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Hi, I’m Kirsten. I am a makeup artist with 20+ years of industry experience and creator of this blog, The Beauty Blotter, where I share quick & easy makeup tips and affordable fashion finds for women 40+. I am so happy you are here. Grab a glass of wine and stay a while…

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✨JONES ROAD MIRACLE BALM✨ To SHOP type the wo

✨JONES ROAD MIRACLE BALM✨

To SHOP type the word BALM into the comments of this post!

So may of you have asked me for a review of the @jonesroadbeauty products so I ordered this sample set of their hero product- The Miracle Balms!

Honestly, they are great and do exactly what they say they will do which is simple to make you look better!

My personal favorite shade is Sunset. Which one do you like?
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AFFORDABLE SUMMER OUTFIT To SHOP this outfit type

AFFORDABLE SUMMER OUTFIT

To SHOP this outfit type the word LINKS into the comments of this post!

I can’t believe this linen romper is still in stock. It is so light and airy and perfect for hot summer days. It runs large so size down! It comes in a few colors.

These shoes are super comfortable and under $40. They run TTS My boys say they are ugly. What do you think?

Happy FRIDAY!

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🌸SUMMER DAYS 🌸 🌸 I am loving these long

🌸SUMMER DAYS 🌸

🌸 I am loving these long summer days and balmy nights. [#AD]

🌸This new Morning Light fragrance from @brochuwalker is absolute perfection.

🌸 I am sooo picky about scents, but I love this one. It is light, bright and clean and just smells like summer with hints of citrus, and lavender. Perfect for day and night!

🌸 Just like this beautiful and light as air dress, the scent is a timeless and sophisticated and simply lovely! If you are looking for a new fragrance, give this one a try!

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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SUMMER TRAVEL MAKEUP To SHOP type the word TRAVEL

SUMMER TRAVEL MAKEUP

To SHOP type the word TRAVEL into the comment section of this post. ✈️

My favorite Laura Geller foundation and their bronzer now comes in a portable travel size, perfect for all of your summer trips!

The lipstick was a pleasant surprise! The color is so pretty and feels just like lip balm. So comfortable on the lips!

Everything is 44% off today with code FL44

COLORS:

Foundation FAIR
Bronzer FAIR
Lipstick PEACH BELLINI

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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✨A BRONZE MAKEUP LOOK✨ To SHOP this post, typ

✨A BRONZE MAKEUP LOOK✨

To SHOP this post, type the word BRONZE into the comments. ❤️

Sharing an easy peasy bronze makeup look today, using my fingers!

Love this look for summer!

COLORS USED:
@supergoop GLOWSCREEN
@itcosmetics LIGHT
@charlottetilbury OYSTER PEARL
@bobbibrown
@pixibeauty SOFT GLOW
@narsissist ORGASM
@buxomcosmetics SANDY
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Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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AFFORDABLE ATHLEISURE WEAR ➡️ To SHOP type th

AFFORDABLE ATHLEISURE WEAR

➡️ To SHOP type the word LINKS into the caption of this post.

☀️I am typically not an athleisure wear person, but picked up a few affordable piece for our upcoming action packed Costa Rica Trip next month.

☀️I bought everything here for under $200. The quality is great and you can mix and match everything! My personal favorite are the first and the last set, which ones do you you like?

☀️ I am a S in the topsand an XS in the bottoms. All but the first top have a built- in bra.
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Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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✨JONES ROAD MIRACLE BALM✨ To SHOP type the wo

✨JONES ROAD MIRACLE BALM✨

To SHOP type the word BALM into the comments of this post!

So may of you have asked me for a review of the @jonesroadbeauty products so I ordered this sample set of their hero product- The Miracle Balms!

Honestly, they are great and do exactly what they say they will do which is simple to make you look better!

My personal favorite shade is Sunset. Which one do you like?
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#bobbibrowncosmetics #jonesroad #miraclebalm #makeupoverforty #beautyover40 #beautyover50 #makeupover40 #makeupover50 #overforty #easymakeuptips #easymakeuplooks #easymakeuplook #easymakeuptutorial #naturalmakeuptutorial #annapolis #annapolismd #marylandblogger #naptown #eastcoastblogger #emptynester

AFFORDABLE SUMMER OUTFIT To SHOP this outfit type

AFFORDABLE SUMMER OUTFIT

To SHOP this outfit type the word LINKS into the comments of this post!

I can’t believe this linen romper is still in stock. It is so light and airy and perfect for hot summer days. It runs large so size down! It comes in a few colors.

These shoes are super comfortable and under $40. They run TTS My boys say they are ugly. What do you think?

Happy FRIDAY!

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKshoecrush #LTKstyletip #LTKSeasonal
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/4b5
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#overforty #overfortystyle #overfortyfashion #summeroutfitinspo #over40blogger #over50style #targetstyle #annapolis #maryland #marylandblogger #emptynester #overfortyandfabulous #linenromper #targetdoesitagain #summerstylefile #eastcoastblogger #naptown

🌸SUMMER DAYS 🌸 🌸 I am loving these long

🌸SUMMER DAYS 🌸

🌸 I am loving these long summer days and balmy nights. [#AD]

🌸This new Morning Light fragrance from @brochuwalker is absolute perfection.

🌸 I am sooo picky about scents, but I love this one. It is light, bright and clean and just smells like summer with hints of citrus, and lavender. Perfect for day and night!

🌸 Just like this beautiful and light as air dress, the scent is a timeless and sophisticated and simply lovely! If you are looking for a new fragrance, give this one a try!

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKstyletip #LTKSeasonal #LTKbeauty
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/4b1zP
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#beautyover40 #over40blogger #over40beauty #fragrancereviews #summerfragrance #brochuwalker #morninglights #over40style #over40fashion #annapolis #annapolismd #maryland #eastcoastblogger #emptynester #emptynesterlife #naptown

SUMMER TRAVEL MAKEUP To SHOP type the word TRAVEL

SUMMER TRAVEL MAKEUP

To SHOP type the word TRAVEL into the comment section of this post. ✈️

My favorite Laura Geller foundation and their bronzer now comes in a portable travel size, perfect for all of your summer trips!

The lipstick was a pleasant surprise! The color is so pretty and feels just like lip balm. So comfortable on the lips!

Everything is 44% off today with code FL44

COLORS:

Foundation FAIR
Bronzer FAIR
Lipstick PEACH BELLINI

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKsalealert #LTKbeauty #LTKtravel
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/4aYlG
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#laurageller #lauragellerbeauty #maturemakeuptips #maturemakeuplook #matureskin #makeupover40 #over40blogger #over40makeup #over50makeup #over50beauty #easymakeuplooks #easymakeuptips #easymakeuptutorial #easymakeup #beginnermakeup #naturalmakeuptutorial

✨A BRONZE MAKEUP LOOK✨ To SHOP this post, typ

✨A BRONZE MAKEUP LOOK✨

To SHOP this post, type the word BRONZE into the comments. ❤️

Sharing an easy peasy bronze makeup look today, using my fingers!

Love this look for summer!

COLORS USED:
@supergoop GLOWSCREEN
@itcosmetics LIGHT
@charlottetilbury OYSTER PEARL
@bobbibrown
@pixibeauty SOFT GLOW
@narsissist ORGASM
@buxomcosmetics SANDY
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#makeupover40 #over40makeup #over40beauty #beautytipsandtricks #easymakeuplooks #easymakeuptips #easymakeuptutorial #beginnermakeup #maturemakeup #matureskinmakeup #annapolis #emptynester #matureskin #marylandblogger

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKbeauty #LTKstyletip #LTKSeasonal
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/4aSZY

AFFORDABLE ATHLEISURE WEAR ➡️ To SHOP type th

AFFORDABLE ATHLEISURE WEAR

➡️ To SHOP type the word LINKS into the caption of this post.

☀️I am typically not an athleisure wear person, but picked up a few affordable piece for our upcoming action packed Costa Rica Trip next month.

☀️I bought everything here for under $200. The quality is great and you can mix and match everything! My personal favorite are the first and the last set, which ones do you you like?

☀️ I am a S in the topsand an XS in the bottoms. All but the first top have a built- in bra.
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#targetstyle #mytargetstyle #athleisurelook #athleisurefashion #athleisurewear #vacationoutfits #costaricatrip #affordableoutfits #fashionover40 #over40blogger #over40styleblogger #pickleballoutfit #pickleballers #annapolis #annapolismd #marylandblogger #activewearstyle #activewearfashion

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKstyletip #LTKfit #LTKunder50
@shop.ltk
https://liketk.it/4aOcg
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#targetstyle #mytargetstyle #athleisurelook #athleisurefashion #athleisurewear #vacationoutfits #costaricatrip #affordableoutfits #fashionover40 #over40blogger #over40styleblogger #pickleballoutfit #pickleballers #annapolis #annapolismd #marylandblogger #activewearstyle #activewearfashion

HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY To SHOP type the word HAIR in

HAIR GROWTH JOURNEY

To SHOP type the word HAIR into the comments.

One of the many joys of peri menopause is hair loss. I also color treat my hair and the constant heat styling, pulling it back, and wearing a sleep mask at night was causing breakage.
I have been using these 2 products diligently for the latest 3 months and I am so happy with the results that I am in this for the long haul!

It’s a marathon, not a spring when it come to hair growth so I am hoping for fabulous hair in the next year!
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#perimenopause #hairlosssolutions #hairlosshelp #over40style #over40hair #beautyover40 #over40beauty #over50beauty #beautyover50 #annapolis #annapolismd #maryland #emptynester #eastcoastblogger #marylandblogger #nutrafol #vegamour

☀️SUMMER ADVENTURES☀️ To SHOP my outfit,

☀️SUMMER ADVENTURES☀️

To SHOP my outfit, type the word SUMMER into the comments. ✨

✨My top is from @mareathebrand and I am obsessed! This particular print is sold out, but they have some lovely new prints to choose from. I also own the matching skirt and love mixing and matching the top and bottom to create various outfits!

✨My necklace is from @lilacbijoux and they ship. Use my code KIRSTEN10 for 10% off your order on their website.
I have linked another similar necklace as well!

✨White wide leg denim is a summer must have and this sweater is perfect for chilly evenings! So soft and a cute alternative to a sweatshirt!

✨Summer is my favorite !!! We had the best time at @libbeyscoastalkitchen the other night. Delicious cocktails and one of the best crab cakes I have had in a while! Love that place! Best sunset view in Annapolis!

See you again soon!

Follow my shop @thebeautyblotter on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

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✨HOLY GRAIL SKINCARE✨ To SHOP these products,

✨HOLY GRAIL SKINCARE✨

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I am sharing my holy grail skincare products for dry, sensitive and mature skin on the blog today! These are my tried and true favorites that I spend my own money one and that my skin loves!

Head to my blog for the complete list!
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#over40skincare #over40blogger #matureskin #sensitiveskincare #sensitiveskincareproducts #rosácea #rosaceatreatment #rosaceaskincare #skincareover40 #skincareover50 #over50skincare #annapolis #naptown #skincaredaily #holygrailskincare

WHITE DENIM FOR SPRING & SUMMER To SHOP type the

WHITE DENIM FOR SPRING & SUMMER

To SHOP type the word JEANS into the comments of this post! ✨

Same white jeans, many different outfit options!

PRO TIP: Invest in a fabulous pair of jeans this season. They will make you look and feel amazing and are worth every penny! A truly fabulous pair of jeans will work for almost every occasion from work to play!

Tap the link in my stories for the complete blogpost! ❤️
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#whitejeans #whitejeansoutfit #whitedenim #whitedenimjeans #motherdenim #fashionoverforty #fashionoverfifty #over40style #over40style #over50style #over50fashion #summeroutfitinspo #summeroutfitideas #workoutfitideas #workoutfits #datenightoutfit #datenightoutfits #emptynester #annapolis #maryland #eastcoastblogger

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