Anonymous wrote:What has she done that makes her face look so swollen? I have friends that use fillers and they use quite a lot but don’t look like that. Would it be a very extreme face lift?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I really don’t think this is a “rich women” thing. Sadly women of all socioeconomic classes do this.
OTOH my mother and her friends are all “rich” women and they are aging old school NE Yankee style, grey men’s hair cuts, no makeup, turtlenecks and pearl studs. So its really more of a class than a wealth thing.
Thank God someone is here to defend rich women. The right rich women anyway.
Happy to do it! You can ask me anything about the “right” way to age, my people have very strong opinions.
Please tell me how to age like an NE Yankee, I am curious
OK, I will.
You develop a non-nonsense approach to life -- you get up early, you spend a chunk of the day outside, even in foul weather -- probably with dogs -- you don't mind your skin being weathered b/c it's proof you spent your life skiing, sailing and gardening. Plus your husband and all the women around you are strongly supporting this ethos. You love to walk. You even go on vacations to walk -- like rambling through the Cottwsolds for example. You believe a good brisk walk and a hot cup of tea will fix most any mood.
You don't complai. You don't get waxed, blow-outs, manicures. You don't spend money on yourself as in "self-care" unless buying a new bulb-digger to plant fall bulbs is considered self-care. Maybe you slap on some lipstick for Christmas Vespers at church.
You under no circumstances try to be sexy or trendy. You are practical and timeless in your fashion.
You focus on family, volunteer work in your community -- esp. if it's plants/garden related!, do the NYT crossword puzzle, carry on centuries old traditions like baking weird food no one actually wants, decoating and celebrating all the holidays, and most importantly embracing this stage of life as an adult women who has earned respect and dignity and is not trying to recapture her youth.
Oh and books, always be reading something that someone you respect suggested. Start your sentences with "The other day I heard on NPR . . ."
You join -- church, civic groups, tennis ladders, garden clubs, book clubs etc.
Of course what makes this all possible is that literally all of the people in my mom's social circle are the same! NPR-listening, no-nonsense, dog-loving, gardeners.
Anonymous wrote:As others have said, Gwen has always had work done, and she looked great. She clearly had something done recently that didn't go well. She totally looks like Cardi B!
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Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I really don’t think this is a “rich women” thing. Sadly women of all socioeconomic classes do this.
OTOH my mother and her friends are all “rich” women and they are aging old school NE Yankee style, grey men’s hair cuts, no makeup, turtlenecks and pearl studs. So its really more of a class than a wealth thing.
Thank God someone is here to defend rich women. The right rich women anyway.
Happy to do it! You can ask me anything about the “right” way to age, my people have very strong opinions.
Please tell me how to age like an NE Yankee, I am curious
OK, I will.
You develop a non-nonsense approach to life -- you get up early, you spend a chunk of the day outside, even in foul weather -- probably with dogs -- you don't mind your skin being weathered b/c it's proof you spent your life skiing, sailing and gardening. Plus your husband and all the women around you are strongly supporting this ethos. You love to walk. You even go on vacations to walk -- like rambling through the Cottwsolds for example. You believe a good brisk walk and a hot cup of tea will fix most any mood.
You don't complai. You don't get waxed, blow-outs, manicures. You don't spend money on yourself as in "self-care" unless buying a new bulb-digger to plant fall bulbs is considered self-care. Maybe you slap on some lipstick for Christmas Vespers at church.
You under no circumstances try to be sexy or trendy. You are practical and timeless in your fashion.
You focus on family, volunteer work in your community -- esp. if it's plants/garden related!, do the NYT crossword puzzle, carry on centuries old traditions like baking weird food no one actually wants, decoating and celebrating all the holidays, and most importantly embracing this stage of life as an adult women who has earned respect and dignity and is not trying to recapture her youth.
Oh and books, always be reading something that someone you respect suggested. Start your sentences with "The other day I heard on NPR . . ."
You join -- church, civic groups, tennis ladders, garden clubs, book clubs etc.
Of course what makes this all possible is that literally all of the people in my mom's social circle are the same! NPR-listening, no-nonsense, dog-loving, gardeners.
Huh. I grew up in New England, my parents still live there, and while I def see some of that "still shoveling the driveway at 90" sort of thing my mother and her friends are a lot artsier, and a lot more vain. My mom hasn't had surgery or fillers but she spends a good fortune on skincare products - and her skin looks great. She's always worn makeup and gotten manicures. She is partially disabled and we are Jewish, and she isn't going to church or spending all day outside. We do love gardening, though - you've got us there.
But wow you sure have a limited view of what "New England" women are like. I'm guessing you're from a wealthy town in Connecticut?
Actually, a wealthy town in Mass! But I am only talking about my mom and her people. Of course NE is filled with all types, but it is striking this sub-culture of NE women like my mom and her friends who seem to totally buck the current trends of long, highlighted hair, botox, fake tans, teddy clothes for older women. They seem to totally own their age.
This is also coastal Maine women.
+1 as a coastal Maine woman. The description is me other than the church stuff.
I’m the coastal Maine poster. I’m in DC right now but the minute I cross the bridge into Maine I feel my shoulders drop and I begin to breathe differently. Do you know the feeling I mean?
A Congregational or Episcopal Church can be great for community, service, and choir. Just saying! Cheers, Maine friends.
I do. Once I hit the Maine side I can smell the pine.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I really don’t think this is a “rich women” thing. Sadly women of all socioeconomic classes do this.
OTOH my mother and her friends are all “rich” women and they are aging old school NE Yankee style, grey men’s hair cuts, no makeup, turtlenecks and pearl studs. So its really more of a class than a wealth thing.
Thank God someone is here to defend rich women. The right rich women anyway.
Happy to do it! You can ask me anything about the “right” way to age, my people have very strong opinions.
Please tell me how to age like an NE Yankee, I am curious
OK, I will.
You develop a non-nonsense approach to life -- you get up early, you spend a chunk of the day outside, even in foul weather -- probably with dogs -- you don't mind your skin being weathered b/c it's proof you spent your life skiing, sailing and gardening. Plus your husband and all the women around you are strongly supporting this ethos. You love to walk. You even go on vacations to walk -- like rambling through the Cottwsolds for example. You believe a good brisk walk and a hot cup of tea will fix most any mood.
You don't complai. You don't get waxed, blow-outs, manicures. You don't spend money on yourself as in "self-care" unless buying a new bulb-digger to plant fall bulbs is considered self-care. Maybe you slap on some lipstick for Christmas Vespers at church.
You under no circumstances try to be sexy or trendy. You are practical and timeless in your fashion.
You focus on family, volunteer work in your community -- esp. if it's plants/garden related!, do the NYT crossword puzzle, carry on centuries old traditions like baking weird food no one actually wants, decoating and celebrating all the holidays, and most importantly embracing this stage of life as an adult women who has earned respect and dignity and is not trying to recapture her youth.
Oh and books, always be reading something that someone you respect suggested. Start your sentences with "The other day I heard on NPR . . ."
You join -- church, civic groups, tennis ladders, garden clubs, book clubs etc.
Of course what makes this all possible is that literally all of the people in my mom's social circle are the same! NPR-listening, no-nonsense, dog-loving, gardeners.
Huh. I grew up in New England, my parents still live there, and while I def see some of that "still shoveling the driveway at 90" sort of thing my mother and her friends are a lot artsier, and a lot more vain. My mom hasn't had surgery or fillers but she spends a good fortune on skincare products - and her skin looks great. She's always worn makeup and gotten manicures. She is partially disabled and we are Jewish, and she isn't going to church or spending all day outside. We do love gardening, though - you've got us there.
But wow you sure have a limited view of what "New England" women are like. I'm guessing you're from a wealthy town in Connecticut?
Actually, a wealthy town in Mass! But I am only talking about my mom and her people. Of course NE is filled with all types, but it is striking this sub-culture of NE women like my mom and her friends who seem to totally buck the current trends of long, highlighted hair, botox, fake tans, teddy clothes for older women. They seem to totally own their age.
This is also coastal Maine women.
+1 as a coastal Maine woman. The description is me other than the church stuff.
I’m the coastal Maine poster. I’m in DC right now but the minute I cross the bridge into Maine I feel my shoulders drop and I begin to breathe differently. Do you know the feeling I mean?
A Congregational or Episcopal Church can be great for community, service, and choir. Just saying! Cheers, Maine friends.

Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I really don’t think this is a “rich women” thing. Sadly women of all socioeconomic classes do this.
OTOH my mother and her friends are all “rich” women and they are aging old school NE Yankee style, grey men’s hair cuts, no makeup, turtlenecks and pearl studs. So its really more of a class than a wealth thing.
Thank God someone is here to defend rich women. The right rich women anyway.
Happy to do it! You can ask me anything about the “right” way to age, my people have very strong opinions.
Please tell me how to age like an NE Yankee, I am curious
OK, I will.
You develop a non-nonsense approach to life -- you get up early, you spend a chunk of the day outside, even in foul weather -- probably with dogs -- you don't mind your skin being weathered b/c it's proof you spent your life skiing, sailing and gardening. Plus your husband and all the women around you are strongly supporting this ethos. You love to walk. You even go on vacations to walk -- like rambling through the Cottwsolds for example. You believe a good brisk walk and a hot cup of tea will fix most any mood.
You don't complai. You don't get waxed, blow-outs, manicures. You don't spend money on yourself as in "self-care" unless buying a new bulb-digger to plant fall bulbs is considered self-care. Maybe you slap on some lipstick for Christmas Vespers at church.
You under no circumstances try to be sexy or trendy. You are practical and timeless in your fashion.
You focus on family, volunteer work in your community -- esp. if it's plants/garden related!, do the NYT crossword puzzle, carry on centuries old traditions like baking weird food no one actually wants, decoating and celebrating all the holidays, and most importantly embracing this stage of life as an adult women who has earned respect and dignity and is not trying to recapture her youth.
Oh and books, always be reading something that someone you respect suggested. Start your sentences with "The other day I heard on NPR . . ."
You join -- church, civic groups, tennis ladders, garden clubs, book clubs etc.
Of course what makes this all possible is that literally all of the people in my mom's social circle are the same! NPR-listening, no-nonsense, dog-loving, gardeners.
Huh. I grew up in New England, my parents still live there, and while I def see some of that "still shoveling the driveway at 90" sort of thing my mother and her friends are a lot artsier, and a lot more vain. My mom hasn't had surgery or fillers but she spends a good fortune on skincare products - and her skin looks great. She's always worn makeup and gotten manicures. She is partially disabled and we are Jewish, and she isn't going to church or spending all day outside. We do love gardening, though - you've got us there.
But wow you sure have a limited view of what "New England" women are like. I'm guessing you're from a wealthy town in Connecticut?
Actually, a wealthy town in Mass! But I am only talking about my mom and her people. Of course NE is filled with all types, but it is striking this sub-culture of NE women like my mom and her friends who seem to totally buck the current trends of long, highlighted hair, botox, fake tans, teddy clothes for older women. They seem to totally own their age.
This is also coastal Maine women.
+1 as a coastal Maine woman. The description is me other than the church stuff.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Those of you saying that's not really what Gwen looks like - this photo is from a year ago. Totally what she looks like.
She looks plastic but pretty here. Her face doesn’t look as stretched out. She’s following a certain lifestyle just like you “no frills, no nonsense” types wearing LL Bean and walking your dogs. Yours is no virtuous or better than hers.
Anonymous wrote:Madonna is a mess - all that work on face and her hands show her age
Anonymous wrote:Those of you saying that's not really what Gwen looks like - this photo is from a year ago. Totally what she looks like.
Anonymous wrote:Stay misogynistic and disgusting DCUM women.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I really don’t think this is a “rich women” thing. Sadly women of all socioeconomic classes do this.
OTOH my mother and her friends are all “rich” women and they are aging old school NE Yankee style, grey men’s hair cuts, no makeup, turtlenecks and pearl studs. So its really more of a class than a wealth thing.
Thank God someone is here to defend rich women. The right rich women anyway.
Happy to do it! You can ask me anything about the “right” way to age, my people have very strong opinions.
Please tell me how to age like an NE Yankee, I am curious
OK, I will.
You develop a non-nonsense approach to life -- you get up early, you spend a chunk of the day outside, even in foul weather -- probably with dogs -- you don't mind your skin being weathered b/c it's proof you spent your life skiing, sailing and gardening. Plus your husband and all the women around you are strongly supporting this ethos. You love to walk. You even go on vacations to walk -- like rambling through the Cottwsolds for example. You believe a good brisk walk and a hot cup of tea will fix most any mood.
You don't complai. You don't get waxed, blow-outs, manicures. You don't spend money on yourself as in "self-care" unless buying a new bulb-digger to plant fall bulbs is considered self-care. Maybe you slap on some lipstick for Christmas Vespers at church.
You under no circumstances try to be sexy or trendy. You are practical and timeless in your fashion.
You focus on family, volunteer work in your community -- esp. if it's plants/garden related!, do the NYT crossword puzzle, carry on centuries old traditions like baking weird food no one actually wants, decoating and celebrating all the holidays, and most importantly embracing this stage of life as an adult women who has earned respect and dignity and is not trying to recapture her youth.
Oh and books, always be reading something that someone you respect suggested. Start your sentences with "The other day I heard on NPR . . ."
You join -- church, civic groups, tennis ladders, garden clubs, book clubs etc.
Of course what makes this all possible is that literally all of the people in my mom's social circle are the same! NPR-listening, no-nonsense, dog-loving, gardeners.
This is me and I'm 42. Minus the gardening.
I wear makeup like once a month. I would never get plastic surgery that wasn't corrective. I've never dyed my hair, and I just air dry it. I do take care of my skin - sunscreen since my 20s, tretinoin and growth factors now. I'm self conscious about my chin so I just bought a little exerciser for it. So there are things I do care about, but a lot of lines I won't cross.
I do look at the lizard people and think . . . what the, why? But also, live and let live. To me, it doesn't make sense to spend money on potentially risky surgery just to look worse. But we also get to choose how we spend our money and time and what we want to look like. I just hope people feel empowered and beautiful and they're not imprisoned by some unrealistic body ideal or suffering from dysmorphia.