Mature mom on the go!

Today I was shopping at Target and I was walking behind the cutest lady! She was probably around my mother's age and I was just so impressed at how nice she looked so I decided to re-create her outfit for you ladies that are 40 and up! (It would be cute for younger ladies too).

 Start with a top similar to this one from J.Crew

 

Put with a cute pair of walking shorts

 

Use a belt to sinch in the smallest part  of your waist! This is the key to making this outfit as cute as possible.

 

Try to find a wedge that is not too tall or just find a cute flat sandal.

 

Try a straw bag for some added texture.

 

Add a fun bracelet or necklace or earrings.

 

Now for makeup:

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If you like foundation try out a spray foundation... Carmindy from What Not to Wear makes one too (see in a previous post) or just go to Sephora or your favorite makeup counter. If you are not a huge foundation fan, grab a bare minerals powder or matte foundation.

 

Find a soft eye shadow palette, this one is great because it has two colors and a highlight.

 

Believe it or not but most of us look great with a bright blush as long as it is sheer. I use a blush similar to this color every day and it does not look this bright but it really livens up my face.

 

It is important to find a mascara that best accentuates your eyelashes! (Or find somebody who does eyelash extenstions). I am going to get certified soon!!

 

Lastly, find a couple of shades of lipstick and gloss that look good on you so you don't look exactly the same every day and you are not in a rut!

 

Now for the hair:

 

 A lot of moms prefer really short hair and this is still so feminine and cute! The most maintence would be training your bangs and possibly flat ironing a few pieces of your hair.

 

If you prefer a bit longer hair:

 This is super cute and stylish! Maintenence would most likely require a flat iron.

 

Shampoo:

 

I love Redken's All Soft line, it is especially great if you color treat your hair or your hair is slightly-medium damaged. If you color your hair dark or red I would highly reccommed:

 

The Color Extend line, it really extends the life of your color!