Reality

So as I celebrated my 45th Birthday yesterday I began to realize that I needed a change. Nothing to drastic but an age appropriate overhaul. Hair, makeup and lifestyle.

I began with some minor makeup changes. I recently read that dark eye makeup can cause eye lines and wrinkles to be more prominent. So I have switched to a more neutral color for a base color and a slightly darker color for an accent color. I also learned that black liner is not good for women over 40. I have never really used black so that change will be pretty easy for me.

Translucent powder dusted on your lashes before applying mascara will help the mascara go on more evenly and actually give your lashes some extra length. I actually like this tip because as you get older you do lose those thick lashes so any extra help is worth it.

Now for the next step I want to make. This one is a lot harder for me. My hairstyle. I LOVE my long hair but as you Arizonans know it is killer in the summer time. However with the length you have some flexibility and ease for quick styles. I have thick hair so if I put it up it will give me a headache after a few hours, but I just don't think I can part with it.

I have an appointment for color tomorrow and I am considering having her put some long layers all around and maybe cutting to right above the shoulders. Or maybe an angled bob???? So confusing. I still want to be cute but I know that at a certain age you must come to realize that you need to be age appropriate. Who says what is age appropriate. I don't feel old, so what do I do.

Ok so let's take a further look at women my age, or should I say our age.

Jennifer Lopez-long hair, yes they may or may not be extensions but long hair and neutral makeup. Beautiful
Nicole Kidman-again longer hair and great makeup and a fabulous husband!

Yes, yes I know these women have people helping them look gorgeous but it should be easy for us to, right? So what do we do????

Well I am going to way my opitions, ask my husbands opinion, ask my hairdresser hers and then pray.

Start with good skin care...

Ok skin care products, there are so many out there, how do you decide what works for you?

Starting at a young age I believe is a big step in the right direction. If the only advise you listen to, listen to this-DO NOT SLEEP IN YOUR MAKEUP!! Your skin needs to breathe and rejenerate at night and if there is makeup on your skin it can not do this properly.

I use the skin care line from Philosphy. I really love this line and it works great for my skin. In the past I have used Mary Kay TimeWise products, Oil of Olay and of course a oldie but a goodie Noxemia. In my opinion you should really use age/skin  appropriate products.

Your basic skin care routine should consist of cleansing, mositurizer, eye care and some sort of mask. I use a exfoilating mask two times a week. Use a cleanser that is geared toward your skin type, same with your mositurizer. For example I use the Purity cleanser followed by hope in a jar mositurizer. I apply their eye hope in the am and pm to avoid the crows feet. The reason I like the Philosphy line is the simplicity of it and that it all smells so clean and fresh.

You need to cleanse and mositurize everyday-morning and night, no excuses. Be sure that you also put on your SPF everyday. Avoid the sun as much as possible and you should be on your way to great looking skin!

I am Back.....

Ok why I stopped posting to my blog is beyond me but  I am back and recharged with a purpose. Thanks to a good friend I am going to be more faithful in posting and getting people to read my blog.

As I stated before I am going to focus on inspriation, motivation, health and beauty, and organizing. Please feel free to comment or even add a suggestion or two. I look forward to your comments and suggestions.

Stay positive!