10 tips for taking off the years from How Not to Look Old by Charla Krupp

How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better - by Charla Krupp
Buy this book at Barnes & Noble

Charla Krupp made a name for herself in the fashion and beauty industry for her real woman's approach to style. As a beauty director for Glamour and senior editor at InStyle, she's hosted more than 100 style segments on NBC's "Today Show." Now, this fashion veteran writes the column "Fashion for Grownups" for More magazine and compiled her trademark style tips into the book "How Not to Look Old," out January 2008.

DailyBeautyProducts and Over40 both talk about skincare and beauty tips by Charla Krupp.
But in her book she also instructs women on the dos (wear high heels) and don'ts (never bring your jeans to the drycleaner) of looking effortlessly chic if you're over 40.
We'd like to give you a sneak peek at Charla’s recommended style tips. Here's her advice to looking younger:

1. Cut some bangs.
   Casual, off-to-the-side bangs flatter the face. They also cover up a lot of forehead issues.
   
   
2. Lighten your hair.
   Nothing ages you like too-dark hair, a solid block of hair color or gray hair. Keep the hair light and the grays covered.
   
   
3. Chic eyewear.
   Lose the granny glasses and wire frames. Choose funky, rectangular shapes, or plastic frames with a little color.
   
   
4. Unmask the foundation.
   If you can get away without wearing foundation you should. Choose tinted moisturizers instead and don't forget the sunscreen.
   
   
5. Shapewear is your friend.
   Take advantage of this whole new area in the lingerie department. These garments instantly slim even the toughest spots: Back fat, sausage legs, muffin tops, etc.
   
   
6. Show some leg.
   But never in nude stockings. If you can get away with no stockings, you should. In winter, choose dark opaque, textured, or fishnet stockings.
   
   
7. Wear high heels.
   They make you look thinner and taller.
   
   
8. The right jeans.
   Jeans offer an instantly youthful look. Avoid "mom jeans" and stick with dark denim.
   
   
9. Avoid matchy-match.
   Outfits that are too perfectly matched or feature all the same designer can age your look. Mix and match pieces of your wardrobe.
   
   
10. Eveningwear.
    You can't wear glitzy shoes, bag, and necklace. Go easy on the bling.

Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 23/30 Bobby pins

"Very small but very useful, Kirby grips (bobby pins) will keep your hair in place and have been known to hold together a gaping top or keep a rough hem in place."

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Vidal Sassoon Thin Tortoise Slide Pins

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Vidal Sassoon Bobbi Pins, Black 60

Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 24/30 Red nail polish

"A flash of red on well-manicured nails can make even jeans and a sweatshirt look glamourous. Pillar box (free-standing post box) red suits most complexions, but you’ll need a steady hand. Essie has the biggest range of colours."

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Lippmann Collection Nail Color, I Want Candy
Precision nail color with Biotin and Green Tea.

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OPI Nail Lacquer, You Rock - Apulco Red

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essie nail colour Red Label
Always inspired by the runways of Paris, Milan, London and New York, Essie colours are recognized worldwide because they are chip resistant, long lasting, and provide flawless coverage. For almost 25 years, Essie has become the brand most trusted by beauty professionals, fashionista's and celebrities alike

Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 6/30 Volumizing mascara

"Always keep in your handbag – you don’t know when you’ll need it in an eyelash crisis."

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LashFusion Micro-Technology Pure Protein Lash Plump
Fusion's Micro-Technology™ delivery system allows for tiny particles of our encapsulated, multitasking Lash Plump formula to strengthen and protect each and every last lash through a time-release mechanism. In addition, LashFusion is formulated with micro fibers to increase lash length and volume and deep rich pigments for glossy, high impact lashes.

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Longcils Boncza Ultra Triple Function Mascara
The new formula of Longcils'ultra black cream mascara coats and thickens the eyelashes in a single application. for maximum volume effect. Loncils'ultra contains long lash agents for maxi eyelashes. Longcils'ultra can be combined with the Loncilextender. Longcils'ultra is water-resistant all day long. A maxi mascara for a dramatic and glamorous look!

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Dr.Hauschka Skin Care Volumizing Mascara
Lashes are plumped and protected by beeswax, rose and candelilla waxes combined with silk powder. Soothing black tea and eyebright extracts care for the delicate skin around the eye. Neem leaf extract strengthens lashes

A little makeup Splurge vs. Steal

1. This Vincent Longo Trio Eyeshadow collection of three shades makes getting gorgeous a no-brainer. Blend "One" all over your eye, use "Two" in the crease, and add a little drama by applying "Three" at the outer edge of your eye. $30 at Beauty.com

2. Apply your shadow like a pro... The words lid, crease and highlight are actually embossed in the corresponding shades on the Here's How Eyeshadow Trio.What more can we tell you! $4.99 at Avon

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3. The Chanel Irreelle Ombre Multi-Effects Eye Shadow in Gardenia has iridescent pigments. Its soft, fine texture containing talc and nylon powder ensures easy, soft application and long wear. $28.50 at CosmeticMall

4. This NYX Shadow For Eyes in Baby Pink has advanced, STAY-PUT formula. Choose from over 80 shades. Now only $2.99 at drugstore.com

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5. Prescriptives' Colorscope Plush Blush For Cheeks and Lips weightless gel formula glides on and blends effortlessly to give skin a fresh, healthy flush in a sheer finish. $20.00 at Prescriptives

6. mark. Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint glides on smooth and blends easily to provide a sheer wash of natural-looking color. $6.00 at mark.

7. e.l.f.'s All Over Color Stick illuminates for a healthy glow, and instantly soothes and conditions the skin for fresh and natural color all day long. Only $1.00 at e.l.f.

Fall 2007: Prescriptives

Yes, it is still mid-summer, but it's time to think about fall, already.
You know, the usual stuff, kids going back to school, new furnishings with darker colors, heavier clothes and new, flirty makeup!

Prescriptives has an online exclusive offer on top lookmakers for fall: free standard shipping, free mascara sample duo, sample of your choice - for a limited time, so hurry!

This season’s trend of bold eyes and high impact lips is all over the catwalks and the fashion magazines. It's time to get ready with Prescriptives’ new fall collection, The Seducers



Let's see what the collection is made of, up-close:



Limited-Edition
High Contrast
Refillable Custom Compact
This limited edition compact comes pre-filled with Colorscope Eye Colors in Black Diamond and White Wash, an alluring interplay that adds drama and definition when paired with any two eye colors or the cheek color of your choice.

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Limited-Edition
Lucky Stroke
Eye Defining Liquid Liner
Customize your look as you expertly line and define your eyes with Lucky Stroke Eye Defining Liquid Liner. The easy-to-control precision brush deposits the exact amount of liquid color for the look you want -- fine and precise or bold and dramatic. Packaged in a compact vial for easy touch-ups through out the day.

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Groom Stick for Brows
Expertly frame your features with this ultra-thin, dual-ended brow tool. Use Groom Stick for Brows to pencil side colors, shapes and accentuates with feathery precision. Plus it never needs sharpening. Brush side grooms, defines and styles.

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New Shades
Colorscope Lipcolor
Drench your lips in brilliant color and leave them looking luscious all day. The moisture-rich formula of Colorscope Lipcolor delivers extraordinary shine and comfort for lips you'll love at first sight. Lips are soft and moisturized, plus, you can customize your look with a cream, shimmer or sparkle finish.
Check out our new fave, Purple Prose

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New Shades
Colorscope
Eye Color
The long-wearing formula of Colorscope Eye Color has a soft, smooth finish glides on skin and blends evenly for an incredibly silky feel. Modern, sophisticated, irresistible shades adhere better to skin for longer wear. Pick one single shade to fit in the Small Colorscope Refillable Custom Compact, or mix and match eye and cheek color shades to create your own medium or large Colorscope Refillable Custom Compact.

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New Shades
Tint Balm
For the Lips
Tint Balm For the Lips is a translucent lip balm with just a trace of color and flavor.

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Colorscope
Cheek Color
Colorscope cheek color glides on evenly and blends smoothly for a naturally translucent finish. New cheek colors in matte and subtle shimmer finishes and highlighters with a shimmer finish can be coordinated together with Colorscope Eye Color Shades to create your own Medium or Large Refillable Custom Compact.

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Deluxe Lip Pencil
This creamy Deluxe Lip Pencil makes perfect application easy. Posh color. Perfect, no-mess pencil. A fine-tuning brush comes attached for ideal application.

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Curvilinear Cheek Brush
The first ergonomic brush head on the market, the Curvilinear Cheek Brush features soft goat hair bristles that conform to the curve of the cheek for foolproof, one-stroke application and a flawless finish.










The Seducers Limited Edition is available beginning this month online at Prescriptives.com

Review: Emerge Skincare

On our quest to find the best sun care for the summer, we have encountered Emerge Skin Care products and immediately fell in love with them.
There must be a reason if they are used and recommended by some of the best SPAs around the country (Metamorphosis Day Spa, NY, just to name one) and now we know why.
Emerge Skin Care is a professional brand founded by a group of dermatologists and chemists, that uses science and knowledge to get results. It's a complete line that addresses all skin types, all skin needs - bodycare and men's skincare included.

What we like the most?
We love that all of Emerge Skin Care ingredients come straight from nature: no synthetic chemicals, ingredients or preservatives have been used in the process.
The result is a unique line of products that takes care of your skin in such a way that you will see results already from the very first application.

Emerge Skincare line includes: Cleansers, Toners, Therapeutic Products, Anti-Aging, Eye Care, Moisturizers, Skin Lighteners, Products for Oily-Combination Skin, Products for Sensitive Skin, Sun Care, Body Products, Exfoliators, Mens Skin Care and more.

An extra bonus: you can order mini free samples from their site, to try their products and choose which is best for you.

One last thing: we did not expect such high-end products to come with low prices like these: take a look for yourself and you will see that Emerge Skincare prices are similar to the ones you find in drugstores. But the quality behind them has no comparison!


For more info, visit emergeskincare.com

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A recipe for a perfect summer

10 ingredients to cook up a special Summer Look, 10 essential staples that will take you through the warmest months of the year in total cool style - you can mix and match them how you like...
Let's begin!


Nautical Stripes: a staple for summer breezy looks




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High-waisted jeans: a really hot come-back




High Rise Bell Bottom in Caroline combines retro style with modern denim styling. The classic high rise style has two front slash pockets with embroidered outlines and back slash pockets with pleats for a seamlessly flattering fit. Front whiskering across the hips and thighs adds a vintage look. The 24 flare leg is perfectly reminiscent of the Disco Era and begs you to get down with your funky self!
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60's Mod Look: colorful and fun!




This cute little Mod Print Halter Dress with Empire Seams comes in a purple, black, white and gray retro print! Empire seam with tie back sash. Ties at neck. Padded at the bust. Pull on.Measures 26" down the side seam.
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Piratey Accessories: skull & bones are in, thanks to a certain Captain Sparrow....




The Skull Rosary Pendant by Rachel Leigh is perfect for any punk rock princess. The necklace features a silver skull pendant on gunmetal crystal rosary chain, heart charm and a clasp in back. The 22 long chain makes this necklace ideal to layer or wear alone as an absolute statement necklace.
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Perfect sun-kissed complexion, in all safety




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Cool and chic in White




Sweetees White Consuela Dress has a chiffon upper-bodice. Slight scoop neck with button closure in back. Elastic banding below bust with chiffon wrap around tie detail. Ties at side. 2.5" Chiffon detail. Contrast fabrication at bottom bodice. Lined at top. Knee-length.
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Accessorize your hair in style




Playful and pretty, this Gara Danielle Elastic Hair Wrap is girly fashion delight. Print cotton headband with elastic band and tie behind head. 3" wide.
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Ballerina Flats from Tory Burch




The Tory Burch Shoes Reva Ballet Flat comes in such lovely colors - like lipstick red and sunny yellow - that move easily from warm to cool weather. You can be sure will be using these stylish-yet-wearable shoes when summer is gone, too.
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Diva Sunglasses





Unique prints are taken from Betsey Johnson's runway archives and are translated into wearable temple designs. Oversized handmade acetate square frame. Betsey Johnson s signature pink heart along with the BETSEY JOHNSON logo accent the wearer s left temple.
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Pin-up style swimwear




As seen in the May 2007 issue of Latina magazine. Flirty ties and ruching details in this Tab Bandeau & Tie Side Pant put a playful twist on a beach essential. Tab bandeau and tie side pant swimwear set. Lined.
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Review: Dermacia Skincare

We love to try new skincare, and we love a good bargain. So we couldn't wait to get our FREE Dermacia trial, worth $211. And you ask why? Beceause Dermacia is the world's first breathable makeup, as created by Hollywood makeup artist Barry Knapp and worn by actress Rachel Hunter.
This already made us so curious and willing to know more: exactly, breathable, how?

....The fact is, nearly every oil, cream, or mineral-based makeup sits on the surface and suffocates your skin, did you know? And most of them contain alcohol-based preservatives known to decrease oxygen leading to irritation and breakouts.
Unfortunately, even water-based cosmetics keep your skin from breathing. Dermacia is the first silica gel-based foundation to contain an exclusive Lycogel Complex with LYCD, a patented formula that allows your skin to breathe while delivering concentrated oxygen to illuminate your complexion.

Dermacia Breathable Foundation is also transfer-resistant, so it won't rub off on clothes, and water-resistant for up to 90 minutes of swimming or working out, while also providing non-chemical SPF 15 for UVA/UVB sun protection: perfect for these hot summer days, too! Plus, every Dermacia product is non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic, so you get all the coverage you need without compromising the health of your skin.

Regardless of your individual skin condition, Dermacia enhances your regular beauty routine.

Dermacia Breathable Foundation helps balance out your complexion by minimizing red or yellow undertones and lightening areas that appear shadowed, and will diminish the appearance of skin problems that most cosmetics simply can't cover up.
Women with conditions such as rosacea, acne, uneven skin tone, scars and extremely sensitive skin rely on Dermacia because it actually improves both the appearance and condition of their skin without irritation. And they all agree, your skin will look perfect without looking made-up!
Dermacia Breathable Foundation gives you undetectable, natural looking coverage, even when applied in multiple layers.

If you, too, want to get a Free Dermacia trial, head on to Dermacia