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this lady walks her talk AgeVenture News Service 12-24-06 | |||
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"Make-up is the best way to appear younger. When asked your age, just make-up a number." That's the advice I used to give to those who were age-anguished and unwilling to tell their true age for fear of being stereotyped. Well, that was then, and this is now.
Age is more than a number. Your appearance is the result of a total package of choices related to clothing, cosmetics, style, attitude, and much more. Those who ascribe to a purely numerical definition of age just don't get it. Well, now they can. Turning forty, fifty, or sixty is not about getting older, it's about becoming ageless. Renowned style expert and fashion consultant Christine Schwab sees aging as an opportunity to revitalize your style and enliven your attitude. In her frank, opinionated, and provocative style, she writes the book that defies many of the fashion and beauty industry philosophies. Now more than ever, women have the ability to look and feel fresh, chic, and fabulous at any age, simply by understanding age maintenance. Schwab is adamant that with all this new ageless information and technology, it is imperative to be informed about what works and what does not. In this honest and empowering book, she offers the first open-minded approach to style, beauty, health, and well-being that will help every forty-plus woman achieve a classic look while maintaining her edge and personality. A personal stylist and support group within a book, The Grown-Up Girl's Guide to Style addresses every aspect of aging, from hair and makeup to sex and family life. Straightforward and candid, Schwab even embraces once taboo subjects, offering the lowdown from leading doctors and surgeons on injectable skin treatments, cosmetic surgery and dentistry, and hormone replacement therapy. Accompanying her eye-opening advice are dozens of fun, revealing photographs—including celebrity profiles, woman-on-the-street snapshots, stunning professional photography, and even personal photographs of Schwab herself—that demonstrate style disasters (sleeveless tops, head-to-toe denim, and more), and dazzling triumphs. The Grown-Up Girl's Guide to Style holds the ultimate insider's secrets to a beautiful, sexy, and healthy life after forty. An essential book for the modern "grown-up girl," it is sure to dramatically rejuvenate the already-stylish, the aspiring-to-be-stylish, and the simply style-challenged woman in her prime. Christine's ten tips for taking ten years off. Let Your Hair Down Forget the tired old myth that after forty you have to cut your hair short. Sure it’s easier, but longer hair is more youthful. A little hair length softens, hides and flatters. Even if it's just a longer bang or a little fringe in the back, it can take years off your overall look. Bye-bye Gray While gray hair can be beautiful, it can also reveal our age. Take off five to ten years with one color application! Don’t go too light, too dark or too bright – the look will be too artificial. Instead, think warm, rich tones. The Right Bra Go to an intimate apparel department or lingerie specialty store for a proper bra fitting and get an appropriate support bra that not only supports your chest, but also makes you look better in your clothes and appear slimmer at the same time. Classic Pieces Think Jackie Kennedy and Gwyneth Paltrow -- classic sweaters, skirts, pants, dresses and jackets and then style them up with bold and fun accessories. Trendy outfits make you look like you’re trying too hard. Eyewear with Attitude Don’t think of eyewear as practical. Go for color, shape and design that scream “statement” in both sunglasses and regular glasses. A good pair of frames can add a contemporary accent to your appearance, instead of looking like a required necessity. Jergen’s Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer They finally got a tanning product right. This streak-free lotion has just a hint of color, won't come off on your clothes and needs no drying time. The result is a warm glow that doesn’t look like a bad fake tan. A little color helps hide veins, cellulite and even fat! Use it every other day and start with the lightest shade available first. The reason it works is because it’s a little color. Botox and Restylane Injectables A visit to a qualified cosmetic dermatologist can give back at least five years to your appearance. The secret to red carpet perfection is injectables. They can do a lot to help give you back the face you once had. Estée Lauder Moisturizing Eye Pads Lose the bags under your eyes with these small post-it-like pads that get placed under your eyes for a few minutes to deliver instant moisture to sleep-deprived eyes. High Heels When you want to look chic, go for the high heels. Insert foot pads if necessary. You will look slimmer, sexier and younger with those few added inches. Positive Outlook Perhaps more than anything, a good positive outlook on life, love and aging improves every aspect of your appearance, both inside and out. Remember, we are constantly evolving. Don't talk about getting older, instead talk about and celebrate life! Christine Schwab is fashion's Rocky. The lady delivers a powerful punch that K.O.'s maturity's tired tradition of the "old-and-frumpy" look. Time for a new kind of Metro-Maturity. A brand new you. So, why not Youth'ntm your life with "The Grown-Up Girl's Guide to Style" from Regan Books (2006) $34.95. Read it and reap.  RATING. David J. Demko, AgeVenture News Service.
Photo credits: HarperCollins Publishers. Dr. Demko is a lifestyle columnist and author of "Youth'n your life", "Boomers Zoomers & Beyond," and "The Original Death Calculator." AgeVenture welcomes submissions of innovative events, products, and services designed for Aging America. E-mail submissions to: trends@AgeVentureNewsService.com |