Look Young with these 7 Little Luxuries

7 Little Luxuries to Keep You Looking Young!

What makes some 40+ women look so chic and sexy while others wind up looking like fashion victims or frumps?

It often comes down to the quality of their clothes. Let’s face it, when you’re young and fresh faced you can almost get away with almost anything. A crisp trendy little knock off shirt for only $20, made to last a single season can make you look like a million bucks.

But, take that same shirt and try wearing it when you’ve got a few wrinkles and some midlife curves and it will make you look harsh and cheap.

Quality counts especially after 40. Beautifully made, luxurious clothes and accessories are Timeless and will make you look Timeless too.

If you’ve been saving your high end pieces for some special occasion that never comes, pull them out from the back of your closet and put them on! If you’ve never thought to treat yourself to something a little more upscale, now is the time to indulge. At this stage of the game, you’ve deserve a little luxury!
Nothing says luxury better than these 7 things:

1. Cashmere

Luxurious fabrics like cashmere will make you look sexy without having to expose everything. For example, we saw Barbara Walters on the View the other day and she looked sensational. She was wearing a tan deep neck cashmere sweater and a beautiful tan skirt. The style of sweater was youthful, but didn’t expose cleavage and the cashmere fabric was so soft and touchable that she appeared alluring but classy. It was hard to believe she is 75!

2. Pearls

Jewelry comes and goes but pearls are timeless. Tahitian and fresh water pearls are particularly popular now thanks to the stunning style of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Another beautiful look at the moment is pearls worn in long strands combined with varying lengths of gold chains or gemstone necklaces.

3. Silk

Nothing looks chicer than a gorgeous silk scarf around your neck, atop of your head,or tied to your handbag. Silk scarves worn as headbands are the fashion statement of the moment and of course a flash of silk lining inside your coat always looks rich and luxurious. Style is in the detail and silk is one detail that people notice.

4. Croc Handbag

Be it real or croc stamped leather, this is another fashion must we guarantee will make you look Agemazing. If you don’t own one treat yourself to this style necessity. We’re told Naples,Italy is the best place to buy the real thing.

5. High Heeled Quality Leather Pumps

Shoes have a language all their own. A gorgeous pair of leather pumps with a medium to high heel looks fabulous with everything and appropriate at any age.

6. Diamond Studs

Whether you are wearing jeans or you are dressed to the nines, diamond studs look right.Classic and cool, they are a 40+ gal’s best friend.

7. Beaded Detailing

A touch of sparkle makes you look youthful and glamorous. Too much can make your look like a Christmas tree. Less is more, so try a little beading on your accessories rather than your clothes. How about a pretty beaded clutch to go with a cocktail dress or some beading on your favourite evening shoe?

Nancy Pelosi’s Tahitian Pearls

No matter what your politics, you have to admit that Nanci Pelosi looks fabulous! Did you see her in the New York Times?

She looks modern, classy, and powerful.

She’s got it right..classic, fitted feminine suits (instead of those awful boxy masculine types) made from luxury fabrics in rich colors.

But, it’s her power pearls that are really all the talk! Check out her large sized South Seas and Tahitian pearls, especially the gray and cream strand of marble sized pearls she’s been sporting with dark suits and tweeds.

Although the real thing can set you back minimum $20,000 or more dollars, these definitely make the statement, I am woman. I am powerful!

We love these pearls because, while they basically set a conservative tone like all pearls do (and that’s what we want in business), there is a twist. The unusual color is modern and fresh and sends the message that Nancy’s ideas are that way too. The large size sends the message “elegant authority”.

Imagine Nancy in a string of tiny cream pearls or a teeny thin gold chain with a delicate teardrop diamond hanging down. She just wouldn’t have the same presence or authority. She would seem weak and outdated.

So lesson here is:  Women in positions of power, be aware of the message your jewelry sends. You don’t need much, just a couple of statement pieces that let you enjoy your femininity but show that you mean business.