An Ordinary Day...

Wednesday, April 12th started off as an ordinary day. The alarm sounded off at 6:00 a.m. like it always did. Reggie did his work day morning ritual, showering, grooming, selecting a suit and accessorizing with the perfect accents for Read more

Why are some people mean?

Why are some people mean? I'm not talking about a little mean, but bazaar, go out of their way to be mean. Recently I've encountered a few mean people, I remind myself that these situations will make me a stronger Read more

Maldives

Our last trip of 2016 was to the Maldives. Last year was one full of excursions, We traveled to Cameroon, Paris, Bali, Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Lake Tahoe, Atlanta, Napa, San Francisco, Dubai, and I must say Read more

Quote

It's okay to venture out of your comfort zone... Lately I've been doing it quite often. This weekend is going to be one of renewal, my personal Super Bowl. What are your plans? I will be working today and tomorrow. Happy Read more

Do you enjoy yourself?

Both of my kids are in New York, my son is in school in the Hudson Valley and my daughter is living in Brooklyn and working. So we are officially empty nesters, and have been so for a while Read more

Glamour

NATURAL WOMAN

Posted on by Gigi in Aging, Beauty 6 Comments

I’ve always loved make-up and glamour, as far back as I can remember, always trying to paint my face. My mom never painted her nails or wore much make-up and has never colored her hair, not sure where I got the glam gene from.

Gigi & Mom

Gigi & Mom

Beauty is so personal and subjective, wearing makeup, is not an attempt to hold on to my youth, but it is something that makes me feel good, I like looking at my painted nails and batting my mascara-ed lashes. Of course I have days where I go out and about “bare-faced”, but that is not the norm. I genuinely like the process of putting on make up, shopping for it and experimenting with new looks and techniques, I’m the customer who will gladly try the new whatever.

True

True

 

There are some who feel women should be “natural” ie. no make-up, weave free, let hair grow wherever, let the lines and wrinkles reveal the life of the face, no nail polish, no surgical alterations, no filling, botoxing, or lash extending. There is even a movement in photography going toward non-photoshopped, no make-up images of women. While I don’t like overly photoshopped images ie. faces flattened all the character erased away,  I love seeing clients transformed and their natural beauty enhanced.

makeup-no makeup

makeup-no makeup

If a long weave makes you feel fabulous, rock on- same as if sporting a TWA, whatever makes you happy and feel good about yourself. Your beauty choices should reflect you and those that may be critical- oh well.

Rossano Ferretti

Rossano Ferretti 310 598-6780

A few days ago, I got my hair colored, I love highlights and have been sporting them for the past 10 or so years. Lisa Oliver, at Rossano Ferretti  (345 N Canon Drive Beverly Hills 310 598-6780) has been highlighting my hair for a long time, at least ten years. My grays are starting to become a little more aggressive, but I can still get away with coloring my hair once every 8 months, one benefit of the way I wear my hair it is very “gray” friendly and forgiving.

hair color

hair color

Nov 18 1996 Gigi with dark tresses

Nov 18 1996 Gigi with dark tresses

fresh highlights

fresh highlights

Perhaps one day, I will explore my grays in the future, but right now I’m digging this. My grandmother had dark tresses until she departed this earth in her early 90’s, so I will see what feels right for me when the time comes.

What are your thoughts on makeup? Hair color? Do you feel women are bombarded by images in the media, and are pressured to try and achieve a certain level of beauty as a result? For the grown and sexy, as you mature do you feel “glam-ing up is not as important? I’m curious…on what your thoughts are…

Happy Monday,

Xoxo,

Gigi


Gigi’s Meanderings Around the Web #6

Posted on by Gigi in Web 2 Comments

Just a Little of This and That…

I found this to be interesting–Plus-Size Lingerie Photo Shoot. Is this Plus Size? Really?

Love this! Spent a lot of time taking classes at UCLA Interior Design Program, can relate to this big time.

I have always loved fashion magazines. I grew up marveling at Beverly Johnson and Iman on the glossy pages of Vogue, Glamour, Harpers etc. I love seeing how they have both are representing in their 50’s. I too like Iman still love my heels…just her out on this clip.

After organizing my holiday decorations from last years haphazard packing…I am looking for any tips to help me avoid this problem next year. Storing lights in a ball.

I need one of these. I was reading about how hard dry cleaning is on clothes.

This is a nice gift for the special guys on your list.

Man Can 49.95

Get it here.

How cute is this. I miss taking my kids to the zoo.

I want one of these too.

handset phone 30.

Available at Nordstrom.

Found this interesting, Reggie is an opthamologist and he is always sharing with me how much you can tell about a person’s state of being by looking into their eyes.

Well I need to finish my holiday decor so enjoy your Thursday.

A Little Peek At My Holiday Cheer

Xoxo,

Gigi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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