It was with great interest that I read “How not to look old” by Charla Krupp. After all, I turned the big 5-0 last November and I’m a grandmother of two, so I’d love to know how I can (according to Krupp) “look 10 years younger, 10 pounds and 10 times better.”
Charla Krupp is known as a style guru. She has done more than one hundred style segments on the Today Show and has appeared on more than 30 national television stations, including Good Morning America and Oprah. She currently writes a fashion column for More magazine.
Obviously, this is a lady who knows about looking good.
Her new book is full of great advice on the usual topics: hair, makeup, what to wear and what not to wear once you hit 40 and beyond. Chat writes the “dead revealers” who date women and how to avoid them.
I loved your section on how to shop for jeans that make you look as good as they feel in them. Another great thing is that at the end of each section there are “Brilliant Buys”, which let you know where to get the products that will help you look and feel your best, and cover a wide variety of budgets by sectioning them into High, Medium and High Areas. low maintenance. Perfect.
The end of the book lists how and where to go in 21 US cities to get a youthful appearance.
Some of the ideas and suggestions I found helpful: lighten your hair; Make sure you’re not wearing “mommy pants” or “granny glasses.” Don’t wear dark lipstick! Switch to a pink shade and it will instantly brighten your face and take years off your appearance. Who knew that a touch of a pretty hot pink with a bit of sparkle could make me look so much better? And stop wearing those matching business suits.
Also, don’t wear mini or midi skirts, both date your look and not in a good way!
There is an entire chapter dedicated to “nip and tuck” selections and how and when to buy the right bra. Very informative, even with his great figure, Krupp admits to wearing a full body shaper. There are also great tips on how to choose leggings and panties.
How Not to Look Old even addresses the use of medical intervention. While the author does not advocate the use of “under the knife,” she does say that she is a firm believer in botox, restalyne, and the like.
I could easily go on, but then you wouldn’t go out and buy this very helpful How To Beautify book. I loved the quiz at first, I always considered myself a very low maintenance girl, but it turns out I’m more of a medium. Imagine, I love to learn something new every day, this was it.
One thing I have to say: Krupp is a big believer in wearing “heels” and I (swoon, wince, shudder) can’t wear them. I’d love to, too, but she probably doesn’t have what several doctors have called “I’m so sorry about your toes.” I’m sure she would if she could she would and I would look so much better. But I’m also sure I’m not the only person with feet that can’t survive without the help of prescription orthotics and running shoes. Sign. Chat: maybe her follow-up book can address this issue?