What’s the problem with…

Women of all ages and Martha Stewart???

Weeks after she appeared on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated I continue to hear comments about her and her photograph. Many people behind the comments are not so kind and that’s putting it mildly, they call her too old. They call the photo shoot ridiculous. They think it’s inappropriate. But yet covet music 🎶 artists who twerk, shake their body like they are a milkshake in a blender, flaunt fake breasts, half naked and use fowl language! Some are moms!

But that’s cooler? I don’t get it. Do you?

What’s the problem? They think she’s too old, egotistical, photoshopped, filtered and even privileged!

All I can say is “WOW”!

For what it’s worth my thoughts are she is blossoming, growing, embracing her age and living her best life on her terms!

Why can’t we just be ourselves?

Why do we have to put other women down?

Why can’t we support and lift up each other?

Age is just a number. and she’s NOT old. Do we have to put a maturing woman in a box or on a shelf when she reaches a certain age?

Age is just a number!

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With all the comments all over social media and hearing conversations all around me from Sunday’s Super Bowl 2020… for what it’s worth I decided I have to weigh in!

While I am not into sports. I am into my job and career and So I tuned in  and watched the Halftime Show with singers 🎶 Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

The two things I heard most were all about the clothing the two halftime stars ⭐️ wore and performed in and how it wasn’t child 👶 🧒 friendly. In fact that their style of dress was vulgar and disappointing. I know little ones and teens don’t need to really see all that shaking and sexy barely there clothing. I get it. But most adults watch and go to the game.

The one thing I’d like to remind everyone offended is… it was a PERFORMANCE and they were asked to perform, entertain and give the crowd (who paid so much $ money 💵 for a ticket for the game) their monies worth!!!

I am far from conservative but I do know entertainers need to entertain and dress that way! Ala Viva Las Vegas and anywhere else performers perform!

I thought all their efforts and hard work paid off! It’s not easy to dance, sing, jump, and fly across a stage on their knees and SING  in front of hundreds of people!!!

The second set of comments was about women and how we are NOT done when we turn 40+ and that we STILL have so much in us and that we can be sexy!

Some women seemed to PRAISE and some displayed envy (I think) by both singers appearance from head to toe to BOOTY!!!

I don’t know if you caught it on the news but the reason JLo started her part of the show high on a pole was because she felt women need to be high up! Support your girl tribe and show ALL girls  can raise up, rise up and reach for the stars.

While I did not like the part of the show where a male singer tapped her butt cheek with his 🖐hand… THAT was most unexpected and unacceptable to me.

Also the little girls and her daughter in the show did not need to see that in your face dancing 💃 on a stage, with sexy pelvic gestures and it didn’t have to be so long. I like when a singer sings and performs not just shakes her booty for most of the show. How about you?

Do you know what I mean?

At the end of the day… JLo’s lifestyle of not drinking, eating well, regular exercise routine , and lots of makeup and faux lashes and beauty maintenance like $500.00 facials… all are working for her! She is beautiful!

And having JLo’s loyal and talented GLAM 💫Team doesn’t hurt either!

We can learn a lot from Shakira if she shared with us how she stays in shape etc. I (like Wendy Williams said on her show) loved her makeup. It was simple and her skin was lovely too. Those hips and thighs don’t lie. She’s eating well and obviously exercises lots too.  I’d say both ladies are aging beautifully. And they are not letting age stop them from being the best self despite not being 20.

Age IS just a number. Stop counting the years and put down that cupcake!

Don’t want to age fast?

No matter what your age… The two quickest ways to age your skin are not washing your face before you go to sleep and going to bed with your makeup on! Can you guess what the other is?  We’ll get back to that shortly.

Not washing your face day & night and removing ALL your makeup is so important for happy healthy looking skin. Your face needs to be clean BEFORE you go to sleep every single night. So, get to it if you want to have amazing skin.

Another reason the skin ages faster is by not wearing sunscreen daily. Even when it isn’t sunny 🌞 outside. I know what you’re thinking … I don’t need it much really. Or just need to use it in the summer a little. I was a late sunscreen bloomer! Living up north we only had two real months to enjoy in the sun! But eventually I grew a bit older and wiser. I realized I needed to be sun smart and added sunscreen to my daily beauty regime.

I’m not trying to lecture you I’m simply trying to help you.

So, if you want to look your best longer… wash your face nightly and add sunscreen in your life! 24/7 and 365 days a year.

You’ll thank me one day.

 

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Say Goodbye to …

Straws!

We really need to KISS them goodbye.

I also have mentioned before and think they are aging our lip area  faster by the pursing gesture as we sip and suck on the straw. Don’t you agree?

I know some restaurants have stopped serving plastic straws with drinks and that’s a great step! But I read an article over the weekend that mentioned how the plastic straw we sip our drinks with and all things plastic and what they are doing to the planet. It really really got me thinking.

Personally I don’t use straws very often BUT with that said…I am going to use the last few plastic straws in my kitchen and really make an attempt to protect Mother Earth and do my share and be more eco-friendly. How about you? Have  you already stopped using them or gone to paper or the new reusable straws?

I’d rather see my lip imprint on a glass of iced tea and not choke an animal in the sea!!! Let me know your thoughts.

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Magical YUMMY Cranberries!

Cranberries…not everyone loves them… you understand,love or hate. But I love them! How about you? Do you like cranberries? Rethink them and don’t just eat them this time of year enjoy this  delicious beauty any time of the year.

At the top of the list…They help your body get rid of free radicals those nasty culprits that contribute to the aging process inside our bodies. And cranberries also do so much more!

They  help prevent dental problems like Gingivitis and gum disease.

Fights cancer like breast cancer cells.

Treat urinary tract infections.

Help relieve skin conditions like Dermatitis,acne and Eczema.

Strengthens the immune system.

So, add these sweet and tart delights to your food menu and enjoy!

*They also make  pretty amazing decor. You an make an ice mold with them for your holiday or new years eve party by simply making a mold of them with some rosemary.

 

 

Hello Sunshine!

Greetings from sunny Florida!

The most frequently asked question I hear on a daily basis is how do I get my skin to look like yours?

The answer is simple. I take care of it.Since I was a little girl I spent time devouring my mothers and sisters creams and enjoying the ritual of treating the skin daily.Next, I went on to spread the message and held skincare sessions with my friends and their faces.I was only five years old but somehow I KNEW it was important. I never knew how important and I also never thought I would end up in the business of skincare and beauty.However,moving from the New York metropolitan area did not prepare me for so much sun and the danger that can come.If you don’t want to age faster…USE sunscreen.You will still get some sun and color but be armed and protected.

It is the best beauty advice I can give you for pretty healthy looking skin next to eating well.

It is that time of year my dears when you want nothing more than to dance in the sun and let your face and body get some golden color.

Keep sunscreen handy next to your cell phone or tablet. You will be so glad you did.

Day 20 to more beautiful skin

Ladies and Girls listen up!

As a beauty PRO hearing you going to sleep with your makeup on…makes me wanna scream!
While I am not perfect and I have done it a few times in my life when I was in my late teens. I want you to keep in mind your face will not be so kind to you and pores will clog, skin will look dirty and you won’t feel very pretty. Those of you who want to look younger are actually aging your skin faster by not washing it day and night!

YOU must wash your face at night from ALL the days makeup, stress and pollution too!
I have shared with you before my beauty secret…Clarisonic sonic cleansing unit. It wiggles my face clean unlike a wash cloth. It’s all the rage with celebrities too! I professionally recommend it to all my clients in my studio too.

Looking good and healthy looking flawless skin takes work!
What you do today will show on your face tomorrow. You decide how good do you want your skin to look!!!

Thankful November

“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many”. No one knows who said this but I think the  words are very powerful!

As a professional makeup-artist I hear so many negatives from women about aging and how unattractive they are getting with age. Even the younger ladies tell me this. We need to erase this kind of chatter!!!

I am truly THANKFUL  I am still in the game. Aging with grace and becoming even better with age. It beats the alternative. And you?