#zerotoinfluence

Body image issues can get in the way of inspiration. We’re so busy worrying about how we look we don’t branch out and find fresh new ways to dress. Lately, I’ve been facing that nagging voice in my head that says I’m not thin enough, pretty enough, young enough to dress stylishly. You know what I mean, that voice that says, you can’t look good until you’re [whatever limitation you’ve put in your own way] so why bother? I’m pushing through those nagging doubts and emerging on the other side as an empowered 51 year old woman who is embracing her style and beauty. All with the help of my coach Erika, aka @beautyandthevlog. Her course on YouTube success #zerotoinfluence has opened my eyes to the possibilities, and to what I have to offer my under served niche of 50 plus real women with curves who want to be stylish, sophisticated, and beautiful in their second half. I’ve never felt so connected to myself and women like me! My latest video is about how I created this look with style inspiration through Pinterest. Go check it out, link is in my bio. And remember - always live your life filled with confidence, grace, and style! Cheers! • • • • • #styleover50 #fashionover50 #50andstylish #over50style #over50andfabulous #plussizefashion #styleover40 #curvyfashion #over40style #fashionover40 #over40fashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBJPbxFcwq/?igshid=hbc5yfn8ovqr

Evolution is hard. I’ve been attending the #zerotoinfluence boot camp and taking a deep look at myself and my motivations. Not everything is straightforward; as a matter of fact, the more I dig the more I don’t understand. I know it’s part of the process and I’m turning myself over to it completely. While I’m not afraid, I am unsettled because certain truths are surfacing and things are not what I thought they were. Change does not come about without disruption of the status quo. But that’s ok because while evolution is hard, the growth that results is a great thing! The blinders are off and I’m seeing myself with new eyes. So I go forward in my search for purpose, confident I will find it; and confident that in the end, I’ll be that much better for it. 🙂 • • • • • @beautyandthevlog Eyes: @profusion.cosmetics Siennas palette @benefitcosmetics precisely! My brow - 5 Face: @yslbeauty all hours foundation - amber, @makeuprevolution The Matte blush - fusion, @colourpopcosmetics super shock cheek - fire Lips: @maybelline toasted truffle + chocolate lust #styleandlipstick #over40beauty #makeupover50 #over50beauty #makeupover40 #deepthoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn1eM-WBHyh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7vc07sp1u3n1

I’m trying to simplify my approach to makeup and the content I provide. With brands cranking product out seemingly every day, it’s extremely challenging for influencers and consumers to keep up. As I’m preparing for the #zerotoinfluence boot camp, the course is pushing me to take a hard look at myself, my content, and what I bring to the table for you. The boot camp has already begun changing my perspective by changing my mindset, and by helping me to define, from the core of who I am, what my purpose is on YouTube, a purpose that not only taps into what I’m passionate about, but how I can bring that in the most meaningful way for YOU! This introspection has sparked my idea around what I call The Beauty Edit. Every month I will curate a usable collection of makeup for the month and will report back at month’s end on how things went. This way, I’m going back to basics, and hopefully providing quality content that is of service to my audience. If you’d like to see what made the cut for September, and also for a preview of what’s to come this month on my channel, go check out my video; link is in my bio. • • • • • @beautyandthevlog @urbandecaycosmetics @makeuprevolution @profusion.cosmetics @morphebrushes @bitebeauty #styleandlipstick #over40beauty #over50beauty #makeupover40 #makeupover50 #makeupaddict #ilovemakeup https://www.instagram.com/p/BnO5Q97jmL5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16ar4opzcxio3