Category Archives: Mature Beauty

On “Marguerite”, Catherine Frot, and Older French Actresses

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Catherine

Bonaparte and I drove into Philly yesterday to see a film I’ve wanted to see for quite some time.  “Marguerite”, a film directed by Xavier Giannoli, written by Giannoli and Marcia Romano. This film is very loosely based on the life … Continue reading →

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Old Lady Date Night. The Fugly Truth of Looking Humanly Beautiful.

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Catherine

Bonaparte and I celebrated a belated Valentine’s Day dinner last night at our favorite restaurant—Spring Mill Café.  I covered the reason why we pushed back our dinner in my Valentine’s Day post.  And, I’ll tell you all about our great … Continue reading →

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Musings and Praise of Older Beauties.

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Catherine

I’m so happy to see that designers and advertisers are taking note of beautiful, mature and older women!  As I’ve gotten older, I’ve often wondered why so many designers, clothing manufacturers, and especially cosmetics companies keep using younger…and younger women … Continue reading →

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A Beauty-ful Wednesday to Ya!

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Catherine

Happy Hump-Day All!  The sky here is gray and the weather is bone-chilly, but I’m pumping sunshine on this particularly productive day!  Errands and chores are completed and I’m looking forward to my Wednesday evening with my Mob Wives!! That’s right–I’m … Continue reading →

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