With all the publicity about the new movie just out, Eat, Pray, Love, the bottom line is, what fun to just get off the track of life and to take a year off and just run around the world! However, this might not be realistic to many of us!
Here is a fun clip to see what we might be able to do to get that “get away” feeling in the comfort of our own home!
We recently had a contest that featured La Ishaproducts and they are being featured again on this program.
I (JoJami) were given some testers to try and let me tell you, I LOVE THEM!!!
Here is why:
they are made out of natural ingredients
they have a lovely scent without perfumes
they feel wonderful and light on the skin
The oils have a plumping effect!
they are specifically formulated for over 40 skin!
Here is one of the latest fashion question from one of our readers:
My one question is how to look fabulous and well groomed in under half an hour, to get ready to go to work for a smart/casual look?
~Ivana
Being well groomed takes some time, but is worth it!
Getting well groomed can take some time but if you are organized you can do it fast!
Pick out your outfit the night before. (Make sure you try it on, so that you feel confident that it fits and looks good.)
Don’t hang your clothes in “outfits”, it is much easier to find things if you keep them in sections, like pants, skirts, tops, ect…
Are you shoes in shoe boxes? Take them out and put them on shelves or in some type of display. You will find them easier. Also, put away those that you are not wearing like your boots. You want to make sure you can see your shoes or they might be hard to find!
Make sure your makeup routine is simple. Use a make up brush for foundation. Is your mascara fresh? It will go on faster if you don’t have to keep applying it over and over!
How long does it take to do your hair? Blow drying with round brush can make your style smooth without having to use a straight iron.
Are your hose in good order? Use ziplock bags and label them with color and type so you can grab them and go! (Or you can trim the picture from the original packaging and put them in the bag with the hose!)
If you have a great tip to get ready faster, please comment below!
If so, it would be interesting to know what she is uses on her face because she sure looks fabulous.
Can anyone really look this good by simply staying out of the sun, eating well and using a good anti-aging cream?
Many believe so. Every week we get anti-aging beauty products across our desk that promise a younger looking you. One of them, in particular, caught our eye.
It’s called Striking Skin care - a botancial based product that is powered by science. It uses something called Smart Peptides to target fine lines, loss of firmness and signs of hormonal aging like darkened, uneven and thinning skin. You can check out the video on the science of it all at You Tube.
Who knows…If you can find a good skin cream that works, it’s sure a lot less hassle than a facelift!
What took us so long to talk about this… you know, taking care of the hair, down there~
We might be over 40, but we can’t forget to take our grooming tips ALL OVER! From lip hair, to the bikini line, ladies, we must not forget to keep things trimmed up and pretty.
You get all this, inside!
We found this fun product called:The Ultimate Shaving Kit, that has everything you need (including a detailed instruction booklet) to keep that one particular hard to reach area, all spiffy looking! Not to mention, when we tried it, we were super impressed with the quality of all the goodies that it comes with, from a really nice razor to super soothing lotions. You can shave and be ready to go with no irritation and it even comes with some creative design ideas!!
You will not find this product in stores, yet, so if your looking for that perfect fun girlfriend gift, or want to try it for yourself, you will have to order it online.
We love getting your comments on our blog, but recently we have notice that things are getting a little too serious. (Just check out the pounding we got for our article about pantyhose over at The Three Tomatoes, it seems that some of the women would have loved to bean us with a few ripe ones!)
So, since it’s the weekend and we could all use a good giggle or two…we highly recommend reading the following post about face cream, by Georgia Getz (aka – iambossy.com).
Have you ever felt like a sucker when you’ve gotten home from the store with the next great “instant” wrinkle cream? (We know we have!)
Congratulations to our fabulous reader Libby, who won May’s Beau Bain Bath Bomb give-away! She was so excited to tell us about how much she’s been enjoying her prize, especially considering her thrilling week. We want to congratulate her on winning and on her upcoming appearance in Prevention Magazine! Check out what Libby wrote to us…
…This has been a great week for me–I was selected for an “Over 50 Hair Makeover” story for Prevention Magazine (we did the shoot yesterday–it will be in the October issue and online then, too). So, after a wonderful day at the salon w/stylists, makeup artists, etc., I came home and tossed a lavender bomb into the tub and just relaxed! My skin DID feel great afterwords, too. I have been sharing the wealth with my two co-workers and I gave two to my wonderful housekeeper. I think you will pick up a few new fans! Where can we find the Beau Bain products? Are they online or in stores ?
Well, Libby, they are available at exclusive salons and spas, but you can also find them right here, on beaubain.com!
A self-proclaimed beauty hound, Libby has this tip: She’s found the best skin care results come from Oil of Olay face cream available at Drugstore.com
Still, Libby is interested to know what everyone else thinks. Are there some big ticket creams are really as good as they claim to be? Have you ever used an expensive skin care line, but found a cheaper brand that worked better? We’d love to know ourselves!
Thanks for your kind email, Libby – and at 63, you truly are Age-mazing!
With spring in full swing and summer around the corner, you can’t help but notice all the adorable, crisp white fashions popping up everywhere. Finally, the sun is out and we don’t have to cover up anymore! Here are some from White House|Black Market that we LOVE!
This little white top has just enough of a subtle ruffle to be feminine but not overdone!
A white pencil skirt is a super way to cheer up your wardrobe. You probably already have tops and shoes that will match so you will be good to go with just one piece!
So, after a winter full of long sleeves and long pants, what do you do when your skin is just as glaring white as your new clothes? Many of you have asked us what to do. We say, get a glow – in a healthy way, of course! There are so many tanning products out there that help, but here are two that we can recommend.
For a subtle tan, try a product that is super easy to use, like Coppertone Endless Summer Sunless Gradual Tan Lotion. You just smooth this on every morning and night and your skin gradually darkens (FYI, it does takes a few days to really see the results!).
Can’t wait to wear white and need a quick tan? You can use a self-tanner like Neutrogena Sheer Bodytint for an instant, temporary tan.
These products are all on super sale over at Drugstore.com… not to mention free shipping!
Don’t forget these little tips for suntan success:
All self-tanners recommend exfoliating the skin first.
After your all buff, do not use any lotion.
Pick up some rubber nurses gloves to put on the tanner. That way your hands won’t turn orange!
Make sure the color is totally dry and developed and then rinse off before putting on your white top, though…if you put clothes on before the mousse or lotion dries, you will have brown stains on the inside of your clothes!
On this morning’s CBS Early Show,More magazine EIC, Lesley Jane Seymour, took on L.A.-based Dating Coach Evan MarcKatz to debate this question: Should women over 40 lie about their age?
While Lesley argued that you should own your age and help overcome the societal taboo associated with admitting your age once you’re past 40, Evan argued that there are circumstances when it might be in your best interest to not reveal your age. Watch the debate here!
Dreaming big is something one of our newest readers, Jill Knapp from Idaho sure did.
Jill before and after 100 pound loss
Here is her letter to us: Hello Glam Gals My name is Jill Knapp. I found you on Facebook and had a long visit at your web site. I love it!! My Birthday is on my 15th and I will be 42. I recently celebrated hitting 100 pounds of weight-loss. I am still in shock. I would love to share my story about how I lost the weight, if you are interested.
Thanks,
Jill
Well, as we all know losing weight is never easy, but for Jill the hard work has really paid off and she is living her dream.
To get the full story you can go to her blog called, Get Up and Get Moving and read her inspirational account of what motivated her to just do it!
So, Happy Birthday Jill, and thanks for writing to us! We’re are all celebrating with you!!!
Have you started to notice the skin around your neck and throat getting looser as the years go by? We were recently asked by one of our readers “What beauty products can I use under my chin to help firm it up?”
We found that Skinn, by Dimitri James makes wonderful products for keeping skin under the chin looking youthful!
Try Chin-up Redensifying Serum for thinning, dry or fragile neck lines that create that unappealing “chicken neck” situation. It’s loaded with tons of enriching vitamins and moisturizers specifically designed to hydrate and redensify your skin!
Skinn also makes Chin-up Firm, Lift & Tone Streamlining Serum for heavier necks and fuller jaw lines, to detract from the “double-chin” effect. The ingredients have been proven to burn fat deposits to tighten skin around the neck and jawline.
Check out Dimitri James’ full line of products at www.skinn.com.
With New York being the hub of excitement, we always enjoy reading about what’ss going on in the Big Apple. And there’s no place better to do that, than at The Three Tomatoes, where we are always kept up to date on the latest scoop…or should we say, the latest “poop”.
That’s right, and were talking bird poop to be specific.
It seems as though the days of going in for a relaxing facial have gone to the birds. Women over 40 are now taking beauty to new heights. There’s now a New York City spa that offers a unique facial technique using pampered potions called The Geisha Facial. This extreme exfoliation process is based on an ancient Japanese beauty regime. Legend has it that the Geishas used Nightingale droppings to remove their heavy lead based makeup.
Thanks to the latest in sterilized poop powder, now you can too!
Read more about this and other new spa trends like, fish nibbling pedicures…
Have you ever gone to the makeup counter at a department store to replace a mascara and 1/2 hour later the counter is covered with blush, shadows , etc…..and before you know it you’re signing your credit card with $150.00 or more charge on it!
We all have our favorite “splurge” (like YSL lipstick in a gorgeous gold tube with a little mirror at the bottom) but who needs it at $24.00. Do you really need a $34 vibrating mascara when a $3.99 tube will get those lashes looking just as good?
Well, here are some of our best finds for great drug store products that will save you money and keep you looking young and gorgeous!
JoJami:A friend of mine has been looking pretty gorgeous these days. Her skin glows, so I asked her what she uses and she told me – Visible lift. I found a color that matches my skin tone, started wearing it, and love it! It’s especially made for women over 40 and it’s a great buy at only $14.00!
The packaging of this eyeliner makes it super easy to put on. It also fits nicely into a makeup bag. The black tends to look a little harsh on lighter skin tones, so if you have a fair complexion go with brown. It costs about $7.49.
Maybelline is hands down the best when it comes to mascara. Their famous Great Lash mascara (in the infamous hot pink and green tube) will always have a place in our makeup drawer. But their newest one, has such a fun name, we couldn’t resist listing it! Mascara is one item that needs replacing often, so why bother paying for all the fancy packaging when this one works just fine.
Jojami: My mother swore by this and so do I. Sometimes you just can’t fix what’s not broken. This works on all types of mascara and doesn’t leave any grease behind. Say no more…LOVE it!
O.K., If the smell of Ponds is just too Grandma-like for you, Deborah has the next best thing. She swears by this gentle gel remover that is great if you wear contact lenses, or if you simply have sensitive eyes. It gets every last bit of make-up off color off without stinging your eyes and leave the delicate skin around your eyes soft.
Last but not least, sunscreen. It’s one of the most important things you can put on our face everyday to help keep you from harmful rays that age you. This is our #1 choice out there in either the 40 or better the 60 SPF. Deborah wears it all the time and it is also a favorite of Dermatologists. We love that it works without leaving that greasy sunscreen smell. It is definitely Worth the Splurge!
Know of anymore great drugstore finds? Let us know.
Question: I am starting to get wrinkles and bags around my eye area and feel like they look even “crepe-y” when I put on makeup. What can I do to get it to look better, without having to turn to plastic surgery?
We turned to Philadelphia make-up artist and beauty expertBeke Beau to get some answers!
It turns out if you’re having this problem, you are not alone. According to Beke, this is the top make-up issue for women over 40! She also said, “As we get older, we lose that lovely elasticity we took for granted in our 20’s and 30’s, and smoothness gives way to, well, skin that is less than smooth. On the down side, we can no longer get away with vivid eye shadow colors and multi-dimensional textures. Anything frosted, overly shimmery or colorful will only accentuate the crepe-iness we’re trying to hide. On the upside, we can streamline our eye make-up routine and look refreshed and polished in no time!”
Here are some of her tips for a more youthful look:
Use velvety matte shadows in medium-toned neutral shades.
Use an eye shadow primer over an eye cream, and follow with a sheer powder before sweeping shadow across the lids, blending into and just above the eye socket.
Lightly line the upper lid at the lash line, with a soft pencil or shadow in dark brown or a blackened jewel tone – this is the place where you can have some fun with a dash of color, like navy, purple or emerald green.
A touch of light shimmer can be used just under the brow bone to dress up the look when appropriate
Use mascara, on the top lashes only.
Use a curler and a lash primer to coax fullness and length from your fringes.
While a good plastic surgeon is the only cure for under-eye bags, the latter can be camouflaged by:
Start with a rich moisturizer under your eyes
applying a thin layer of a creamy concealer, in a shade one step darker than your skin tone. (You’re trying to make the area recede, not stand out, and using a too-light product will just add to the baggage.)
Dust very lightly with sheer powder to set—leftover shine will leave you looking tired. Avoid using mascara on the lower lashes and any liner should be soft – no black or dark shades that drag the eye downward.
Give these tips a shot before you visit the plastic surgeon, and you might just end up embracing your over-40 eyes (at least for a little while…).
I know as far as makeup goes, less is more. BUT, I have terribly dark circles under my eyes that make me look like the victim of a good kick by Mr. Ed! How do I diminish these circles without having concealer in all the little lines and wrinkles?
Jeanie Robinson,
Hickory, NC
Dear Jeanie,
To give you the most up-to-date answer on this age-old problem, we consulted makeup artist to the stars, Sana Young from Meccage. She tells us there are lightweight concealers out there that give maximum coverage. Estee Lauder has one – it comes in a navy blue tube with a gold cap and it’s called Estee Lauder Smoothing Creme Concealer. Sana says a little of this goes a long way.
Also, if your dark circles are deep, not puffy, Sana says try Vitamin K. You can get it in a gel, or some eye moisturizers even have it as an ingredient. It does help!
Lastly, if you really want them to go away for good, you can try having Restylane injected just below your eye. This will fill in the depth and help with the discoloration. If you like the appearance then you can consider having a fat transplant.
We’re always on the lookout for great little beauty tips to keep you looking Fabulous after 40. So, when when we were at the MORE Magazine Reinvention Convention and we spotted Tim Quinn, the renowned make-up artist who heads up the Giorgio Armani Beauty team, we rushed over and had a chat.
Tim has worked with celebs like Glenn Close, Helen Mirren, Sarah Jessica Parker, Minnie Driver, Kim Cattrall, and Barbara Walters. Here are Tim’s Top 3 Tips to Help you Look Age-mazing!
Jojami and I have both used products from the Armani beauty line and like everything else Armani does these are luxurious, quality products.
Summer is the time to make sure to keep you face exfoliated.
Recently we came across a unique all woman company that we think is creating wonderful skin care products specifically for pre-menopausal and menopausal women called Emerita.
We tried their microdermabrasion (all natural) face scrub and loved it! It had just the right amount of scrubby granules to make this scrub gentle, and afterwords our face was smooth and glowing!
Then, we went onto to try the moisturizing cleanser and balancing toner, which we found both to work fine and to be extremely refreshing! (Probably because they have peppermint and rosemary and other natural oils in them.)
This company’s skin care products get the Glam Gal’s Seal of Approval!
We had never heard of this company before, but the story goes that it’s been around for 30 years! Has anyone else used these products and if so, do you like them and which ones?
Have you noticed how the fashion and makeup industry has jumped on the “Going Green” bandwagon?
One of my (JoJami) all time favorite products is Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint soap.Here’s how they describe it….”Our most popular fragrance. The peppermint essential oil tingles the body and clears the mind. Because therapeutically peppermint oil is a mild stimulant it increases vitality and clarity. All oils and essential oils are certified organic .”
Yes, I can attest, this is a truly yummy product!!!
When I had little ones, and was constantly cleaning their highchair, I wanted to make sure that the tray was clean but not full of detergent, so I used Dr. Bronners, which is all natural. Moreover, this soap is like 10 soaps in one! You can use it as a hand wash, bodywash and shampoo!
Also, if you are going to support an organic company like Dr Bronners, it’s great to see that the people over there have a wonderful sense of humor.
Here’s fun video that everyone should watch, to see if the soap you are using is “real soap” or “fake soap”, which means soap full of petroleum products and not organic at all.
Picked up great beauty tip a few weeks ago at my monthly AICI meeting. The guest speaker was celebrity make-up artist Dino Dilio. Dino says the key to looking young to use a great concealer.
As we age our skins gets dull and uneven. You know, dark circles under the eyes, age spots, sun damage rising to the surface. In Hollywood make-up artists spend hours and hours carefully applying concealer, foundation and powder to make stars like Meryl Streep look like they have flawless skin.
“Concealer makes you look younger and you don’t have to wear as much color”, says Dino.
What concealer is best? Dino recommends a brand called Cover FX. It was invented by two dermatologists in Toronto to help burn patients. He advises you you choose a color 1-2 shades lighter than your foundation.
If you have redness or rosacea, then he says shade M30 from Cover FX is perfect.
I ran out an bought some and it works really well. Make sure you also get the translucent setting powder that comes with it to keep it in place.
Also, I’d suggest you use a make-up brush to apply the concealer instead of your finger, as it’s really rich in pigment and you only need a tiny bit. Just dab a tiny bit on and spread it out.
While down in Palm Beach , Florida recently, I (JoJami) had the pleasure of staying at Frenchman’s Reserve, a fabulous private golf course and spa resort.
After one of the most wonderful facials at their private spa, much to my surprise, the esthetician recommended that I use a few products from the drug store.
One of the products she suggested was RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream. At $19.00 this Retinol rich cream will have your looking more youthful, with out shelling out the big bucks.
One of the most important keys to keeping our over 40 skin looking fantastic is exfoliating! Another recommended product was Olay Regenerist Thermal Mini-peel to keep skin looking bright and feeling clean.
One of our friends, Karen Hamilton writes a blog called The Best Kept Secret and she recently reported finding more great finds at the drug store. For example, Clarins has a fantastic product that rejuvenates and repairs skin called Double Serum Generation 6.
We have found that sometimes you don’t have to pay crazy prices for good products. Be aware that fancy packaging and pushy sales staff can be intimidating.
The main thing is no matter what your budget, keep skin well moisturized and drink lots of water!
With all the publicity about the new movie just out, Eat, Pray, Love, the bottom line is, what fun to just get off the track of life and to take a year off and just run around the world! However, this might not be realistic to many of us!
Can anyone really look this good by simply staying out of the sun, eating well and using a good anti-aging cream? 
Put a group of 40+ women together and sooner or later the topic turns to injectables.
Recently we came across a unique all woman company that we think is creating wonderful skin care 
Picked up great beauty tip a few weeks ago at my monthly 
