My Collections

Belted shirt dresses are my favorite thing to wear! One and done and you look immediately like you put so much thought in your outfit! 👌🏽 #LTKgrwm #LTKootd #LTKOver40
Bermuda shorts make my hips look like a cadillac! 😆 #LTKgrwm #LTKootd #LTKOver40
Sorry, but I stand by it: Bermuda shorts make me look shorter, bigger and older! 🫠 #LTKgrwm #LTKootd #LTKOver40
Fashion
This is 49! No Filters, No Botox, No Fillers. Makeup mistakes you should avoid over 40: 1. Too much heavy foundation, instead choose a light BB or CC cream. 2. Too much and too light concealer, instead choose as little as possible- the concealer only being 1-2 shades lighter than your skin-tone. 3. Too much powder, instead only put the tiniest amount where you have puffiness. 4. Too dark eyeliner looks harsh, instead try a medium brown shade eyeshadow with a pencil brush. 5. Shimmery eyeshadow all over the lid looks outdated and aging, instead try to focus on the outer V with a medium brown shade. 6. Mascara on the lower lash-line can drag eyes down, try to use mascara only on the upper lashes to lift them up. 7. Too dark and thin eyebrows look aging, instead try a lighter shader and make them a little more fuller to look more youthful. 8. Too much blush looks unnatural imo (blush can also look very fresh if the overall makeup look is natural- in this case with the shimmery purple eyeshadow and pink lips adding the blush feels like it is too much I think), try a natural looking bronzer instead. 9. Pink lipstick looks outdated imo (hey if you love your pink lippie go for it- this is just my personal opinion), try to overline- just a tad- your lips with a nude lipliner to make them look fuller. 10. Highlighter on the brow bone looks outdated and can enhance fine lines, try to highlight instead the inner tear duct to open up your eyes. Follow @sissi_the_german for more tips! #makeupover40 #LTKOver40 #LTKmorningroutine #LTKBeauty
How I applied my makeup 1999 (at 23) vs today at 49! I mean: back then we had no YouTube tutorials and basically no clue. I definitely forgot to apply foundation on my neck, the foundation was too light. I applied too much concealer under my eyes. I used too much powder. I tweezed out all my eyebrows (thanks Pamela) and the bronzer went all over my face! We had no clue about contouring. I guess the result still looked fine (back then) because I was 23! Hahahaha. Which side do you prefer? #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40
How to open up hooded eyes! #LTKOver40 #LTKBeauty
Makeup
#giftedbyLoreal You know what is funny? I bought the Dyson Airwrap a couple of weeks ago but only just learned that I can also use it as a blow-dryer! I was literally still using my 15 year old blow dryer and then only styling my hair with the Dyson Airwrap lol. I have naturally wavy hair but I like to straighten it and the EVERPURE Iron Sleek line is perfect for that! Thank you @Lorealparis for gifting me these! #LTKmorningroutine #LTKselfcare #LTKOver40
⏰3 minutes and my new Dyson Airwrap is all I need! (I used the 1.2” barrel). #LTKBeauty #LTKselfcare
I don’t need lip Botox! 🙅🏼‍♀️ #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40
Hair
#giftedbyLoreal 🫠She should’ve seen me a couple of weeks ago when I was still fighting with acne! So funny she thinks my skin looks so bad because I am so happy about my current state. So glad I found the culprit for my acne breakouts: turns out I can not have collagen peptides, whey powder or even eat Greek Yoghurt! Everyone ages different, lifestyle choices and genetics also play a role and I chose to age gracefully without the intervention of Botox, Fillers or other cosmetic procedures! Thank you @Lorealparis for the gift! 💝 I am really enjoying these! #LTKmorningroutine #LTKOver40 #LTKselfcare
#yttpgiftedme 🫠I better apply my sunscreen to avoid more damage! This YOUTHSCREEN by @youthtothepeople with SPF 60 has no white cast, is very hydrating and looks beautiful under makeup- perfect for dry mature skin. The cleanser and serum are both lovely too. I am actually loving the very earthy scent- like herbs or rosemary! Thank you for the lovely gift @youthtothepeople #LTKmorningroutine #LTKselfcare #LTKOver40
#giftedbyMurad UPDATE ON MY ACNE STORY! So as many of you know I am fighting with acne as a 49 year old woman. It was pretty bad y’all and got worse by the day! I had deep inflamed cystic acne that was super painful. So on January the 9th I decided to quit anything that could be the culprit: sugar, eggs, dairy and ALL SUPPLEMENTS (including protein shakes, collagen powder). Around that time I also stumbled on a thread on reddit about the Vital proteins collagen powder that caused for many women breakouts- especially on the chin area. This is exactly where I have the worst breakouts! The craziest thing happened after I quit all my supplements! After around 3 weeks the acne moved to my neck and 2 weeks later I had acne on my belly! What? And then it slowly went away- just like that! After 8 weeks I have no cystic acne anymore. I just still have here and there some breakouts- but they are not that deep and inflamed anymore! I feel so relieved! I have re-introduced eggs to my diet and that does not seem to be an issue. So, in case any of you beautiful women also suffers from acne: do you take a collagen peptide powder? If so, this may be the culprit! I believe it was for me! A big thanks also to @Murad for sending me these acne products a couple of weeks ago when they heard about my acne story! That was so thoughtful! #LTKBeauty #LTKselfcare #LTKmorningroutine
Skin care