DIY Hair: do you or don’t you? My mother and my grandmother Lucy went to the salon – the beauty parlor – every Saturday throughout the 1960’s. They had a wash and set and lots of hairspray. And gossip. Then… Continue Reading
The beauty of imperfection. The commercial, and historical, to be fair, view of beauty revolves around perfection: symmetry, smoothness, balance and in the case of humans, youth. We’re drawn to it, it seems genetic. We swoon at the beauty… Continue Reading
We women over 50 don’t need to be “fixed”. Aging is not a failure. Today I feel a rant coming on about the “anti-aging” beauty market. Yes, there’s a whole industry that tries to make us unhappy with ourselves. Then,… Continue Reading
Aging in the modern era: deny, defy, or flourish. We modern women who are entering the Autumn of our lives have different challenges than our mothers and grandmothers did. When I look at pictures of my Grandmother Gibbons in her… Continue Reading
Crazy beauty rituals and calming beauty moments. When I was much younger I used to devour the pages of fashion magazines – especially Glamour and Vogue – hoping for the magic, the secrets, that would make me more beautiful. And… Continue Reading
Fragrances spark joy in our everyday lives. From freshly washed sheets to hot coffee to the blooming bougainvillea, scents have the power to make us feel happier. It’s science! Fragrances linger on after the beloved object leaves the scene, they… Continue Reading
A wish list for Spring. For many Springs I have made a style wish list, and sometimes I shared it with the world. Spring is the time to find clothes I can wear all year long In Florida. It’s lovely… Continue Reading
A cheap makeup “haul” is a treat. I had to put “haul” in quotes because I am NOT a haul-type woman. I buy few new things, almost always to replace something that’s used up or worn out (I’m looking at… Continue Reading