an accidental discovery

I fall in love with a deep navy moto jacket by Maje. It's gorgeous. Plus, I have a big birthday coming up, and with my discount, it'll be more than 50% off.  

But with that big birthday comes the question, am I too old for a moto jacket?

I try it on. I ask my style-savvy associates for an opinion. They are honest. In the past, they have said, "That's not special enough." "That looks matronly."  "Eh! You can do better." "Don't love it." So I trust them.  The consensus is, "Fantastic jacket. Looks great on you."

But then I ask my good friend M. "Lyn, try standing next to a 20-something wearing the same jacket and then see if you still think you look good in it."

I decide to Google, "Am I too old to wear a biker jacket?" Mostly I find that everyone must have this kind of jacket. It's a wardrobe essential. And that body-type and attitude, not age, should be the determining factors on appropriateness. 

In my search, I come across a late 50's hip-looking-grey-haired-beautiful female blogger. I begin to read some of her posts and come across a recommendation for a product called Beauty Blender.

I later find a beauty site that says of this product:

Every now and then, there is a beauty tool that comes around that changes

 the landscape of the industry. 

I go to Sephora and for $20 buy it.  Today I try it, and wow. It really does make a difference. I'm not new to the concept of blending. But I'm lazy and don't like the idea of a lot of dirty looking beige sponges hanging around my bathroom.

But this is easy to use. Washable.  And makes it look like the little makeup I use has been professionally applied.

Won't be getting the moto jacket. In the meantime, love my little Beauty Blender.