Beauty & Style
5 ways to instantly update your look
Hit the “refresh” button on your look. A quick update can not only help you look younger (almost instantly) but help get you into a fresh mindset for a new you.
- Go nude – While literally stripping down is optional, pairing back your make-up and ditching the dark shades you’ve been wearing for years can instantly lighten and brighten your face. Dark colours draw in the light and attract attention to imperfections like wrinkles and spots while lighter shades reflect the light out and help diffuse attention away from your least favourite parts. Try swapping dark lipstick for pink and peach toned colours, brown/charcoal eye shadow for shades of taupe and blackest black mascara for a more natural brown.
- Master the art of attraction – We’ve all got bits of our bodies that we prefer. Spend a few minutes in front of the mirror assessing which bits you like best then work out ways to draw attention to them. If you love your hands, carefully selected nail polish and accessories will work a treat at drawing the eye their way. Got great legs? Try wearing skirts and shorts more often and treating yourself to a pedicure (and open toed shoes which lengthen the leg).
- Mindful manicure – Still sporting long nails? Really long talons can be quite ageing (not to mention very high maintenance!). Try trimming back to a short “squoval” (square/oval) shape for a more up to date look.
- Jean genius – Whether you’re a regular denim wearer or not, every woman should have a flattering pair of jeans in her wardrobe. But forget baggy, shapeless styles. A pair of slim or straight cut jeans in a dark indigo wash are both age appropriate and flattering. Added bonus? They’ll go with anything.
- Beautiful brows – Beautifully groomed, generously proportioned brows are one of the most potent signs of youth. Thin, barely there arches however can be incredibly ageing. Try booking in for a consult with a beautician who specialises in eyebrows and lashes. Not only can they work magic with a pair of tweezers and a pot of brow tint but they can also help guide you in creating a naturally full and youthful brow.
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