Are your glasses Fabulous After 40?

We recently posted some amazing before and after photos of several “average” looking women who in 12 short hours turned into eye popping goddesses!

With that, several of you commented that some of the women wore glasses in their “before” photos and then had them off in the after!

Well, one of the reasons that none of the women were wearing eyeglasses in the “after” is that they all had on evening gowns.

Let’s face it, wearing your everyday glasses with a formal gown in not an easy look to pull off, unless you’re Sophia Lauren!

However, you can still be fabulous with glasses on a daily basis.

Here are our tips on this eye popping subject!

1) If you wear glasses on a daily basis, make sure you have a pair that is updated and looks good with your style of dressing.

2) Decide if you want your glasses to be a fashion statement or not.

Rimless glasses are a conservative choice and literally “disappear”.  Sarah Palin is a good example of how to wear this style of eyeglasses.

3) If you are going to a formal event and have to wear your glasses, make sure to pick a dress that will be simple and not compete with your glasses.

4) If you have had your glasses for over 2 to 3 years, you should think about updating them.

5) Glasses can be a way to express your creativity. If you are ready for a new pair, why not go out on a limb and try something that is colorful or a new style.

6) Know your face shape. Try on frames that will contrast with your face shape to balance you out. (e.g. If you have a long face, a more rounded frame will be best for you)

Just because you wear glasses does not mean that you can’t look chic or stylish. Just make sure that you have an entire look that is harmonious and that fits your lifestyle!

With updated hair, makeup and clothes, wearing glasses can be festive and fabulous!

Would you wear Sarah Palin’s updo style?

We recently posted a video on how to get Sarah Palin’s up-do, with lots of Boos and thumbs down from our readers!

Good for you, for holding our feet to the fire on that.

Let us inspire you with a great look from another Sarah, and one of our favorite over 40 celebrities, the always stylish, Sarah Jessica Parker. (we found this photo on Sheknows.com)

Lets take a look at whats going right with this:

~Her up-do is simple and a little poofy in the back. 

~The bangs are not hanging down, but swept off to the side!

~The dress is fitted to perfection.

~ The length the one we love most…stopping right behind the bend in the back of the knee.

~Simple jewelry for a little sparkle with co-ordinating clutch that fits the retro style to a “T”!

~Gloves are the hottest in fashion accessories

~A flash of color with the hot pink peep toe platform heels! (no need to match the purse with the heels…it would be too much!)

Lesson of the day…..that not all up-do’s are created equal!

Sarah Palin’s hair ~ How to create an easy updo?

Sarah Palin is becoming famous for her signature updo. Her hairstyle is easy to wear, and an updo can bring some class to an outfit.

Wondering what your hair would look like up?

Check out this fun and easy video from Cosmetic makeovers show.com to learn how to “get the look” in just a few minutes.

One note about this video:

While the idea is nice, and we liked the way the stylist approaches the style, we don’t like the “barette clip in the back” look-too high schoolish!

If you are going to try and get a good updo, we suggest using hair combs instead, and don’t leave any kind of ponytail hanging on top. Combs will give you a lovely look without the bulk of a clip, which is also not sophisticated.