Thursday, November 2, 2017

The Timely Acceptance of Ageless Beauty and Style


Notice the emergence of the many bright, shining silver stars staring back at you from the pages of the magazines lately?  The beauty and fashion industries have finally taken off the blinders and realized the glorious appeal of the mature woman.  Maybe it is the aging population, or the purchasing power of the largest demographic in the US, the demand of the ageless woman to see herself represented in the media and in advertising which is addressed to her as much as anyone else, or the realization that a woman doesn’t simply turn off her appeal, handing it down to her younger counterparts when she reaches “a certain age”.  Beauty and style do not have an expiration date.


Maybe it is riding the wave of the new inclusivity and individuality in the fashion and beauty industries.  Or maybe people just began to acknowledge the intense beauty, sophistication, vibrance, and allure of women of all ages.  Quite a counterpoint to the traditional standard of implying that beauty is solely the domain of youth. Allure Magazine declared that it will no longer use terms such as anti-aging, and is leveraging their editorial might to persuade advertisers to do the same, driving home their point with a recent stunning cover and feature of the glorious Helen Mirren. 


Maye Musk, mother to Tesla founder Elon Musk, looks gorgeous wearing makeup trends normally reserved for younger women, proving that glamour is for anyone who has the confidence to pull it off, destroying the notion of being “age approporiate”.  L’Oreal Paris featured Jane Fonda and Helen Mirren in their triumphant show on the Champs Elysees in Paris this past season to resounding applause, and are the faces for skincare lines Age Re-Perfect and Age Perfect. 


Legendary supermodel Lauren Hutton has appeared in J Crew campaigns for the past decade, rocking her “tom girl” look page after page – and we are buying whatever she is selling.  Fashion designer Rachel Comey is just one of many designers embracing women of all ages to respresent her brand, featuring Joceline Beaudoin in her latest campaign.


Fashion icon Iris Apfel at age 96 is as busy as ever, collaborating, modeling, and sharing her unique and fresh perspective on fashion, beauty, and life in documentaries and interviews world-wide.  Her short silver white hair and oversized black round glasses are instantly recognizable, not to mention her exuberant love of color, texture, and personal flair.  If Iris doesn’t prove that beauty and style are indeed ageless, who could?


My own experience as a model over fifty was not something I foresaw in my early career as even a possibility.  I neither look nor feel my age and I am not about to be pigeonholed into traditional fashion or beauty standards of the past.  And I am not the only one.  I am represented in Paris by Silver Model Management @agencesilver where models over forty are championed and careers continue and thrive without an expiration date.  I feel a part of a wonderful movement that has been a long time coming.  The day when we open a magazine or see a campaign where the model – or celebrity – was chosen because she represented what the public actually wants to see is not far away. 


                                                            XOXO Shelley

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Sunday, October 29, 2017

Angelina Joli Shines in Harper’s Bazaar 150th Anniversary Collector's Edition

Eternally beautiful Angelina Joli stars on Harper’s Bazaar Magazine’s 150th Anniversary issue, photographed by Alexi Lubomirski on a nature reserve run by the N/a’an Ku sê Foundation in Namibia. 

A strong advocate for global women’s rights and preservation of the environment, Joli writes of her commitment to these issues to ensure a better future for today’s children.  Admired as much for her advocacy as for her directing and acting career, watching Joli make the journey from Hollywood rebel, to star, to mother, to humanitarian is inspiring, making her a perfect choice for Harper’s Bazaar’s landmark anniversary issue, highlighting issues that are paramount at this moment in time.

“If my life experience has taught me anything, it is what you stand for, and what you choose to stand against, the defines you.  As the San people say: you are never lost if you can see your path on the horizon.“ Angelina Joli







                                                            XOXO  Shelley

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

GLOBAL BEAUTY SECRETS From WOMEN All Over the WORLD


Beauty knows no borders and wanting to look our best and championing our differences makes for a wonderful array of international style and allure.  In a celebration of this diversity, beauty products and treatments have evolved to address specific skin and hair care concerns, going beyond trends to becoming a part of the beauty identity of different parts of the world. 
 
No matter where your particular corner of the world happens to be, we can all learn from each other, sharing beauty secrets that are relevant to women everywhere.  We all want to be our best possible selves and beauty is inclusive, rather than exclusive.  Read on to find favorite products that treat local skin and hair ideals that are as universal as beauty itself:

Brazil – Brazilian women are veering away from straightening their hair, and now proudly rocking the hair nature blessed them with, celebrating their multi-ethnic and unique beauty.  They choose hair care products that are gentle, defining, and that protect their curls. 


France – French women spend more time on maintaining good skin and hair than on makeup.  Facials, products formulated for sensitive skin, and a great haircut that requires little or no upkeep, helps them achieve that most-desired laissez-faire French beauty.


Korea  – Glowing skin as a trademark of Korean beauty, so much so, that K-Beauty products are coveted all over the world.  They choose masks, gentle cleansers and hydrating moisturizers to achieve a youthful complexion.


Australia – Aussie beauties want to look sun-kissed and outdoorsy, but they are acutely aware of the effects of sun damage and use products that protect with high SPF.  They prefer a fresh, natural, healthy complexion that doesn’t require a heavy-handed makeup routine.  


India – Even skin tone, long shiny hair, and makeup products formulated to match a wide variety of complexions are the top three beauty concerns for Indian women.  They keep their hair healthy and conditioned with masks, use tone-correcting treatment products on their face, and look for makeup products that offer an array of shades to suit all skin tones.


Arabia - Price often isn’t a priority for Arabian women when it comes to skin and hair care, and maintaining a consistent beauty routine is essential.  Facials, manis and pedis, spa treatments, and high-end skincare regimes are the norm.  Luxurious products that hydrate, add a youthful glow, and refine the complexion are the key to Arabian beauty rituals.


Singapore – Brightening a dull complexion, treating pigmentation, and refining pores are the universal concerns in this multi-cultural nation with varying skin and hair types and textures.   Achieving a glowing complexion that is a result of top-notch skincare habits rather than intense humidity is key.  The emphasis is on beautiful skin and hair that looks bright, youthful, and healthy.


Broaden your own horizons and take some tips and advice from women the world over.  Beauty is diversity.

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                                                              XOXO Shelley



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