Midlife Beauty

During midlife and menopause, I believe that women who are happy and satisfied with their lives have a certain glow about them. Women emanate a light from within that represents a source of energy. This energy is responsible for giving us the courage to live joyfully and live life to its fullest extent. As we age we become wiser and more beautiful. For this reason we should rejoice in the fact that our faces reflect the experience that is gained through the years. Live life to its fullest and the laugh lines will be a reminder that you love life.

As we change with age, we want to make a good impression and look our best at all times, especially during midlife. Being sexy and sophisticated is ageless, including midlife and menopause. Believe me, we can turn heads irrelevant of our age, and the way to accomplish this is by evolving. This could include changing the skin regimen we keep, changing our hair style or hair color, taking care of our hands and feet, changing or modifying our wardrobe, improving and updating our makeup and the accessories we choose.

If you think you need a makeover or need to refresh your look, go for it. There are many things you can do to enhance your natural beauty. Sometimes we might need a little help with self image, mostly because we do not see ourselves as others see us. Ask your best friend if he or she thinks you need to modify something about your physical appearance and style. They might just say you need to update your style. If this is the case, you could start by making small changes to bring out the best of you. Your self-esteem will increase when you are feeling good with yourself and when you know you are looking your best.

Sophisticated Ladies

I have noticed that many women, once they reach menopause, they tend to give up on themselves or live in a time warp of the ‘70’s or ‘80’s. There are styles for woman our age that complement our lifestyles whether casual/sporty, business attire or special occasion sophisticated wear. There is fashion made to fit our needs without making us look too young or too matronly. The key is to find a style that complements your figure and that is comfortable. Maybe all we need is one simple modification to improve and change our appearance and make the right impression to others. We could feel young at heart but the reality is we certainly are not in our twenties or thirties. We don't need to dress as if we were in our nineties either, God Bless you if you reach ninety, but we should look classy, sophisticated, and sexy enough to represent wise women. The fact is our bodies change with age. Therefore, we should dress accordingly. Keep in mind to be versatile and own your style. In other words, stay true to yourself and always remember to practice "Take Time For Me".


Here are a couple of tips on how to look trendy and sophisticated and look your best at all times.

• The hemline should not be higher than mid-thigh, even if you have the legs for it.

• Please do not show more than an inch of cleavage, though it could be sexy if you have a beautiful bust-line, you could run a risk of not looking sophisticated.

• Keep your wardrobe uncomplicated - Always wear clothing that is flattering and comfortable to the figure. Flaunt your curves with class. Have in your closet timeless pieces, i.e. a black pencil skirt or a fitted jacket (sexy and not complicated). You can keep it current with your accessories.

• Don’t overdo it with your accessories. Wear quality pieces (designer shoes) to keep the look refined and age appropriate. Less is more.

• Have fun with your accessories - do not take yourself too seriously.  Try to look less matronly by wearing funky jewelry instead of diamonds and pearls, which you can wear on formal occasions.  Always remember that “less is more”.

• If you are petite wear elongating clothing according to your frame.

• If you have gained a couple of pounds through the years, wear clothing that gives a body skimming silhouette.

• Black and white combos make florals seem sophisticated rather than loud.

During midlife and menopause you want to create a look that is sexy, classy, and sophisticated by developing a wardrobe that will leave others asking where you shop. Create your signature style!