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Hi again,
yes I am an 'older' person - here is how I go from chemo patient to style statement in about 10 minutes.
It is simply done with a tinted BB cream, liquid airbrush concealer for the eye area, warm rose coloured blusher, neutral matt (taupe) eye shadows/2 complimentary colours, brown eye liner, brown/black lash multiplying mascara and lip liner - that is all..........
hoping it helps you to see and believe - you are still beautiful - chemo will never change that - you might just have to help nature in a very simple way.
Hugs,
Sue xx
Hi ladies,
hoping everyone is doing as well, as they can do!.
The sun is out, down here in the south east anyway - and I am just recovering from the cumulation of fatigue after third FEC treatment. Day 6, lol - back upwards again.
The cumulation of fatigue really hit meyesterday - a 95 year old would have beaten me walking - easily!
Initially distressing, as I felt so helpless and my limbs, let alone my brain - were not my own, lol. But when accepting that the body and fatigue have simly taken over the day - it actually felt quite relaxing in the end. I did not have to make up any excuse to myself, why I could not do something.
Preparation of food - and making sure you have everything close by - might be a really good idea, as you approach this point. It may affect everyone a little different though.
I keep having the oddest cravings - I made up some of these as a treat, just before all went 'pear shaped' - and they keep well in the fridge -
No-bake gingery mixed berry cheesecake
makes about 4
400g frozen mixed berries - you could use any summer fruit fresh, macerated with a bit of sugar
4 tbs cassis liqueur - or ginger drink, such as Rochester (Holland & Barratt) if you prefer
1 packet of Ginger biscuits
250 g Quark (Tesco)
100 g Greek Yogurt (Total)
4 tbs clear honey
4 tbs Rochester Dark Ginger
4 large tumbler glasses
Put the frozen fruit into a bowl and add the cassis. Mix and leave to thaw.
Crush the biscuits, add the Rochester Dark Ginger, add more, if necessary to moist all of the crumb and divide equally between the tumblers.
Stir together Greek yogurt and Quark and sweeten with the honey.
Spoon into glasses, cover with cling film and store in fridge for 1 hour or until serving.
Stir the thawed fruit, drain off juice (delicious to drink) and spoon over the top of the cheesecake just before serving.
This recipe can easily be adjusted for different fruit/liqueurs, etc. You might even like to add some lemon zest to the cheese cake mixture - why not have some fun trying out?
Bon appétit !
Hi all,
I decided to get a wig fringe to give myself another option in the head covering department. I was a bit sceptical at first but I have to say, having had a bit of a play, I think I'm a convert! It may be down to my head scarf phase in my teens but this look feels very familiar to me. Lots of companies do fringe wigs. I got mine from Wigs 4 U http://www.wigs4u.co.uk/pages/headwear/details.asp?inventory_id=1020&origUrl=/pages/headwear/index.a... and the hardest thing was picking out an appropriate colour online. The one I ended up with is darker than my natural hair but not a bad match. It comes with a velcro band that can be stuck into place with velcro tape (which I've just ordered online). That would certainly give more security but I found by tying my scarf tightly, I was quite happy to just tuck the fringe into place. On the whole, it's probably not something I'd bother with everyday, but I like it as an option and I'd be happier wearing this than my proper wig. Definitely gives an illusion of hair.
Hope that helps,
B x
Inspiring !
met this lady today whilst waiting to go into my oncologist appointment.
Glitter body make up in her new regrowing hair and semi permanent eyebrow tattoos.
She is a triple- and has just finished her active treatment. She gave me permission to photograph her and to publish her photograph on this forum - as encouragement to others.
You can find her on @FizzySnood on Twitter. Really worth having a look!!!
Sue xxx
The Wig....
As many of of you are in the market for one of these amazing things it may be an idea to give you a 'heads up'
on this subject. If you already have one, there will be a handy tip at the end.
Not to make the post too long I am just posting the links to various information -
Types of wig construction - for us it is monofilament and or lace front, depening on the hairstyle. More expensive, but much, much more comfortanble.
https://www.headcovers.com/wig-construction/
You can buy wigs on line - BTW - VAT FREE!!! For us ladies...., but you would need to know your size
To measure your head for a wig, use a cloth tape measure that has not been stretched for accuracy.
- Forehead to Nape. Start the tape from the center of the front of your hairline, to the hairline at the nape of the neck. ...
- Ear to Ear. ...
- Circumference. ...
- Temple to Temple
This is a great site for wigs - it is were I found mine, but I had bought it via a wig fitter to ensure the colour was as close as possible to my own and then had my hairdresser adjust it a little bit.
http://www.naturalimagewigs.co.uk/
So here is what a monofillament wig looks like, which has a lace front -
Now to the other stuff. I noticed and became concious about the bits just above my ears sort of sticking out a bit, plus some minor movement. It made me fiddle with the wig - and in front of strangers, that may just be a givaway.
So I found these, asnd cut them down to stick where the wig is lifting little. No more fiddling - safe as houses.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KPRSKJ6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Although this one is currently not available - you can search for them.
Sue xxx
OK first up, I apologise, but this post is going to have several pictures in. My hair began falling out properly yesterday (Day 11 first FEC) so I got it shaved off. Actually found it quite liberating in the end. My reason for posting is that up until this happened I'd been in a quandry about what to do re head coverings. I think I just couldn't envisage it. So, I got a wig, collected some scarves and played about yesterday and today. I am generally pretty rubbish at all things girly and really dislike fuss so basically if I can manage the following after minimal effort and nil practise, anyone can. Hope it helps.
B x
ps, Honestly, all these selfies - I feel like a teenager!!! 😄
Hi Belle,
simply fabulouse and so encouraging for those of us wanting to look well, whilst going through this.
Really appreciated.
I sported the British look today, lol. And I rather like my fuzzy 10%. And despite all - so glad I did not cold cap. I so admire the ladies, who do.
These pictures were taken today Day 10 post 2nd FEC - it is amazing what difference a little tinted moisurizer, nude eye shadow and mascara can do.....Definitely NOT a chemopatient look!
Hugs, Sue x
Still more on nails....
Keeping them natural, rather than using nail varnish - which I intend to do, as I cannot be bothered with the faffing about having to deal with chipped varnish....
Being very aware that we have to look after them, avoiding metal or harsh tools, to ensure we do not injure our cuticles, etc - I have today worked with these -
Kaeso Manicure Nail Buffing Cream (Paraben free - I checked, most are not) and my favourite chamois covered nail buffer. If you google Nail Buffer Chamois you should be able to find one and it should be between £3 - £4
This buffer has no sharp edges, which is great - and it slides cross the cuticles and therefore massages them, too. The buffing surface being made of natural material - so much gentler...
Natural looking shiny and healthy nails!
Sue x
Yes you can look ok! Day 4 after second FEC chemo -
15 minutes from Chemo patient to seeing a business client -
Sue xxx
Hi again,
Also found these, as I am not a fan of turbans and my head tends to be too small for pre tied stuff.
I also like the more elegant look - especially having had long hair.
xxx
