Okay, how amazing was Betty White on SNL? That woman makes me laugh so much! At 88 years old, I find her completely inspiring for her energy and sense of humor.
Seeing her always reminds me of Golden Girls, my all-time favorite TV show. I loved watching Dorothy, Rose, Blanch and Sofia having so much fun as roommates in Miami. Even 30 years later, episodes of this show are still on cable. What is it that people love so much about these women? For me, it is the idea that getting older can be a joy. People stop being so self-conscious and learn to have more fun. What a major lesson this is, as many people waste years being inhibited instead of living in the moment.
Dougall and I recently returned from visiting our families in Florida. My grandmother-in-law lives in Naples, and is the picture of health at 94 years old. She lives in one of those beautiful retirement communities that are all over Florida. I love visiting her there because it reminds me that growing old can be fun. Water aerobics in the pool, card games with friends, and a non-stop buffet at the restaurant; you get the idea. My husband likes to make fun of me by saying that I’m looking forward to getting old, and he may have a point.
Now that we’re back in Los Angeles, I often meet people who are consumed with trying to look young – at any cost. I like to think of the Golden Girls as an example of how much fun getting older can be. So go put on some shoulder pads and tangerine lipstick in honor of the ladies, and celebrate life!
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The Oscars are one of my favorite TV events of the year. An avid lover of quality films, I enjoy supporting the achievements of great actors and…oh, who am I kidding? I love to get together with my friends and talk about what people are wearing. It is so much fun to see the ladies in their elegant dresses and jewels. It’s even more fun to see the people who look ridiculous and have way too much makeup on. I say this even as I sympathize with the stylists who work incredibly hard on Oscar day.
As a makeup artist, I get to see how much primping that goes into making an actress Oscar-ready. Last year I arrived at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills six hours before the Oscars. My Oscar-nominated client was already visited by her clothing stylist and jeweler. After getting her prepped and ready, I crowded into the elevator and ran into a few other stylists that I know. We all looked at eachother and giggled at the thousands of dollars and hours involved to create the image of a “perfect” woman. However, what most people fail to realize is that these women are often just as insecure as the rest of us. It’s enlightening for me to see that even the most physically beautiful woman can find something negative to say about her looks.
What makes me a good makeup artist is that I see beauty very easily. I meet with clients and am able to point out their best features and how to accentuate them. I tell my clients all the things that I think are beautiful about them, and if I do my job correctly then they will feel better about themselves by the end of the session. I do this with every client, whether or not they are nominated for an Oscar.
If I can offer any advice to you, it would be to see your own beauty. Look in the mirror and see the things that you like about yourself. Most people look in the mirror and do the exact opposite. So when you watch the Oscars on Sunday night, feel good about yourself and rest assured that those women did not wake up looking like that.
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