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 on a pale skin red haired Women – don’t you think. I was wondering how to tie in a story behind the colour and our skin ageing journey, then it came to me – oranges are a great source of vitamin C, which has such a vital role in the health of our skin.
Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid is necessary for the development of all body tissue. it is essential for the absorption of iron and the proper functioning of our immune system. It also aides the formation of collagen and wound healing all things that reduce as we age. So keep your vitamin C levels topped up to keep your skin and bones healthy. Although! don’t over dose your levels or you will create very expensive Wee. Best to source naturally from lots of fresh fruit and vegetable especially Oranges , Kiwi , black currants and red Pepper.
Catherine 55 is in my chair this week. The orange story perfectly complimenting her beautiful red hair.
Beauty Chat
- What is or was your occupation? Specialist teacher (dyslexia teacher)
- How old are you, if you don’t mind me asking? 55
- Do you do any regular outside activity?
Horse riding, walking the dog for hours.
- Have you sunbathed over the years, and have you always worn a SPF? I burn very easily so not much sunbathing SPF 30 for the last 5 years, 15 before that.
- Has your beauty routine changed as you have got older? Sadly, still spotty! changed diet a little (less dairy) use a phillips brush to clean my skin, makes a difference.
- Do you visit a beauty salon?
Often
Occasionally
Never x Oh dear!
- Do you think your own life personal stresses has an impact on how you are visibly ageing or do you think it is genetic? Oh yes definitely
- How do you feel within yourself as you get older including health? less confident
- Have you or would you consider any intrusive anti-ageing treatments? No
- Do you think our societies attitude to ageing has any impact on how you feel about yourself? Yes probably. Although I think this is changing
- Do you think seeing untouched fun and positive imagery of older women can make a difference to societies attitude on age? Yes, most definitely
- What is your can’t live without make up product and brand?
My can’t-live-without beauty product is mascara, by a country mile. Can’t live without it.
After Make up
Catherine said
I am not sure how much of the make up I would try to replicate at home – in my hands, I would not be at all sure that these strong colours would be so flattering! But as you said this morning, the make up today was a story rather than a “natural” look…
I really, really enjoyed the session, was intrigued by the photos, seeing myself looking so different from usual. The fact that you wanted to spend two hours playing with my face made me feel amazing and special.
Thank you so much, and I will continue to recommend your wonderful makeup workshops. I follow your top tips for makeup, incorporated in my daily routine, so can recommend them wholeheartedly!
Make up used
Skin: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation – 3 Fair – Full Coverage Foundation | Charlotte Tilbury
Eyes: Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette | Nude & Warm Eye Looks | Urban Decay UK
Mascara: Maybeline Falsies Volume Express Lengthening Mascara | Maybelline
Eyeliner Studio 10 make up- MochaI-Lift Longwear Eye Liner by Studio10: Makeup for Older Women over 40 – Studio10 Makeup (studio10beauty.com)
Eyebrow: mac pencil- penny Eyebrows Styler – Water-resistant Eyebrow Liner | MAC Cosmetics | MAC Cosmetics – Official Site
Blush: Liquid blush Studio10 Plumping Blush Glow-plexion Skin Perfecting Makeup by Studio10 Beauty – Studio10 Makeup
Lips: Look Fabulous Forever – True Coral in Lipsticks (lookfabulousforever.com)
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
Friday 14th January 2022 10am-12.30pm
Sunday 23rd January 2022 10am-12.30pm
Sunday 27th February 2022 10am-12.30pm
Details at: Graceful Disgraceful – Karen Lockyer Make Up Artist
Graceful Disgraceful Virtual Facial Workout
A series of massage and face exercises lots of chat on the ageing process – The ultimate face experience via Zoom in the comfort of your own home. Only taking request group bookings min3 max 5 pro age 45+ or via Airbnb online experience -The Facial Workout- for all ages
The Graceful Disgraceful Facial Workout Karen Lockyer Make Up Artist –
About the blog
There is definitely a lack of positive imagery showing older women out there, although, it is improving all the time. Instagram has definitely helped form a community of pro-age warriors. My aim as a make up artist and positive age champion is to produce some fun, untouched, non- stereotypical beauty images of older faces showing great make up and style. Lots of beauty chat too, on how women of all ages feel about their own ageing journey, their beauty routines and make up experience. Also occasional beauty news and facts.
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.
Lets make a difference one face at a time.
