Power Face
Was it only acceptable in the 80’s to do strong eyes and lips together?
Is it ok to wear kickass red lips over 50?
Well! 80’s make up looks are back, so hell yeah! A full face can say I’m in control, I am confident. The look can be adapted for your age, style and circumstance.
Red lips are always a yes from me and at 61 often wear many a different tone of red to suit my mood and outfit. Clients often say I can’t wear red it doesn’t suit me. I say you just havent found the right tone for you and try to prove them wrong. Check out Iris Apfel or Lady Jane Eavis both wear kickass red lips in their 90’s- how fab is that.
Nicky 50 loves red lipstick and was more than happy to sit for the power face story.
Make up used
Face: MAC https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/13847/Products/Makeup/Face/Foundation
cheeks: LFFhttps://www.lookfabulousforever.com/enduring-summer-bronze
Nails:Rimmel https://www.rimmellondon.com/en-gb/nails/nail-polishes/super-gel?shade=070%20BLACK%20OBSESSION
Beauty Chat
- How old are you, if you don’t mind me asking? 50
- Do you think your own life personal stresses has an impact on how you are visibly ageing ? Yes hectic lifestyle is ageing me – lack of sleep and 2 stress related jobs (I am a counsellor !)
- How do you feel within yourself as you get older including health? I still feel High energy and young minded and on the good side of crazy!
- How do you feel about the physical signs of ageing when look in the mirror? I rely on my smile and laughter to shine and divert away from my wrinkles!
- Have you or would you consider any intrusive anti-ageing treatments? Never say never – but never have the finances to maintain that lifestyle
- Do you think our societies attitude to ageing has any impact on how you feel about yourself?No. I don’t get sucked into what the media wants me to feel and beauty is far more than a perfect face
- Do you think seeing untouched fun and positive imagery of older women can make a difference to societies attitude on age?Yes, this feels empowering for us ladies
- 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? Not sure. I never see the age, but inner sparkle jumps out when it’s there.
- What is your can’t live without make up product and brand? Cannot go Out without it or Live without mascara (Lancôme or Dior)- blonde eye lashes must be hidden – security blanket !
- What is your favourite skincare product?I use clarins body and face products and sunscreen and perfume After
After Make up
Have you enjoyed the experience? Yes it was so much fun
Do you think having your make up done is an uplifting expereince? Yes
Do you like your make up even if you would not wear it every day? Yes, I look completely different.
Any Comments
Loved it, thanks Karen x
All Photos by me no retouching just light used to enhance
Hair make up and styling by me @karenlockyermua
Workshops
Graceful Disgraceful Make up Experience
This is a face to face step by step make up and full face experience for women 50+ based in Wiltshire UK
Friday 29th April 2022 10am – 12.30pm
Sunday 15th May 2022 TBC
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 https://www.karenlockyer.net/one-to-ones-make-up-lessons/
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
