Be a Hottie at 40!

Putting another candle on the cake can be painful, especially when there’s no more room left on your cake. Receding hairlines come as a package deal with receding confidence. Infomercials of slimming sauna belts sound like music to your ears. You wish you could jump into a time machine and wind the clock backwards, what with those stress lines and crow’s feet. If this sounds too familiar, then you’re most likely a victim of mid-life crisis. But hey, you can turn this around! With a generous dose of confidence and a pinch of effort, you can manage to look and feel gorgeous, no matter the age.

While most celebrities thrive on cosmetic surgery and personalized diet plans to arrest their youth and get godlike bodies, these procedures are best avoided. Not because they leave a colossal dent in the pocket, but because they can go terribly wrong (read Tara Reid’s silicones, or Koena Mitra’s nose job). They are also very lengthy and time-consuming. Most of these procedures demand multiple sittings. So if you want to sail past your middle age looking suave and sexy, sans the complication, follow these simple tricks:

Wear a trendy frame

It’s time to change the frame of your reading glasses. Say goodbye to plain Jane glasses and try the funkier options available in stores. Try thicker frames in reds or blacks, or simply go rimless. Choose a shape that compliments your face structure. Take a cue from Sarah Palin! A trendy frame can change your look dramatically…

Sport one designer accessory

You’ve worked hard all your life to earn big bucks. You deserve to splurge on a designer accessory. Be it a watch, cocktail ring, handbag or a blazer, a catchy accessory can add more oomph to your persona than a hundred little knick-knacks dolled up together. Check out Gwen Stefani’s checked handbag that’s spunking up her otherwise simple outfit. A designer accessory is also a great conversation starter in any given social situation.

Go extreme with your hair

From bad hair days to bold hair days, this is your time to experiment with your hair. Women can go in for short, manageable layers and let them fall prettily on the forehead. They can also try highlights in copper and red hues instead of global hair colour. Men can go for the short gelled look which looks formal yet trendy. Good hair styling can instantly knock years off your face.

Do not dress like a teen

In your pursuit of looking younger, don’t end up dressing like a teenager or trying too hard. Sexiness comes with elegance. So wear clothes that compliment your personality and age, like Michelle Obama does! Try soft pastel shades for day wear, deeper hues for the night. Wear something that ‘fits’ your body, not something that ‘hugs’ your body. Throw in some zing with a silk scarf or a fitted jacket. Chances are… you’ll end up looking hotter than any teenager around.

Frequent the Joggers’ Park

Visiting the nearby joggers’ park can reap more benefits than you imagine. Jogging of course is a great way to stay fit and reduce the risk of cardiac disorders. Think about all the calories you burn and the fresh air you inhale! Frequenting the park also gives you a chance to socialize with friends and neighbours. Overall, the experience is very refreshing for the mind and body.

Eat fresh

Keep ailments and disorders at bay by eating fresh. Fruits and vegetables will not only add more years to your life, but will also give you younger looking skin and hair. Some of these fresh foods are proven to reduce stress levels, which in turn will reduce the occurrence of wrinkles and hair loss.

Following these tips can help you look and feel younger. But it is important for you to embrace your age affectionately, to believe that you can be a hottie at forty. You are what you think you are. So think ‘red wine’ – it only gets better with age!

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