Ann

Shoulder Power

There is nothing like the might of a power suit on a woman, but the return of the eighties shoulder pad says I’m here and I’m strong. Now team this with a kick ass dark red lip and we are fierce.

The shoulder pad returned with a vengence last year, but definitely back here to stay for a while in my wardrobe anyways haha!

Ann 58 was game on when I suggested she wore my Yamamoto Mens jacket purchased in the 80s with an old 80s Tee. ( any excuse really) I loved this jacket then and realised I actually still love it . I have recently purchased this gorgeous dark red lippy from MAC and wanted to try it out so this was the perfect opportunity to put a Shoulder Power story together.

“I felt fierce” – Job done! Haha!

Ann is a Qigong and Tai Qi teacher and takes some classes virtually or face to face if you are local to Tisbury Wiltshire. This is our second session as Ann was the model for last weeks Parma Violet story. I love doing several sessions with people as it is wonderful creating different looks on the same face.

If you are interested in Qigong and Tai Qi please contact ann@mindfullime.co.uk

Beauty Chat

  • Do you think your own life personal stresses has an impact on how you are visibly ageing ?

Yes, to a certain extent.  But I think it’s quite nice, being able to see the life in someone’s face…

  • How do you feel within yourself as you get older including health?

Sometimes I find ageing hard, but most of the time I think it’s part of life and I’m really ok with it.  When my Mum passed away though I was understandably fragile, so I noticed I felt more upset about ageing but of course at that time it was also mostly grief that I felt.

We all age… and I personally am happier now I’m a little older.  Life in your twenties can be hard and I feel much more secure and happy now.

  • How do you feel about the physical signs of ageing when look in the mirror?

I don’t really notice them generally unless there is something startling!

  • Have you or would you consider any intrusive anti-ageing treatments?

No –  I’d prefer to age naturally.

  • Do you think our societies attitude to ageing has any impact on how you feel about yourself?

Yes, a little – I think it’s a real shame that sometimes women feel invisible as they get older.  But I think we need to work towards changing this so that we all feel seen and heard, whatever the age.

  • Do you think seeing untouched fun and positive imagery of older women can make a difference to societies attitude on age?

Yes, absolutely – that’s one reason I wanted to do this blog with Karen.  I was amazed that it was only good lighting and fab makeup and of course Karen’s skill that made these pictures – it was great fun doing them. 

  • 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, probably.  I’m a little worried that so many photos are touched up online and on social media – it puts a pressure on people to look a certain way. 

  • What would your 25 year old self think about you now?

I think she would think I’m doing ok!  I never thought I would end up teaching Qigong and Tai Qi  (which is what I do) but at some deeper level I think it was pre-destined.  So I’m doing what I love and was meant to do.  One main theme in our sessions is acceptance – we learn to be in the moment and to stop some of the worrying that we all do, we are totally present in our bodies and it’s very healing and peaceful

  • What is your can’t live without make up product and brand?

Boots Number Seven – my Mum always used this brand and I love it too.

  • What is your favourite skincare product?

Boots moisturing foundation at the moment.  Also I like the ‘Look Fabulous Forever’ highlighter.

After Make up

  • Have you enjoyed this experience?

Yes, loved it!  It was great fun and very empowering .

  • Do you think having your make up done is an uplifting experience?

Yes, very much so and it’s nice to use some self expression and play around a bit – using a bit of  acting.

  • Do you like the make-up even if not how you would wear it every day?

Yes, I love it and will start using the lilac eye shadow and dark red lips .

Thank you so much Karen, you made my day and I loved the whole experience – I feel bouncier and energised now – I think it was fun to look at how we express ourselves through movement and body language and I’d love to do another session with different make up and  perhaps a different theme. 

I feel inspired to start a new project about body language and using your physical power – exploring this through photos perhaps.

Thank you for the fun and the inspirational session.

Make up Used

Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/beautiful-skin-foundation-4-neutral

Skin highlight: LFF https://www.lookfabulousforever.com/instant-bright-highlight

Eyes:

Contour/highlight: Charlotte Tilbury https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glow (love this)

Lips: Mac Diva https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/13854/products/makeup/lips/lipstick

Lip Pencil: Urban Decay –Manic https://www.urbandecay.co.uk/

Workshops

Graceful Disgraceful Make Up Experience

Next available workshop at Pythouse Tennis clubhouse Wiltshire (for women50+)

September dates to be confirmed

Private groups 4-6 and private hosting can still be arranged during the summer months

or one to one lessons all in Wiltshire UK

 Graceful Disgraceful – Karen Lockyer Make Up Artist

One to Ones

Please contact me if you would like a one to one make up or make up lesson (Wiltshire UK based) https://www.karenlockyer.net/one-to-ones-make-up-lessons/ (all ages)

Photographs: Taken by me using a phone no retouching just light

Make up: by me

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