COMING OF AGE.

I'm too afraid to blink. The year has certainly flown by, but I am pleased with the various challenges and rewards that have been thrown my way.

Forty-something is what I like to be referred to as. I mean, if I have to tick a box on a survey, it's never an exact age - rather a range, i.e 35-40; 41-46; etc.
For years I have pushed MY DAY aside - just another day - but I have come to the realisation it is a celebration of life! My life.

Me ~ the Forty-something

And so it should be a celebration - I'm alive! I have finally emerged into the woman I only once dreamed of. I have found confidence in all that I do.
I no longer worry what others think, rather I use their judgements to fly even higher.
Does it matter if they don't agree with my thoughts, ideas, actions and words? I shouldn't feel as though I have to please others.

I'm not perfect - far from actually - but then what is perfection? This world is big enough for many thoughts and ideas - I will not allow my voice not to be heard.

Forty-something!  Is it the new COMING OF AGE for us women? I was married in my early 20s and had all 4 of my children by my 31st year. My 30's was all about sweatpants,  hair pulled back and kid's backpacks which replaced my handbag. And when I finally reached 40 - I was scared. Scared of getting old. Scared that now I was too old for fun.

Well I'm only days away from my 42nd BIRTHDAY and this mama is feeling fabulous.
I really do not know who filled my brain with these silly ideas. Forty-something women have momentum in doing anything and everything.

I love my job as a Freelance Make Up Artist / Beauty Therapist / Make up Trainer ~ and I'm finally confident to say I am good at what I do.

I was nominated for this Award
In the MUA Category.

As a wife - I respect my role as the one who holds it together and that my husband is my backbone - holding me up and giving me motivation.

My husband. My best friend.

As a mother; I am a role model to my children. I try to set examples that make them want to perform their best and to be proud of all that they do.  I want them to respect themselves.

So this year, I would like to make a toast to all forty-something women. Believe in yourself. Stand tall. And love life the way YOU want to.

Pic courtesy of Google Images 

Cheers.
SK 💋

MAN MAKEOVER!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY to the male/s in your life.

They are strong, our protectors and our best friends. But watch out girls, there is a new breed of man in town! He is suave, cleanly shaven and not to mention - smells divine. And he also has a sense of flawlessness. Yes you read correctly. Men have finally given in and are taking charge of their fine lines, dark circles under their eyes and are hydrating their skin.

Pic courtesy of Beau Mooi 

The new age male isn't afraid of dressing up and looking good for their lady or man. They are dressing like models out of a page from Vogue. Their hair is on point - yes they do brush and use styling products.

But my favourite bit is that the modern man isn't afraid to wear a little bit of make up to hide those flaws. And not just any make up ~ they are heading to the department stores and setting their sights on MAN BRANDS. One in particular that comes to mind is BM Cosmetics ~ the brainchild of Beau Mooi - a 20 something handsome entrepreneur.

Pic courtesy of Beau Mooi

One only has to take a look at Beau to see his clean shaven, flawless looking skin to know this man likes to look good and takes pride in his appearance. He is only doing what many other males are anticipating to embrace.

Meet Entrepreneur Beau Mooi - the genius behind
BM COSMETICS 

BM COSMETICS has made its way into beauty magazines and has taken off with a huge bang. So girls, next time you are stuck on ideas what to buy your man; get him some skincare and make up ~ he will never have to borrow yours again!

SK x