Another Example of Why I Started This Blog!

I saw a woman, close to my age, who made a serious mistake:  she forgot how old she really is in what she was wearing and was shockingly ridiculous. I think I actually flinched!

That doesn't mean we can't be stylish, wear fun trends or try new things. It DOES mean, however, that we have to be cognizant of how these things look on women "of a certain age."

Mutton dressed as lamb is the perfect phrase that describes this matter.

We don't have to dress like Aunt Bea on "The Andy Griffith Show" and we can certainly wear many of the latest styles, but within reason.

We can wear pencil skirts, just not so short that we can't bend over or walk well.

We can wear leather pants or skirts (not that I ever want to again -- I couldn't stop sweating!) but with elegant accessories.

We can wear fun jewelry, but quality looks so much more elegant on us (and looks more expensive now that we are older).



We can try makeup trends but there are some that suit younger skin, eyes and throats. We need to be careful that we don't wear trends that are too drastic or cakey.

We can be proof that getting older is the equivalence of elegance, grace and taste. If you're in doubt about wearing something, then don't. If you think something looks odd or weird, then you are probably right. If you think something is pretty in your mirror, be sure to look from the sides and back, as well. And if you're in doubt, ask someone else...someone who will be honest and true.





Remember the below quote was said years ago and amazingly still valid today.




Until next time, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz

I Could Hardly Wait to Share This With You!

Although this isn't really fashion, it is about the most amazing foundation for women "of a certain age" and I just can't tell you more than this, how much I love it!

L'Oreal (and I do not receive anything from this company -- darn it!) has done it again. The Visible Lift Advanced Age Reversal Makeup is pretty spectacular for us women. It doesn't actually lift anything and no one has thought I am younger since using it, but it is made with a serum and that's what makes it so great.

The serum makes this foundation spread across your wrinkles and divots smoothly and easily. It has a light coverage, no fragrance and, once you find your color, you will find this foundation to be terrific, too. My skin feels velvety, my face looks healthy and bright and I love how it covers my smile creases around my eyes and mouth.

I copied the below from the L'Oreal website:

As the first lifting anti-wrinkle foundation enriched with serum, you will see immediate results. Notice smoother skin because corrective pigments unify your skin tone for a natural-looking radiant complexion. The anti-wrinkle formula is enriched with a serum combining powerful anti-wrinkle ingredients. Day after day your skin looks visibly younger. Up to 24 hour hydration, light fluid texture, blends easily. SPF 17.



You can find it at any drugstore or discount store (Target, Walmart, Ulta) for about $15. They also have blush, concealer and CC cream, if you're interested.

If you want to research your best color, ask the cosmetics counter girl to give you a cotton swab (like Q-Tips) shot of it so you can put it on your jaw line (that is the best place to try on foundations and powders). Then go stand in real sunlight with a mirror and look (even ask someone else) to see if it is your true color.

I haven't loved a foundation in a long time. I've been using Calvin Klein's and Maybelline's but they are going into the trash. This is THE ONE!

Let me know if you try it and how you like it. I can hardly wait!

Until next time, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz