Sequins here, sequins there, sequins everywhere!

“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances....”

— As You Like it, Act II, iv

Tis the season to be shiny!! To be fair, any season is shiny season for me. I happen to agree that all the world is my stage (and yours too), and I am the protagonist of my story. J. Cole also paraphrased this same sentiment…”This is my canvas….Ima paint it how I want it..”

This fabulous skirt is from Vivetta. I paired it with a Karl Lagerfeld T-shirt which dresses “down” the dressiness of the skirt. This type of juxtaposition is something I love to play with. My Gucci fanny pack (whoever thought you’d live to see the fanny pack make a comeback!) ties everything together.

Don’t be shocked if you ever run into me at the local grocery store dressed in this shiny sequin skirt and some fab gym shoes…because I never “save my best” for a special day. To me, everyday is a special day…and I dress accordingly!

GO AHEAD AND PIN ME! :-)

Thank you for stopping by! Let me know how you shine! XOXO

My over 45 basic skincare routine...

Rosalind definitely knew what the heck she was talking about, didn't she? ;-)  I wanted to dedicate this blog to highlight my basic skincare routine for all women, but especially women over the age of 45, like myself.  My skincare routine isn't complicated at all. I take off my makeup using makeup removal wipes, or I wash my face with a very mild soap, then I do this routine. There are seven products that I use everyday.  Two of these products I mainly use before bedtime. Keep in mind these brands are interchangeable, this just happens to be what I'm using at the time this blog was written.

1.  Clarasonic Mia- (I actually need a new brush head..but lowkey, it still works great!) I'm sure you know all about this handy tool, so there is really no need for an explanation.  This has been a savior for my skin.  It really gets down deep and unclogs your pores and removes dirt and any excess makeup left behind.  My skin loves this. I only use this in the mornings.  I know there are tons of other sonic brushes out there but for me, if it ain't broke……

1.  Neutrogena Visibly Clear Daily wash gel-  This one is also labeled number 1 because I put a cleanser on my Clarasonic.  This gel works really well.  I like the Neutrogena line, however I don't go out of my way to get it.  It works well as a cleasnser, but it's nothing special.  Secret:  I don't like this grapefruit smell, though.  I prefer the blue version.

2.  Pixi Glow Tonic To-Go pads -  This are great!  I love this line.  After cleansing, you should always tone your face.  These pads are handy and easy to us.  They also have it in a bottle to, without pads, of course.  (The link goes to the one in the bottle which I also have and love!)

3.  Biotherm Aquasource gel-  LOVE THIS! I use this as a moisturizer in the mornings as evenings.  The gel consistency is what I love.  It's so lightweight!  If you don't like greasy moisturizers, try this.

4.  L'Oreal Face Oil-  My skin loves facial oils period.  You may think it sounds greasy, but trust me, they're not.  I always try different brands.  Right now, this is the one I'm using.  It is doing a great job at keeping my skin hydrated.  If you haven't tried facial oils yet, think about getting a bottle.

5.  Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye-  You have to have an eye cream.  Do not leave this step out!  This is a sample size product, and I would definitely purchase the full size.  It is the night version, but honestly, that's a marketing ploy.  You can use it in the daytime as well.  Nothing will happen...lol.  

6.  Medik8 Retinol 6 TR Advanced Night Serum-  If you aren't used to retinols, do your research before trying.  I mainly use this for breakouts.  Whenever I see a zit, I dab a bit of this on it, and it's gone overnight!  If I have a bigger, more stubborn one, it will dry up in about 2-3 days.  Its really the only thing that works for those unwanted pimples that pop up every now and then.  And I only use this at night, as needed.  It's not an every evening kind of thing. Also, I really only use this brand of retinol, because it just works for me. (The amazon link is not the exact one I mentioned.  It's less in strength.)

There you have it.  This is my everyday basic skin care routine for women 45 and older.  I hope this helps.  Let me know what kinds of products you can't live without, and if you want to check out As You Like It, I highly recommend that for a great read, as well!Thanks for stopping by!

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