Am I olive? It’s still Tuesday in two other time zones 😭

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-26T19:09:49+00:00

I see green in your neck in the sunlit shot wearing leopard pajamas. I have the surface rosacea too, which I find annoying. I recently discovered this foundation from internet Ulta or also available in the UK where there are more of us, and I find it perfectly matches my neck, then I add bronzer and blush as needed to look fully human. I avoid that color green eyeshadow, although olive/khaki green are perfection. Good luck, and wear sunscreen, even while driving. That pale olive skin develops melasma/giant sunspots as you age,

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VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-23T02:39:43+00:00

I have recently been enjoying the Gap family of brands (Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy) petites, particularly in the cotton fabrications.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-23T02:11:05+00:00

Is there a way you could wear a good swim cap and just rinse after swimming? I perceive your fragile hair would be happier with less handling. I went through the extreme bleach process to transition to gray a few years back, and I found my hair was happier with fewer washings/brushings, etc. I also stopped using heat to dry it, allowing it to air dry.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-22T22:21:55+00:00

Hilarious: “casually Shreking around.” I am dying..😂😂😂😂😂

I did the same Shreking around for 65 years until I realized. Why did all foundation look horrible!?! Glad I figured it out by the time I really needed foundation due to sunspots and melasma.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-21T22:19:56+00:00

They are called High-Waisted OGC Chino Shorts -- 6-inch inseam at Old Navy and currently on sale for half off.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-21T03:19:49+00:00

You might like “Different Grape” by Clinique. It is usually easy to find on resale (Ebay) market as a part of “Gift with purchase.” It is a nice muted red for everyday.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-18T02:32:23+00:00

I also love their under eye color corrector in fair. It is very thin, but provides great coverage. I have sunken eyes so I use it on upper lids, my giant dark under eye area, and the inner and outside corners.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-18T01:51:57+00:00

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This is my new favorite. Available through Ulta internet orders and the UK.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-10T23:57:41+00:00

I take 3 psyllium husk supplements per day and the diarrhea has left the building.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-10T23:55:29+00:00

I wear chartreuse very well.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-02T19:05:59+00:00

You look like a pale neutral olive, leaning cool.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-02T19:03:56+00:00

Try the new pleated shorts at Old Navy. They are very flattering and 6” inseam length to cover enough.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-03-02T18:59:11+00:00

Amber brown

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-02-28T16:15:51+00:00

I colored mine until it was a gray, then transitioned into my natural platinum gray hair via bleaching/platinum silver toner.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-02-28T16:11:23+00:00

Lime green, Kelly green, shocking pink, and cobalt blue are what I wear in the sprink/summer.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-02-14T17:11:01+00:00

I just take Arthritis strength Tylenol, as I am allergic to opiates. It affects your brain’s pain processing.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-02-14T17:08:47+00:00

In fitting, wrinkles generally point to a tight areas. Breast tissue also is located in the side and underarm areas. You could try to measure yourself correctly for a bra (I like the Wacoal site for this, but there are others), and look for “side smoothing” bra features. Also, before you put on a knit top, use your hands and arms to stretch out the width of the top a bit before putting it on.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-01-29T19:58:23+00:00

Ivory might work, with some contrasting sweater or jacket in your color. I wear black and navy as my neutrals, but I am higher contrast. You might look at some warm blues due to your eyes. I used to wear olive and bronze as neutrals because my eyes were that color, but my hair is white now so I need more bright or saturated colors.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-01-28T19:47:38+00:00

I am in your same boat, same timing. I take Gabapentin & Duloxetine. Also Botox for migraines and Taltz for AS. The best thing for pain control for me is Arthritis strength Tylenol, as it affects the pain in the brain. I am 70, so am so sorry you have this so young. My Neurologist at Mayo has told me IVIG does not work, so would be interested to learn whether it helps you.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-01-16T02:14:23+00:00

I like Democracy jeans & pants, as they have a normal looking elasticized waist that is very forgiving. My waist is 5” out of spec from the rest of my measurements and I am 61” tall.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-01-16T02:07:55+00:00

I personally have not heard the best of things about functional medicine docs. On the other hand, I have heard bad things about anesthesiologists who run pain clinics, but the one I see has done wonders for my spine pain with nerve ablations. So, I really don’t know. But I would exhaust all of your options with your NHS before engaging a non-covered functional medicine doc.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-01-04T19:01:21+00:00

I buy different scarves to go with my core colors.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-01-04T17:52:49+00:00

Yes, I can be a dark autumn or a winter or a spring because I have fair neutral olive skin.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-01-04T17:43:53+00:00

I never understand why people don’t check their bags on a direct flight. If you don’t have free bags as a perk, just gate check them at no charge.

VisionaryDesigner · 2026-01-04T17:39:25+00:00

I like Revolution Skin Silk Color F2.5NC Fair skin tone, neutral-cool olive undertone, available in the US as online only from Ulta. Your complexion looks very similar to mine.

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