Classic Beauty
Beauty is an opinion. Feeling Beautiful is a necessity. The way we feel about ourselves, determines the quality of the life we live. How you feel about the way you look is first, but the look that you portray to others, also has an impact on your life. This is something that younger girls have a hard time understanding. Those of us with more life experience can relate.
When I turned forty, the perfect balance of my style and society's style was a little hard to find. I no longer had the advantage of the of youth to justify wearing whatever I wanted.
The good thing is there are still a lot of clothing picks that are still tastefully shared with every age group I'm fact my daughter, who is 23, has given me a lot of the best fashion hints that work at any age.
The best is jeans from the Buckle. My daughter introduced me to their jeans. When she wanted me buy her jeans from there, I told her the price was to high. She told me they were worth the money. I had to try for myself. I can honestly say that I will never consider buying jeans anywhere else. They are definitely worth the extra cost. They are my clothing splurge.
The other must have, thanks again to my daughter, is camies from Body Central. They are long and stretchy and a must have for layering under t-shirts. They hold in body flaws plus they just look better then wearing a t-shirt alone.
The most important clothing rule as you get older is to remember that your body is different then it was when you were twenty. Even if you are just as skinny, if you are over forty, short shorts, tube tops, or crop tops should never be worn. Period. Stick to capries with layered tank tops or t-shirts. They are a young look but still classy.
Hair is often overlooked as we age. A lot of people get locked into the same style and products for years. But just like clothing styles, what worked 10 years ago, is probably not working for you now. Keep up with new styles. A new cut can make you look younger and refreshed. Because hair changes with age, the products you use also need to changes. The one thing you need to stay away from its the crazy new colors. Burgundy looks cute on teenagers, it just looks ridiculous after that.
Makeup can make you or break you after forty. A lot of woman believe that using more makeup hides wrinkles and age imperfection. NOT TRUE! The truth that less is more, and that is even more important as we age. Keep lips and eyes neutral colors. Use black eyeliner and Mascara to bring out your eyes. A light blush on the apple of your cheeks. Keep it to a minimum especially if you have imperfections on your face. Bright colors, and heavy makeup just bring attention to the flaws you are wanting to hide.
A good skin care regiment is the most important gift you can do for yourself. Spend the extra money for high quality products. Never use a tanning bed. And always use sunscreen. I highly recommend
Remember, after forty, trying to look 20 won't make you look beautiful or sexy. It will only make you foolish. Try to become a beautiful forty-something, because that is possible.
