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Friday, June 19, 2015
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Over 50 Gray Hair
It's important to keep your gray, silver or salt and pepper hair in good condition if you wear it medium to long in length. Use hair care products that brighten gray hair so it shines like silver. Use a good conditioner to combat dryness. There are products that you apply after styling to further condition your hair. Try Chi Pliable Polish. Put a pea size amount on your fingertips, rub them together and apply to dry ends, especially around your face.
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Sunday, May 10, 2015
Mothers Day Outfit
I wore my new butterfly print dress from Talbots:
I added my old black bolero from The Limited to cover my upper arms and give me the illusion of a smaller waist. Here is one that is similar and comes in several colors to match all of your summer dresses:
The dress has plenty of color so I chose my old, nude, Kate Spade, open toe, sling back heels. The heels look like Tortoiseshell just like the bar on my new Diane von Furstenberg, cork clutch.
The necklace is a recent gift from my husband as was the clutch so I was excited that I could wear them together to accessorize my dress.
My favorite perfume is Chanel's "Coco Mademoiselle." It's much lighter than "Chanel No. 5" and is perfect for warm weather:
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Thursday, May 7, 2015
"Ready to Go"
When you receive an invitation to an event, written or otherwise, do you have to stop and think about what you have in your closet? Do you have a feeling of dread because you know you don't have anything flattering to wear? Do you look at your hair and realize you need to book an appointment with your hairdresser? Maybe you feel that it's going to be too much work and expense to get ready to attend the event. Sometimes it's easier just to send your regrets and quit worrying about it. Don't miss out on fun events just because you're not "ready to go." Keeping up with your appearance pays dividends down the road. Visiting your hairdresser every 6 weeks and keeping up with manicures and pedicures (even if you do them yourself) will insure that you are ready to accept invitations, last minute or otherwise, so you don't miss out on an opportunity to mix with people and socialize. If you don't have some basic clothing pieces in your closet you will always feel like you have nothing to wear. If your weight tends to fluctuate then you will need to choose clothing that stretches a little. Buy some basic black pieces like slacks, a jacket and a tank top. Then you can add colorful accessories to dress it up. Some basic black shoes or sandals complete the outfit. Most women have jewelry that can add a bit of sparkle to the outfit but don't pile on too much. A small, black handbag will also look nice instead of a huge, everyday handbag that may look a little rough around the edges. If you're not comfortable wearing make up then don't. Just keep your lips from becoming dry and flaky by using a lip balm or moisturizing lip gloss. Choose a clear one unless you see a color you like. Scarves can add color and pattern to an otherwise plain, black outfit. If you're not comfortable trying to tie one around your neck then tie it to the handle of your handbag. Now that you are "ready to go" you can accept those invitations or last minute phone calls to meet with friends for casual drinks or dinners.
This picture of Sally Field shows how basic black can be dressed up or down. Adding different materials adds texture and sometimes a bit of shine. Simple jewelry and shoes finish the outfit.
This picture of Sally Field shows how basic black can be dressed up or down. Adding different materials adds texture and sometimes a bit of shine. Simple jewelry and shoes finish the outfit.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum’s Best Off-the-Runway Advice
She’s successfully strutted from model to mogul. Here are 4 pieces of wisdom she learned on her way to the top.
Back in the 1990s the New York Post’s “Page Six” gossip column dubbed then 21-year-old Heidi Klum “The Body,” following her “scantily-clad debut” at a Victoria Secret show. Since then, the supermodel, who graces the cover ofSUCCESS magazine this month, has shown she’s got the brains to match that beautiful body and gorgeous face.
Klum dons new roles as gracefully as she changes designer garments. With great style, she’s transformed herself into a businesswoman, entrepreneur, fashion designer, TV personality andauthor. And along the way she’s acquired another body—of wisdom.
Culled from previously published interviews and Klum’s book, these are four of her best—our favorite—success principles:
1. “Hard work is key. Ability is key. A degree of luck is key. But desire is the ultimate motivator. It makes you work like crazy and not give up too fast or too easily.”
All the talent, hard work and luck in the world won’t matter unless you are motivated. Klum recalls the casting calls she endured as a recent arrival to New York. She had one thing going for her besides “a better than average face and body” she says: She wanted success—badly.
—Heidi Klum’s Body of Knowledge: 8 Rules of Model Behavior by Heidi Klum with Alexandra Postman
2. “For me the most important thing was always that you have something in mind that you want to do, that you enjoy doing, because a lot of people have a job, but they’re not happy. I think you have to think about what it is you really want to do in life and pursue that, and do it with fun; have a smile on your face, because then you’re happy.”
Both success and happiness depend on doing a job you enjoy. That means really thinking about what you want, not sitting back and just letting things happen.
—Quoted by Bethanne Patrick for AOL Books, 2006
3. “What does ‘selling it’ mean? I think it means playing at the person I want people to believe I am. Does that sound dishonest? I don’t think it is. In fact, it’s actually one of the hallmarks of successful people.”
Believing in yourself is important, but it’s also important to practice being the person you want others to see. That’s not being phony; it’s a strategy for success.
—Heidi Klum’s Body of Knowledge: 8 Rules of Model Behavior by Heidi Klum with Alexandra Postman
4. “I jumped into the water with 45 sharks without a cage in the Bahamas for a Discovery Channel show. That was a really good experience. I’m not saying that everyone should swim with the sharks, but sometimes you have to jump over your own shadow in order to learn something that you will never forget for the rest of your life. Then you know you can conquer your fears.”
Fear can hold you back; it can be an obstacle to action—and success. But confronting a fear, regardless of the specific circumstance, gives you powerful proof that you can overcome others.
—Quoted in Parade magazine, July 2008
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Monday, March 30, 2015
"Meet Me at the Mall" April Event
I enjoy this event very much. Owen Funeral Homes' in Louisville, Ky. has a very active Aftercare program for the bereaved. This year we will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Matthews Mall – Christopher and Banks Store by Women’s Dillard’s. I will help women from our support groups choose flattering and comfortable warm weather clothing.
To Register Contact: Genene Nisbet, 502-447-7759 or genene.nisbet@owenfuneralhome.com
We will head over to the food court for lunch afterward. This will be a great time to get out of the house and visit.
To Register Contact: Genene Nisbet, 502-447-7759 or genene.nisbet@owenfuneralhome.com
We will head over to the food court for lunch afterward. This will be a great time to get out of the house and visit.
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Monday, March 23, 2015
Over 50 Bloggers
I've grown weary of all the well meaning advice for women over 50, myself included. I think we bloggers have put undo stress on women who are burdened already by being sandwiched in between children, partners and aging parents. If she hasn't retired yet then there is even MORE pressure. There aren't enough hours in the day to take care of obligations and still get enough sleep. It's no wonder that weight goes up as deep fatigue becomes a way of life. It's the beginning of elastic waist pants and tops that billow over her expanding abdomen. There is no longer a trace of her waist and her thighs now rub together. She's in desperate need of a new bra but has no time to go to the mall for a proper fitting. So she logs on to the internet every night before bed to see if anyone is posting information that will help her navigate her life and lose 20 pounds before her next special event. The advice she usually finds is great for women who are in their 50's and want to be "cool." At 60+ the drive to be "cool" and youthful looking isn't as strong. The drive may be to be financially secure in her advancing years. She may now be widowed and creating a whole new way of life...not what she expected to do in her 50's. She may have finished raising her children and can devote her time to helping her grandchildren. You don't need to be hip or cool to do any of the above. It's OK to look like a Granny if you are one. It's OK to look like you're mourning if you are bereaved. It's OK to wear whatever is comfortable, especially if you have health problems that affect your mobility. Ignore those women's blogs, TV shows and magazines if they make you feel "less than." What's more important after 60 is your happiness and your ability to get out of bed every day looking forward to what life has to offer.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Gray Hair Models
These 12 women are so beautiful because they have embraced their natural hair color instead of dying it to look younger. I hope we will see more models like these fabulous Ladies in fashion magazines and in catalogs.
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Saturday, February 14, 2015
Basic Make Up Mistakes Women Make After 50 by Vikki Claflin
A perfect time for a makeup overhaul is around age 50. After that fabulous birthday bash is over, the bleary-eyed guests have all gone home, and the what-was-I-thinking hangover is blessedly behind us, it’s time to look in the mirror and accept that we are no longer able to pull off this year’s trendy blue eyeshadow or our favorite deep-red lipstick that we’ve worn since we were 30.
Department stores are a great place to test new products and colors, but women are often put off by the aggressive upselling from heavily made-up, commissioned, teenage sales girls. And it can be awkward having your makeup redone by Goth Girl in the middle of the cosmetic department during lunch hour traffic.
So, after three decades in the industry, I thought I’d share a few tips for anyone who might be confused about what works and what doesn’t after 50. We’ll start with what doesn’t. And you don’t even have to get dressed up or leave your house. Slip on your bunny slippers and your comfiest p.j.s, and grab a latte. Here you go.
1. Heavy foundation. Foundation should never be used as Spackle. It’s purpose is simply to smooth the skin tone, not fill in crevices or conceal menopausal acne. If you can’t find one that goes on like a second skin, you need a new skin care routine, not a new foundation.
2. Foundation in the wrong color. I see this one a lot. Women who want to look more tanned get a darker color that doesn’t match the rest of their body, so their face always looks dirty. Too orange, and you look like an oompa-loompa. Too much pink looks chalky. This is where you’ll want to spend a little money and get professional advice. Unfortunately, you won’t find this in stores that end in the word “Mart.”
3. Skipping the blusher. As we age (don’t we hate that expression?), the “bloom of youth” wears off, and we look washed out, less vibrant. Pale skin, lacking any visible blush of color, can make you look cadaver-ish, lacking a healthy pulse or discernible blood flow.
4. Too much concealer. Packing on the concealing stick underneath your eyes, trying to hide puffiness or dark circles, draws attention to this area by settling into expression lines around your eyes like bathtub caulking.
5. Dark lipstick. In your 20s and 30s, dark lipstick can look chic and sophisticated. After 50, it tends to look bitchy. It also picks up yellow in your teeth, so unless they’re piano-keys white, don’t even think about it.
6. Eyeliner around the entire eye. This look is hard to pull off after 30. It’s too Biker Chick (and men hate it, btw). By 50, if you have expression lines or eyelid sagging, this will make you look like Jax’s mother on Sons of Anarchy. Leave the “smoky eyes” to your daughter.
7. Too much bronzer. Simply put, your face should not look like it just spent two weeks in Hawaii without the rest of you.
8. Obvious lip liner. This is the visible panty line (VPL) of the face. Fading lip lines can make the lips look thinner, less “lush” (hence the unfortunate Hollywood stampede of the lip injections). Lip pencils are meant to gently define and fill out the lip lines, not outline them in a way that suggests people might not otherwise know where your mouth is.
9. Nude or no lip color. This is a big one. We lose pigment in our lips as we age, making us look pale or tired (read: older). Whether it’s a peachy-pink Chanel lipstick or a sheer raspberry Chapstick, some color to our lips says that our blood is pumping and we’re ready to leap tall buildings. That’s a lot from bang for a tiny little tube of colored wax.
10. Too much powder. Women who routinely “powdered their nose” during the day in their younger years often still do that when they’re in their 50s. It’s time to stop doing that. Repeated applications of powder on skin that is thinner and drier can result in a dehydrated looking, talc-layered face, with powder settled in every line and wrinkle. Remember Great-Grandma Bertha and her delicate, powdery skin? Yeah, we don’t want that.
11. Too much shimmer. A little fairy dust on young girls or glitter on the tweeners is pretty and sparkly and young. Shimmer says “Look at me!” After 50, on our faces, it says “Look at me, with sparkles in my lines! Can you see them now??” In our hair, it says “Look at me, I’m thinning!” Above our boobs, it yells out “Hey, check it out, I’m way down here now!”
So the next time you go to Macy’s or Nordstrom, find a saleswoman who’s wearing makeup you like and ask her to do yours. It can be fun. And you don’t have to buy a thing if you don’t want to.
But a new lipstick can solve a lot of life’s problems.
Department stores are a great place to test new products and colors, but women are often put off by the aggressive upselling from heavily made-up, commissioned, teenage sales girls. And it can be awkward having your makeup redone by Goth Girl in the middle of the cosmetic department during lunch hour traffic.
So, after three decades in the industry, I thought I’d share a few tips for anyone who might be confused about what works and what doesn’t after 50. We’ll start with what doesn’t. And you don’t even have to get dressed up or leave your house. Slip on your bunny slippers and your comfiest p.j.s, and grab a latte. Here you go.
1. Heavy foundation. Foundation should never be used as Spackle. It’s purpose is simply to smooth the skin tone, not fill in crevices or conceal menopausal acne. If you can’t find one that goes on like a second skin, you need a new skin care routine, not a new foundation.
2. Foundation in the wrong color. I see this one a lot. Women who want to look more tanned get a darker color that doesn’t match the rest of their body, so their face always looks dirty. Too orange, and you look like an oompa-loompa. Too much pink looks chalky. This is where you’ll want to spend a little money and get professional advice. Unfortunately, you won’t find this in stores that end in the word “Mart.”
3. Skipping the blusher. As we age (don’t we hate that expression?), the “bloom of youth” wears off, and we look washed out, less vibrant. Pale skin, lacking any visible blush of color, can make you look cadaver-ish, lacking a healthy pulse or discernible blood flow.
4. Too much concealer. Packing on the concealing stick underneath your eyes, trying to hide puffiness or dark circles, draws attention to this area by settling into expression lines around your eyes like bathtub caulking.
5. Dark lipstick. In your 20s and 30s, dark lipstick can look chic and sophisticated. After 50, it tends to look bitchy. It also picks up yellow in your teeth, so unless they’re piano-keys white, don’t even think about it.
6. Eyeliner around the entire eye. This look is hard to pull off after 30. It’s too Biker Chick (and men hate it, btw). By 50, if you have expression lines or eyelid sagging, this will make you look like Jax’s mother on Sons of Anarchy. Leave the “smoky eyes” to your daughter.
7. Too much bronzer. Simply put, your face should not look like it just spent two weeks in Hawaii without the rest of you.
8. Obvious lip liner. This is the visible panty line (VPL) of the face. Fading lip lines can make the lips look thinner, less “lush” (hence the unfortunate Hollywood stampede of the lip injections). Lip pencils are meant to gently define and fill out the lip lines, not outline them in a way that suggests people might not otherwise know where your mouth is.
9. Nude or no lip color. This is a big one. We lose pigment in our lips as we age, making us look pale or tired (read: older). Whether it’s a peachy-pink Chanel lipstick or a sheer raspberry Chapstick, some color to our lips says that our blood is pumping and we’re ready to leap tall buildings. That’s a lot from bang for a tiny little tube of colored wax.
10. Too much powder. Women who routinely “powdered their nose” during the day in their younger years often still do that when they’re in their 50s. It’s time to stop doing that. Repeated applications of powder on skin that is thinner and drier can result in a dehydrated looking, talc-layered face, with powder settled in every line and wrinkle. Remember Great-Grandma Bertha and her delicate, powdery skin? Yeah, we don’t want that.
11. Too much shimmer. A little fairy dust on young girls or glitter on the tweeners is pretty and sparkly and young. Shimmer says “Look at me!” After 50, on our faces, it says “Look at me, with sparkles in my lines! Can you see them now??” In our hair, it says “Look at me, I’m thinning!” Above our boobs, it yells out “Hey, check it out, I’m way down here now!”
So the next time you go to Macy’s or Nordstrom, find a saleswoman who’s wearing makeup you like and ask her to do yours. It can be fun. And you don’t have to buy a thing if you don’t want to.
But a new lipstick can solve a lot of life’s problems.
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E-mail: kentuckyfashion@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/pamela_owen/
E-mail: kentuckyfashion@gmail.com
Friday, February 6, 2015
Paris is Always a Good Idea
I love this blog post from "French Girl in Seattle."
http://www.frenchgirlinseattle.com/paris-always-good-idea/
An Audrey Hepburn video from the movie "Sabrina."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS9zJMIsjMg
http://www.frenchgirlinseattle.com/paris-always-good-idea/
An Audrey Hepburn video from the movie "Sabrina."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS9zJMIsjMg
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