I have photo albums of my teenage and twenty-something years. Purple eye shadow, too stark of blush (using a stick, not powder), cute figure, and fashionable clothes for the day. Fact is, I could get away with anything and still be attractive to some degree. But it was downright exhausting to be young in the 80's. The clothes were trendy, the hair high, and the make-up severe.
And so I settled in on relying on my beauty and gave up trying to be trendy. Sadly, I find myself repeating the mantra, "Beauty is within" far too often these days. People who used to say that lacked beauty. Duh. On the other hand, I am far more comfortable in my body than I was 20 years ago. I find older women who possess beauty that I did not notice.
What can we do about our wardrobe to enhance our beauty? Fashion expert, Kim Johnson Gross, combines her knowledge of being a former model, fashion guru, and a woman "of a certain age" to help the reader find her own style. Written with humor, common sense, and wisdom, the reader will find advice she can use.
Copies of this book will be given to THREE lucky readers. The only requirement is that you leave a comment in the form of your best beauty secret. Include your email address, of course. Contest ends May 9th.
My best beauty secret: Wear a good bra. Nothing feels so divine as a well-fitting bra. I may not be big busted but I certainly like my girls contained with no wiggle room and no extra bumps.
What's your beauty secret?
WARNING: Wet blanket comment folows...
ReplyDeleteI have no beauty secrets. I wear no makeup. I follow no trends of the "experts" and the beautiful.
When I think of a woman as being beautiful, I see confidence, kindness and a sense of purpose that outshines any cosmetics counter makeover.
A mother as she gazes lovingly into the eyes of her child? That's beauty.
A great grandmother cradling the newest member of the family in her arms? Gorgeous.
A little girl riding her bike down the street for the first time by herself, training wheels gone, the world lies before her. Stunning.
Appearances change, physical beauty fades from the first blush of youth - and produces grown women who know themselves (and love themselves in spite of the gray hairs and wrinkles) - what could be more beautiful than that?
Beautifully written!
ReplyDeleteI wear a hat and sunglasses! That's it! It covers my unwashed hair and tired eyes.
ReplyDeleteOh, you wanted beauty secret....hmmmm. I like to whiten my teeth. Nobody knows but me and I smile more. Smiling makes me happier and more beautiful - even if it's from the inside. :)
Wrap dresses can make any figure look great!
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I would say that it would be to "think outside the box." Keep make up playful and switch it up! For example I found out that the best "blush" for me is actually a jelly lip balm that I happened to use hurridly one day. Who knew? But it lasts longer than any blush I've used and is cheaper, too!
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Did you run out of make up remover? No worries. A moisturizer like body lotion will work as an alternative make up remover. So you don't have to sleep with mascara overnight!
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I am someone who is always told off by my mother as being careless of appearance so I think this book should be good for me personally!
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I try not to cry when I have mascara on.
ReplyDeleteJust one beauty secret? I think I have at least 7 more.
Smile! It makes anyone look better!
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Heels. I also feel more put together and attractive when I'm wearing heels.
ReplyDeletemy beauty secret is to always try & think positive--it gives you a glow inside & out
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My beauty secret is to experiment with clothes. Mix and match whatever you have in your wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteSome of the resulting combinations won't work, but some will surprise you - and that way, you may not need to buy too many new things either.
I have a long-sleeved black lace top meant to be worn as a jacket over a black tank top, but I took the two of them apart, wore the lace jacket and put a denim vest over it. It looked great.
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ReplyDeleteputting a lighter shade of eyeshadow near the tear ducts. It really brightens your face and makes your eyes look huge!