Fashion expert, designer and entrepreneur Stacey London may know her from what she doesn’t wear – she was named one of QVC’s Q50 ambassadors last year. Throughout the year, London connects with other women in the first Q50 class, including Martha Stewart and Shelley Shepherd, spreading a strong message to middle-aged and menopause women. You are not alone, and your life is not over. Now she shares it with us. Although I’m not in this cohort yet, my recent conversation with London has given me hope and inspiration. Scroll to read the complete (and thought-provoking) interview.
What messages and advice do middle-aged women have now?
“First and foremost, there’s not enough expression – do you know the actual expression? You’re a model, when you were 50, when you were 20, but we’re talking about real people who have a lot of wisdom. It’s not too late.” Some people think they’re 40 years old. People say, “You’re a Queen Agar,” but this is not true.
The Q50 group represents all stages of its growth, but it takes time to turn the calculation into a renaissance. I want to encourage our readers that what we’re trying to do is really create a specific niche just for her. We want to make sure that women who have not been spoken in person for a very long time do not feel invisible. We want her to have more ahead and that this could be a turning point or pivot in so many ways: personally, professionally, financially, etc. We want them to overcome it by feeling empowered and not disenfranchised by their families and society.
We live so much longer, this group of 50 and above will live much longer than they think. What choices do you make to enrich yourself, grow and develop a new set of skills? One of the most important things is curiosity and enthusiasm, and we want to remind people of that. Your style matters, and your beauty matters. All of these things are empowering you to use as a tool in your arsenal, something we absolutely have and want to wear comfortably.
I think being between 40 and 70 at this moment in history is also about leaving this legacy for women’s health and women’s rights. Every generation that comes after us will have a much easier time when going to the doctor, choosing clothes, and understanding how to deal with changing body or weight redistribution. For everything like sweating, hot flashes and more, there is a toolkit. There is a manual. ”
And we also thank celebrities like Naomi Watts and Halle Berry.
“Yes. I think the great thing about celebrities talking about this, like Naomi and Hare, is that women like Tamsen Fadal and Dr. Jen Gunter who are at the forefront of this message ultimately have a common language. Now that we’re having this conversation, we’re thinking that all of these women are coming out of the woodwork, not only have a better embarrassment, but also have better ideas.
It’s a very confusing time. Sadness is involved in saying goodbye to who you are when you were younger. You have to admit that, otherwise you will not be able to move forward. If you say goodbye to her, it’s really about being open and accepting who you are. There is a lot to do and learn. This is the best time to sit down and pay attention to yourself. In a way, I think it’s a built-in failsafe in Mother Nature, whereas mothers, sisters, wives, whatever it is, rather than abandoning ourselves, but for us to pay attention to ourselves again. This is the moment when you can spin and see if you are taking good care of yourself.
Additionally, nine books on menopause have been released this year! Tamsen wrote about menopause methods. This is an excellent guide. Dr. Gunter wrote a menopause manifesto. These cover all aspects of this change. There is one thing to talk about aesthetics, but another thing to talk about what feels fundamentally different. ”
How has your perspective changed since you entered the Middle Age chapter?
“My life has changed in so many ways. ‘Oh my well, I took my days off and now I’ve earned 5 pounds. I’ve got 5 pounds already. I want to go because I want to walk when I’m 85 already. I hope that reflects my style.
How have your beauty regimen and outlook changed during this stage of life?
“I get less makeup and more skincare. I do more skincare than I’ve ever done in my life. Usually, when I go to the camera, I don’t see me with makeup stitching. I know if I’m an alien, but I don’t mind filling my brows a little more, as it helps frame my face.
Are there any beauty or wellness brands you personally use that focused during menopause?
“I definitely support stripes. Vaginal moisturizers are very important and I don’t think there are a lot of products on the market yet. There is a difference between lubricants and vaginal moisturizers. This is very important to understand. But when it comes to skincare, you need to see everywhere. Vitamin C tells me that no one uses them, but I don’t like the way they feel.
I store it in serum, oils and cream, twice daily, in sunscreen and sunscreen. I love companies like Sarah Creal. She makes this 4 inch moisturizer highlighter under the eyes I think is great. I also love their toner, the big blue bottle. I also have a new company called Kari Gran, which I love. I’m really into serum.
Of course, I used menopause when I had that company, and part of the reason I closed it was because there were no sufficient new ingredients or proofable tests on certain ingredients that were worsened or even better than other skincare products. And I think it’s very difficult to say that skin care is at the heart of menopause. At the heart of menopause is not just dry skin and dry hair, but big emotions. It’s really about how you feel through the process and creating a community. ”
What about the topics of treatment in the office? I see a lot about “menopause transformation.”
“In my age group, this kind of conversation is happening. I’m 55 years old. Whether it’s still cosmetic dermatology or whether it’s time to go under a knife. I say everyone for myself. Botox is missing out on the bigger picture of aging and the beauty of aging, but you’re trying to do something like Master Time, we’re learning a lot at this stage.
