How Can I look Older?

I found this post on another website and thought I would share...I have this same problem. People always think i am MUCH younger than I really am, but I was told I would like that compliment when I am about 50 years old :-)

Hi, I have a few problems and I hope you can help! I'm 19, turning 20 in February. I am a dance teacher but I am often thought of as a 12-year-old assistant! I always wear my hair in a ponytail and don't wear makeup. Is there a certain way to do my hair or makeup so I look older? Everytime I pay with my credit card the cashier says "so how old are you?" or "is this your card?" and when I tell them I'm 19 they're shocked! Help me look my age!!! Thanks! Jennifer

A. If you want to look older there are several things you can do:

1. Stop wearing your hair in a ponytail & invest in a trendy, yet sophisticated, hairstyle. Look for pictures in magazines & tell your stylist you want to look older. You might go for a shorter hairstyle, which tends to age people.

2. Wear makeup. Play up your eyes or your lips, but never both at the same time. Make sure you always wear mascara at the very least & a swipe of gloss. If you want to go dramatic, try a deep red lipstick, but don't make up your eyes too much. A swipe of mascara will do you. And try putting it on your top lashes only. Makeup will help 'age' you.

3. Dress like a 22-year-old college graduate. OK, you're a few years away from being 22, but still when you're not going to dance classes & you're going out with friends or shopping, dress like someone with a desk job would.

4. Invest in Lucky Magazine. Lucky is a great magazine for stylish young people (& people in general). If you want to know what the hottest trends are, invest in this magazine, start studying the trends & adopt them.

Enjoy
Lorette
http://www.make-up-tip.com