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Unlike the Oscars, or even the more laid-back Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards, Grammys beauty always stands out. We can expect bold hair and makeup from all the stars across all the categories: country, pop, hip-hop — everything. Tonight’s show proves the 2023 Grammy Awards are no different. There’s no subtle no-makeup makeup here—just bold, look-at-me beauty. And we live for it.

Grammys beauty is always pretty iconic. One just has to think back to Adele’s flipped-out blonde lob and major cat eyes back in 2012 or Beyoncé’s crimped caramel-colored hair and bronze eyeshadow in 2017. Or, we can go even further back to before most of us remember. There was Selena Quintanilla’s iconic red lip in 1994 and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s bleached buzzcut in 1998. And who can forget Jennifer Lopez in 2000 with green eyeshadow matching her plunging green dress?

This year, we’re drooling over Taylor Swift‘s classic red lip, Doja Cat‘s pixie cut and all the TikTokers slaying the red carpet. Below, some of our faves and how to get their look.

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Doja Cat

The rapper and singer brought the drama with a black pixie cut and dramatic cat-eye. Ernesto Casillas did her makeup (with KISS lashes!) and hairstylist Jared Henderson slicked down the cute pixie with GHD hair tools.

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Taylor Swift

Tay’s classic red lips contrast gorgeously with her blue gown.

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Lizzo

Lizzo’s peach-pink makeup perfectly matches her bold gown. But we’re especially loving her curls, created by stylist Shelby Swain using Harry Josh Pro Tools and Sebastian Professional products. “Creating this look for Lizzo’s red carpet look was a love affair!” Swain said in a statement. “Lizzo’s look was inspired by the intricate beauty and detail of the flowers that illuminated her face and the vibrant color of her beautiful gown. I wanted to create a romantic elegant hairstyle that complimented her bold beauty.”

Her makeup is by Alexx Mayo using Charlotte Tilbury newness.

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Jennifer Lopez

She skipped the red carpet but hit the stage in gorge J.Lo glam with voluminous waves.

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Camila Cabello

The singer went for piece-y bangs and natural waves on the red carpet. Dimitris Giannetos used L’Oréal Paris products, Dyson hair tools and Great Lengths extensions for the look. Ash K. Holm was on makeup with L’Oréal Paris skincare and makeup.

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Cardi B

Makeup artist Erika La’ Pearl gave Cardi B this gorgeous bronze glow with SOL By Jergens Sunless Tanning Water Mousse in Deep.

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Megan Fox

Megan went for full Hollywood glam. Celebrity makeup artist Jenna Kristina prepped Megan’s face with IMAGE Skincare, using hyaluronic acid, a gel cream, eye masks and a lip treatment from the brand. The makeup artist explained why she opted for the KISS MLBB Multipack Lashes in Bare Affair, saying, “We wanted to do a glam that focused on gorgeous skin and wispy lashes elongated at the ends. The KISS MLBB Multipack Lashes in Bare Affair was a perfect fit for this elegant wearable glam!”

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Mary J. Blige

A blonde Mary J. Blige hit the red carpet wow’ing everyone! Hairstylist Tym Wallace used Fekkai products to create a high pony with soft waves.

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Kim Petras and Sam Smith

The dynamic duo showed up together on the red carpet and they’ve truly never looked better. Gilbert Soliz used M.A.C. Cosmetics for Petras’ glam. Hairstylist and groomer Sienree Du prepped Sam Smith’s skin using Element Eight products and styled their hair with Kevin.Murphy.

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Bebe Rexha

Want Rexha’s Farrah Fawcett hair? Us too! Hairstylist Cesar Delon Ramirez used Unite hair products. “Bebe Rexha’s glam for today’s Grammy Awards red carpet was inspired by the iconic styles of the ’70s,” Ramirez said in a statement. “Jerry Hall, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith have always been a huge influence in my work. I wanted the hair to give gorgeous, retro blonde bombshell and compliment the vintage silhouette.”

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Blac Chyna

Nude lips ensure Blac Chyna’s glittery eye makeup stands out.

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Sheryl Crow

The classic beauty went for beachy waves tonight.

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Gayle

The “ABCDEFU” singer, who we interviewed!, rocked her two-tone hair on the Grammy red carpet.

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Kacey Musgraves

Speaking of Charlotte Tilbury, Musgraves is also wearing the Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand thanks to makeup artist Moani Lee. Her hair was done by Giovanni Delgado using Unite hair products and T3 tools.

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Anna Sitar

The TikToker faked a bob for the big event thanks to hairstylist Bradley Leake and Hidden Crown Hair extensions. Her glam makeup was done by artist Hailey Hoff with ColourPop!

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Nija Charles

The singer slayed ’90s makeup with shimmery eyes and brown lipstick.

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Amanda Gorman

The poet looked so glam with the perfect berry lip.

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Brandi Carlile

Makeup artist Hinako used Peripera lip products to create Carlile’s pretty pout, while stylist Pamela Neal used Madison Reed’s Color Reviving Gloss in Prosecco to give her hair a “strawberry grunge” vibe.

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Kelsea Ballerini

Makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan used CoverGirl products for the singer’s glam and we love how the red lip pops against her yellow dress. She also gave her client a snatched up-do with Mermade Hair hot tools.

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Dylan Mulvaney

The TikTok star brought out all the glamour with a red lip and bold cat-eye.

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Maren Morris

The country singer’s wet hair glam is a very cool departure from her usual look.

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Charli D’Amelio

The TikToker turned heads with long sleek strands and dramatic black eyeliner (by Chanel!).

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Paris Hilton

The icon went dramatic with dark eyeshadow and liner. Her half-up hairstyle helps the makeup stand out. It was created by Eduardo Ponce with Fekkai products.

Are dark cold winter days leaving you feeling cooped up inside your own home? While it might feel ‘off season,’ hiking during the winter actually offers you loads of physical and mental health benefits and best of all, gets you out of the house!

As a low-impact exercise, hiking plays an important role in any fitness regimen, especially for older adults.

In addition to offering cardio and aerobic challenges, hiking is a great social activity that connects you with others and nature. When approached properly, it can safely test your balance and coordination skills.

Here are some additional winter hiking benefits:

• Especially after snow falls, hiking winter wonderlands can be awe-inspiring.
• Spending time walking in nature has been shown to lower stress levels.
• Natural sunlight exposure helps your body generate vitamin D (don’t forget the sunscreen though!).
• Hiking in nature can positively shift your attitude toward winter.
• It connects you to the region where you live.
• Your body burns extra calories to keep you warm, and winter terrain can offer added resistance.
• There are fewer annoyances at many locations during the off-season. For instance, there are less people and bugs because of the cold weather.

If you’re looking for creative ways to upgrade your next winter hike, don’t miss these 5 tips:

Add Weight

If hiking is your go-to exercise for burning calories and honing your balance and coordination, there is a way to make it even more challenging without having to take on the steepest trails.

Adding even a few pounds of weight to your pack can actually increase the weight-bearing resistance your body requires to keep moving successfully.

Burn more calories and tone your muscles with each pound of weight you add – whether it’s additional snacks, small dumbbells or a book to read when you reach your summit.

Take Your Pet

A well-trained dog can often navigate trails off-leash with their owners. Whether you own a dog like this or hike with a friend who does, bring him or her along. Watching a pet frolic in the snow and having that added protection as you go up a trail will be comforting and fun.

Find a New Trail

You may know your favorite trail like the back of your hand, which is great for ensuring you don’t get lost and are familiar with the terrain. However, it might be time to switch things up a bit.

Apps like AllTrails and ViewRanger can be downloaded to your mobile device. They offer you tens of thousands of topographically mapped trails to explore and learn about.

Other apps like MapMyHike additionally help you track the fitness data associated with your hike, including distance covered, number of steps, pace, calories burned, and so on.

Get New Gear

Winter hiking does generate its own unique set of potential fall risks, including icier and more slippery trekking surfaces. Gear up with the right equipment that will better support your weight and balance – i.e., crampons, trekking poles and thermal underwear.

Crampons and cleats go beyond trail shoes or hiking boots to provide extra traction for hikers taking on icy and snowy trails. The best trekking poles adjust in height, are lightweight and sturdy, and offer comfortable grips for holding and moving them.

Thermal underwear and additional layers of clothing are a must for cold weather hiking as you want to stay warm but avoid sweating on the trail.

Join a Group

You may always hike with at least one other person, like your husband or best friend, but have you thought about joining a group hike? This is a great way to meet new people and find new friends who share common interests with you, and hiking in groups is fun, safe, and social.

Use free online services like Meetup.com to find hiking groups near you or check with your senior community program manager, local senior center or faith community.

If your New Year’s resolutions include some form of ‘getting fit’ or ‘losing weight,’ consider giving winter hiking a try!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

How do you find out about great hiking trails where you live? Have you ever been out on a winter hike? Please share your experiences or reservations below.

I made some soup earlier today and, in order to serve it, I reached for my ladle. It is absolutely not a classy ladle – it has a red plastic handle. It probably came from Woolworth’s or the equivalent. But I suddenly had a memory of how and when I got it.

I had just moved into my first ever apartment on my own in my last year of college in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My first two years, as was the norm back then, were spent in college dormitories – women only. My third year had been spent abroad in London, where I lived in a small room and generally ate out.

A friend of a friend had graduated and was moving elsewhere. He had various kitchen utensils that he didn’t think were worth the nuisance of taking with him, so he offered them to her to give to me. Included in this very welcome loot was the ladle.

It was the autumn of 1962.

Keeping Things

Although my donor didn’t think it was worth keeping his kitchen utensils, I did. And somehow, this ladle got packed up along with other things when I left Michigan and, with each subsequent move, this ladle came, too.

It moved to Pittsburgh, then New York City and then London. Indeed, three different homes in London, although I have lived in the third one for over 40 years.

Very occasionally over the years, I have wondered whether I should replace my ladle with a better one. There are much nicer ladles, after all, that would be more fitting for showing to guests.

But when the moment came, I always thought this one worked perfectly well and, after all, I wasn’t inviting the Queen (now King) to dinner.

And so here it is, 60 years later, in my London kitchen drawer, still perfectly useful.

Heirlooms

Of course, some old things have great importance. Perhaps you have some family heirlooms of one kind or another. Perhaps a vase or a painting or a piece of furniture that has been passed down through the family.

These tend to have huge sentimental value. You look forward to handing them on to your own children or grandchildren.

Perhaps you even collect antiques.

Lasting is their point. They have the weight of history, and their age has a genuine importance. They are often seriously valuable.

I have few such things, although I do have one engraved silver serving spoon that was given to my German grandmother at the time of her marriage, some time at the end of the 19th century.

I recently met a third cousin once-removed (I think, such relationships are incredibly complicated) from the same family line, and she said she also had a silver serving spoon very much like it.

Such things have great value as a memory of our grandparents, but no real market value.

Things Last

But my interest here is not in the valuable things we own but the completely non-valuable stuff.

I have, for instance, a box of wooden spools with many different colours of cotton thread, passed on from my other grandmother when she died in 1961. They probably go back to 50 years earlier when she first started sewing. (These fall into that wonderful category of ‘things that might come in useful one day’.)

The thing about simple everyday items is that they often last. Whether valuable or not. The older they are, the more durable they probably are.

And we just keep them and use them and keep them, without a thought.

In the end, you gain a fondness for them for having been with you for so long. Even ladles.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What simple everyday items do you own that are old but not valuable? Can you date when you got them? Do you have a fondness for them? Are things that belonged to your family important to you?

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I love a good challenge. What about you?

Whenever I read about some study that has been done, and the researchers show results in a month or less; then that makes me feel like I want to take on the challenge.

For example, I just recently tried a blueberry challenge. According to this study, one cup a day every day for a month leads to a better mood, and better mobility. And sure enough… just as the study showed, at the end of the month I was in a better mood, and I am certain I had better mobility.

I also felt happier and more focused. (And an extra benefit was that I also brushed my teeth more often because they, as well as my lips, were turning purple.)

Currently, I’m in the midst of a 7-day water challenge. I talked one of my daughters into joining in because… doing a challenge with someone else always makes it more fun!

And, no doubt, you’ll be excited to hear that I have a prune challengeon my calendar as well. That one needs to be done when I am close to home… maybe!?

So, Would You Be Up for a Challenge?

I have one that I want to persuade you to try out. Let’s call it, ‘doing the write thing’.

Your assignment requires writing in a journal each day. I know, I know…. I am well aware that some people do not like to write. And so, they make lame excuses that keep them from receiving the great benefits that come with journaling.

Do any of these ‘I don’t want to write in a journal’ excuses ring a bell with you?

• “I don’t have the time.”
• “What’s the point? No one wants to read what I write… and I don’t either.”
• “There’s no instant gratification… scrolling on my phone is more fun.”
• “I’m not any good at writing.”
• “I usually just end up with a ‘to-do’ check list.”
• “I find journaling to be very boring.”
• “I’ve tried it before and just couldn’t stay motivated.”
• “When I have tried it, I didn’t know where to start or what to say?”
• “I don’t believe there are any real benefits to journal writing.”

But hold on. What If I told you that just committing one hour a day to this challenge could make you smarter, feel better, be less stressed, lower blood pressure, give you more energy, make you feel happier and enable you to have greater success on your goals? Then would you do it?

Journal Writing Is Great for Your Mind AND Your Body

What if you learned that journaling has been proven to not only be good for your mental health, but also your physical health?

That’s right; the benefits are just amazing! Journaling has been shown to strengthen immune cells. It can decrease the symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. And journaling has actually been shown to heal injuries faster. It is true! According to one study, personal journaling can predict an astonishing 53% reduction in all-cause dementia risk!

So let me ask you again: Are you up for the challenge of doing the ‘Write’ thing? I hope you are raising your hand and yelling out “You bet, Sister, count me in!”

If one of your excuses for not journaling is that you don’t know where to start or what to say, then stick with me, Girlfriend, and I will show you the way.

Although I have been regularly writing in my journal for decades. And believe me, the journey hasn’t always been straightforward or smooth.

I Started Out with Cleaning Out the Cobwebs

I struggled for quite a long time while I adopted Julia Cameron’s philosophy of ‘morning pages’ as a means of journaling. In her book, The Artist’s Way, she encourages the ‘wanna be’ artists to fill up three pages in their journal each day. She suggests just writing down whatever comes to you… any random thoughts and ideas. A kind of ‘cleaning out the cobwebs’ process.

I have a stack full of journals that include my three pages of random thoughts from my messy mind. I found that although Cameron’s method did help to clean out the rubbish from my brain bin, it did not seem to better prepare me for my ‘real project’ – personal growth.

So, when I came across this quote by Tony Robbins, I had a light bulb moment.

“The quality of your life is a direct reflection of the quality of questions you are asking yourself.”

That was it… I would design my journaling strategy around using quality questions!

After all, what I ultimately hoped to gain from journaling was a means of growth, of expansion, and of becoming a better me.

Thus, I began to ask myself quality questions each day. I decided to refer to keeping my journal as doing the ‘Write Thing’.

So Let Me Explain How You Can Do The ‘Write Thing’

I find a cozy spot, bring my cup of coffee, and start by writing out the date and this sentence on the top of the page: Today is going to be a great day! Then I say it out loud… like I mean it!

As my writing progressed, I created the acronym ‘I LAUGH MORE’ to help organize my writing.

I = Intention = What Is My Intention for This Day?

What do I want? Many of us don’t give much thought to what we want. We should be asking ourselves this question each day: What do I want? What will make today a great day?

Then write it down.

And after clarifying your intention for the day, ask yourself, “What can I do to support my intention? What can I do to make it a great day?”

If we want more success on our goals, ambitions and dreams, having clear intentions is critical.

L = Learning = What Am I Learning About That I Want to Remember?

“When you stop learning you start dying.” This quote by Albert Einstein is a great reminder for all of us to stay Lifelong Learners so we can live long fulfilling lives.

Are you reading a non-fiction book, taking a class, traveling, or getting ready to launch a new idea? If we repeat what we want to learn we have a better chance of remembering it.

Research has found that if you write something by hand, all that complex sensory information increases the chances the knowledge will be stored for later.

What are you learning and why is it important to you?

A = Action = What Action Will I Take with the Information I Am Learning?

We have all heard that knowledge is power, but it’s really only true power when you take action and actually apply what we’ve learned.

So, our next question is: How will you apply the information you are learning? What action will you take? Like this article for example… you have to not only read about doing the ‘write thing’ – you have to do it!

U = Undone = What Is Something That I Have Put Off Doing?

Is there a chore that remains undone? You know, that thing that saps your energy every time you think about it? Or, perhaps it’s that tear in your heart that you haven’t taken steps to mend? Is there someone you haven’t forgiven? A conflict you haven’t resolved? Is there a burden that you need to let go of and be done with… like the stories you tell of your past that don’t serve you?

I used to clutter up this part of my journal with a ‘to do’ list of the things that I wanted to get done that day like buy a gift for my sister, go to the grocery store, sign the grandkids up for the art class. I finally got myself a note pad that I keep beside me to remind me of those kinds of tasks. I call it ‘Today’s to-do’s’.

G = Gratitude and Grace = What Am I Grateful for? Who Needs My Prayers?

Here are just a few of the many benefits of expressing your gratitude:

• increased happiness and positive mood
• more satisfaction with life
• better physical health
• better sleep
• less fatigue
• lower levels of cellular inflammation
• greater resiliency
• encourages the development of humility, and wisdom.

What are you grateful for today? Don’t just write it… feel it (include big and small things).

And the other part is grace. Who needs your prayers today?

I choose 3 people: a loved one, an acquaintance, someone I don’t like.

Clearly visualize them receiving your gifts of prayer and grace.

H = Health = What Will I Do Today to Support My Becoming a Healthier Me?

Think small steps. How can I become 1% healthier, do one more thing?

I find that being intentional in this area is super important. Eat the rainbow today, walk one more block, 10 minutes of meditation, drink 8 glasses of water, order my vitamins, make an appointment for my yearly check-up.

Having good health is not the end of the journey; it’s the vehicle that will get us to where we want to be.

M = Marvel at Your Mate = What Is Something My Mate Did Recently That Reminds Me How Marvelous He Is?

What we focus on we will see more of. The more I look for the good, the more good I will see.

I think of all the questions I decided to ask each day, this one made an immediate difference. Such a beautiful way to start out my day is to remember what a great partner I have.

What can you do or say today to support you mate? Is it a compliment you should give, an act that you should do or simply being kind, giving a hug and a thank you?

O = Others = What Other Person in My Life Do I Want to Reach Out to?

More than 100 years worth of research show that having a healthy social life is incredibly important to staying healthy in mind, body and spirit.

The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships.

What will you do today to enhance the quality of an important relationship in your life? Who will you contact today (text, email, call or see)? Is there someone who you feel called to reach out to?

R = Review and Reflect = What Went Well Yesterday?

Think of three things.

What did you do yesterday that was fun, fulfilling or loving? How did that make you feel? What do you regret not having done? Is there anything you can do today to fix or repair any regrets you have?

E = Exemplify = What Can I Do Today to Serve as an Example to Others?

I have my vision board in front of me as I write this article. There is a picture of a woman walking with a strong posture, using big strides with her shoulders out. Below her it says, “Walk like everyone’s watching.”

If everyone is watching you, what would you like them to see?

I Laugh More – What Made Me Laugh?

Having this question ‘what made me laugh’ before me each day reminds me to search out more reasons to laugh… I want to giggle more and let my laughter become louder and more frequent.

I recently wrote an article on putting more laughter in our lives. Like so many things in our life, just being more aware of them can be a catalyst for change.

Make the Challenge Your Own

I hope I persuaded you to take on the journaling challenge and do the ‘Write Thing’.

Like all habits we want to develop, we want to make them our own. It is best if we tweak the steps to suit our personal preference. So, pick and choose the questions that most resonate with you. You may decide to create your own list.

Please feel free to download my journal page format to get you started, SMALL STEPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What aspects of journaling do you find most beneficial? Do you have your own style of journaling that works well for you? I would love to hear from you if you find this helpful.