This week, I sat down in person with one of my best friends, Stephanie Richard, for a super fun, totally real, and refreshingly unfiltered edition of our Dear Cathy series. And this time? We filmed it in the studio!
Stephanie isn’t a beauty influencer—she’s a girlfriend you want in your corner. Together, we tackled your questions around aging, skincare, fashion confidence, and navigating the ups and downs of midlife.
From saggy skin and skinny jeans to friendship, hormones, and the messy magic of growing older, this episode feels like a girls’ night in with your ride-or-die. So pour a glass of something fun and cozy up—you’re gonna love this one.
👭 Meet Stephanie Richard:- Co-owner of Sparkles & Lace Boutique in Colorado Springs
- Mom of two boys (and newly navigating the empty nest!)
- Girlfriend, confidante, and skincare guinea pig 😄
- Age 53 and aging with laughter, style, and unapologetic truth
- Do face creams actually work—or is it all genetics?
- The real truth about Botox, TikTok skincare, and finding what works
- How friendship fuels beauty from the inside out
- The saggy neck struggle and how Gua Sha + oils can actually help
- Skinny jeans vs wide-leg jeans—how to dress for you
- Why midlife is the perfect time to try everything
- Advice to our younger selves (and why you need to stop apologizing)
- A peek into our beauty routines (yes, tinted moisturizer counts!)
“Try everything. What works for her may not work for you—and that’s okay.”
“Your skin reflects your joy. So find your people, hydrate your soul, and let the beauty radiate.”
📲 Come Join the Girlfriend Party:👯♀️ Facebook Group: Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife 📸 Follow the Podcast: @girlfriendsguidepodcast 💁♀️ Connect with Cathy: @dearcathy719
📲 Connect With Stephanie:📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sparklesnlaceboutique/
📸 TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparklesandlaceboutique
🔗 https://sparklesandlaceboutique.com/
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