Mature Fashion: The role of Make-up

Greetings, Stylinistas;

A fashion stylinista has to consider the whole package when putting together a complete look for herself or soneone else.  That means the garments she wear, the hair style she chooses, and the desired cosmetic application.  Rocking cosmetics all about make-up application that rocks her role and physical features.

The first and most important consideration is the appearance of great skin.  We need to look the part; to accomplish this it is necessary to juggle the appropriate amounts of moisturizers, primers, highlighters, foundation, blushes, concealers, color correction products, etc. and maybe etc, to give the appearance of flawless and glowing skin.  This look is usually associated with both youth and good health. To do so, our skin  needs to be silky smooth with even color, and radiate a dewey appearance. This usually needs to be enhanced by a flattering blush of color in the cheek area.  A little color adds to the illusion of healthy skin. (Matte finishes usually make me look like mortar or thick plaster board ) 

The second facial area of importance is the framing of the face itself.  Both hair and eyebrows lose definition with age.  A flattering haircut in a flattering color frame and provide luminosity to the face itself.  It is important to give a definite shape to eyebrows that  may have become thin and sparse or more coarse and uncontrolled.

Another facial area of importance is the area of the eyes; the appearance of dull, tired eyes do not present the most flattering attribute to any role of a mature woman  One of the first sentences in flatteringly describing an older woman (or man, for that matter) is the brightness and focus of their eyes.  In my opinion, this area is also the most controversial by

cosmetoligists.  There are widely varying opinions as to what is most flattering for "mature women" ranging from wearing no eye make-up to bold use of cosmetics (one of the most controversial is eye liner followed by colored eye shadow)All, do agree, that bright eyes give a fresh and youthful appearance.

The mouth also becomes a problem area for many older women.  Lips usually become thinner, and lose color and are often surrounded by fine lines and wrinkles.  Appropriate lining, plumping, and applying flattering color is a must for a mature woman who wants to make the most of her assets.