Category Archives: Beauty

Review Time! Hide, The Foundation, and an Out-of-the-Box Makeup Blender!

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Catherine

I’m back on this snowy Saturday. And I’m in my pajamas. I’m not getting out of them!  It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed makeup or makeup products but I’m back on this ridiculously snowy Saturday to give my, once … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Beauty for Baby Boomers, Beauty for Older Women, Beauty over 60, Beauty Products for Women Over 50, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

No Beauty for Old Ladies!  But I Say Different!  Let’s Revisit Liquid Foundation!

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Catherine

Nah. The title isn’t click-bait.  I was just deep in thought the other day about how much we, as the older woman, are continued to be ignored for the most part by the beauty industry. And don’t get me started … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing, Beauty, Beauty for Older Women, Beauty over 60 | 18 Comments

The New Bronze Age—For Proagers!

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Catherine

It’s a daunting time for sure.  Under normal circumstances a great number of us would be getting ready to head to the beach, the shore, a lake, a pool—perhaps even putting those last-minute vacation details and plans together. Or perhaps … Continue reading →

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Hair I Go Again!!!

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Catherine

I went to see hair stylist/cutter extraordinaire Adam today.  My hairs were in dire need of serious trimming. Adam is always happy to see me. I think. Now he has two heads of my hair to cut!! Yeah. You read … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing, Beauty, Bleu Mousse Salon. Damaged Hair. Hair Styles for Older Women. Hair., Noriko Wigs, Vivica Fox Wigs | Tagged , , , | 41 Comments

(Skin) Creaming In The Genes. StriVectin and More Reviews!

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Catherine

A few posts back, I wrote about the StriVectin sample I received at the High End Department Store where I work.  Well, over two weeks later I’m still using it, and, as promised, I’m reviewing. StriVectin is a cream that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing, Beauty, Beauty for Older Women, DIY Skin care, Rodan & Fields, Skin Actives Scientific, StriVectin | Tagged , , , | 19 Comments

The Nudie Beauty. Naked Skincare for the 60+ Woman!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Catherine

Yesterday was my “Take-care-of-me” day.  My roots were soaking up jet black dye. I am not part of the grey/gray/white/silver movement.  Black Roots Matter is my  hair color mantra. And now you know why it is far better for me to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Beauty for Older Women, Roller Sets, Shit Old Ladies Do For Beauty, Skincare for Women over 60 | Tagged , , | 44 Comments

Monday Musings. Retails From The Dark Side

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Catherine

Happy Monday everyone!   The sun is shining. The outside temperature is warm, yet cool enough to allow for a great hair day. The humidity hasn’t ambushed the tresses yet. I should be outside but I’m incredibly happy to be in … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessorizing, Beauty, careers, Fashion, humor, J. H. Lartigue, Retail Musings from the Dark Side | Tagged , | 29 Comments

More Shit Old Ladies Do. The “Mature” Work Face.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Catherine

Whew!  Hey my buddyroos!  This part-time work schedule is, in the most bizarre way, more taxing than I could have imagined.   I think it is more blog-friendly working the old 9 to 5 rather than 11 AM to 7PM or … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Beauty for Baby Boomers, Beauty for Older Women, hair styles for older women | Tagged | 35 Comments

Icona Am In Love With Little Edie Beale and Her Fashion Style

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Catherine

When I woke up this morning, I checked the emails on my iPhone. Lord knows, I can’t miss any news. I mean, people don’t email me so I have to pretend that all “dot coms” are my besties! InStyle.com greeted … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Grey Gardens, humor, Jackie Kennedy, Little Edie Beale, Style, The Bouvier Family, Unusual fashion and style icons | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

Hate That Gray—Dye It Away. Love that Gray—Let it Stay. But We Old Ladies Need to Stick Together Like Hairspray!

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Catherine

Today I am on a rant ‘n roll.  It started yesterday when I read one of my “go-to” blogs, “That’s Not My Age“.  The wonderful Alyson Walsh writes a blog on style for women over 40 and she has “covered” … Continue reading →

Posted in ageism, Beauty, Calmos, Ellen Levine Hair, France, Hair, Jean Rochefort, La Leche League is non supportive, Makeup for Older Women | Tagged , , , | 32 Comments