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Gray is Gorgeous

Natural approaches to aging beautifully

  • CLEAN BEAUTY
    • Clean Makeup
      • My Clean Five-Minute Makeup Must-Haves
  • NON-TOXIC SKINCARE
    • Safer Skincare: Why you Should Switch to Non-Toxic
  • HAIR CARE
    • The Best Non-Toxic Products for Gray Hair.
    • The Best Non-Toxic Products for Curly Hair
  • HEALTHY AGING
    • My Transition to Gray Hair: How I Went Gray at 40
    • WELLNESS
      • SELF CARE
      • AUTOIMMUNE WELLNESS
        • Why You Should Avoid Gluten
        • My Autoimmune Diet: How I Manage My RA Symptoms with Food
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        • CUSTOMIZED MEAL PLANS
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About Me

Welcome!

My name is Asa and I am a 51-year-old wife, mom, part-time blogger, non-toxic living enthusiast, and pro-age advocate. I love coffee, wine, books, and Southern comfort food.

I made the decision to go gray at 40 when diagnosed with an aggressive autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis), which also prompted a complete lifestyle overhaul. 

This led to an immediate focus on eating unprocessed foods, ditching plastics, and switching to non-toxic household cleaning products, but I didn’t make a change in my makeup or personal care products until much later because I didn’t know any better. Most people don’t. You can read about my switch to safer skincare here. 

Researching safer choices led to some horrifying realizations.

The beauty market is flooded with products filled with dangerous ingredients, and unfortunately, many of the products marketed for mature skin are among the most toxic. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Safe and effective can be compatible terms and I firmly believe aging beautifully is possible without compromising our health.

I will share all I have learned, my product recommendations, and the tips I have gathered along the way. Sharing about all things midlife, specifically beauty and wellness, and connecting with followers here and on my Instagram account is my true passion.

I’m pretty laid back so I usually carry on with minimal makeup and natural curls, but sometimes I like to glam it up a bit with my look: a pop of color from a bright lipstick can be enough to change my whole outlook.

THE GAL BEHIND THE BLOG

The best definition for me? Late bloomer. After floundering around in college for what seemed like forever (probably longer if you ask my dad) eventually obtaining a culinary degree, an English degree, and an MS in education, I finally felt like a grown-up. Well, for the most part. I started my career late, found and married the love of my life later in life than most, and had our only child at, “an advanced maternal age” (their words, not mine).

Blessed is also a word I use to describe my life despite (or in spite of) my rheumatoid arthritis. I am married to my best friend, have an amazing son, and have two Siberian cats named Tater and Luna.

I hope you will enjoy my posts and look forward to connecting with you soon!

xx,

Asa

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For those of you who like a good before and after, this is our summer construction project: screened in porch and gas fire pit. 🔥

We have been outside more in the past two weeks than in the previous three years combined.

☀️The back is south facing and just too hot without the shade.

If you need me, you’ll know where to look. ☺️

Thank you, @aspen_outdoor_designs for helping us bring our vision to life. We are beyond thrilled. ❤️
#screenedporch #gasfirepit #backyardmakeover #deckmakeover #outdoorlivingspace #porchlife

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For those of you who like a good before and after, this is our summer construction project: screened in porch and gas fire pit. 🔥

We have been outside more in the past two weeks than in the previous three years combined. 

☀️The back is south facing and just too hot without the shade. 

If you need me, you’ll know where to look. ☺️

Thank you, @aspen_outdoor_designs for helping us bring our vision to life. We are beyond thrilled. ❤️
#screenedporch #gasfirepit #backyardmakeover #deckmakeover #outdoorlivingspace #porchlife

I love these!

For size reference: I am 5 foot 5 (36 D) and weigh 180 pounds. I wear a large and it isn’t tight or loose. It is perfect. It is thin but not see through and great for layering!

Type TEE into the text box for a direct link to these tees.

I hope you will love them as much as I do.

#besttshirtever #teeshirt #over40fashion #flatteringtops #affiliatelink

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I love these! 

For size reference: I am 5 foot 5 (36 D) and weigh 180 pounds. I wear a large and it isn’t tight or loose. It is perfect. It is thin but not see through and great for layering! 

Type TEE into the text box for a direct link to these tees. 

I hope you will love them as much as I do. 

#besttshirtever #teeshirt #over40fashion #flatteringtops #affiliatelink

This is a no fuss, barely there makeup look perfect for hot, sunny, summer days.

‼️Dual and triple purpose products are my faves. The cheek color is great for lips and lids and the tinted moisturizer is full of skincare ingredients and has spf, so it saves the need for additional skincare and a separate sunscreen. ☀️Never skip the sunscreen!

➡️Comment Cart for a direct link to the main 5 products used for this look.
➡️Comment Brows for a link to the brow powder
➡️Comment ALL for a link to everything, including my bracelets.

Need help ordering or need recommendations? Reach out. I am here for you.

Link to shop at the top of my bio link @gray.is.gorgeous if you do not need want a direct link.

#nofiltermakeup #nofilterskin #over50women #nontoxicmakeup #easymakeuplook #maturemakeup #grayhairmakeup #makeupforgrayhair #greyhair #beautyshouldbegoodforyou

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This is a no fuss, barely there makeup look perfect for hot, sunny, summer days. 

‼️Dual  and triple purpose products are my faves. The cheek color is great for lips and lids and the tinted moisturizer is full of skincare ingredients and has spf, so it saves the need for additional skincare and a separate sunscreen. ☀️Never skip the sunscreen!

➡️Comment Cart for a direct link to the main 5 products used for this look. 
➡️Comment Brows for a link to the brow powder 
➡️Comment ALL for a link to everything, including my bracelets. 

Need help ordering or need recommendations? Reach out. I am here for you. 

Link to shop at the top of my bio link @gray.is.gorgeous if you do not need want a direct link. 

#nofiltermakeup #nofilterskin #over50women #nontoxicmakeup #easymakeuplook #maturemakeup #grayhairmakeup #makeupforgrayhair #greyhair #beautyshouldbegoodforyou

Cheers from the Dominican Republic! Girl trips are good for the soul.

#summertime #girlstrip #dominicanrepublic #beachbabes

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Cheers from the Dominican Republic! Girl trips are good for the soul. 

#summertime #girlstrip #dominicanrepublic #beachbabes

I was trying to record a reel, but Tater had other plans. 😻 I let her derail me because snuggles are important, too.

#furbabiesofinstagram #siberiancat #snugglesfordays #catmomlife #catmoments #catloverclub

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I was trying to record a reel, but Tater had other plans. 😻 I let her derail me because snuggles are important, too.

#furbabiesofinstagram #siberiancat #snugglesfordays #catmomlife #catmoments #catloverclub
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