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This is what 70 looks like - patronising shite about beauty in old age.

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placemats · 05/08/2018 13:10

www.theguardian.com/fashion/2018/aug/05/this-is-what-70-looks-like-the-new-generation-of-beauty-influencers

Not one of them is a man of course. It's all down to women to hold on to that beauty ideal. Whatever your age.

Clothes are important as is keeping healthy and keeping in touch with your friends.

But NO, us women have to confirm to looks, and facial looks, only.

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LassWiADelicateAir · 05/08/2018 14:53

Look after your hands, arms, feet and legs as you age. Get a good haircut only twice a year

I don't actually follow any tips on YouTube or any bloggers. I'm quite happy with the way I look and dress. My objection to this is the sour faced pontificating by some posters. I get a good haircut every 5 weeks- whether that might meet with your approval of what is acceptable is irrelevant.

I didn't find anything particularly useful in that article ; indeed had the OP not in her indignation not brought it to my attention it is an article I wouldn't even have read normally.

GurlwiththeCurl · 05/08/2018 14:50

Actually, I rather liked the article.....

....runs away quickly, or rather hobbles >>>>>>>

LassWiADelicateAir · 05/08/2018 14:47

Maybe find a thread you’re interested in?

Am I only allowed to post if I endorse the majority view point? 

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placemats · 05/08/2018 14:43

I didn't say I didn't wear make up though Lass Wink Though I can't wear mascara anymore. There are ways to get pass the latter whilst looking good.

I have a special person I go to on youtube to remind me sort me out (plus I used to work in a make up department). Happy tip. Don't spend loads of money on colours. But this person deals with heavy lids and eye make up.

My problem is not so much a face cream but a good lipstick, both in texture and colour.

My tips are to:

Look after your hands, arms, feet and legs as you age. Get a good haircut only twice a year.

Check out you tube.

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hipsterfun · 05/08/2018 14:43

Crack on, Lass, nobody’s trying to stop you.

Maybe find a thread you’re interested in? Grin

AntiqueOlive · 05/08/2018 14:12

i suppose with an ageing population etc it makes sense for the beauty industry to start targeting older women on platforms where they are found, by using bloggers and "influencers" with whom the demographic identify. "Tis all marketing..

LassWiADelicateAir · 05/08/2018 14:06

I'm 59. I wear make up. Is it OK with the posters on here that I might be interested in knowing what products will work better for me at 59 or 69 than the ones I used at 29?

You (general you) don't like make-up - fine, find an article you are interested in.

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placemats · 05/08/2018 13:49

I'm nowhere near 70 myself, but I really don't want to slathering on face creams at that age - I'd rather put in on my feet Smile. I'm hoping to be content and happy then.

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hipsterfun · 05/08/2018 13:37

Yet more conformity masquerading as progressive.

NameChangedAgain18 · 05/08/2018 13:12

The Guardian is as sexist as the Daily Fail.