The Beauty Protocole

Celebrating my 62nd Birthday today 🎉… Funny how different a number feels when you’re actually get there. 🥂✨
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When I was younger, 62 sounded old. Now I’m here, I realise how little the number really means. And that age itself doesn’t make you old.
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My age doesn’t tell me to stop wearing something, trying something new, travelling, lifting weights, changing direction or wanting more from life.
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But it does remind me that the priority is living well.
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Positive mindset, daily exercise, good nutrition with large doses of travel, fun, love and laughter…And small doses of excellent champagne (not giving it up).🥂💃
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Of course I’m aging. But I’m not letting a number decide how old I should feel or how I should live.
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So here’s to 62. 🪩❤️ Healthy, curious, grateful and excited about what’s still ahead.
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Casual day. Real life. Light makeup. And a pretty simple skincare routine ✨…Because at 61, I only use a few products that consistency make my skin look healthy, hydrated and naturally glowing.
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✴️ Comment GLOW and I’ll send you the links to the skincare products I use.
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⭐️ TWO of my regular products are more affordable alternatives to the cult SK-II Facial Treatment Essence and iconic Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair. 👀
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Good skin doesn’t mean complicated skincare or the most expensive.
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Keeping things simple. 💜
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🌟 Pssst - NEVER forget your sunscreen or Tretinoin (Gold Standard topical retinoid) to stimulate collagen, reduce hyperpigmentation, reduce sun damage and soften fine lines.
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‘Age-appropriate’ is a made-up concept that creates doubt and makes us question our style choices. Instead I wear that short dress, add my high heels, a smile and turn up the attitude. 🤎🧡
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I choose confidence. This is what people notice and remember.
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Style over 50, doesn’t mean playing safe. It’s about feeling great in what you choose to wear! ❤️
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Leopard print never left us 🐆…And while its trending again for Fall 2026, I’ve been wearing leopard for years. Why? Because it’s the print that never goes out of style. 🤎🤍🖤
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I love to style my brown-and-black leopard the way you would a camel coat or basic black. Keeping it simple, chic and tonal.
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I shopped my wardrobe for this statement faux fur coat and wore it with dark denim jeans, black sweater and chocolate brown boots. I added my quiet luxury The Horse Clementine Handbag to keep the look relaxed.
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Whether wearing animal prints as a statement or more subtle accents like boots, handbag or scarf, leopard has attitude and adds confidence without trying too hard.
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And sometimes that’s exactly what an outfit needs.🧡
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Fresh, radiant and healthy. 💫 For us women over 50, barely-there makeup can be so flattering when we want to look polished without looking overly made up.
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💫 The difference between my bare face and this natural day-makeup look is subtle, but it’s enough. More rested, fresher and radiant. Still me, but better.
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✴️ The 3 HERO PRODUCTS in this look are the foundation + bronzer + blusher.
Products that melt into your skin rather than sitting on top.
🌟 Just comment LINKS and I’ll send them through.
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🌟 And interestingly, these softer, barely-there makeup looks are the ones that get me the most compliments now.
- No heavy, aging foundation
- No layers of powdery products
- No harsh eye makeup
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💫 Instead, I use less coverage. Great skin prep. Softer definition. Hydrating textures. Sheer layers.
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Save this for your next natural makeup day. ❤️
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🤔 If you have any questions, LMK in comments. 💬
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This matching denim set does all the work. The dark-wash and the wide-leg jeans paired with the cinched-waist top creates that effortlessly pulled-together look that I love. Polished, but not overly styled. Relaxed, but still chic.
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I’ve kept this ZARA outfit understated and paired it with Zara cream kitten heels and a Bottega Veneta Bag with a bold gold chain for interest.
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And if you’re heading into Fall, double denim is such an easy way to make the shift into the new season. 💋
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Best of all, I shopped my closet for this entire outfit.
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I often get asked how I stay in shape at 61.
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Of course, we all have different body shapes and genetics. I have a naturally small frame, but staying strong and maintaining muscle is something I have to work at.
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But I definitely don’t spend hours in the gym. In fact, most of my workouts are surprisingly short.
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💪🏻 My resistance training sessions are usually 30–40 minutes max. I go hard, lift as heavy as I can with good form and keep the reps low. I also make sure I have a recovery day before lifting again.
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🚴‍♀️ My HIIT sessions are even shorter; around 20 minutes. That’s enough for me. I’d rather give a short workout everything I’ve got than drag it out for an hour.
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🏃‍♀️And then there’s walking. I love long walks, but I don’t really think of them as training. They’re my downtime. Good for my head, my wellbeing and getting outside.
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But exercise is only part of how I stay fit and healthy in my 60s.
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🥗 Food choices play a critical role. Nourishing my body comes first. I prioritise good-quality, whole foods and try to avoid sugar and processed foods.
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For me, staying in shape now is about strength, intensity, recovery and nourishment — not exercising more and eating less.
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And I want to be strong for the decades ahead. ❤️
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