Love, Life & Beauty After Fifty

Just because we've turned 50, doesn't mean we can't grow old gracefully. Here are some final tips for looking your best after 50. Our face shape changes as we age. Many of us discover our cheekbones for the first time in our 50s… but sadly also our crow’s feet, so make-up needs to reflect that. Smokey eyes with pale lipstick is a very flattering palette on older women. Women can start to look washed out as they age. Don’t compensate by piling on the bright colours or you’ll look like a drag queen. Choose matte shades in neutral colours like grey and taupe, but avoid frosted and shimmer make-up as it just gets stuck in the cracks. Skin dries and dulls, so switch to a dewy, younger look. Swap heavy matte foundations and powder for light-reflecting tinted moisturizers, and don’t go too pale. For more coverage, mix your foundation with a tinted moisturizer. As oestrogen levels fall, many women start sprouting whiskers. Electrolysis is a permanent solution but is pricey an...

By the age of 54, 80 per cent of women have stopped having periods. So if you’re reading this, you’re either going through the perimenopause in which case your periods are erratic, or they’ve stopped for a whole year, in which case you are now officially menopausal. The menopause is still a bit of a taboo subject, so start talking to your friends about what you and they are going through. It’s important to understand what’s happening to your body. You need to manage the menopause – it’s not an illness and you will cope. Some women can suffer a range of symptoms from hot flushes to insomnia, but these are usually intermittent, and approximately 30 per cent of women have no symptoms at all. If you do suffer severe symptoms, try alternatives like acupuncture or herbal supplements before taking HRT. As with any drug, HRT comes with a range of side effects but also an increased breast cancer risk. It’s been said before, and it’s worth saying again – exercise is a wonder drug. As well as...

Your eyes are a good indication of your general health. An experienced optician can spot anything from hypertension to glaucoma. Even if you’ve never worn glasses, it’s a good idea to get your eyesight checked, especially after the menopause. Don’t ignore niggly problems. This is the age when blood pressure and cholesterol levels start going up, and while your chances of developing ovarian cancer drop, the odds of breast cancer rises. Regular dental check-ups are essential because your teeth enamel thins as you age. Also, the mouth is one of those areas where all sorts of serious medical problems can reveal themselves. There comes a point when pedicures just won’t reach the parts that a chiropodist can. A new coat of varnish won’t cover up hard, cracking foot skin and ingrowing nails – you need your hooves clipped and shaved. Recurrent fungal problems need proper treatment No need to strap on the orthopaedic shoes just yet, but hobbling around in ill-fitting stilettos will give yo...

You're 50 but that doesn't mean you can't dress for success. Here are some ideas for women over 50 who want to be stylish but yet age appropriate. Get dressed to make an entrance, not sneak in quietly through the back door. Just because you’ve hit 50, doesn’t mean you’re invisible. Avoid the cougar uniform of bodycon frocks and spiky heels, but don’t let it all go and start wearing loose-fitting stretchy clothes either. If you can curl up in a ball in your clothes, then save them for the yoga class. Elasticated waists may be more comfortable but they let you eat more than you should, and in your 50s, you really shouldn’t because it gets tougher to lose the weight. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t buy the odd item in trendy high street shops, but the latest fashion trends will always look better on under-nourished teenagers. Classic shapes in well-cut materials will suit you better. By now you should know your own shape and what makes the most of your best feature...

Taking care of one's hair, especially aging hair, is extremely important in maintaining beautiful hair that has natural softness and silkiness. Here are some tips for keeping your hair healthy and happy after 50. Contrary to popular opinion, grey hair is finer than pigmented hair, but because it’s lost its oils, it feels coarser. Heavy conditioners will make grey hair limp so choose a style and hair product that give it volume. Get a hair treatment regularly. Everything we do to our hair (coloring & chemical straightening, products, heat tools & sun exposure) dries out the hair. Feed its need for inner moisture with a treatment ritual at least every other haircut or color service. Cutting your hair short can be as aging as refusing to chop off your old straggly, thin locks. If your long hair is in good condition, there’s no reason to cut it off. If you do go short, avoid elfin-styles as they’re hard to carry off. Mid-length, choppy shapes suit most older women. Wh...

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As a premier member of the Chick Advisor community , I was selected to review the new Canada Dry Orange Mandarin Club Soda. My package arrived about a week later and included a full-value coupon as well as some neat straws and a can lid. I was able to find the club soda at my local Sobey's and I popped a few in the fridge to cool.  I usually love any carbonated soda/water drinks however, I am sad to say I was very disappointed in this product. There was virtually no orange mandarin flavour at all - it honestly tasted just like normal club soda but with a more bitter taste.  My husband, who will normally drink just about anything, was also not impressed with it. Unfortunately I will not be repurchasing or recommending this drink to friends/family. #canadadryorangemandarin  #gotitfree * Products shown were sent to me for consideration. This blog is not sponsored. All opinions are genuinely my own. *