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My friend , Susie , pinned this to Pinterest for me as she knows my obsession with gray hair at present . This is the most beautiful example of how great it can look. This model is totally gorgeous and styled so beautifully... very inspiring.

What we put into our body is just as important as what we put on our skin if we want to fight signs of age.  There's not much point spending lots of money on products to put on if we aren't prepared to put the effort into making sure we eat right. I have always tried to eat good foods, usually organic and I stay away from processed foods.  And as I get older I realise that it is more important than ever if I want to look after my skin. I definitely notice the difference when I do. My skin glows and just looks healthy . And if I want my skin to remain looking good I have to be very disciplined  because gone are the days when you could neglect your sleep and your eating and wake up looking freshly tousled and gorgeous. It definitely requires more work now!
 
Below is a list of superfoods that are great for keeping your skin in good shape.

BLUEBERRIES - rich in antioxidants to protect you from anti-aging.

WILD SALMON - Not farm raised, is one of the best sources of omega 3 which keeps skin supple and moisturised . It also contains Vit D which keeps your bones and teeth healthy too. 
It seems to be almost impossible to find salmon these days that isn't farmed. Since wild salmon is very hard to find, the best salmon I have found is the NZ salmon which is at least raised in rivers mainly in the Sth Island and they do not use antibiotics or chemicals.

TOMATOES - are the best source of lycopene which is an anti-aging oxidant. It is most easily absorbed when cooked.

KIWIFRUIT - This  fruit is loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, which keep skin firm , help prevent wrinkles, and are great for healthy bones and teeth.

KALE- this one is the queen of greens. It contains potassium, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, and antioxidants Vit A, C, and K. It is also rich in lutein which is great for the eyes.
Can't get enough of this vegetable I love it.

CHOCOLATE - Before you reach for the Cadburys bar you better read on... it is dark chocolate and it has to be at least 60% cacao. Dark chocolate helps your skin to stay hydrated and protects from sun damage. And contrary to popular belief does not give you pimples.

SWEET POTATOES -  These  are packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that fights aging.

WALNUTS - Whilst these are not a personal favourite of mine I was surprised to see that they do give you smoother skin, healthy hair , brighter eyes and strong bones. They also contain omega 3 fatty acids and Vit E. Might have to get over my dislike.

I love Tom Ford.  He does everything  with so much style. And he knows how to get it right and right now I love his makeup range....the colours are beautiful. The packaging is gorgeous AND sturdy which is so important as I find alot of makeup packaging breaks after afew months of bashing around in either my kit or my handbag.I went looking for a new lipstick yesterday to replace my last one that I loved ( Blushed Nude) and there were so many great colors to choose from I had to pick a new one to try. (Coco Ravish).  While I was there I spied the new eye palettes and had to have one of those too. These colors are great each on their own or layered on top of each other on the eye. The palette is called Burnished Umber and is stocked here in Sydney @ David Jones.

If you're like me,  when I look in my makeup bag I have this collection of bits that I put in there just in case I might need them.... an assortment of lipstick and  pencils for when I decide to change my lip color (which I never do), afew eye pencils for the reason I have just stated (again which I never do) , foundation, powder, mascara and an array of hair clips and ties that just clutter up my bag. Oh and throw in some pencil shavings too just to complete the look . It is chaos everytime I go to find something and I end up having to up end my bag in order to find what I want. What we carry around and what we need are 2 different things . So for the purpose of this subject today I have cleaned out my bag and pared it down to only the products I will need for a winter look....

Mascara
Foundation
Eyeshadow + small brush
Lipstick/gloss  + brush
Matt powder
Blush
Eyebrow pencil
Lip pencil
  


BEFORE..... and that seriously was before - nothing added for the pic!

AFTER......

Now let's see if I can keep it like this :) 
My favourite colours for this winter btw are copper, taupe and gold for eyes and the red browns or deep rose for lips.
Enjoy your week and Happy Mothers Day. xx