The last of the massive fashion mistakes is number 5.....having outdated hair and makeup!
You might have a closet full of clothes in all the right colors that are stylish, modern and age appropriate, but if you get dressed in the morning, look in the mirror and still see your grandmother, you can blame it on your hair and makeup.
Nothing ages a woman more than an outdated hairstyle and makeup!
You know your hair is stuck in a time warp if it's too perfectly coiffed and as stiff as a bird's nest, it's so long and shapeless that it hangs down droopily and sad looking, it's flat and dull as dishwater, colored in a solid jet black or platinum blonde, or have an 80s perm! You also know it's outdated if no one ever compliments you on your hair - ever!
Outdated makeup is even more obvious. Overtweezed brows, heavy contoured cheekbones, blue shiny eyeshadow, frosted everything, visible traced lip liner, mud brown or mauve lips that make you look like you've got one foot in the grave.....get the picture?
You might think the solution to an outdated hairstyle is to simply run out and get the latest cut, but I caution you about doing this. As I always say, "it's all about the hair", and it's something you should put time and effort into before making the decision for a drastic change. Women are very sensitive about making any changes, however slight, to this very personal feminine accessory.
Flip through magazines, study hairstyles, think about your hair texture and be realistic about what type of style will be flattering and manageable for you. If it's a hairstyle that is a lot of maintenance,
will you give up after a few day's and revert back to your old, comforting 'do'? Think about your face shape and what would be a flattering look for you. Find a good hairstylist whom you trust, and talk to him/her first to get advice and feedback on what would work for you.
And remember, that modern hair needs to move! If there's a gale force wind and your hair still doesn't move, it's not good! No matter what length you decide on, layering is always a good idea so that it can move. It should be soft and shiny, and if colored should be multi-dimensional. Warmer tones always flatter the skin tone more as we age, and going lighter one shade never hurts either to
soften things up. Jet black hair on a mature woman is aging, so steer clear of this big no no!
Your makeup should follow suit. Less harsh, more natural is the goal. Concealer, minimalfoundation (there are some great tinted moisturizers out there now which I love), a little blush, a neutral eye and mascara. Gently touch up your brows to frame the eyes and make you look fresh and
youthful. And remember ladies, if you are going to have a bold or smoky eye look for a night out on the town, keep the lip neutral. If you're going to have a bold lip like red, then keep the eye makeup simple. It's always one or the other - never both! They key is to look like yourself, just a more enhanced version and not like bozo the clown!
Hanging onto outdated hair and makeup is like looking at an old photograph. It may have been a
wonderful moment in the 80s, but the reality is we will not look that way again. Time marches on
and if your hair and makeup don't change with the times you're going to look physically and mentally frozen in the past.
Don't be afraid to change your look - most women feel truly liberated when they find the courage to do this. Look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself "am I looking the best I can or am I
holding onto the past?"......only you can answer that question and make the decision to start the
journey to reinvention. It's not as hard as it sounds.....
If you look like any of the above outdated images then ladies there's a serious problem!! Start thinking about making the changes to look like this! See below...
You might have a closet full of clothes in all the right colors that are stylish, modern and age appropriate, but if you get dressed in the morning, look in the mirror and still see your grandmother, you can blame it on your hair and makeup.
Nothing ages a woman more than an outdated hairstyle and makeup!
You know your hair is stuck in a time warp if it's too perfectly coiffed and as stiff as a bird's nest, it's so long and shapeless that it hangs down droopily and sad looking, it's flat and dull as dishwater, colored in a solid jet black or platinum blonde, or have an 80s perm! You also know it's outdated if no one ever compliments you on your hair - ever!
Outdated makeup is even more obvious. Overtweezed brows, heavy contoured cheekbones, blue shiny eyeshadow, frosted everything, visible traced lip liner, mud brown or mauve lips that make you look like you've got one foot in the grave.....get the picture?
You might think the solution to an outdated hairstyle is to simply run out and get the latest cut, but I caution you about doing this. As I always say, "it's all about the hair", and it's something you should put time and effort into before making the decision for a drastic change. Women are very sensitive about making any changes, however slight, to this very personal feminine accessory.
Flip through magazines, study hairstyles, think about your hair texture and be realistic about what type of style will be flattering and manageable for you. If it's a hairstyle that is a lot of maintenance,
will you give up after a few day's and revert back to your old, comforting 'do'? Think about your face shape and what would be a flattering look for you. Find a good hairstylist whom you trust, and talk to him/her first to get advice and feedback on what would work for you.
And remember, that modern hair needs to move! If there's a gale force wind and your hair still doesn't move, it's not good! No matter what length you decide on, layering is always a good idea so that it can move. It should be soft and shiny, and if colored should be multi-dimensional. Warmer tones always flatter the skin tone more as we age, and going lighter one shade never hurts either to
soften things up. Jet black hair on a mature woman is aging, so steer clear of this big no no!
Your makeup should follow suit. Less harsh, more natural is the goal. Concealer, minimalfoundation (there are some great tinted moisturizers out there now which I love), a little blush, a neutral eye and mascara. Gently touch up your brows to frame the eyes and make you look fresh and
youthful. And remember ladies, if you are going to have a bold or smoky eye look for a night out on the town, keep the lip neutral. If you're going to have a bold lip like red, then keep the eye makeup simple. It's always one or the other - never both! They key is to look like yourself, just a more enhanced version and not like bozo the clown!
Hanging onto outdated hair and makeup is like looking at an old photograph. It may have been a
wonderful moment in the 80s, but the reality is we will not look that way again. Time marches on
and if your hair and makeup don't change with the times you're going to look physically and mentally frozen in the past.
Don't be afraid to change your look - most women feel truly liberated when they find the courage to do this. Look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself "am I looking the best I can or am I
holding onto the past?"......only you can answer that question and make the decision to start the
journey to reinvention. It's not as hard as it sounds.....
If you look like any of the above outdated images then ladies there's a serious problem!! Start thinking about making the changes to look like this! See below...
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