Forget getting older gracefully--This is the beauty and style bible every woman has been waiting for!HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD is the first--ever cheat sheet of to-dos and fast fixes that pay-off big time--all from Charla and her friends, the best hair pros, makeup artists, designers, dermatologists, cosmetic dentists and personal shoppers in the biz. Packed with eye-opening details on hair color, brows, lipstick, wrinkle-erasers, jeans, shapewear, jewelry, heels, and more, the book speaks to every woman: from low maintenance types who don't want to spend a fortune or tons of time on her looks to high maintenance women who believe in looking fabulous at any price. There's also too-old vs. just-right before and after photos, celebrity examples of good and bad style, shopping lists of Charla's brilliant buys in fashion and beauty products, coveted addresses of "Where the top beauty pros go," fun sidebars--and more. Known to national audiences from her ten years on NBC's Today show, style expert Charla Krupp dishes out her secrets in this "ultimate" to-do list for looking hip and fabulous -- no matter what your age.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
It Works!:
This book changed my life. I threw out all the dark lipsticks (they make you look too old) and lightened my hair, among other things. Just last night, I got a "wow, you look great!" and I've been following Charla's tips for well over a year now. I've purchased this book for my best friend and my mom and now they both look younger. It's the simple little tricks in this book that I love - and they make all the difference in the world!
Great advice for women who don't want to age gracefully:
"How Not to Look Old," by Charla Krupp is such a fun book to read. I purchased this book about six months ago and immediately started initiating some of the steps Krupp recommended on how to fight the aging process and have a blast doing it. Until reading it I had no idea how outdated most of my beauty and styling techniques were. There are so many easy-to-use tips that can instantly take years off of your face and body. As Krupp says in her book, "aging sucks" and we don't have to do it gracefully.... more info
Helpful and worth it, but out of touch a little:
I recommend this book for women who, somehow between raising their kids and working full-time, have completely forgotten how it feels to look in the mirror and feel satisfied. Even pleased. There are many bits of advice that are affordable. Even free. "Don't wear tennis shoes with jeans." So true. We do it for comfort, but if we really want to look good, we shouldn't. Good advice on hair, make-up, underwear, outerwear clothing, . Love it. She offers a three tiers of options for almost everything, so if... more info
Everything you Mother told you was the truth!:
All these little gems are what every girl from the age of 12 to 92 should review and keep in her personal libray as one of the best reference books on how to look like a lady.
I am 65 and bought 4 copies to share with my daughters and girlfriends. Thank you Charla.