tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post3783296264156950758..comments2023-12-23T20:39:16.612+01:00Comments on A Femme d'Un Certain Age: Famous Faces. . .Tish Jetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-40027896636527359982011-10-01T03:11:10.834+02:002011-10-01T03:11:10.834+02:00I'm with you about the neck. My eye goes for i...I'm with you about the neck. My eye goes for it everytime a see a photo or look in the mirror. Would love to have something done one day. Its all about choice.TK Kerouachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974421845211184875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-72223595056085644652011-09-28T07:56:37.623+02:002011-09-28T07:56:37.623+02:00I am all with you about the neck.....xvI am all with you about the neck.....xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-7482632902888290832011-09-27T23:51:37.605+02:002011-09-27T23:51:37.605+02:00Poor Kathleen Turner; her body's been most unk...Poor Kathleen Turner; her body's been most unkind to her, which is doubly difficult considering how hot it was when she was younger. <br /><br />Anouk Aimee is one of those grand women of a certain age who really flies under the radar; she looks wonderful. <br /><br />Excellent point about the teeth, and very interesting about the puffy eyes. Your public definitely demands a post on the latter. <br /><br />xoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-80807206704125626962011-09-27T22:19:03.127+02:002011-09-27T22:19:03.127+02:00And Lorrie's comment about what we teach our g...And Lorrie's comment about what we teach our girls is equally important in terms of what we teach our boys. <br /><br />By example, as well as through words. They will always be visual (so are women), but we must show them the value of seeing the person inside - <i>every</i> person - and especially those they might consider spending their lives with.BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-30767593812350067002011-09-27T22:04:54.208+02:002011-09-27T22:04:54.208+02:00Julie Christie is a great one to include, but like...Julie Christie is a great one to include, but like Jane Fonda she openly admits to a facelift - they perhaps had the same surgeon because the results are quite natural I think. I completely agree with you about carrying excess weight, not only do you look better with a few pounds off, you feel better too. Great post thank you xMrs Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280840886078748344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-90520795570488110212011-09-27T21:52:09.112+02:002011-09-27T21:52:09.112+02:00I must speak up about Kathleen Turner--she has rhe...I must speak up about Kathleen Turner--she has rheumatoid arthritis and has been quite ill at times. My guess is that she's grateful to be alive and working, never mind the weight gain (which is a side effect of her treatment).<br /><br />And yes, Betty White does radiate joy--I hope to be like her as I continue to age!!Jean Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-34581335116679958142011-09-27T21:23:40.809+02:002011-09-27T21:23:40.809+02:00These "Famous Faces" are fun! Most look ...These "Famous Faces" are fun! Most look so lovely, that pesky neck-thing not withstanding! (And yes, Nora Ephron's book is laugh-out-loud funny)!<br />Consider Paul Newman and Robert Redford - one aged wonderfully, looking handsome at every age. One decided to overdo the surgery thing and now doesn't look bad, just looks like someone else.<br />Seems like the key is restraint - do not embrace the "if a little is good, more must be better" mentality.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13511631567616736339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-66308443418461644032011-09-27T21:18:36.073+02:002011-09-27T21:18:36.073+02:00I really enjoy Candice Bergen having put on weight...I really enjoy Candice Bergen having put on weight. Good for her. She looks so happy.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-25828118903616330002011-09-27T20:50:29.102+02:002011-09-27T20:50:29.102+02:00Yes on Julie Christie - she's a great one to p...Yes on Julie Christie - she's a great one to post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-88934003752099073982011-09-27T20:04:25.521+02:002011-09-27T20:04:25.521+02:00Great posts! I keep meaning to read Nora Ephron...Great posts! I keep meaning to read Nora Ephron's book.<br /><br />It's interesting, seeing these images and sorting out what seems to work well.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-69192751126116002852011-09-27T19:53:40.954+02:002011-09-27T19:53:40.954+02:00This is such a good idea - love it!This is such a good idea - love it!That's Not My Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052973075052114955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-56888565071316749332011-09-27T19:39:54.861+02:002011-09-27T19:39:54.861+02:00I agree with looking after your teeth. I had mine ...I agree with looking after your teeth. I had mine whitened and went to an orthodontist to have them straightened before my daughter's wedding, which involved wearing braces for 18 months (transparent ones). It was time and money very well spent, crooked yellow teeth can be very ageing. Now I smile with more confidence. I was at school with Marisa Benenson, she was always stunning, I'm not sure the no lines look suits her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902418849121978821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-43729703466045285202011-09-27T19:39:41.114+02:002011-09-27T19:39:41.114+02:00Oh yeah, I was happy to see that you kept this goi...Oh yeah, I was happy to see that you kept this going! And I am looking forward to going back and reading the rest of the comments from yesterday. <br /><br />One more thing that I wanted to add. As an actor, I started getting pressure to do something about my wrinkles when I was 30. 30! And I was a theatre actress--not film! Oh my. I just roll my eyes when someone like Scorcese condemns actresses for getting work done. Geez louise, I was supposed to poney up $3000 for a brow lift (because yep, this was after the Botox which didn't do squat) just to bag a $300/week job? So I can only imagine the song in these ladies heads. Still makes me sad to see such a great face gone wrong, but I am just saying...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-69420199763948784172011-09-27T19:24:41.488+02:002011-09-27T19:24:41.488+02:00You know, when I think about which of these women ...You know, when I think about which of these women I'd like to have a long lunch with, Maggie Smith wins hands down. Neck or no neck.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-39465864668880349002011-09-27T19:21:11.360+02:002011-09-27T19:21:11.360+02:00Have to agree about the importance of weight contr...Have to agree about the importance of weight control (speaking from the perspective of a naturally slim/normal weight woman who got fat after childbearing in her late 30s, and is just now struggling back to a normal weight 15 years later!)<br /><br />I think most of us will agree that a FEW extra pounds in our "maturity" is fine, and helps keep the aging face from looking too drawn. On the other hand, excessive weight looks terrible on anyone (Kathleen Turner, I'm looking at you!), not to mention the health issues. As a middle aged woman, I've felt somewhat invisible for a while now...but being an overweight middle aged woman practically makes me disappear. Now that I'm considerably thinner (still a ways to go, though) I am feeling MUCH better about myself, and getting dressed is way more fun than it was before.<br /><br />Still wondering how bad the baggy skin will be once I reach the goal weight! And what to do about my neck?????Jill Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-37519879457215980352011-09-27T18:57:17.434+02:002011-09-27T18:57:17.434+02:00I love your posts. I came from a family where the...I love your posts. I came from a family where the women were pretty much treated as work horses and now, finally, being almost 40 I am beginning to treat myself and take care of myself! It is sooo awesome to see that I have another 30 or 40 years to look put together, neat, and stylish. Not sexy, not grandma-like, but womanly!Hanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10537053933530564584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-75105567491254685812011-09-27T18:56:49.798+02:002011-09-27T18:56:49.798+02:00Please...any help on puffy eyes... most appreciate...Please...any help on puffy eyes... most appreciated!<br /><br />AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-49712324390184849472011-09-27T18:03:28.837+02:002011-09-27T18:03:28.837+02:00One more thought, Betty White has always looked ha...One more thought, Betty White has always looked happy and fulfilled. Even playing the devious Sue Ann Nivens on the MTM show, you knew she was having a blast. She radiates joy and vitality and at 89 (hard to beliueve), it makes her BEAUTIFUL.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-30629307209322119062011-09-27T17:59:55.991+02:002011-09-27T17:59:55.991+02:00Nora Ephron's book "I Feel Bad About My N...Nora Ephron's book "I Feel Bad About My Neck" is a scream. My husband gave it to me for Christmas several years ago. It was to ease my pain about aging. <br /><br />Julie Christie is a good one to post. She still looks great but not unnatural. I like Meryl & Diane Keaton's looks but they're also my favorite actresses.<br /><br />I think Candace looks good but no longer like Candace. <br /><br />On the other hand, Jackie Bisset looks terrific.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-22907107102292591902011-09-27T17:38:22.351+02:002011-09-27T17:38:22.351+02:00Don't forget Julie Christie, Jessye Norman, Pa...Don't forget Julie Christie, Jessye Norman, Patti Smith & Sonya Braga! This is a topic dear to my heart as I hurtle towards 60. It's always comforting to see the road ahead so inspiringly lit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-74137349279786139222011-09-27T17:38:14.141+02:002011-09-27T17:38:14.141+02:00C'est ainsi, le temps passe....et la jeunesse ...C'est ainsi, le temps passe....et la jeunesse aussi, mais le charme est toujours là, a n'importe quel âge. Avec un joli maquillage, des cheveux colorés et une belle robe le tour est joué et les belles restent belles malgré tout.Monique DEPORTEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864144207196686834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-58892496395751752632011-09-27T17:30:00.264+02:002011-09-27T17:30:00.264+02:00You tell it, girl! The mostly natural ladies are i...You tell it, girl! The mostly natural ladies are indeed the most lovely. In most cases a good hair colorist and foundation enhance that "natural" look.<br /><br />Don't worry about criticism--this blog is indeed your forum, so you have a right to speak your personal truths. I grow weary of the pressures to be politically correct. My personal "rule" is the Golden Rule: Truth, with kindness.<br /><br />I love reading you "truths" and acquired wisdom.Mariellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-51378704604263551792011-09-27T17:15:13.921+02:002011-09-27T17:15:13.921+02:00I'm enjoying these posts, Trish.
I like what...I'm enjoying these posts, Trish. <br /><br />I like what you've said about teaching our girls. We used to tell our children "it's wonderful that God made you beautiful on the outside, but it's more important to be beautiful on the inside." Sounds trite, but it's something our girls have remembered.<br /><br />Love the insights you give into the fashion world - diuretics before a photo shoot to reduce puffy eyes? No wonder we can never measure up to those models.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-1485060788281448732011-09-27T16:18:48.158+02:002011-09-27T16:18:48.158+02:00I am enjoying these posts Tish.
Wow I would not ha...I am enjoying these posts Tish.<br />Wow I would not have recognized Kathleen Turner!<br /><br />That book by Nora Ephron was a great read, she is so self deprecating that one just has to laugh along with her.<br /><br />I would pay money for your natural puffy eye tips!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-71476342032215266012011-09-27T16:12:43.054+02:002011-09-27T16:12:43.054+02:00I'm interested in the texture and resonance o...I'm interested in the texture and resonance of aging. Not to say I haven't been fairly demoralized by the changes since the big M. One of the freakiest moments I experienced was in a restaurant, I heard a very old lady voice talking to her husband...I looked up to see a puffed, stretched and lineless face. Shivers! Can't hide the hands or voice. Overall it made me feel sad for the woman. How interesting she may have looked naturally rather than like a circus freak.Lianoreply@blogger.com