Making up is hard to do

Hello blogger friends,

First of all, thank you Jaz for your recent blog. Yes, technology today can be intimidating but it's like trying to work up courage for one's first swim with sharks... well, got to admit haven't tried that one yet but if there's a krypton type diver's cage, then I might give it a go.

I've made a pun here with this headline "Making up is hard to do". Most of the over 50s out there will remember the song "Breaking up is hard to do" (was it Neil Sedaka?).

Now that we're that bit older, I wonder if many women out there are tired of asking well meaning (mostly) 19 year old female sales people what's best for their skin and how to apply light, flattering makeup but invariably leaving the counter unsatisfied.
I don't think this is a shallow subject and I acknowledge and respect those who don't wish to wear makeup at all.
But many of us still like some blusher, lipstick and a bit of action around the eyes. The important thing is to go light on everything and avoid bright eyeshadows.

I'm talking about this because in a few questionairres received after talks on health and wellbeing, many women want to know how to look good on a budget. This includes skin care and makeup. I'm wondering how you folk out there view this subject.
Would you please let me know? I'll tell you why if and when I receive some responses.

One thing that really bugs me is the age unfriendly compacts, etc that are around. First of all, you need your glasses on to undo these receptacles and second, it takes a while for stiff fingers to open the damn things - they're so small. Who hasn't lost their patience and almost thrown something at the wall? Let's not get into those cellophane packets - I've been known to stab them with a sharp knife. Talk about the perfect material for a moon landing - tough and almost impossible to break open.
I apologise if all this sounds trivial - but it's day to day stuff that can get you down. Manufacturers need to be aware of our ageing population and make friendlier packaging.

Segue-ing to Prime Minister Rudd's 2020 Summit - where is the representative for the ageing part of the Australian population, which is big chunk. I haven't seen a mention of Noeline Brown, our new Ambassador for Ageing, mentioned anywhere - but Cate Blanchett has been given generous coverage. Noeline, you'll just have to lose 35 years, get down to a size 6, become a famous movie star and have your second/third baby.

Good health and lots of laughs,

Camille.