Focusing on beauty products and techniques for women over 40, Alison Gary, Editor in Chief of Wardrobe Oxygen reviews skincare and cosmetics brands, shares tips for caring for skin and applying makeup, and writes about current beauty trends and how to translate them for the everyday.
Dana Ayanna Greaves is a visitor to this blog, and a savvy yet beauty-conscious businesswoman. She has applied for a contest through IdeaWins and Microsoft to start a new business and the idea sounds like fun – an organic beauty bar – not as in a bar of soap but more like a buffet of… Continue Reading A Fabulous Beauty Concept….
Lauren Hutton was told to have her teeth fixed or she would never be a successful model. Cindy Crawford was encouraged to remove her mole. Now these women are household names and examples of beauty and it is because of their irregularity. I had lunch with some friends. We were discussing what style is and… Continue Reading The Beauty of Being Irregular
It’s February I’m totally hating my hair right now. And if I didn’t have a blog that records my life and my hair journey, I likely wouldn’t realize that around the end of February, I hate my hair. It looks damaged, it feels boring, the color is wrong, and I am in desperate need of… Continue Reading The Hair Trap
My mom has a large, antique white dressing table with a three-piece mirror attached and a matching curved bench just right for women wearing many crinolines. I loved sitting at that dressing table, surrounded by pots and bottles of potions for beauty. There was a shallow long drawer in the center – here is where… Continue Reading My Peace and Quiet
If you live on the Eastern Seaboard, the past week has left you feeling a bit like a wet mop. If it isn’t raining cats and dogs, the air is thick with humidity. This weather may be delightful for the roses and hydrangeas, but wreaks havoc on the beauty rituals of us women. How can… Continue Reading Tuesday’s Tip: Humidity and You
1. Replace your facial moisturizer with a lighter weight or oil free version. Your skin doesn’t require as much nourishment in the hot and humid months. This change will make your makeup apply and last better and help keep your skin clear. Of course your moisturizer should have at least an SPF of 15! 2.… Continue Reading Tuesday’s Tip – Quick Tips to Look and Feel Great This Summer