Book Review- How Not to Look Old

Author: Charla Krupp
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0-446-58114-3
Pages: 232
Price: $25.99

All women in their mid 30’s and early 40’s think about one thing the most— “How can I not look old when I’m 50?” Watching the T.V. and see all the stars getting plastic surgery and using other alternatives makes it desirable because it seems to be quick and easy, but there are easier ways to look younger than sticking yourself with needles. All you have to do first is check out the book, How Not to Look Old by Charla Krupp.

Charla newest book is definitely the best book to get when you are on the road to looking 10 years younger, 10 pounds lighter, and 10 times better! It’s like a Head-to-Closet Makeover in the palm of your eager little hands.

Three of the chapters that caught my attention are:

Chapter 4- Tame Those Brows: It explains how important eyebrows are to making you look old. Bushy, shapeless, gray eyebrows are a no, no according to Ms. Krupp. Also did you know that it’s better to tweeze after a shower rather than before? Find out why.

Chapter 9- Put on Pink Lip Gloss: Lipstick makes a difference in how old you look. Dark, cracked, thin lips are perfect for you…IF YOU WANNA LOOK OLD! In this book you can finds ways to make your lips look Y & H (young and hip). Remember ladies, lip gloss is poppin’!!!

Chapter 18- Step into Sexy Heels: Did you know the shoes that you wear can actually make you look old??? In How Not to Look Old, Charla talks about what shoes are Y & H and which ones have old written all over it. Ugly orthopedic shoes, boring classic pumps, all of them can make you look boring and ready for a rocking chair.

I really loved the way this book included brilliant buys. She gives you great recommendations, the cost and where they are usually sold. The pictures were also very useful because it gave you and idea of what looks hip and chic and what is just…..well wrong! The colorful words also added to the fun and fresh read.

Although I am young, I found that reading what was young, hip and chic was beneficial to me so that I stay in the know of the forever changing fashion trends. The book was also very helpful to me because I think that it is important to look your best and that was something that she focused on as well.

So if you are queasy about those needles and let’s face it, who can afford it, and you are looking to make a difference to you wardrobe for a very small price, then you should be getting this book! Like Charla says, “Forget aging gracefully!”

Fashionably Out,
Tweety E.
Youth Fashion Editor