FOF, with or without makeup
Every time I read a message from another FOF woman registering for www.faboverfifty.com, I want to call her. Each statement is filled with the passion, honesty, spirit and wisdom that define my generation. I can’t wait until we celebrate each other’s smarts, style and success—not to mention our fab faves—on the site. It’s going to be great fun.
Leigh, my new FOF friend
Tonight, I couldn’t resist, so I called Leigh Chandler from Las Vegas after reading her message. “Bravo! Or should I saw Brava?” she wrote. “I’ll be 53 soon and I think I’m pretty fabu! I am a self-taught businesswoman, textile designer, mother, wife and sometime blogger who loves life. …one of my main contributions has been to mentor and help other business women just getting started….thanks for what you are doing!”
Leigh owns Papillon Linens, a luxurious collection of bedding and specialty home accessories. I think one of the great joys in life is crawling onto crisp, cool, ultra soft sheets at night, so Leigh and I share a passion. Her humor also captivated me. When I complimented the photo she sent (I asked for one), Leigh said she wasn’t sure she liked it because she’s “wearing makeup.” Her 21-year-old daughter bought it as a gift because Leigh never wore any. “I’m glued to the computer 15 hours a day and didn’t think I needed makeup.” She promised her daughter she’d have a picture taken when she was dolled up.
Although she hasn’t worn any makeup since the photo was taken on New Year’s Eve, Leigh really liked the LashBlast mascara from Cover Girl (“the best lengthener I ever wore and it doesn’t clump or smudge. It comes off in flakes.”)
Leigh's husband Max. Yes, he's real.
Leigh’s husband liked the new look and the photo, she told me. Max, 47, currently restores vintage razors. Check out his website, www.vintagestraightrazors.com, for the men in your life. And check out Max. A former international fashion model, he’s really easy on my FOF eyes. Lee says he’s a wonderful man, smart, and speaks six languages.
Wow…are they real?
Goodness me this may get intimidating…I will choose to be inspired!
Oh my goodness! Heather, your blog, your home, your family, your life! They are amazing! Phuket, Thailand is my husband’s favorite place in the world, I can’t wait to show him! This is already an amazing journey – Thank you Geri!
LOL. Me too Heather. Me too.
Geri
Geri, I can’t wait to meet you in person! You have come up with such an incredible hot spot here! It is how I would imagine a “Salon in Paris” only in cyberspace! All of the women I have seen on your site so far – just inspire me! Thank you so much;-)
XO Leigh
OMG . . . aren’t FOF women awesome!!!!!I
Yes, yes, yes! WE are!
WOW! Where do I start? First of all, I’m 45 and am thankful that you’re here! What an inspiration. I know Leigh and she is just as beautiful inside as out. I didn’t see her with makeup on as we were running around doing lots of heavy work but she could be a model too. When we talked about Max, she told me about him and I assumed he was hot but that’s putting it mildly! Best of all, she told me they laugh ALL the time. Maybe that’s what keeps them so young and happy!
Claudia, You are too kind! You have seen me at my worst, yet you have been such a friend to me and all you meet! You kept me laughing when we worked together, when I was about to have a breakdown working with the NYC Union labor guys, and I am eternally grateful for that! XOL
Are those two sold separately?
All kidding aside, I’ve had the pleasure of recently meeting Leigh through my blog. She’s one talented woman who creates outstanding products – some of the most beautiful bed linens out there.
Hmmmm… how much would you be willing to pay for the tall handsome one?? You always crack me up, you have the most humorous blogs out there and I love it so much. You are so generous with your readers and always welcome every newbie with ” Hello and welcome to this deliciousness!” Irresistible!
Leigh looks great here and I loved working together with her beautiful linens on a shoot for Country Living magazine.
Hi Michael,
I like your work. Maybe we can work together in the future.
Geri Brin
Hi Michael! Actually, it was Southern Living and I’ve been so pleased that you have kept in touch all these years! I have so enjoyed watching your stellar career – I hope you and Geri do get to work together!!
XO Leigh
Ooops, it was Southern Accents, hahahahaha I just had a seni…. no, I just had a FOF moment!
I just so happen to be the lucky niece of Leigh and have always looked up to her. She is a wonderful mom and successful businesswoman at the same time!
Neither she nor her husband look a day over 40!
Thanks for this great webiste…even though i am only 42…i will check it out!
Thank you Darling! You are one Fab over Forty girl, I love you!
XXOO
She is so fab over fifty and really the nicest person in the whole wide world. I’m so glad I have gotten to know how completely charming and wonderful she is!!
Thank you Jennifer! You are so sweet and incredibly talented!! I will be blogging about you soon, I’m so excited!
XXOO
Hi Angela,
I think you’ll enjoy the site, despite your tender young age,
and am glad you’ll check it out.
Best,
Geri
Your blog is very interesting. I have to confess , I’m a little bit younger but I’m a woman..and I will be older ( I hope )
Leigh is a fantastic woman and she looks fabulous ., no matter how old she is