capture a little of the character of my models who are all local women. I’m not a photographer, but have a keen eye on how I want my image to look.
My blog is also a platform to inform you about my Graceful Disgraceful workshops, the experience and what women have said about it.
I wonder if when we look in the mirror our dread of ageing is partly triggered from how we are made to feel in our society. So, let’s try and change that narrative.
One face at a time
