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What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life

I pride myself on dressing in basics; khakis or jeans with variations of t-shirts. I prefer to rely on my sparkling personality and good looks to dress to impress. The problem arises, of course, when I look the mirror. I am aging.

I have photo albums of my teenage and twenty-something years. Purple eye shadow, too stark of blush (using a stick, not powder), cute figure, and fashionable clothes for the day. Fact is, I could get away with anything and still be attractive to some degree. But it was downright exhausting to be young in the 80's. The clothes were trendy, the hair high, and the make-up severe.

And so I settled in on relying on my beauty and gave up trying to be trendy. Sadly, I find myself repeating the mantra, "Beauty is within" far too often these days. People who used to say that lacked beauty. Duh. On the other hand, I am far more comfortable in my body than I was 20 years ago. I find older women who possess beauty that I did not notice.

What can we do about our wardrobe to enhance our beauty? Fashion expert, Kim Johnson Gross, combines her knowledge of being a former model, fashion guru, and a woman "of a certain age" to help the reader find her own style. Written with humor, common sense, and wisdom, the reader will find advice she can use.

Copies of this book will be given to THREE lucky readers. The only requirement is that you leave a comment in the form of your best beauty secret. Include your email address, of course. Contest ends May 9th.

My best beauty secret: Wear a good bra. Nothing feels so divine as a well-fitting bra. I may not be big busted but I certainly like my girls contained with no wiggle room and no extra bumps.

What's your beauty secret?

Comments

  1. June Freaking CleaverApril 29, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    WARNING: Wet blanket comment folows...

    I have no beauty secrets. I wear no makeup. I follow no trends of the "experts" and the beautiful.

    When I think of a woman as being beautiful, I see confidence, kindness and a sense of purpose that outshines any cosmetics counter makeover.

    A mother as she gazes lovingly into the eyes of her child? That's beauty.

    A great grandmother cradling the newest member of the family in her arms? Gorgeous.

    A little girl riding her bike down the street for the first time by herself, training wheels gone, the world lies before her. Stunning.

    Appearances change, physical beauty fades from the first blush of youth - and produces grown women who know themselves (and love themselves in spite of the gray hairs and wrinkles) - what could be more beautiful than that?

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  2. A Musing Mom (Taylorclan6)April 30, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Beautifully written!

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  3. YolandaApril 30, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I wear a hat and sunglasses! That's it! It covers my unwashed hair and tired eyes.
    Oh, you wanted beauty secret....hmmmm. I like to whiten my teeth. Nobody knows but me and I smile more. Smiling makes me happier and more beautiful - even if it's from the inside. :)

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  4. AshleyApril 30, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Wrap dresses can make any figure look great!

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  5. poeteesApril 30, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    I would say that it would be to "think outside the box." Keep make up playful and switch it up! For example I found out that the best "blush" for me is actually a jelly lip balm that I happened to use hurridly one day. Who knew? But it lasts longer than any blush I've used and is cheaper, too!

    poetees@gmail.com

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  6. EliseMay 1, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Did you run out of make up remover? No worries. A moisturizer like body lotion will work as an alternative make up remover. So you don't have to sleep with mascara overnight!
    caliblue7@gmail.com

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  7. MysticaMay 1, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    I am someone who is always told off by my mother as being careless of appearance so I think this book should be good for me personally!


    Thank you for hosting.

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  8. CJ SimeMay 1, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    I try not to cry when I have mascara on.

    Just one beauty secret? I think I have at least 7 more.

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  9. Jennifer, A Self-Confessed FoodieMay 3, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Smile! It makes anyone look better!

    jlsemon at gmail dot com

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  10. JessicaMay 3, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Heels. I also feel more put together and attractive when I'm wearing heels.

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  11. suzieMay 3, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    my beauty secret is to always try & think positive--it gives you a glow inside & out
    9oofus@gmail.com

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  12. MarianMay 5, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    My beauty secret is to experiment with clothes. Mix and match whatever you have in your wardrobe.

    Some of the resulting combinations won't work, but some will surprise you - and that way, you may not need to buy too many new things either.

    I have a long-sleeved black lace top meant to be worn as a jacket over a black tank top, but I took the two of them apart, wore the lace jacket and put a denim vest over it. It looked great.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Marian

    mdperera at hotmail dot com

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  13. very marriedMay 7, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(d0t)com

    putting a lighter shade of eyeshadow near the tear ducts. It really brightens your face and makes your eyes look huge!

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