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Featured Staying Beautiful Article:
How to Look Younger - But Not Too Young
by Erin Stafford
Many of my clients over 40 tell me that they want to look younger, but
not too young. They fear that if they follow the advice of their daughters
and the fashion magazines that they will end up looking like they are
trying to be 16. And no woman who has been through puberty once wants
to go through that again. By following these simple tips you will be sure
to stay youthful yet age appropriate.
Check your do
It’s important to have an up to date hair style. If you are over
35 your hair should not be much longer than your shoulders. The typical
style of long hair to your mid back that is all one length screams to
everyone that you are trying to look like you are still in high school.
This isn’t the look you should be going for. Trim your hair, keep
it healthy, and get a modern cut that suits your lifestyle and hair type.
Update your make up
Although we’d all love to walk out of the house without a stitch
of make up, most of us can’t. As we age, we lose some of the color
in our skin. It’s important to start out with a great sunscreen and
foundation that smoothes the skin to create an even surface. Eyeliner,
mascara, and a touch of blush are sometimes all that is needed. Visit
the make up counter at a good department store to learn how to expertly
apply your make up. Avoid any fashion colors that are in at a particular
moment. Your make up should not change depending on what color you are
wearing. Matching your eye shadow to your outfit should be erased from
your memory.
Update your jeans
Nothing makes you look older and more out of date than high waisted jeans
with a tapered leg. Now I’m not saying that you need to buy super
low rise jeans that expose your rear end. But you should definitely find
a pair of jeans that sits below your navel and has a slight boot cut.
When the leg of the jean flares slightly at the ankle it balances out
the thigh and makes your leg look leaner.
Accessorize with trends
Don’t ignore the latest trends, just don’t over do it. Just
because something is “in” doesn’t mean that it is right
for you. If a certain color is in this season, or a theme like the nautical
look is in, you can easily incorporate these into your look through accessories.
You don’t need to be dressed from head to toe in the cobalt blue
of last season. Instead you could find a great pair of cobalt blue shoes
or a fantastic bracelet in that color to make you look up to date without
going over the top. Think of trends like you do junk food…all in
moderation. Less is more.
Stay out of velour sweat suits and Ugg boots
Velour sweat suits and Ugg boots are great for lounging around the house,
but that is where the line should be drawn. Once you leave your house
wearing this, even to just run to the supermarket, you have made a huge
fashion felony. This outfit simply creates added bulk where you need it
least. It’s hard to find a 16 year old that looks good in this ensemble,
let alone anyone over 40.
Once you start introducing these tips into your look you will be sure
to be fashionably fabulous every year. Remember, style is not about what’s
“in”, it’s about creating a look that is current and right
for you and your body. It is possible to look younger without looking
too young.
Erin Stafford is an expert on color, style, and image consulting in LA
and Orange County. Contact her today via email, erin@erinstafford.com,
or via her website, http://www.erinstafford.com.
While you're there, don't forget to sign up for her weekly fashion tips
newsletter filled with the latest fashion advice and her blog at http://erinstafford.wordpress.com/
for even more fun fashion tips!
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