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Lois Joy Johnson
Lois Joy Johnson is a top beauty and fashion editor, writer and author and a leading expert on the looks and lifestyles of women 50 +. She was the Beauty and Fashion Director of MORE magazine and Ladies’ Home Journal. Lois is a popular media pro who appears on TV as a frequent contributor to The Today Show, The Early Show, Extra and CNN. Her new beauty book called The Makeup Wakeup by Running Press will be out May 2011.
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What to wear to your stepkid’s wedding

Posted in fashion & beauty on March 24, 2012
Realistically - you're not a member of the wedding party. His ex (who hates you) and the bride/ groom's mom and sisters/ girlfriends of the bride will be in the photos and ceremony. What do you wear?read more »

How I trend-proofed my style: 5 tips

Posted in fashion & beauty, live it! lists on November 11, 2011
For many of us who have changed jobs, retired, or simply switched our lifestyle recently, runway trends just don't seem relevant. The down economy plays a big part in our style decisions, too. Here's my "reality take" on fashion now.read more »

My 2 favorite stress-relieving skin treatments

Posted in fashion & beauty, health & fitness on October 20, 2011
What are your favorite self-pampering products? Here are two of mine.read more »

Root touch-ups at home: 3 products to try

Posted in hair care on October 14, 2011
Retouching regrowth that's two weeks overdue is easy and can extend the time between salon appointments.read more »

Should you highlight your own hair?

Posted in hair care on October 12, 2011
My knee-jerk reaction as a beauty editor is don't ever highlight your own hair after 50. Superstar colorist Brad Johns has a slightly different perspective.read more »

my comments

Response to: Biding my time before I leave

Comment posted on April 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm:
"By all means get out now ! What are you waiting four years for ? Staying in a bad relationship poisons every day of your life...." (read comment)

Response to: Apply eye makeup to draw attention away from wrinkles: 5 tips

Comment posted on March 27, 2011 at 11:05 pm:
"A black liquid liner dotted BENEATH the lashes along the rim of the upper lids is UNDETECTABLE as liner and strengthens lids that are small, crepey, soft, wiggly, lacking definition... try it. I am not suggesting black eyeliner lining the upper lids ..." (read comment)

Response to: 6 ways to fight looking tired

Comment posted on March 24, 2011 at 8:01 pm:
"Sure Elayne, Try Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex and Patricia WexlerMD Dermatology Fastscritption Instant De-Puff Eye Gel which you can get at Bath and Body Works online. These are my go-tos...." (read comment)

Response to: 10 taboo beauty items

Comment posted on March 23, 2011 at 2:59 pm:
"So glad you agree- I know I weed out everything I don't need or use every couple of months. I can use the space !..." (read comment)

Response to: Would you look good with short hair? Ask yourself these three questions

Comment posted on March 14, 2011 at 3:08 pm:
"I cut my hair in a Meg Ryan-ish shag  once back in the 80s and loved it but I honestly think I'm a long hair lifer too. It is easier in a lot of respects and Long will always feel sexier and more youthful for me personally. I will add that ..." (read comment)