Tag Archives: beauty

A Blink and a Dream

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Real Women

As little girls, most of us had favorite storybook or TV and movie characters who we admired and emulated. We dreamed of being those amazing people when we grew up. The beauty of being a child with a vivid imagination … Continue reading →

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Stop the Frump

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Real Women

frump  (frmp) – n A girl or woman regarded as dull, plain, or unfashionable. A person regarded as colorless and primly sedate. One of my BFFs and I are just a few months away from a milestone birthday. Even though we … Continue reading →

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Impossible to Ignore

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Real Women

Slightly more than 50% of the population have them, or some variation of them. Men revere them.  Babies need them.  Women worry about them. Yes, I’m talking about mam’s, ta-tas, The Girls, boobies, breasts.  My apologies to any of my … Continue reading →

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Articles of Reality

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Real Women

  This month, after a quick review of the magazine stand at the local bookstore, I saw a plethora of redundant articles and stories being offered: The Hidden Message of Style Secrets of Women with Gorgeous Hair Your Flat Belly … Continue reading →

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Our Own Toughest Critics

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Real Women

Due to a new initiative developed for our customers, we had new “head shot” photos taken in our office this week.  It is important to keep in mind that out of 16 people in my department, 11 are women.  Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Beauty Through Other Eyes

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Real Women

When it comes to confidence and self-esteem, it is unfortunately true that we can be our own worst enemies.  Real Women are especially hard on ourselves – we are either pushing ourselves to do better, do more, be smarter, or … Continue reading →

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When Did My Tide Change?

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Real Women

Once upon a time, many years ago, in a far away land, I was the youngest employee at my job. I was working at an ad agency, it was my first job out of college, and I was making $12,000 … Continue reading →

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Must We Settle for Perfect?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Real Women

I read an interesting recent post by Joanna Douglas, a Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor, about Victoria’s Secret coming under fire again regarding the rampant airbrushing done on their models in their ads and catalogs.  I love this kind of … Continue reading →

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Who’s Amazing?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Real Women

In this month’s issue of one of the magazines I receive, there are short profiles of the winners of a contest for beautiful “real” women over a certain age.  Yes, the women are pretty enough to be models.  And yes, … Continue reading →

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Overnight

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Real Women

“every time that I look in the mirror all these lines on my face getting clearer..”   – Aerosmith I have made it clear in past posts that no one will ever say of me “she aged gracefully.”  No, I will … Continue reading →

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