glow & tell: JANE STEWART

Cowboy hats. Killer Western style. And a whole lot of attitude {we love her}. Jane from Inspired with Jane is proof that finding your style can also be about finding yourself. We caught up with Jane to talk reinvention, the beauty products she can’t live without, getting ready in minutes and why less really is more…

There’s something about Jane. She wears a cowboy hat like nobody’s business, has fabulous Western style and brings a big dose of personality to everything she does. But behind the fashion is a story that makes us love her even more.

Jane has been open about carrying grief, childhood trauma and depression, and the two and a half years of therapy that helped her find the tools to move forward. Self-love helped her find her freedom, while fashion became a way to find her voice again.

And that’s really what Inspired with Jane is all about. Yes, there are great outfits and plenty of cowboy hats, but there’s also storytelling, connection and a reminder that you can reinvent yourself at any stage or age. It might be messy. It might be hard. But it can also be pretty damn powerful.

Her approach to beauty? Much like everything else, she keeps it real. Great skin, products she actually uses and makeup that makes her feel like herself, just a little more polished. No 27-step routine required.

Here are Jane’s glow & tell tips…

What’s the best beauty tip you’ve ever picked up or learned along the way?
Stay hydrated. It sounds simple, but drinking enough water has made the biggest difference to my skin. Healthy, hydrated skin is the best foundation for any beauty routine. You can buy wonderful products, but don’t underestimate what happens when you consistently take care of yourself from the inside out.

What are your go-to beauty products you can’t live without?
My beauty routine is all about healthy, hydrated skin and enhancing what I already have.

I use Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Day Cream and the matching Eye Care treatment every day, and a few nights a week I reach for the Laneige Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask. I never go to bed without the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.

For makeup, I love Seint. Their customisable palette keeps my routine simple. I use it for my foundation, concealer, blush and eyeshadow. I finish with Revive7 Sculpt Brow Tint because defined brows instantly pull everything together.

I’ve learned that consistency beats complexity. I’d rather invest in a handful of products I genuinely love than a bathroom full of products I never use.

Do you have a time-saving beauty trick you swear by?
Keeping my makeup routine simple is my biggest time saver. My Seint palette allows me to do my foundation, concealer, blush and eyeshadow all from one compact. I finish with defined brows, mascara and a lip colour. In just a few minutes, I feel polished and ready for the day.

Have you ever had a beauty fail, and what did you learn from it?
Like many women, I used to think more makeup meant a better result. I’ve learned that less really is more. Healthy skin and a natural finish always look fresher than trying to cover everything.

Who’s your ultimate beauty inspiration?
Sharon Stone. She embodies confidence, elegance and authenticity. She has embraced ageing with grace while remaining unapologetically herself. To me, that’s the most beautiful thing a woman can do.

Do you have a favourite beauty look you always come back to?
My signature look is fresh, natural skin with softly defined brows, neutral makeup and a touch of colour on my lips. I love beauty that enhances rather than hides who I am. Paired with great Western fashion and often a cowboy hat, it’s a look that feels timeless, effortless and completely me.

Connect with Jane

For more of Jane’s Western style, mojo motivation and everyday inspiration, visit Inspired with Jane
… and follow her on instagram: @inspiredwithjane