Never too old to wear smokey eyes or animal prints, it is all about how you wear it.
With leopard skin patterns back on the high street, a dark smokey eye make up is the perfect combo. Smokey can be defined in many ways maybe just a smudge of dark eye liner in black or brown with lashings of black mascara or a grey/brown/navy shadow just on the eyelid. Smokey can be achieved what ever your age.
Eye shape is in an important factor of where you apply your shadow and as we age our lids start to droop.The general rule is dark takes back and light brings forward, but as we age this doesn’t always work sadly,due to ageing skin. So it is best to keep dark shadows close to the lash line as suggested above. Avoid colour under the eye, which helps to give the illusion of lifting the face.
So if the fashion is animal print you can always wear a scarf , belt, shoes or just go the whole hog and wear a full lenght leopard skin coat. Go for it!
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
Make up used
Face: MAC https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/13847/Products/Makeup/Face/Foundation
Eyes: MAChttps://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13835/54570/products/makeup/eyes/eye-palettes-kits/eyeshadow-x9-semi-sweet-times-nine (carbon)
cheeks: LFFhttps://www.lookfabulousforever.com/enduring-summer-bronze
Lips: LFF https://www.lookfabulousforever.com/lustrous-colour-lipstick
Nails:Rimmel https://www.rimmellondon.com/en-gb/nails/nail-polishes/super-gel?shade=070%20BLACK%20OBSESSION
Work Shops
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 27th February 2022 10am-12.30pm Full
Sunday 20th March 2022 3pm-5.30pm
Friday 25th March 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 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.
Lets make a difference one face at a time.
All photos created, styled and taken by me by my phone. no photoshop just light
Make and hair by me
