LOVE THEWAY YOU LOOK…
✦ Dress on trend. “Leopard prints are in fashion, but they don’t have to make you look like Bet Lynch,” says celebrity stylist Alex Longmore. “On pumps or a bag they’ll be trendy, not tarty. Also swap draining black for navy or another blue to brighten your face – and find a pale colour that suits you for extra lumination.” ✦ Rethink your make-up. Swap black eyeliner for brown or grey. “Using the wrong products is more ageing than using none at all – and every mature woman needs something to wake up her face,” says beauty guru Grace Fodor. “If you do nothing else, use a really good perfector to subtly hide dark circles and blotchy patches.” For tutorials go to WWW.STUDIO10BEAUTY.COM. ✦ Don’t get stuck in a hair rut. “Very few women can get away with super-long hair after the age of 50, especially if it’s all one length and going grey,” says Ondine Cowley, advanced director at Nicky Clarke. “But don’t assume that means
“If you do nothing else, use a good perfector to subtly hide dark circles”
you have to opt for a short cut – the right kind of fringe can lift your cheekbones wonderfully, and there are far more fringe styles to choose from than you might imagine. Get a consultation (often free) with a stylist you can totally trust. They should take into account your personality and dress sense as well as your lifestyle and age in helping you decide on a new style.” ✦ Perfect your posture. “A forward-jutting head or hunched neck look very ageing,” says Antonella Cavallone, a teacher of The Alexander Technique ( WWW. ALEXANDERTECHNIQUE.CO.UK). “They’re caused by years of computer work and can ultimately cause all sorts of aches and pains. Learning to sit, stand and walk tall again won’t just make you look better – it will also improve your circulation, breathing and digestion.”