Style & Lipstick

An over 40 beauty blogger. Beauty isn't defined by age, it's a state of mind.

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Today, on my channel I’m giving you my picks for best of the @nordstrom Anniversary Sale! ⠀⠀ Of course, I’m always coming from the perspective of classic style and buying with intention. All of my picks can easily be the cornerstone of a stylish wardrobe! ⠀⠀ Come and see, link is in my bio! 👀 ⠀⠀ #NSale #nordstrom #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionstyle #plusizestyleinspo #styleinspo #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #petiteplusfashion #slowfashion #classicstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6piCNBXjF/?igshid=113h98csnoisk

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I recently went through a bout of appendicitis; it’s really made me consider my health and what I put in my body to help it heal and run as efficiently as possible. I didn’t want to go back to keto because I would be lacking all the nutrition fruit has to offer. So I started researching intermittent fasting alongside a clean diet rooted (no pun intended) in plant nutrients with lean protein, healthy carbs, and healthy fats, in order to spark repair at the cellular level. Throughout my research I found that the best way to break your fast is with nutrient dense foods like fruits and veggies. ⠀⠀ Enter @dailyharvest. The smoothies are already put together with all kinds of good stuff. All you do is add your liquid of choice, blend, and go. I love the energy boost I get, they’re filling, and are a great way to come out of fasting. ⠀⠀ BTW, I’m not sponsored, this is not an ad, I’m just spreading the love of healthy eating when you have a busy life. 😃 ⠀⠀ #goodnutrition #foodforskin #breakyourfast #healthyover50 #dailyharvestsmoothies #over50style #over40style #over50andfabulous #over50women #over50health #over50andstrong #over40weightloss #over40andfit #intermittentfasting (at Bellevue, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzvphU8BIgz/?igshid=3jcasyii8mmo

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When I was a young girl I wore a girdle under my Sunday church dress. It was the most uncomfortable garment I’ve ever worn. Even in the sticky Texas heat I would not leave the house without it. I was under the impression it would make me look thinner, and was almost self punishment for not being thin. ⠀⠀ Now, I wear shape wear, not because I’m punishing myself but because I understand it’s about smoothing and streamlining the body, and holding things together. I know it makes my clothes look just that much better, and I talk about it in my most recent post on my channel. ⠀⠀ Shape wear has come such a long way - from being torturous to being flexible and easy to wear. I no longer berate myself for using it. Instead, it’s a part of my lingerie wardrobe, as an addition that actually emphasizes what I have by making it look better. I don’t feel the need to wear it every day, just on those occasions I want to smooth things out a little bit, to give myself that little extra something special. ⠀⠀ Go check out my latest video that is an introduction to shape wear, the link is in my bio. ⠀⠀ #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionstyle #plusizestyleinspo #styleinspo #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #petiteplusfashion #slowfashion #shapewear @spanx @yummieofficial @nordstrom (at Renton, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzXQn8dhuHH/?igshid=1powznwzg37j

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year - and I’m not talking about Christmas. It’s time for the @nordstrom Anniversary Sale! 🎉I’ve posted my top picks for building a classic plus size wardrobe from the #anniversarysale catalog on my channel. Go check it out, link is in my bio. . . . . . #nsale #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionstyle #plusizestyleinspo #styleinspo #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #petiteplusfashion #slowfashion #nordstrom #nordstromanniversarysale2019 #nordstromanniversarysale (at Bellevue, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzRFUeWBoVR/?igshid=2ohcm3qancyl

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I love the versatility a white t shirt offers you. It can go from casual to dressy and everything else in between. In today’s video I’m showing you five ways to style a white t shirt. Thank you to @realchickstv for tagging me! . . . . . #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionstyle #plusizestyleinspo #styleinspo #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #petiteplusfashion @nordstrom @venus @nydj @everlane @wearehalogen @mercedescastillo @jimmychoo @louboutinworld @stelladot @boohoo @macys @skechers @anewday.official (at Renton, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEw60-hrrB/?igshid=1m5dex0oeq9h2

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I’ve purged my closet and one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about myself is that for the last few years I’ve been shopping for the body I wish I had. It’s a tough realization to come to but it’s the hard truth. It took getting rid of about 80% of my wardrobe to see it. ⠀⠀ Now that I’ve gotten rid of the noise I can see my style for what it truly is, and I can confidently start filling in the gaps. Surprisingly, there aren’t many. ⠀⠀ This has been such an eye opening experience for me. Thankfully it wasn’t too painful because I spent weeks mentally preparing for the right time to face these demons of mine. Now that it’s done I feel free, and light, and ready to really shine for who I am. ⠀⠀ Come over to my channel to watch the purge. Part 1 went up today and part 2 will be up first thing tomorrow. Link is in my bio! Oh, and this is the “before” photo. I’ll post the after tomorrow so stay tuned. 😉 . . . . . . #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionstyle #plusizestyleinspo #styleinspo #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #petiteplusfashion #closetdeclutter https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx6rz7WB_Bs/?igshid=15mogv048dc81

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I’ve purged my closet and one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about myself is that for the last few years I’ve been shopping for the body I wish I had. It’s a tough realization to come to but it’s the hard truth. It took getting rid of about 80% of my wardrobe to see it. ⠀⠀ Now that I’ve gotten rid of the noise I can see my style for what it truly is, and I can confidently start filling in the gaps. Surprisingly, there aren’t many. ⠀⠀ This has been such an eye opening experience for me. Thankfully it wasn’t too painful because I spent weeks mentally preparing for the right time to face these demons of mine. Now that it’s done I feel free, and light, and ready to really shine for who I am. ⠀⠀ Come over to my channel to watch the purge. Part 1 went up today and part 2 will be up first thing tomorrow. Link is in my bio! . . . . . . #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionstyle #plusizestyleinspo #styleinspo #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #petiteplusfashion #ipreview via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx6rU8eBzIy/?igshid=t7830mzs2ygk

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It’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared my favorites. The wait is over! In my most recent video I talk about what I’ve been loving this Spring season. Go check it out, the link is in my bio! . . . . . @louisvuitton @tatcha @ctilburymakeup @hudabeauty @bitebeauty @neutrogena @summerfridays @revlon @madamcjwalkerbeautyculture @nordstrom @everlane @naadam.co @madewell #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionstyle #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #petiteplusfashion #beautylover #dailymakeup #makeupjunkies #playbeautifully #beautyover50 #beautyover40 #fragrance #wakeupthenmakeup #ipreview via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqP3x1luhs/?igshid=1emso3gmqfwla

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Because every day I feel loved, safe, appreciated, taken care of. We laugh, we bicker, and we laugh because we bicker. We’re best friends and lovers. Some days we get frustrated and we argue but we never go to bed angry. We’re each other’s pillar when one of us falters. It’s a give and take. I’m incredibly grateful and honored to have such a wonderful, kind, and loving soul in my life. ⠀⠀ In the last few months I’ve been practicing gratitude, counting off what I’m grateful for as I go to sleep. This small exercise has had such a profound effect on me! I wake up every morning with a positive mindset - smiling, feeling happy, and totally ready for the day ahead. ⠀⠀ How do you practice gratitude? . . . . . #gratitude #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #grateful #countingmyblessings #ipreview https://www.instagram.com/p/BxnGL6QlPVF/?igshid=jzouunh6d24r

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I’m ok with being short. I’m becoming ok with admitting I’m curvy. Even still, I’ve always strived to dress in such a way as to maximize my appearance and look taller and slimmer. Admittedly, I don’t always succeed, and sometimes I wear things that don’t help my cause. Live and learn, as they say. ⠀⠀ Speaking of... ⠀⠀ Over the years I’ve learned a few tips and tricks to help me to look my slenderest, tallest, best self. In my latest video posting on #youtube, I share a few easy ways for petite or petite plus women to look slimmer and taller. If you’d like to avoid the mistakes I’ve made, follow the link to my channel in my bio and check it out. Make sure to subscribe while you’re at it! 😉 . . . . . #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionstyle #plusizestyleinspo #styleinspo #styleover40 #over40style #fashionover40 #over50fashion #over40fashion #petiteplusfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkmCRCF4at/?igshid=kk73y81p142h

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On April 26th I celebrated my 5th year wedding anniversary. Well, celebrated is a loose term, I observed it alone with my cats because my partner was out of town with our oldest kitty who was undergoing cancer treatment. Fast forward two weeks and I received this little treasure - a bottle of Attrape-Reves fragrance by @louisvuitton. I received a sample while shopping at LV earlier this year and have been completely obsessed with this fragrance since. When I wear it, I feel expensive and luxurious. And it lasts for hours on me. Bougie? Absolutely! Regrets? None whatsoever. Thank you to the love of my life for this amazing gift! ❤️ . . . . . #beautylover #dailymakeup #makeupjunkies #playbeautifully #beautyover50 #beautyover40 #fragrance #fashionover50 #fashionover40 #wakeupthenmakeup #louisvuitton https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiBN4aFBly/?igshid=u5p9skyj95uo

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These days I’m revamping my personal style to a more classic aesthetic. I’ve been doing loads of research because like most people, I was a bit at a loss on what I need to look for and how to go about shopping to build an up to date classic wardrobe. In my latest video I’m sharing some of what I’ve learned and some products I’ve come across, including this fab tee from @everlane. If you’re like me and need some tips, head on over to my channel and watch, the link is in my bio! • • • • • #styleover50 #fashionover50 #classicstyleover50 #plussizefashion #plussize50 #curvyfashion #curvyover50 #styleover40 #fashionover40 #over50style #plussizeover40 #curvyover40 #everlane https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbS4zHF73g/?igshid=upyr5p6d7gqz

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I never knew a t-shirt could be so good as this one from @everlane. I’m wearing the slim cotton long sleeve crew. I feel like a million bucks and am about to drop some coin on a few more of these. If you haven’t tried them or are wondering if the hype is real - it is! I’m a size 16 and am wearing the XL. Drop everything and pick some of these babies up, they are solid gold - and sustainably produced to boot! • • • • #fashionover50 #fashionover50plus #fashionover50style #styleover50 #styleover40 #plussizefashion #over40fashion #curvyfashion #fashionover40 #everlane https://www.instagram.com/p/BxYd0puFXs8/?igshid=qnuabn8hg3oa

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I love feminine style and this is the perfect outfit for afternoon tea. I’m off to live my girliest life wearing my most favorite purchase this spring, a blue & white striped skirt from @nordstrom along with my @mercedescastillo kitten heel slides. Cheers! • • • • • #fashionover50 #styleover50 #styleover40 #fashionover40 #plussizefashion #curvyfashion #over50style #over40style #over50fashionblogger #ootdfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQS1jJlRox/?igshid=bistk9j9l7jp

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Body image issues can get in the way of inspiration. We’re so busy worrying about how we look we don’t branch out and find fresh new ways to dress. Lately, I’ve been facing that nagging voice in my head that says I’m not thin enough, pretty enough, young enough to dress stylishly. You know what I mean, that voice that says, you can’t look good until you’re [whatever limitation you’ve put in your own way] so why bother? I’m pushing through those nagging doubts and emerging on the other side as an empowered 51 year old woman who is embracing her style and beauty. All with the help of my coach Erika, aka @beautyandthevlog. Her course on YouTube success #zerotoinfluence has opened my eyes to the possibilities, and to what I have to offer my under served niche of 50 plus real women with curves who want to be stylish, sophisticated, and beautiful in their second half. I’ve never felt so connected to myself and women like me! My latest video is about how I created this look with style inspiration through Pinterest. Go check it out, link is in my bio. And remember - always live your life filled with confidence, grace, and style! Cheers! • • • • • #styleover50 #fashionover50 #50andstylish #over50style #over50andfabulous #plussizefashion #styleover40 #curvyfashion #over40style #fashionover40 #over40fashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBJPbxFcwq/?igshid=hbc5yfn8ovqr

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Nothing says Spring to me like the mix of bright and airy colors; it’s like the first warm ray of sunshine of the season. ☀️🌼 I’ve recently purchased some new Spring pieces that I’ve been enjoying incorporating into my wardrobe. My most recent video showcases a few ways I’m styling these new favorites, one of which is this outfit featuring a blue and white striped boyfriend shirt from @boohoo (it comes in plus sizes - nudge, nudge😉). Drop by my #youtube channel to check it out, link is in my bio. • • • • • #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover40 #fashionover50 #styleover40 #over40style #plussizefashion #curvyfashion #boohooplus https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5NKWBlwpz/?igshid=14j7trtpyff6x

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Spring is my second favorite season, it’s the time where we can peel off the heavy garments of winter and play with our style. I’ve posted a Spring style ideas/look book video on my channel. Go check it out, link is in my bio! • • • • • #styleover50 #over50style #fashionover50 #plussizefashion #fashionover40 #styleover40 #over40style #curvyfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2Mg4GlJUC/?igshid=17yndie9prdw3