THE SECRET T0 NOT LOOKING YOUR AGE . . when you are a senior.

 

Yesterday I posted  blog about looking younger, slimmer no matter what your age.   I received some interesting comments e-mailed from a few friends and  acquaintances .     They felt the suggestions in the books were not realistic.     The general consensus  was –  why bother to do this when you’re older.  It’s too much of an effort.     Or even sadder – I’m too old to concern myself with appearances.  Nobody looks at me anyways.

This growing old is non-negotiable.    However, your attitude towards aging is your choice.    It’s a mind-set, and not just about appearances.   One  hears men and women say  they are old on the outside, but in their head they are still young.

I have many wonderful friends of various ages.  The youngest is nine years old.  She is an old soul.  We discuss the future (hers), do art projects  and watch movies together.  The next youngest friend  is 20 years old,  occasionally raids my closet and is planning to open her own business.

This is the secret to not looking old .  Don’t act your age. Don’t say you are too old to do something new.   Don’t dress your age.    Approach this time of your life with joy and confidence.

Be happy.

Smile.  Smile.  Smile.

Enjoy your  younger life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD … HOW TO NEVER LOOK FAT AGAIN

These are two books that every women, of any age, should read.  I PROMISE YOU .  These books are worth their weight in gold.  They will change the way you look (for the better) for ever.

How Not To Look Old by Charla Krupp.   Fast and effortless ways to look 10 years younger, 10 pounds lighter, and 10 times better.

How To Never Look Fat Again:  over 1,000 ways to dress thinner without dieting by Charla Krupp

 

Aging isn’t great.   Age-spots,  crows-feet,  gray hair,  chin hair,  saggy boobs and other things I’m not even going to go into.    I would love to give these books to every woman I know.   Here’s some excerpts from How Not To Look Old:

TEN NEW RULES FOR HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD

l. Up is better than down (brows  glasses,  bust,  bum).

2. Soft is better than hard (makeup).

3. Illumination is better than darkness (face, hair).

4. Warm is better than cool (hair colour,  makeup).

6. Moist is better than dry (skin,  lips,  eyes).

7. Smooth is better than dry (eyelids, lips, shape-wear).

8. Casual is better than fussy (hair, makeup, clothes).

9. Less is better than more (nails, jeans, legs).

10. And anything is better than nude hose!

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO IN THE NEXT TEN MINUTES TO TAKE OFF TEN YEARS.

l. Pick pink for your pout.

2. Arch your brows upward.

3. Cover gray brow hairs with pencil and powder.

4. Slim down your eyeliner.

5. Falsify a few lashes.

6. Don’t outline your lips with dark liner.

7. Lighten up on the foundation and powder

8. Unchain your reading glasses.

9. Lose the suit.  Switch up the pieces instead.

10. Slip on heels or high-heeled boots.

TEN THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO TAKE OFF TEN YEARS

1. Slim down with shapewear bike shorts.

2. Boost your bust with the right bra.

3. Slough off old skin with a microdermabrasion kit.

4. Switch from powder to cream blush.

5. Cut some bangs.

6. Polish your toes – black, burgundy,  whatever.

7. Pick up a hip accessory.

8. Spring for “body bling”.

9. Whiten your teeth.

10 Have a tailor shorten (and narrow) your skirts.

Here’s the deal my darlings.    Why shouldn’t you look good no matter how old you are.   If you don’t like your hair – find a new hair stylist.    Update you make up with help from a professional (most department stores offer this service).  Buy a perfect fitting pair of jeans.  Never wear sneakers with them.    Treat yourself like you are worth a million dollars.  You are!

THIS IS THE WOMAN I WANT TO BE

 

Her name is Ruth.  She is 100 years old.  She lives in New York.  Her life and style tips are so in sync with mine that I hope I can arrive at 100 with her elan and positive outlook on life.   Ruth is an inspiration for every woman, regardless of their age.    If you want to look great for the rest of your life  read all about Ruth on ADVANCE STYLE.   Ari Seth Cohen is the creator of this blog.  He roams the streets of New York looking for stylish older people – men and woman.