topic Re: Aging Gracefully in Beauty

Aging Gracefully

QueenDanceALot — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:18:07 GMT

What exactly does this mean to you?

Re: Aging Gracefully

4doggies — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:28:39 GMT

Re-learning makeup colors, textures, techniques (the things that worked at 30 just don't anymore!), Making sure your clothing, haircut, etc. are the most flattering for your age. This doesn't mean short hair for all, some older women look gorgeous with long hair (sadly, I'm not one of them).

I think makeup is the most important thing, many women tend to stay with what worked for them at their best, and for a lot of us baby boomers, that was the 80's. Great as those looks were, they don't work in your 60's!

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Sameaslast — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:47:06 GMT

Actually DO something to help you look your best...and I don't mean medical intervention necessarily. Keep your hair and make- up looking fresh...dress well...carry yourself well...be active as you probably were all your previous life...and do not start your sentences ( or thought process) with words and phrases such as-- "" I can't do that because of my age"" or "" at my age..."" Or "" since I ' ve gotten older..."" Far too many people can't wait to retire...then do and overnight they are "" old"" in actions and thought. Work as long as you can and stay active in thought. Don't spend more time with your doctor than you do with friends...discuss something other than physical ills. You will age gracefully if you just continue to LIVE your life...not just kind of give in and slog along. You didn't act that way when you were younger...don't act that way now!

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Katcat1 — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:50:36 GMT

For me it means accepting yourself & loving yourself as you age. No plastic surgery or Botox, just being yourself. I believe you are beautiful at all the different stages in your life. It's good to care about yourself - a little makeup goes a long way & makes you feel good about yourself.

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SahmIam — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:00:20 GMT

Doing whatever it is so that when you look in the mirror, you smile at what you see.

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:03:25 GMT

I don't think there is such a thing....not for me anyway. I know some ladies who are my age and they are graceful and lovely. They never raise their voice. They can walk miles and miles, etc.

I'm not one of them. I love people and can talk and talk. I talk to everyone (especially strangers). They tell me the most amazing things (I love it).

So, aging gracefully, it doesn't exist for me. My late Mother was the same way as I am. She also loved people and enjoyed life.

Re: Aging Gracefully

QueenDanceALot — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:06:06 GMT

On 4/23/2014 annabellethecat said:
I don't think there is such a thing....not for me anyway. I know some ladies who are my age and they are graceful and lovely. They never raise their voice. They can walk miles and miles, etc.

I'm not one of them. I love people and can talk and talk. I talk to everyone (especially strangers). They tell me the most amazing things (I love it).

So, aging gracefully, it doesn't exist for me. My late Mother was the same way as I am. She also loved people and enjoyed life.

This sounds quite graceful to me, annabelle.

Re: Aging Gracefully

QueenDanceALot — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:06:52 GMT

On 4/23/2014 mandymom said: Actually DO something to help you look your best...and I don't mean medical intervention necessarily. Keep your hair and make- up looking fresh...dress well...carry yourself well...be active as you probably were all your previous life...and do not start your sentences ( or thought process) with words and phrases such as-- "" I can't do that because of my age"" or "" at my age..."" Or "" since I ' ve gotten older..."" Far too many people can't wait to retire...then do and overnight they are "" old"" in actions and thought. Work as long as you can and stay active in thought. Don't spend more time with your doctor than you do with friends...discuss something other than physical ills. You will age gracefully if you just continue to LIVE your life...not just kind of give in and slog along. You didn't act that way when you were younger...don't act that way now!

I love this.

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brandiwine — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:21:28 GMT

For me it means not having botox, surgery, etc. I have laugh lines and I love the fact I have laughed so much in my life. Some lines are there to remind me of the grief that goes along with life. Others are from worrying about those I love. I keep my skin hydrated and use a little makeup. My hair is kept up and looks nice. The money I save on expensive skincare goes towards travel. Instead of an empty jar, I have new memories. I love life and enjoy each day.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:23:05 GMT

On 4/23/2014 brandiwine said:
For me it means not having botox, surgery, etc. I have laugh lines and I love the fact I have laughed so much in my life. Some lines are there to remind me of the grief that goes along with life. Others are from worrying about those I love. I keep my skin hydrated and use a little makeup. My hair is kept up and looks nice. The money I save on expensive skincare goes towards travel. Instead of an empty jar, I have new memories. I love life and enjoy each day.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:23:35 GMT

I'm loving your responses, ladies.

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Daysdee — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:25:13 GMT

On 4/23/2014 KittyLouWhoToo said:
On 4/23/2014 mandymom said: Actually DO something to help you look your best...and I don't mean medical intervention necessarily. Keep your hair and make- up looking fresh...dress well...carry yourself well...be active as you probably were all your previous life...and do not start your sentences ( or thought process) with words and phrases such as-- "" I can't do that because of my age"" or "" at my age..."" Or "" since I ' ve gotten older..."" Far too many people can't wait to retire...then do and overnight they are "" old"" in actions and thought. Work as long as you can and stay active in thought. Don't spend more time with your doctor than you do with friends...discuss something other than physical ills. You will age gracefully if you just continue to LIVE your life...not just kind of give in and slog along. You didn't act that way when you were younger...don't act that way now!

I love this.

Same here. We should all remember this.

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hellokitty — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:30:52 GMT

I think it means the same at any age...just be yourself. Rejoice in each day you are given and make the most of it.

If make up makes you happy then by all means wear it. Looking good is not only for younger people. Dress to suit your tastes. Don't let someone tell you because you are older you can't wear this or you can't do that. Hey..if you've still got the body to rock a mini skirt go for it.

Someday the people telling us ""can't and don't"" are going to be older and I wonder what they will do?

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Katluvr58 — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:59:23 GMT

Aging Gracefully is just being true to myself. When I left my 20's behind I left behind the idea that I had to look like everyone else. I wear what is good for my body type and I rarely go out of the house without looking put together. I wear elastic waist pants and I have for years. If you don't see my waist, you don't know. I like the ease and comfort. I don't need to wear my hair like everyone else. My stylist gets upset because I have worn my hair the same way for years. I wear it shoulder length and curled. It is not dyed blonde like so many ladies tend to do, it is the same color it has always been with thanks to Miss Clairol. It looks good on me and I get compliments on it. I take good care of my skin and I will continue to do so. I have always loved makeup and I will continue to do so. Maybe not as much or as pronounced but subtle. I am fairly healthy, knock on wood. I feel I am aging gracefully.

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curlywhitedog — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:05:24 GMT

To me, aging gracefully means accepting the place you are in your life and settling in to be the best and look the best you can be at that stage in your life. Aging gracefully means "giving up the ghost" of looking 20 years younger than you actually are.

I think it's good idea, as we go from season to season and change out our clothes, to ask ourselves whether our clothes still flatter our figure or whether our makeup and/or hairdo is looking dated or stale and move on from there. Subtle changes a little at a time won't be reason for people to say "hey, what's different about you" but rather say "gosh, she always looks so nice".

None of us can turn back the chronological clock - we are the age that we are and we, as women, need to embrace ourselves and one another at each and every stage for aging is a process denied to many.

Maria

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azterry! — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:18:22 GMT

Each birthday brings changes, that's for sure. Aging gracefully is recognizing the changes and working with them.

I don't look 30 or 40 anymore but I don't wish to. I had extremely oily skin and I had not yet refined my style back then. With my 50's, my skin normalized and I've learned makeup skills and fashion skills that make me look better than ever.

I had the best compliment of my life just this weekend. A guy friend remarked that I was getting better and "classier" with age than when he first met me 15 years ago. What more could you want?

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bathina — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:39:30 GMT

To me, aging gracefully means remaining a vibrant, curious and loving individual. It means accepting your limitations, but looking for ways to work around them. It means making time for reflection or spirituality, making time to do things that are kind and gentle for yourself. It means continuing to be part of a community of family, friends, work or volunteer activities.

Physically, it means being conscious of maintaining or improving the body you have, even if you feel it's a lost cause. It means caring about a neat and clean appearance, whether you're into makeup, cosmetic surgery or the natural look.

I feel aging gracefully has more to do with one's "insides" than how old someone looks on the outside.

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goodstuff — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:46:53 GMT

Aging gracefully involves accepting and even embracing the changes, challenges, and blessings that come with age and maturity. It includes recognizing that youth and even life itself (at least life in this world) aren't forever. While we should do what we can to care for our bodies, health, and appearance, tending our spirits and relationships is even more key to joy and fulfillment in our later years. Love, joy, peace, and wisdom give us a deep and genuine beauty that no blush, lipstick, or foundation can ever give.

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Suzeecat — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:50:04 GMT

To me it means not fighting it. Finding the good and not focusing on the downside. Doing what I can to stay happy and healthy as long as possible.

I think GoodStuff said the same thing, only much better!

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Hooty — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:50:35 GMT

Aging gracefully to me is accepting the changes in your body and not trying to look and act 25 when you are now in your 50's, or older!