Beauty and Lifestyle for the Over 60 Woman
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I’m Dez, a sixty-something woman from London with more than a passing interest in prettying myself up with makeup, skincare and clothes, as well as keeping healthy and fit – and with a passion for sharing that interest with others. If that sounds like your bag, please stick around.
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Beauty
Makeup and more for mature skins
Health
Ageing well for women over 50
Fashion
What to wear in your fifties and beyond
Lifestyle
Work, Retirement, Grannies and more
Latest Blog
What to Eat for Losing Weight
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating for weight loss, as everyone's needs and preferences are different. However, there are some general guidelines that can help you make healthy food choices that support weight loss: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables:...
Recent Posts
Closet Clearing
I am, as with many things, rather late to the party in even thinking about a curated closet, never mind actually taking steps to achieve it. I have often bought clothes on a whim, gleefully ripping off the tag before I’ve considered whether I’ll get the opportunity to wear pink suede boots or a backless red party frock. However, since the pandemic
Five Easy Transitional Pieces
You could be forgiven for thinking we’ve gone straight from Spring to Autumn and bypassed Summer altogether, the weather being as cool as it has been over the last few weeks. But hey, this is England, and we should be used to it by now. So why do we keep buying lightweight summer clothing knowing full well it will hardly ever get worn? Because we live in hope, of course. But, if you’d like some help in choosing a few key pieces which will keep you warm whilst still believing that the sun may deign to bestow its rays on us at least a little before the end of September…
My Retinol Journey
The jury’s out as to whether it’s making a difference to my skin, but I’ve fallen for the hype and am using retinol nightly.. Well, that’s not strictly true – I am actually using retinal, which is a form of retinol, and one which can cause less irritation and faster results. Confused? Then take my hand and let me lead you gently through the confusing world of so called anti-aging skincare with particular reference to retinol, retinal and tretinoin – or at least my experience of it, and where I go to find out reliable non-biased information.
Tight Lining – what it is and how to do it
Have you ever wanted to know how to tight line? Or what even is tight lining? The beauty industry has created its own vocabulary, of which tight lining is just one expression, and no, it's nothing to do with logging! I mean, what is an inky list, or a doe foot? I...
Uniqlo + Gap Summer 2021 Haul – with added Birkies
Back when I recorded this video on items I bought at Uniqlo, GAP and Birkenstock we actually had a summer, but as one of my fellow British YouTubers said recently, we don't own a sun, we just borrow it once in a while, and it's been otherwise engaged for some time...
Beauty Empties – Summer 2021
Some of these were great, others not so much. My review of all 12 is on my YouTube channel, and to give you a heads up, this little beauty was definitely up there! [dssb_sharing_buttons...