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One of the changes women 50+ notice in their skin first is that it becomes much drier than it was before menopause. I mean, much drier. For most of my life, I had to blot oil off my T-Zone and spent so much money on mattifying products to keep down shine. Now, not so much. […]

Best Moisturizers for Mature Skin That I Have Tried and Love!

Style + Beauty

Body Positivity in Older Women

For women over 50, it’s all about comfortable clothes. I don’t know about you, but I am long over the high heels, tight suits, scratchy uncomfortable bras, “flattering but frustratingly uncomfy” styles… I’m over it all. We have earned the right to comfortable clothes, and if you have a chronic pain or fatigue issue (as […]

Where to Find Comfortable Clothes – The Over 50 Edition

Style + Beauty

Success After 50

So many of us women over 50 get to this point in our lives and realize that we aren’t where we want to be. Whether that’s trying to make enough money to retire the way you deserve, making a difference in the world, or just doing something big, for you. Success after 50 is not […]

Success After 50 : Inspiring Women Who Are Shattering Stereotypes

Purpose

Best Concealer for Mature Skin

So here’s the deal… as we age, most women are on the constant search for the best concealer for mature skin. Why? Well first, because, sun damage. 😎  Some of it is because our thinning and changing skin allows more capillaries to show. Some of it is dark circles that develop under our eyes. (We […]

Best Concealer for Mature Skin – Tried and Tested!

Style + Beauty

How to Boost Confidence, Self-Respect and Self-Esteem for Older Women

I talk a lot about the fact that women over 50 are from generations where we were taught to have low confidence and poor self-esteem. That’s right girls, it isn’t your fault. Society taught us older women all the things we needed to know to have significant issues with our self-love when we were just […]

How to Boost Confidence, Self-Respect and Self-Esteem for Older Women

Self Care + Health

Cute Pixie Haircuts for Women Over

As an older woman, you probably aren’t (and probably shouldn’t be!) wearing the same hairstyle as in your 20’s. If you are looking for just the right one and you want something chic and easy to take care of, you may want to look at pixie cuts for women over 50. Whether your hair is […]

20 Cute Pixie Haircuts for Women Over 50

Style + Beauty

One of the things that I’ve learned about the changing skin of women over 50 is that it is just that…changing. It isn’t as smooth and elastic as it once was. And to create a wonderful makeup look, you have to start with a good base, and that means finding the best makeup primer for […]

Best Makeup Primer for Mature Skin (That Won’t Leave You Cakey and Crepey!)

Style + Beauty

Travel Packing List for Women Over 50+

Traveling is one of life’s greatest joys, and with a bit of planning, it can be a breeze. And this packing list for women is specifically for ladies over 50+! It took me years to realize that having a packing list to use every single time I travel meant I would never again suffer without […]

The Ultimate Travel Packing List for Women Over 50+ (With Printable Checklist!)

Travel

If you are a woman over 50 or better, chances are you aren’t wearing the same makeup brand and formulas that you did in your 20s. When it comes to the best mascara for older women, there are great options. Older women tend to have thinning eyelashes that are more delicate and tolerate less pulling […]

Best Mascara for Older Women

Style + Beauty

So last week, my father died. And in between the traveling, the hospital, and the time spent with him and with other family members, I started to grieve. Now grieving is not the same for everyone… or anyone. We are all different which means how we grieve will also be different. But in spending time […]

30 Healing Grief Quotes: Comforting Words for Women

Self Care + Health