| Well none of us want to feel that we are getting | | | | great but on the majority of us it is extremely aging, |
| older we want to believe that we are going to keep | | | | so make sure that you choose a great colour that |
| our youthful good looks for ever, however the facts | | | | will flatter your skin tone and not make you look |
| are that everything will eventually go south. But ladies | | | | drained. Initially I suggest consulting a good |
| it is not all doom and gloom. Take heart in the fact | | | | hairdresser about the shade. |
| that you can look great at 40+. Look at Madonna, | | | | 5. Next you need a fabulous hair cut. Many of us are |
| Demi Moore, and Helen Miriam. | | | | so comfy with the style we had back in the day that |
| "Yes but they have money", I hear you say. Well | | | | we cling on for dear life and it can be quite an |
| that cannot be denied they are without doubt | | | | emotional thing to have a hair cut especially if you go |
| wealthy beyond the average persons wildest dreams | | | | from long to short. Believe me the best thing you |
| however what I would say to that is it doesn't take | | | | can do is to have a great cut that flatters the way |
| money to have style. | | | | you're looking now. It can knock a good 10 years off |
| There are a few simple rules that you have to follow | | | | you if you choose your hairdresser wisely. |
| as a more mature lady and here they are: | | | | 6. Wear clothes that fit! I cannot stress this one |
| 1. Don't try to dress as though you are 20 it actually | | | | enough. I know you don't want to move into the |
| has the opposite effect of what you are trying to | | | | size up. It's a nightmare when you discover that you |
| achieve. Have you heard the saying "Mutton dressed | | | | have moved up a size and you think "it's ok I won't |
| as lamb". | | | | buy a new wardrobe I'll just lose weight". But you |
| 2. Try where ever possible to wear good quality | | | | never do! And carry on wearing clothes that are too |
| clothes. When you get older it really does add an air | | | | small for you. It looks tackier and it's just not |
| of class to you when you are wearing nice quality | | | | flattering sorry to be so harsh. |
| clothes and accessories. Presumably by 40 you will be | | | | 7. Sort out your wardrobe. You have to be ruthless |
| earning a lot more money than most 20 year olds, so | | | | so don't do this exercise by yourself you will need a |
| you can afford to buy the items they can only | | | | loyal and truthful friend who will help you get rid of |
| dream about, which will make you look just as trendy | | | | the stuff that no longer fits or are now outdated or |
| but with a much more classy effect. Of course if you | | | | just too young for you to wear. You can either give |
| don't have the budget then a great way to acquire | | | | them to charity or you can make a bit of money at |
| the better quality clothes is to either shop in the | | | | a car boot sale and get some money together for |
| charity shops where you can pick up some really | | | | your brand new wardrobe. |
| fantastic bargains or save up and instead of buying | | | | Those are my 7 simple tips. If you feel that you |
| 10 cheap items go for one quality product. | | | | need professional help to revamp your image it's a |
| 3. Don't forget to invest in good underwear especially | | | | great idea to elicit the help of an Image consultant |
| if you have put on a few pounds through the years. | | | | who can give you an unbiased view of what you |
| Gok Wan has opened our eyes to the benefits of | | | | should be wearing or they can help you to declutter |
| pulling it all in with some sturdy undergarm's. | | | | your wardrobe. Most consultants can vary from |
| 4. Dye your hair As we get older the grey hairs start | | | | around £50 per hour to £150 per hour. |
| to peep through and on some people it can look | | | | |