“It’s especially important for women older than 40 to bring the latest styles into their wardrobes.”
— Brenda Kinsel, author of “Brenda Kinsel's Fashion Makeover: 30 Days to Diva Style!”
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| Experience a beauty rebirth this spring with 10 simple tips for revamping your style. From energizing your wardrobe with must-have pieces to the latest jewelry fashion trends, we'll get you ready for the next great phase of your life. |
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1. Energize with spring trends. “It’s especially important for women older than 40 to bring the latest styles into their wardrobes,” says Brenda Kinsel, author of “Brenda Kinsel's Fashion Makeover: 30 Days to Diva Style!” (Chronicle Books, 2007). This spring, try a neutral straight skirt with a colored top for easy sophistication. Another must-have piece is a safari jacket to add worldly, refined style to any outfit — think Meryl Streep in “Out of Africa” (1985).
2. Follow the 50-percent rule. Kinsel also says less is more. “With trends like this spring’s tie-dye, dating back across the decades, style can be a challenge for boomer women,” says Kinsel. “I tell clients to take a trend and cut it in half. Instead of a tie-dye T-shirt, try a shirt with an element of tie-dye in it.”
3. Redo your ’do. Today’s short hairstyles flatter the face and take off years. Browse style magazines and find a look you’d like to try before you visit your salon. But short hair is not required; more and more boomer women are wearing tousled, mid-length styles as popularized by Katie Couric, or longer, lovely locks like Michelle Pfeiffer.
4. Get fit! Let’s face it: Aging stinks and so does gravity. But there’s no age limit on exercise. A simple walking program, building up to 30 minutes, five days a week, will do wonders. Strength training just three times per week can help improve bone density, reduce body fat and improve muscle tone. Try finding a program online or hiring a personal trainer.
5. Lighten up the makeup. Too much makeup can add years. Mature women and women of any age can benefit from this spring’s lighter, brighter makeup styles. Many salons include free makeup consultations; or try the makeup counter at your favorite department store.
6. Enhance those curves. Shape-wear today is nothing like your mother’s girdle. Lines such as the Atlanta-based SPANX® tend to display, not disguise, your body’s natural curves. Look for tummy-control and thigh-firming features.
7. Stop hiding behind loose clothing. According to Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler, the Glam Gals at www.fabulousafter40.com, baggy clothing may make you appear larger than you actually are. Instead, opt for body skimming (not tight) items that will show off your feminine silhouette.
8. Be bejeweled. The Glam Gals also recommend updating your jewelry wardrobe with a few hot pieces in the latest styles. Trends include: odd and unusual rocks for eye-popping rings; necklaces with only a sprinkling of diamonds and an emphasis on metals; red jewels such as pinkish-red rubellite or soft pink tourmaline.
9. Revitalize your lips. Lips can be one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Be sure to protect them from the sun with sunblock with SPF. Also, reapply color throughout the day to keep your lips moist. Try a nightly anti-aging regimen of Regenerist Anti-Aging Lip Treatment.
10. Exfoliate. Good skin is essential to looking young. Be sure to exfoliate to give your cells a little nudge.
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