Sailor,AlexaRay,me,anddon’tforgetmy“sonshine,”JackParis(notpicturedhere)

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Tomywonderfulmom,MarjorieMarieBrinkley,whosegreatestbeautywasherabilitytomakeeveryoneshemetfeel

special,appreciated,loved,andbeautifultoo.

Andtomydad,

DonaldAlanBrinkley,whospenteverysecondofhislife

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Alsotoeveryonewhomakesittheirmissiontospreadkindness,compassion,light,andloveintheformofsupport,compliments,ahelpinghand,andasweetsmile.

WelcomeOOLALA!IwasaskedtobecomeamodelwhilelivinginParis,workingasan“artiste.”Thiswaswaybackintheday,whenthethinkingwasthatatmyripeold age of nineteen, I might already be too old for the business. The rule ofthumbwas“Thisbusinesswill chewyouupand spityouout longbeforeyouturnthirty!”

Well, ten years later, at twenty-nine years of age andmiraculously still inpossessionofabustlingmodelingcareer,Iwrotemyfirstbeautybook.Iwantedto sharewhat I had learned growing up on the beach inMalibu andwhat I’dpickedupfromafascinating industry thathadtakenmefromCaliforniasurfergirltocovergirl.

INEVERimaginedthatIwouldbewritinganotherbeautybookthirtyyearslater,orthatIwouldSTILLbemodeling!ButhereIamtoday,doingBOTH!

Theidea towrite thisbookwaspromptedbythefact thatPeoplemagazinecelebratedmyBigSix-Obyplacingmeontheircoverinabathingsuit.

Atthesametime,SportsIllustrated(whomademethefirstmodeltobeonthe cover of their legendary swimsuit edition three times in a row) wascelebratingthefiftiethanniversaryoftheirbestsellingfranchise,andtheycoaxedmeintoabikiniforaTVcommercial.

Thisdoublewhammyofexposuregarneredquitealotofattention!“I’llhavewhatshe’shaving,”articleafterarticleexclaimed,whileproclaiming“60’s theNew30!”Andthosearticlesgotmethinking:WhatamIdoingrightthatIcouldsharewithotherpeople?AndifIkeepitup,whoknows?Icouldbewritingmythirdbeautybookinanotherthirtyyears.Maybeninetywillbethenewsixty!

IknowthatIamnotuniquejustbecauseIlook“goodformyage.”Womenof all ages are looking and feeling better than the number that’s supposed todefine them (whichmany don’t reveal so we don’t know they look great forsixty and actually believe themwhen they say they’re fifty-five, fifty-two, orforty-nine!). Thanks to healthy diets, exercise, and youth-enhancing beautytricks, theycangetawaywith lyingabout theirage.But I sayproclaim it andhelpredefinethewaywethinkaboutthenumbers!Now,havingbeenpartofthemodelingindustryforoverfortyyears,Ifindmyselfinauniqueposition.During

thattime,Ihavehadthegreatprivilegeofworkingwiththebestofthebestintheworldsofbeautyandstyle.And I simplywant to sharemygood luckandeverythingI’velearnedwithallofyou.

Our world thrives on perfection, and every celebrity has a collection ofairbrushedphotographs toprove it.ButI think it’s important toremember thatimperfectissometimesthemostperfect.It’sanattitudethebeautyandmodelingworldsareembracingmoreandmore,andIapplaudthat.Ihopethisbookhelpsusall learn to lovewhatmakeseachofusuniqueand tocelebrate it.Becausesomeonecanhavethemostperfectface,body,hair,outfit—butwithoutpassion,curiosity, kindness, and compassion, that sort of beauty is only of fleetinginterest.

Iamalsopracticalenoughtoknowthatwhenheadingouttomaketheworldabetter place, youwant to lookyour best.And I hope that’swhere this bookcomes in…as away tohelpyou shineyourbrightest as you fill thepagesofyour life with value and meaning and the REALLY important stuff—family,friends,laughter,andLOVE!

Itrulybelievethateveryoneisbeautifulinherownway.Butwecanallusealittleadvice thatmakesusfeelprettierormaybeabitmoreconfident. It’s likespitonaseashell—beautylovesalittlepolish!SoIhopefromthisbookyouwilllearn the tricks of the trade plus some of my own tried-and-true tips—fromrecipes to fuel your day, to shortcuts I’ve learned from the top hairdressers,makeup artists, colorists, wardrobe stylists, and dermatologists that will makeyoufeellikeamillionbucks!

BasicallyIhopethatafterreadingthisbook,youwilllookinthemirrorandsmile (that has always been my number one beauty secret). A smile hasincredible power. It expresses kindness, compassion, generosity, and lovewithouta singleword. It can turna stranger intoa friend, it releasespowerfulfeel-goodhormonesthatmakeyoufeelhappy,anditlightsuparoom,andyourface,inthemostdelightfulway.Sosmile!Weallknowthatwhenyoufeelgood,youlookgood—andthat’salegendaryformulaguaranteedtomakeyouSMILE!

Cheersandlove!

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POSITIVELYBEAUTIFUL

Bloomwhereyou’replanted!

Ihopethisbookwillinspireyoutogetstronger,fitter,andleanersoyouareready to take on any project, challenge, or occasion as a caring and activememberoftheworldaroundyou.IguessyoucouldsaythatIwantyoutofindways to leave a beautiful mark, change the world, make it better—and feelbeautifulwhileyou’redoingit.(Bytheway,youwillneverlookmorebeautifulthanwhenyouarehelpingothers!)

For as long as I’ve been part of the modeling industry (forty years andcounting!), people have been askingme to revealmy “beauty secrets.” I hearquestions all the time like, “Whatmakeupdoyouuse?What’s your skin careroutine?Howdoyoustaysoyounglooking?[Why,thankyou!]Whatdoyoudoforexercise?”AndIpromisethatthesepageswillanswerallthosequestionsandthatyouwilllearnLOTSofsecrets,tricks,andtipsforlookingandfeelinggood.Infact,bythetimeyou’refinishedreadingthisbook,you’llprettymuchknoweverything I know when it comes to fashion, beauty, food, and fitness! AndwhileIamnotadoctor,nutritionist,fitnessguru,hairstylist,ormakeupartist,Ihavehadaccess tomanyof thebest in thesefields.Asyoureadthroughthesechapters, I’ll introduce you to several expertswhose opinions I trust, and askthemtosharetheirwisdomwithyou.

I’lladmitthatwe’regoingtocoveralotofso-called“superficial”groundonthesepages—andhopefullybalanceitoutwithsomewaystobuffupyourinnerbeauty.Butc’mon,weallwant toputourbest face forward,and Ipromise toshowyouhowtodothatwhilemakingitseemaseffortlessaspossible.Becauseseriously, these days, thanks to all the social media sites, every day is like aphotoshoot—andyouwanttobeprepared!

Butall theseskincareandmakeuptipsarejustonepartofwhatIcallfull-spectrumbeauty.And that’s thekindofbeautyweareultimately after.That’sthe kind of beautiful that happens when inner beauty and outer beauty align.Full-spectrum beauty is that special something that makes a person’s eyessparklewith humor, thatmakes a smile genuine and kind; it’s something in awarm,hearty laugh that lightsuparoom.It’sanopenhandandheart, lending

supporttothoseinneed.Full-spectrumbeautyisthepartofbeautifulthatcomesfromaperson’ssoul.Peoplehavesearchedtheworldovertofindthefountainofyouth, but guesswhat—it’s right inside each and everyoneof us, in our ownheartandsoul!THATisthefountainofyouthbecausethat’sthepartofbeautythatwillneverfade.That’sthebeautyyouwanttocultivate.

Letyouropenheartshine,and,alongwithalittleconfidence-boostingpolishfrom the tips in this book, I promise youwill positively rule, you unique andextraordinary,one-of-a-kindbeautyyou!Goforthandmake thisworldamorebeautifulplace.(Andhey,weallknowit’seasiertochangetheworldongoodhairdays,soreadon!)

Changeyourmind(andtherestwillfollow)

Now that we all have our hearts in the right place, let’s talk about the mostpowerful muscle in your body—your mind! Well, I’m not sure it’s really amuscleperse,butitspowertoinfluenceourhealthistrulyawesome.Themind-body connection is one of themost potent andwoefully underused forceswehave at our disposal at all times. But I promise that if you take the time toharnessit,youwillreapcountlessrewards.Thisissomethingyoucanworkintosomanyaspectsofyourlife.Forexample,whenI’mexercising,Ialwaysreachfor themuscle I’mworking out and just touch it.My brain tells thatmuscle,“Hey,we’re focused onmaking you stronger.” I’ve done this instinctively foryears,butthere’ssomeevidencetobackupmyinstinct.Makingthatconnectionbetweenyourbrainandyourmuscleswillactuallyhelpyougetamoreeffectiveworkout.You’llbesurprisedwhatadifferenceitmakes!

Wordscanalsoinfluenceyourhealth.Yourbodyisalwayslisteningtoyourinnervoice,somakesureyouarealwayssendingitpositivemessages.Mymomtaughtme the importance of this early on.When Iwas just a kid, shewouldcorrect me if I ever said the forbidden, “That makes me sick.” She wasconvinced I could actually make myself sick that way! Same thing with “Ican’t.”Mymom taughtme to say“I choosenot to” instead.Thepointwas toreinforce that Ihad thepower tochooseand tobe incontrolof thosechoices.That is how I’ve always tried to live my life—think positive, feel positive.That’swhatI’vetriedtoteachmychildren,andit’sexactlythemessageIhopetoconveytoyouthroughoutthisbook.

ThepowerofasmileIfyou’veever readany interviewswithme,you’llknowIalwayssay thatmybestbeautysecretissmiling.Andnotjustforthereasonyoumightthink.Sure,someone who’s smiling will always look prettier, happier, and moreapproachable than someone who is frowning. But the power of a smile goesdeeper than that.Researchhas shown that smilingdoesn’t justmakeyou lookhappy,itactuallymakesyoufeelhappy.That’sright!Nomatterwhat’sgoingonin your life, if you simply put your lips into a smiling position, it can releaseenoughendorphins(thesamefeel-goodchemicalsreleasedwhenweexercise)toimprove your mood. Studies have been done measuring the effects of bothgenuineand forced smiles.And results show that even thosewhowere fakingthehappyexpressionhadlowerheartratesandreportedfeelinglessstressedthanthosewhoweren’tsmiling.(Soit’sworthfakingasmileevenwhenyouaren’tfeelingit,becausesoonyouwill!)Plus,smilingiscontagious.Astheysay,smileandtheworldsmileswithyou.

Turnsout, frowningcanaffectyourattitude too.Frowningsends signals toyourbrainthatactuallydepressyourmood.Inaninterestingstudy,researchersfound that Botox can help relieve depression because apparently, if you can’tfrown, your bodydoes not signal the release of the downer hormones. (Tobeclear:I’mcertainlynotsayingyouneedtogetBotoxinordertobehappy—I’malsonot judgingyou ifyoudo—but justpayattention toyourexpressionsandtrytosmilemuchmoreoftenthanyoufrown.)

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BRIGHTENUPYOURSMILEKeepyoursmilehealthybygettingregularcheckups,andbybrushingandflossing every day. I like Pepsodent andCrest Pro-HealthWhiteningtoothpastes as a gentle way to keepmy pearly whites sparkling.Oral-Bmakes my favorite toothbrushes, and I always mix it up with different-shaped brushes since some are better at getting to those back teeth andsomearekindertothegums.Ialsolovewaterpicksandtoothpickswiththeminiaturebottlebrushononeend.

ApositiveattitudeSonowthatweareallsmiling,it’stheperfecttimetotalkabouthowtocultivateagreatattitudetogoalongwiththatsexysmile.AsfarasI’mconcerned,therereally isnothingmore important tohealth,beauty,andyouroverallwell-beingthankeepingapositiveattitude.It’sagiventhateveryonewillfacechallengesintheirlives,sowemayaswelllearnfromourstruggles,challenges,andmistakes.Youknowthatexpression“Smoothseasdonotmakeskillfulsailors”?Well,it’strue.Youlearnsomuchaboutyourselfandothersduringtoughtimes.Andwhatreallydefinesusishowwegetbackupafterwefall.IhavelearnedtothanktheproblemsI’vehadforhelpingmemaketheacquaintanceofapartofmeIneverknew. “Hello there, strong lady!Nice tomeet you!Where’d you come from?Well,yourtimingisimpeccablebecauseIneedyourightnow.”(Isn’titnicetoknowyouhavethatstrengthwhenyouneedit?)

Therearecertainlytimesduringwhichit’sharderthanotherstostaypositiveandfindanyshredofsilverlining.Whenmyparentswereill,itwasexcruciatingforme to see them suffering, and I didn’t really knowhow to copewith that.WhenIcountmyblessings,myfamilyalwayscomesfirst,andtwoofmymostcherishedpeoplewereinpain.ButIalsoknewthatIneededtobethereformykids(myotherblessings).SoIwouldfocusondoingwhatIcouldformyparentsand then go home and appreciate that I had my children and that they werehealthy.Itwasalsoareminderthatlifegoessoquickly,andthateverydaythatwehaveeachotherandhaveourhealthissomethingtocelebrate.

I knowa lot ofwomenhave alsogone through struggles similar to those Ihadwith unhappymarital situations and divorce. It can absolutely drain yourenergyand feel almost impossible tonavigate—especiallywhen therearekidsinvolved. You feel very alone, and having to put on a brave face for yourchildren only increases that sense of isolation. I direct a lot of women to awebsite called One Mom’s Battle (onemomsbattle.com). Going on there andreadingaboutwhatothersaregoingthroughmakesyourealizeyou’renotalone,andthatnomatterwhatfeelingsyou’rehaving,you’renotcrazy!Youcangetalotofcommunitysupportthatway,andevendoitanonymouslyifyouprefer.Ialsobelievethatlaughterwithfriendsisthenumberonecure-all.Whenyouaregoing throughtrying times,don’tbeafraid toreachout toyourfriends. It’sso

important!And I think it’s good to acknowledge that sometimeswe can actually find

positivemotivationintheseverynegativesituations.Andthat’snotabadthing!Iwentthroughaverypublicdivorce,andwhenIwouldreadtheuglycommentswrittenaboutmeonline,itinspiredmetoreallypullmyselftogetherandmakethose naysayers eat their words. For a brief moment, if you need to usesomethingnegativetomotivateyoutodosomethingpositive,that’sokay.Isay,dowhatever it takes to not just lie in bed and feel sorry for yourself.As theyalwayssay,“Whatdoesn’tkillyoumakesyoustronger,”andthat’strueaslongas you learn from it, grow, and move on to become more empathetic,compassionate,andstrongerthanever.

FindsomeinnerpeaceTaking good care of yourself—through good times and trying ones—mustinclude timeforyourspirit too.Meditation isagreatexampleof thepowerofourmind-bodyconnection.Studyafterstudyhasfoundremarkablephysicalandemotionalbenefits thatcanbegainedbysimplyspendinga fewminuteseverydayclearingyourmind.Youcanloweryourbloodpressure,reduceyourriskofheart disease and some cancers, sleep better, and even relieve symptoms ofconditionslikeasthma.Andyoudon’thavetogetallNewAgeyinordertodoit.

Meditation can be as simple as just sitting quietly and focusing on yourbreathing for a few minutes. Try to clear your mind, and as it wanders andthoughtscomeinandout,acknowledgethem,butthenbringyourfocusbacktoyourbreath.Youcancountyourbreaths(inhaleonone,exhaleontwo,andsoon)orrepeatawordormantrawitheveryexhale(like“peace”or“love”)tohelpyoustaymorefocused.I’vebeenmeditatingonandoffsinceIwasthirteen,butImustadmit,Iamnotagooddedicatedmeditator.IammoreofwhatIliketocall a “meditation opportunist.” I pull it out in times of trouble, trials, andtribulations,andonbumpyflights!IaddUjjayibreathandhandmudrasanditkeepsme from grabbingmy neighbor’s armwith every bump on the plane. Idon’t even care if I look silly doing it, because it really helps me. It is alsoinvigoratingwhenI’mjet-lagged—twentyminutesofmeditatingislikegettingacoupleofhoursofsleep.

Ialsobelievethatyoucangetmanyofthesesamebenefitsfrommeditatingonthemove.Infact,whenpeoplehaveaskedmehowI’vedealtwithsomeofthechallengesIhavebeenluckyenoughtolearnfrom,thatiswhatItellthem.Ilove to grab a camera and walk around looking for beauty. I find beautyeverywhere—from the beach to thewoods to the cracks in a city sidewalk! Itfills me up with gratitude and joy, so that there’s just no room for negativethoughts to fit in. I am transported by themagic and light, and I literally feelenlightened, both physically and spiritually, by the beauty. There’s a saying:“Whenyouseekbeautyinpeople,andinallthings,youwillnotonlyfindit,youwill become it.” I do believe that’s true. And I do believe that comes fromhavingafeelingofgratitude.Sosincewe’retalkingbeautysecretshere,alwaysremember:agratefulheartisworthathousandlipsticks!

Throughoutallmygoodtimesandbadtimes—whetherI’vebeendeliriouslyhappy, totally stressed out, or even downright miserable—I’ve worked reallyhard to see the glass as more than half full. Most of the time, it’s near tooverflowing!Muchofmyoptimism,positivity,andstrengthcomesfrombeingsurroundedbymyfamily.Mythreebeautifulchildren—AlexaRay,JackParis,andSailorLee—aremygreatest blessings and theybringmemygreatest joy.Spendingtimewiththemisguaranteedtoputasmileonmyface!

IfyoufollowmeonInstagram,you’llknowthatI’mconstantlypostinglittlequotes and sayings—about99percentofwhichhave something todowith anoptimistic outlook on life. They’re great little daily reminders to look on thebrightsideandfocuson themany things Ihave tobegrateful for.That’swhyI’vesprinkledthemacrossthepagesofthisbook.Ifyoufindafewthatspeaktoyou,copythem,andtapethemuponyourbathroommirror,fridge,oranywhereelse you’ll see and read themoften.Because the thing about being positive isthat it can be a self-perpetuating phenomenon. Themore upbeat you are, thebetteryou’llfeel.

So I guess all this is to say that this book is here to help you feel like thebrilliantpainterofyourownmasterpiece,theexcitingwriterofyourownscript,thedirectorofyourowncaptivatingmovie.You’rethestarofyourownshow,andyoushouldlooklikeit!

Everythinginyourlifeisareflectionofachoiceyouhavemade.Ifyouwanta

differentresult,makeadifferentchoice.Makingthehealthychoiceslaidoutin

thisbookisanaturalpartofyourvibrantlifestyle,anditwillmakeyoufeel

greatandlooksensational.

You’reastar—GOSHINE!

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ENLIGHTENEDEATING

Ifyouwanttobehappy,plantagarden.

Ifyouwanttobehealthy,eatagarden.

Eating is somethingweare allprettygoodat already,but I’d like togiveyousomemorefoodforthought—ormoreprecisely,adifferentwaytothinkaboutfood. Iwant to help youdiscover the power of food to fuel your health, yourbeauty, and your adventures. It’s an approach that I like to call enlightenedeating(thatmayalsomakeyoulightertoo!).Inthischapter,Iamgoingtoshowyou the power of healthy food and positive thinking, a combination that willresult in a healthier lifestyle.Youwill feel—and see—the benefits faster thanyoucansay“lacto-ovo-pescatarianvegetarian”(whichisthekindofvegetarianIhavebeenformostofmylife).

LetmetellyouhowIcamearoundtoeatingthewayIdo.WhenIwastwelveyears old, I was leafing through a book on my parents’ nightstand, NormanMailer’s novelMiami and the Siege ofChicago. It fell open to a pagewith agraphic description of how animals are treated and killed in Chicago’sslaughterhouses,andwhatIreadchangedmylifeforever.IwassohorrifiedthatIdecidedthenandtherethatIdidnotwanttobepartofasystemthatdidthattoanimals.And I never touched another piece ofmeat again! In a nice touch ofkarma,Ihavebeenreapingthehealthbenefitsofthatdecisioneversince.

Ididn’tknowitthen,butmydecisiontostopeatingmeathaskeptmefromingesting fats,antibiotics,andhormones thatmybodydidn’tneed.What Ididunderstandwas that I had to replace theprotein I hadbeengetting frommeatwithothersources.SoIstartedreadinguponhowtogetthenutrientsIneededtostayhealthyandfeelenergized.Tomydelight,Idiscoveredsomanydeliciouswaystogetplant-basedproteinsintomydiet.AnditbroughtanewawarenesstomyhealthonsomanydifferentlevelsthatIhadneverconsideredbefore.Itrulybelievethatdecisionsomanyyearsagohasallowedmetohaveaforty-plus-yearmodelingcareer!Ithinkwhetheryougiveupmeatentirelyorjustmakeapointofeatingmoreplantfoods,youwillseeandfeeltherejuvenatingresultstoo!

Inmanycultures,meatrepresentsamuchsmallerpartofthedietthanitdoesinour fast-foodculture.Thinkabout it—inMexicoandCubaandmostof theCaribbean,it’sriceandbeans.InMorocco,it’scouscousandgarbanzobeans.In

Japan, theyeat soybeans, tofu, and rice. In India, it’s lentils and rice. In Italy,they opt for pasta and vegetables and just small portions of meat. Soundsdelicious, doesn’t it? This global gourmet menu should be yours too! I alsobelievethatskippingmeat—oratleastcuttingdownonyourconsumption—isabetter choice for the planet as well as for your health. A study published inAugust2014 in theProceedingsof theNationalAcademyofSciences reportedthatgivingupbeefreducesyourcarbonfootprintmorethangivingupyourcar.

Doyouknowwhereyourfoodhasbeen?Eating has gotten tricky these days. Events such as the devastatingBP oil rigdisaster in theGulfofMexico,where theGulfwaspollutedwithbothoil andtoxicdispersants(whichhadbeenbannedinEnglandforcancer-causingeffects),as well as the ongoing nuclear disaster in Japan that is pouring radioactiveisotopes into the Pacific Ocean (which have shown up in kelp in California),havecausedmetorethinkthesafetyofconsumingfishandmostkelp. (IhavefoundasourcecalledMaineCoastSeaVegetables fororganicseavegetablesthatarechemical-free;theyrunstringenttestsforeverythingfromheavymetalstofertilizer,herbicides,andfueloil.)Evenpriortotheseevents,thepublicwascautionedagainstconsumingmanyofthelargerspeciesoffish,suchastunaandswordfish,duetocontaminationfromheavymetalslikemercury.

Another thing I find alarming is the increasing prevalence of geneticallymodifiedorganisms (GMOs).This technology involves takinggenes fromonefood and inserting them into another. The idea behind this sort of geneticengineering is tocreatefoods thataremorenutritiousandplants thataremoreresistanttodroughtandotherhazards.Soundsgreat,exceptforthefactthatwe,as consumers of this food, are all forced to be unwitting guinea pigs for bigagriculture companies’ experiments. And because there are still no lawsmandatingthelabelingoffoodscontainingGMOs,it’simpossibletoknowwhatyou’re really eating. An estimated 60 to 70 percent of all processed foodscontainGMOs,butyouwon’tfindthatinformationanywhereontheingredientslabel.

AvoidinggeneticallymodifiedfoodsisjustoneofthemanyreasonsItrytobuyandeatorganicfoodasmuchaspossible.It’sthebestwaytoavoidasmanytoxins and impurities in your food as you can. Organic fruits and vegetablesaren’t treated with pesticides, so you know you aren’t consuming potentiallyharmful chemicals along with your produce. I know that organic options cansometimesbehardertofindandareoftenmoreexpensive.Buttherearewaystomakeorganicmoreaffordable.Shoponlyfortheproducethat’sinseason(youcan even stock up and freeze things like organic berries). Frozen organicvegetables are less expensive than fresh and are available all year round, andthey are oftenmentioned as beingmore vitamin rich because they are frozenfreshatthesource.ConsiderthatoverabilliontonsofpesticidesareusedintheUnitedStateseveryyear.ThefirstpesticidetobewidelyusedwasDDT,andittookscientists twentyyears tofigureout that itwasharmingus!Twentyyears

fromnow,whatwilltheybetellingusaboutwhattheyaredumpingonourcropstoday?That’sonemysteryIwon’texposemyfamilyto.

Sincewearewhatweeat,shouldn’tweknowwhatwe’reeating?

FOODFORTHOUGHTEvery year, the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) puts out aShopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce that features a list of the so-called“DirtyDozen”—theconventionallygrownfruitsandvegetablesthatharbor themostpesticideresidue.Ifnothingelse, Ialways try toeatonlyorganicversionsofthesefoods,andIencourageyoutodothesame(again,try to find these in seasonas theywillbe less expensive,or skip them ifyou can’t get organic). The worst offenders vary from year to year, butapples,strawberries,grapes,celery,peaches,andspinachroutinelyrankatthetopofthelist.

Nomore“deny-iting”I absolutelyLOVE to eat, and the last thing I everwant to do is denymyselfdeliciousfood.ThatiswhyI’madamantlyopposedtowhatIcall“deny-iting.”We’veallbeen there.Thesecondyousay,“I’monadiet,” food is theONLYthingyoucanthinkabout.Andnaturallyyourmindgoesrighttothefoodsyoucan’t eat, and then you feel like you are denying yourself. This kind of denydieting,or“deny-iting,”willwork,butonlyforabriefperiod.There’sonlysolongyoucansufferdeprivationbeforeyougiveinandbingeeatoutofangerandfrustration,andgainallyourweightback.Thekeytostoppingthisviciouscycleisn’tjustchangingthewayyoueat;it’saboutchangingthewayyouTHINK!

So stop searching forwhatever trendy diet you thinkmightmake you loseweight. Everything you need to lose weight and keep it off is in your head.Accessingthehealthiest,mostbeautifulyouisaseasyasflippingaswitch.Youneed to focus the spotlight on how you FEEL, not just on how you LOOK(looking great is just a fabulous bonus).My approach to food is not about aquickfix—it’salifestylechange.AndIknowthatforyoutoadoptthislifestylefor the long run, it has to be fun, flexible, forgiving, delicious, nutritious,interesting,familyfriendly,all-inclusive,easy,andREWARDING!

So let’s just agree that you are never “deny-iting” again! Never! BecausewhenyoustopthinkingaboutwhatyouCAN’Thave(andlamentingit)andstartthinkingaboutwhatyouCANhavethatwillfuelyourbody,that’swhenyou’llbesuccessfulinmaintainingyourperfectweightandgoodhealth.Bymindfullymaking informed choices, you will be rewarded with more energy, a clear,glowingcomplexion,shinierhair,atrimmerfigure,andevenseesomeachesandpainsdiminish thanks to theamazinghealingandprotectivepowersofhealthyfood.

Ready?Let’sstartwiththesimpleconceptoflookingateachbiteyoutakeasa golden opportunity—an opportunity to gift yourself with energy and goodhealth. It’s all about making the choice to eat the foods that will make youstronger,healandinvigorateyou,andkeepyourunningthroughyourbusyday.When you think about how valuable each bite can be, you’ll never want toDENY your body that advantage. Thinking about food as a real health andbeautyopportunityputsyouincontrol.Youcanbeeitherafriendtoyourselfor

yourownworstenemy.Rememberthatthedifferencebetweenwhoyouareandwhoyouwant tobe isdeterminedbythechoicesyoumake.Mydad,awriter,alwaysusedtosay,“Youwriteyourownscript.”Thefoodyouwriteintoyourscriptwilldetermineyourstoryline.Soforalong,healthylifefullofadventuresandastorybookending,starteatingtherightwayrightnow.

THEBEAUTYOFBEINGFLEXIBLEThesedays,Ieatamostlyvegandiet(nomeatorfish,andtheonlydairyIeatissheep’s-orgoat’s-milkyogurt),butifIhappentofindmyselfinItaly,thenIwillmakeanexceptionformozzarella(andmaybeevenascoopofgelato).BecauseIalsowanttolive ladolcevita.Mypointis,youshouldbeabletobeflexibleandenjoylifeandnotbeatyourselfup.Becausethatenjoyment translates toBEAUTY! I do not believe inmissing out, or infeeling guilty for indulging on occasion. Life is a delicious banquet, sogobbleitupwithgusto.Stickwithme,andyouwillseethatJOYisaveryimportantingredientinmyrecipeforvibranthealthandtruebeauty.

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Bastawiththe“Can’tEatPasta”routine!Sureyoucan!Whenyouchoosetherightpasta,youcaneatiteverydayifyouwant(Iknowyourkidswill).The favorites in my house are Ancient Harvest Gluten-Free QuinoaSupergrainPastaandtruRootsAncientGrainPastasmadefromorganicbrownrice,quinoa,amaranth,andcorn.

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As consumers,we have the power to affect change in the food industry.Themorewe all support organic farmers by buying local produce,meat,anddairy, themore priceswill comedown.Themore peoplewho lobbytheir local supermarkets to include or expand their organic sections, themoreoptionswe’llallhavetoeatwell.Andthemorepeoplewhodemandtransparency in food labeling, the more big corporations will feel thepressure to stop usingGMOs—or at least acknowledge using them. (Seechapter 9 for organizations that are committed to these causes.)When itcomes to protecting our planet and its four-legged inhabitants, check outtheNaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil(nrdc.org).

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IloveBio-Kprobiotics.Imixthemintomysheep’s-orgoat’s-milkyogurt(theonedairyproductIdoeatregularly)everymorning.Icreditthemwithhelpingkeepmyimmunesystemstrong.Tryaddingthemtowhatevertypeof yogurt you enjoy, or mix them into a smoothie, and you’ll see thedifferencetoo!

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KEEPYOUREYEONTHEPRIZEBeforeyouprepareamealorgrabasnack,takeafewmomentstoremindyourself of your goals.What’s inspiring you to change your routine?Doyouwanttolosepoundsandinches?Areyoulookingformoreenergy?Toreduceinflammation?Tofitintothatdress?Toloweryourcholesterol?Togrowoldingoodhealthandremainindependent?Takingamomenttoaskyourselftherightquestionsattherightmomentcanredirectyourwillpowerandhelpkeepyouontherightpath.

StockingyourenlightenedkitchenDidyouknowthatblueberriesandleafygreensmakeyoureyessparkle?Orthattomatoes have lycopene, which is antiaging? How about walnuts? They arepowerhouses full of omega-3s,which smooth skin and add shine toyourhair.KiwisarepackedwithvitaminC,whichpreventswrinkles. (I’ll takeacaseofkiwis,please!)Didyouknowthattheantioxidantsindarkchocolateprotectskinfrom sun damage? (I wonder how much we have to eat for that to work. Ivolunteer for that researchproject!)Mypoint is that food is incrediblypotent,andeatingtherightfoodallowsyoutoharnessthatpower.

Stockingyourhomewithpowerfoodsisfun.Whenitcomestofood—justasintherestofmylife—Ilovevarietyandcolor!ItrytoeatawholecornucopiaofdifferentfoodstoensurethatI’mgettingaswidearangeofnutrientsaspossible.Butcertainthingsseemtoshowuponmytablemoreoftenthanothers.HereareseveralfoodsIcan’tlivewithout:

KALE

Researchers have identified forty-five different flavonoids in kale,which helpaccount for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Iwas a fan of kalelong before it became the trendy vegetable it is today! I mix it into salads,smoothies,andsoups,use itasapizzatopping—itprettymuchshowsupinatleastonemealadayatmyhouse.AndthemoreIhearaboutit,themoreofitIwanttoeat(samegoesforotherdark,leafygreenslikespinach,collardgreens,andarugula).

BROCCOLI

IthinkIfedmykidsbroccolinearlyeverydaywhentheyweregrowingup,andwe all still love it. Like kale, it’s chock-full of antioxidants that help preventcancerandfightinflammation.

BLUEBERRIES

Theselittlebluepowerhousescontainantioxidantsthatmayhelppreventcancerwhileimprovingmemoryandmaintainingeyehealth.

FLAXANDCHIASEEDS,WALNUTS,ALMONDS,BRAZILNUTS

When I stopped eating fish, I increasedmy intake of these seeds and nuts inordertogetahealthydoseofomega-3s—andextraprotein—intomydiet.Itossthem onto yogurt, cereal, or salads, or grind them up and mix them intosmoothies.

AVOCADOS

They get a bad rap for being high in fat, butwe need some fat in our diet—especiallythehealthykindfoundinavocados.Andifyouregularlyaddthemtoyour diet, they may even help eliminate love handles and muffin tops. Theycontainglutathione,monounsaturatedfats,andfiber,whichhelpblockintestinalabsorptionofsometypesofbadfats(becausetheplaceisalreadytakenbythegoodones).Andbecauseoftheirhighfatcontent,they’renaturallycreamyandfillingwhenyoublendthemintosmoothies,spreads,orsoups.Andofcoursetheeternalfavorite,guacamole!OLÉ!

APPLES

Ieatoneeveryday.Fujisaremyjam!Applesarepackedwithpolyphenolsthatcan help regulate blood sugar and lower cholesterol levels (which can reduceyourriskofheartdisease).There’sevensomeevidencethateatingonebeforeaworkout can extend your endurance.Nowonder doctors think they’re bad forbusiness!

OLIVEOIL

Icookwithit,butIalsodrizzleitontofoodaftercooking(itaddsgreatflavor).Yougetthemostflavor—andmosthealthbenefits—byusingdarkergreen,cold-pressed,extra-virginoliveoil.

KIWIS

TheyhaveevenmorevitaminCthananorangeandcanprotectyoureyesfrommaculardegeneration.TheantioxidantsinthemaresopowerfultheymayevenpreventtheDNAdamage(andwrinkles)causedbyfreeradicals!

RED&PURPLEGRAPES

Both contain the antioxidant resveratrol, which helps protect against heartdisease.You’llgetsomeinwinetoo(whichismorefun—cheers!).

CABBAGE

Partofthecruciferousfamilyofvegetables,cabbageispackedwithantioxidantscalled glucosinolates that have proven cancer-preventing benefits. Red, green,andsavoycabbagesprovidedifferentpatternsofglucosinolates,soeatawholevarietyofthiswonderfullycrunchyvegetable.

PICKLES

Fermented foods are all the rage—pickles, pickled cabbage (like kimchi),fermented tea (kombucha). That’s because they are excellent sources ofprobiotics, the goodbacteria that help keepyour digestive systemhealthy andboostyourimmunity.

FENNEL

I love eating sautéed fennel or adding it raw to salad for a spicy crunch.AndwhenIdo,I’mgettingahealthydoseofvitaminC,fiber,folate,andpotassium.

GARLIC

This delicious herb adds such great flavor to everything—plus, it containsunique sulfur compounds that may help improve metabolism, reduceinflammation,andfightinfections.

QUINOA

This incrediblynutrient-densegrain is a staple atmyhouse—at lunch, dinner,evenbreakfast.Itisarichsourceoffiber,antioxidantphytonutrients,andheart-healthy fats (like oleic acid and omega-3s), but unlike other grains, it’s alsopacked with protein and all nine essential amino acids (great news forvegetarians).

STEEL-CUTOATS

They help lower cholesterol and keep your heart healthy. So I cook up threedays’worthata time,keep them in the fridge,and reheat foraquick,healthybreakfast.

DRIEDTARTCHERRIES

Ahandful of these is a yummy snack that’s also packedwith health benefits.There’s evidence that they can help reduce belly fat, reduce muscle sorenessafter aworkout, andevenhelpyouget abetternight’s sleep (theycontain thesleep-inducinghormonemelatonin).

TOMATOES

Raworcooked, tomatoesare justpackedwithantioxidants.But theirsuperstarnutrient,lycopene,ismostplentifulincookedredtomatoes.Lycopenehasbeenlinkedtobonehealthandareducedriskofprostate,breast,pancreatic,andlungcancers.And new research has found that a compound in green tomatoes canhelpyoubuildmoremuscle.

DARKCHOCOLATE

The flavonols in dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure and improveblood flow toyourbrainandyourheart.Plus, it’s theperfectway to satisfyasweettooth.

LEGUMES

I love lentils,adzukibeans,garbanzobeans,andall sortsofotherbeans.Theyare low in fat and calories, but incredibly high in a variety of nutrients—includingiron,protein,andfiber.

EnlightenedsnackingYummy snacks are definitely not off-limits in my plan! (No “deny-iting,”remember?) In fact, I encourage you to use your snacks as yet anotheropportunity to choose powerful, good-for-you foods. The key to successfulsnacking(thatdoesn’tturnintooverindulging)isportioncontrol.Notanexcitingconcept,Iknow,butifyoumakearealefforttokeepthesizeofyoursnacksincheck,youcanindulgedaily,withoutguilt.

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EATTHERAINBOWFor as long as I can remember, I’vemade a point of including asmanydifferentcolorsasIcanineverymeal—whenmykidswerelittlewecalledit“eatingtherainbow.”It’sthebestwaytoguaranteethatyou’regettingawiderangeofnutrients.Andeveryday,scienceisprovingmytheoryright.Researchers have identified numerous beneficial antioxidants andphytonutrients in all the colors of fruits and vegetables.Having all thosedifferent colors in your diet gives you an array of protection frominflammationandvariousdiseases,includingcancerandAlzheimer’s.

PRODUCTRAVE

Living Intentions Salad Boosters are such an easy way to add somenutritional oomph, not just to salads, but also to cereal, yogurt, soup,anything!Theblendincludesamixofpumpkin,sunflower,andchiaseeds,spirulina,kelp,andHimalayancrystalsalt.

TIMETO

MULTI-TASKERCISE!Reading,watchingTV,oranyactivitywhilesittinginachairdoesn’thaveto be a sedentary activity. To tighten and tone your abs as you read thischapter,trytopullyourribsinflat,visualizetryingtoholdyourwaistin,making it as tiny as possible, and feel the deep muscles in your absworking. Keep breathing, keep reading, keep holding and adjustingtighter…itworks.Andremember,atighttummyprotectsyourback.Youcanaddonanyofthefollowingwhilekeepingyourabstight:1.Alternateliftingonefootofftheground,thentheother.2.Ifyouhaveroom,extendyourlegasyoulift.3. Bend both knees and lift up in this position, round your back, andstraighten.

Herearesomeofmyfavoritestomunchon:

Anapplespreadwithpeanutoralmondbutter

Asquareofdarkchocolatealongwithafewnuts,driedcranberries,raisins,oraçaiberries

Frozenbananas,grapes,orblueberries

Blend any or all of these fruits and it tastes like you’re indulging in icecream!Usecoconutwater,orangejuice,orCheribundijuicetohelpblend—eachgivesdifferentflavorsanddeliversarainbowofnutrition.

Adatewithahandfulofwalnuts

Nibbledtogether,theytastesooodelish!

Bakedkalechipssprinkledwithsalt

Himalayanpinksaltismyfavorite!

RoastedpumpkinseedswithHimalayanpinksaltorseasalt

Fresh-cutfennel

Raworroastedwithalittleoliveoilandatouchofsalt

Steamedartichokes

Thesearegreatifyou’reanibbler—workononewhileyouwatchTVandit’llkeepyoubusyforalongtime!Diptheleavesintoveggiemayooroil-and-vinegardressing.

Let’sgetcooking!Now thatyourkitchen is stocked,ChefGabi is here to showyouhow to turnthesehealthyingredientsintodeliciousmeals.GabrielaMonteiro,whohasbeenhelpingmy familyeatwell for thepast fouryears, is livingproof thathealthyfood never has to be bland or boring! She fills our home daily withmouthwateringaromasofsomethingspecial in theovenoron thestove,alongwithplentyofwarmsmilesandBrazilianmusic (my fave too!), and sheoftencookswhilewecheeronherBraziliansoccerteam(unlesstheyareplayingtheUnitedStates!).

Gabiknowshowtomakeeverymealacelebrationofwonderfultastes—thatalso just so happen to be extremely nutritious and good for you! She hasintroducedmetosomanynewanddeliciousdishes,hasshownmehowtomakemy old healthy recipes tastier, and has taught me tricks for eating well evenwhentimeislimited.SheandIdefinitelysharealoveaffairwithfood(she’sjustwaymoretalentedthanIamwhenitcomestopreparingit).

MyfavoriterecipesIknowthatnoteveryoneisluckyenoughtohaveaGabiintheirkitchen,soI’veasked her to share some of our favorite recipes that are simple enough foranyonetoprepare—evenonthebusiestdays!

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COOKFASTERI used to be afraid of pressure cookers, but they are aMUST for savingtime.

Gabiusesapressurecookerseveraltimesaweektoshavevaluabletimeoff dinner prep. A pressure cooker can cook food—like beans, potatoes,andevenmeat—upto70percentfasterthandoingitonthestove.

GreenSmoothieSERVES1

Idrinkthisdeliciousconcoctionalmosteveryday.Insteadofgrabbingacoffeetofighttheafternoonenergyslump,Iusethistoperkmeup.

1cupchoppedfreshkale¼avocadoJuiceof1orangeJuiceof½lime1cupice½cupcoconutwater

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend for about 2minutes, untilsmooth. Serve right away.And feel free to get creativewith this basic recipe(adding kiwis, cucumbers, or other vegetables or fruit depending onwhat youhaveonhand).

Açai,Banana,andBerriesSmoothieSERVES1

This smoothie gives you a major antioxidant boost, thanks to the variety ofberries.Plusit’ssodeliciousitalmostfeelslikedessert!

½banana½cupfreshraspberries½cupfreshblackberries½cupice½cupwaterorapplejuice1frozensmoothiepackaçaipuree(100grams)Freshmintorberriesforgarnish(optional)

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend for about 2minutes, untilsmooth.

Garnishwithfreshmintorberries,ifdesired,andserverightaway.

GuacamoleSERVES4

Avocadosarerichinthegoodkindsoffat,soaslongasyouskipgreasychipsinfavor of healthier dipping alternatives, you can indulge in guacamolewithoutguilt.

2avocados1garlicclove,minced2jalapeños,seededandchopped¼cupcoarselychoppedfreshcilantro,plusmoreforgarnish1mediumtomato,dicedJuiceof1limeSaltandfreshlygroundblackpepperLimewedges,forgarnishHealthychips,forserving

In a medium bowl, smash the avocados with a fork. Add the remainingingredientsandgentlymixitalltogether.Garnishwithsomefreshcilantroandafewwedgesoflime.

Serve with healthy chips like quinoa or bean chips (just watch out for theirsodiumlevels).

RoastedFennelSERVES6

Fennelhasaunique,almostlicorice-liketaste,andwhenyouroastit,thatflavormellowsintosomethingincrediblydelicious.

4largefennelbulbs¼cupextra-virginoliveoil½teaspoonseasalt¼teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Preheattheovento400°F.

Removethestemsfromthefennel,reservingafewfrondsforgarnish,andhalvethebulbslengthwise.Withthecutsidedown,slicethebulbsintoabout½-inch-thickslices.Spread thefennelslicesonabakingsheet,coatwith theoliveoil,salt, andpepper, and tosswithyourhands.Roast the fennel slices for about1hour,turningthemonceafter30minutes,makingsuretheygetcookedevenly.Oncetheyaregoldenbrownandcrispy,removefromtheovenandgarnishwiththereservedfennelfronds.

ChoppedKaleSaladSERVES6

I eat some variation of this salad nearly every day. You can add in differentveggies or grains or sprinkle in some dried cranberries or dried cherries, orvarythenutsandseedstoaddcolorandmorenutrients.

4cupsorganickaleleavesSeedsfrom¼pomegranate½yellowbellpepper,diced½orangebellpepper,diced1cupdicedcherrytomatoes1cupcookedbarleyHandfulofchoppedpecans,toasted½GrannySmithapple,julienned½cupHoneyVinaigrette(recipefollows)

Rinsekaleleavesanddrytheminasaladspinner.Chopthekaleinto½-to1-inchstrips and place in a large bowl. Add the pomegranate seeds, bell peppers,tomatoes,barley,pecans,andappleandtosstocombine.

DrizzletheHoneyVinaigretteoverthesaladandserve.

HoneyVinaigretteMAKES⅔CUP

Zestandjuiceof1lemon1tablespoonhoney(preferablylocalhoney)1tablespoonwhitebalsamicvinegar1tablespoonricevinegarPinchofcayennepepper⅓cupextra-virginoliveoil

Inasmallbowl,whisktogether the lemonzestandjuice,honey,vinegars,andcayenne.Whilewhisking,slowlystreamintheoliveoiluntilemulsified.

BrusselsSproutFallSaladSERVES4

I try toeatseasonally,sowhenBrusselssproutsshowupatmylocal farmer’smarket, I come upwith asmanyways to eat them as I can. Adding nuts andseedsgivesthissaladgreatcrunchandaboostofnutrients.

4cupsBrusselssproutleaves,lightlyblanched¼cupdriedcranberries¼ cup nuts, such as macadamia, pecans, or roasted hazelnuts, coarselychopped

Handfulofpumpkinseeds(pepitas),toasted1carrot,slicedpaper-thinonamandoline1avocado,diced⅓cupCitrus-AlmondVinaigrette(recipefollows)

DrytheBrusselssproutleavesverywellinasaladspinner.

Inabowl,combinetheBrusselssproutleaves,cranberries,nuts,pumpkinseeds,carrot,anddicedavocado.

PourtheCitrus-AlmondVinaigretteoverthesaladandmixitgently.

Citrus-AlmondVinaigretteMAKESABOUT⅓CUP

2tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil1tablespoonalmondoil1teaspoonhoneyorlightagavesyrup1tablespoonapplecidervinegar¼teaspoonsalt½teaspoonfreshlemonjuice

Inasmallbowl,whisktogetheralltheingredients.

BabyKaleSaladSERVES4

This is another variation onmy favoriteChoppedKale Salad (here). Becausethis salad also boasts quinoa and toasted walnuts, it’s not just a beautifying,health-rendering, delish delight, but it also provides protein to power youthroughyourafternoon!

4cupsorganicbabykale1yellowbellpepper,diced½cupcookedredquinoa(seenote)Handfulofchoppedwalnuts,toasted⅓cupBalsamicVinaigrette(recipefollows)2slicedbloodorangestogarnish

Rinse thekaleanddry inasaladspinner.Chopthekale into1-to2-inchstripsandplace them ina largebowl.Add thebellpepper,quinoa, andwalnuts andtosstocombine.

DrizzletheBalsamicVinaigretteoverthesaladandserve.

Note:Tocookquinoa,usea ratioof2 cupswater to1 cupquinoa.Bring thewatertoaboil,thenaddthequinoa,reducetheheattolow,cover,andcookfor10to15minutes.

BalsamicVinaigretteMAKESABOUT1CUP

2tablespoonsmincedshallots¼cupbalsamicvinegar1teaspoonwholegrainmustardPinchofsaltPinchoffreshlygroundblackpepper½cupextra-virginoliveoil

Inasmallbowl,mixtheshallots,vinegar,mustard,salt,andpepper.Slowlyaddtheoliveoil,andwhisktogetherwiththeotheringredients.

CranberryBeansSERVES6

Youcanfindthesepink-speckledbeansfreshinthelatesummerandearlyfall,whichisagreattimetoenjoytheirrich,nuttyflavor.Butifyoufallinlovewiththem(asIhave!),youcanbuythemdriedallyearround.

1tablespoonplus2teaspoonsextra-virginoliveoil½cupmincedshallots4garliccloves,crushed2cupsshelledfreshcranberrybeans2cupsvegetablebrothFreshlygroundblackpepper2teaspoonschoppedfreshrosemary2teaspoonslemonzest1tablespoonlemonjuicePinchofcayennepepper,ortotasteSalt1tablespoonchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

InaDutchoven,heat1tablespoonoftheoliveoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandstirfor2to3minutes.Addthegarlicandcookfor1minute.Stirinthebeans,vegetablebroth,andblackpepper.Bringtoaboil,reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthebeansbegintoswell,20to25minutes.Uncoverandcontinuecookinguntil theliquidreducesandthebeansaretender,5 to10minutesmore.Addtherosemary,lemonzest,lemonjuice,andcayenne.Seasonwithsaltandblackpepper.Removefromtheheat,stirintheremainingoliveoil,andgarnishwiththeparsley.

QuinoaPicodeGalloSaladSERVES4

Quinoaiscalleda“supergrain”forgoodreason—it’soneofthefewnonmeatfoodsthatprovideallnineessentialaminoacids.AndhaveImentioned,it’salsoSOdelicious?!

3cupscookedquinoa(seenote,here)1mediumredtomato,diced1mediumyellowtomato,diced¼cupchoppedredonion½cupdicedcucumber1cupchoppedarugula¼cupchoppedscallion½cupchoppedfreshcilantro,plusmoreforgarnish1bellpepper,diced½cupslicedalmonds,toastedLemon-GarlicVinaigrette(recipefollows)1jalapeño,seededandchopped(optional)

Inalargebowl,combinealltheingredientsexceptthedressingandthejalapeño.Drizzle the Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette over the salad and gently mix beforeserving.Garnishwithfreshcilantroandchoppedjalapeño.

Lemon-GarlicVinaigretteMAKES½CUP

Juiceof1lemon¼cupextra-virginoliveoil1tablespoonredwinevinegar1garlicclove,mincedPinchofredpepperflakes(optional)Seasaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Inasmallbowl,whisktogetheralltheingredients.

“Zoodles”withFreshTomatoSauce

SERVES2

IabsolutelyLOVEpasta,but this fresh take replaces thenoodleswithveggiesforamealthat’squick,easy,andoh-sohealthy!

3mediumzucchini3tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil3garliccloves,lightlycrushed2pintscherrytomatoesHimalayanpinksaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper½cupfreshbasilleavesFreshlygratedpecorinocheese

Useaspiralvegetableslicertocutthezucchiniintonoodles.Rinsethe“zoodles”withhotwaterfor30seconds.Setasideinalargebowl.Inamediumsaucepan,heat theoliveoilandgarlicovermediumheat.Let thegarlic flavor theoil forabout2minutes(don’tletitburn).Removethegarlicandaddthetomatoes,salt,andpepper,stirringoccasionally.Reducetheheattomedium-low.Addhalfthefresh basil and cover partially with a lid. Simmer for 15 to 20minutes, thenstrain the sauce and pour it over the “zoodles.” Serve with pecorino and theremainingfreshbasil.

RedCabbageSERVES4

Cabbage isagreat sourceof cancer-fightingglucosinolates. I toss it raw intosaladsforextracrunch,butthiscookedversionmakesanexcellentsidedishtojustaboutanyentrée.

2tablespoonsEarthBalanceveganspreadorextra-virginoliveoil1shallot,diced4cupsshreddedredcabbage1bayleaf2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley,plusmoreforgarnish½cupdicedgreenapples¼cupapplecidervinegar3tablespoonswaterorvegetablebroth1teaspoonseasalt¼teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper¼teaspoonfreshlygratednutmeg¼cupgreenapple,diced,forgarnish

In amediumDutchoven,melt thevegan spreadorheat theoil overmedium-highheat,thenaddtheshallot,cabbage,bayleaf,parsley,andapples.Pourinthevinegar and water or vegetable broth and season with the salt, pepper, andnutmeg.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthecabbageistender,about1hour.Sprinklewithdicedgreenappleandserve.

RoastedCauliflowerwithExtra-VirginOliveOilandCurrySeasoning

SERVES6

Cookingwith freshherbsandspicesnotonlyadds tremendous flavor,butcanalso add some serious nutrition. Ginger and turmeric are both potent anti-inflammatories,andcuminmayhavecancer-fightingpowers.

1largeheadcauliflowerSaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper2tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil1teaspoongratedfreshginger1teaspoongroundcumin½teaspoongroundturmericSmallhandfuloffreshcilantro,chopped,forgarnish

Preheattheovento400°F.

Trimthestemendofthecauliflower,leavingthecoreintact.Usingalargeknife,cutthecauliflowerfromtoptobaseintothree¾-inch-thick“steaks.”(Therewillbe some loose cauliflower pieces—I usually roast them too, or save them foranother recipe.) Season each steak with salt and pepper on both sides andarrangetheminonelayeronabakingsheet.

Inasmallbowl,whisktogethertheoliveoil,ginger,cumin,andturmeric.Brushorspoonthemixtureoverthecauliflowersteaks.

Roast the cauliflower steaks until tender, about 15 minutes, flipping themhalfwaythroughtomakesuretheygetgoldenbrownonbothsides.Garnishwithcilantroandserve.

LentilCurryStewwithVegetables

SERVES6

Thishearty,meatless stewmakesagreatmealonacold,wintryevening.Andit’sevenbetterleftoverforlunchthenextday!

1½cupsuncookedlentils,suchasredlentils,rinsed2tablespoonscoconutoil1smallyellowonion,chopped2garliccloves,minced2celerystalks,chopped2mediumcarrots,chopped1tablespooncurrypowder½teaspoongroundcorianderFreshlygroundblackpepper¼cupchoppedfreshItalianparsley,plusmoreforgarnish1cupvegetablebroth⅓cupunsweetenedcoconutmilkPinchofHimalayanpinksalt

Placethelentils inamediumsaucepanandaddwater tocover.Bringtoaboilandcookthelentilsforabout10minutes,untilaldente.Drainthelentilsandsetaside.

Inthesamepot,heatthecoconutoil,thensautétheonionandgarlicforabout4minutes.Addtheceleryandcarrotsandcookfor3minutesmore.Next,addthecooked lentils, curry powder, coriander, pepper, parsley, and vegetable broth.Cover and cook overmedium-lowheat for 10minutes.Add the coconutmilkandthepinkHimalayansalttotaste,andgarnishwithfreshparsley.Servewarm.

VegetarianTacoswithChipotleSauce

SERVES2

Mexican foodgets a bad rap for beinggreasyandhigh in calories.But thesetacos, made with fresh, healthy ingredients, are as good for you as they aredelicious.

TACOFILLING2tablespoonssunfloweroil½mediumredonion,chopped2garliccloves,chopped1cupgroundsoy1largetomato,diced1jalapeño,thinlysliced½cupchoppedfreshcilantro,plusmoreforgarnish1teaspoongroundcorianderorcuminPinchofcayennepepperHimalayanpinksaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

AVOCADOSALSA2avocados,dicedJuiceof1lime2Romaorheirloomtomatoes,diced1cupchoppedfreshcilantroHimalayanpinksalt

CHIPOTLESAUCE2Romatomatoes2chipotlechilesfromacanofchipotlechilesinadobo(usemoreifyouwantithotter)

4sprigsfreshcilantro

CABBAGESALAD1cupshreddedredcabbage,plusmoreforgarnish2tablespoonschoppedscallions,plusmoreforgarnish½teaspoonapplecidervinegarHimalayanpinksaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

TOASSEMBLE6gluten-freecorntortillasShreddedredcabbageChoppedscallionsChoppedfreshcilantro1lime,cutintowedges

Make the taco filling: Heat the sunflower oil in a medium-sized skillet overmediumheat.Sautétheonionandgarlicuntilsoftened,about4minutes.Addtheground soy, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, coriander, cayenne, salt, and blackpepper.Turntheheattomedium-low;stir,andcookfor5minutes.Removefromtheheat,coverwithalid,andsetaside.

Maketheavocadosalsa:Inamediumbowl,gentlymixtheavocado,limejuice,tomatoes,cilantro,andsalt.Setaside.

Make the chipotle sauce: Blacken the tomatoes directly on the stove burner,holdingthemabovetheflamewithasetofmetaltongs.Ittakesabout1minutetobroileachtomatooveraburnerwiththeheatsettomedium-high.

Transferthetomatoestoablenderandaddthechiles,cilantro,and½cupwater.Pulsethreetimes—donotpuree!Transferthesaucetoabowlandsetaside.

Make the cabbage salad: In a medium bowl, mix the cabbage and scallionstogether,sprinklewiththevinegar,andtosstocoat.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.

Assemblethetacos:Usingthestoveburnerandtongs,chareachtortillaovertheheatonbothsides.Oncecharred,seteachtortillaonaservingplatter,topwith¼cup of the filling, and drizzlewith chipotle sauce.Top eachwith the cabbagesaladandservewiththeavocadosalsaandanyremainingchipotlesauceontheside.Garnishwithshreddedredcabbage,scallions,cilantro,andlimewedges.

ThanksgivingRiceSERVES6

Wheneverwehavethisatdinner,Ialwaysmakeenoughtoleaveleftovers.Thissaladisdeliciousthenextdayforlunch—orevenbreakfast!

3cupscookedwildrice½cupwalnuts,toastedandcoarselychopped¾cupdriedcranberries,coarselychopped½cupcookedgreenbeans,chopped½cupshreddedcarrots¼cupchoppedscallions,plusmoreforgarnish¼cupfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves,coarselychopped½cupLemon-SesameVinaigrette(recipefollows)Seasaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

In a large bowl, combine the rice, walnuts, cranberries, green beans, carrots,scallions, and parsley.Whisk theLemon-Sesame Vinaigrette again, drizzle itoverthericemixture,andtosstocombine.

Tasteandseasonwithsaltandpepperasneeded.Garnishwithscallion.Serveatroomtemperatureorchilled.

Lemon-SesameVinaigretteMAKES½CUP

¼cupwhitewinevinegar3tablespoonstoastedsesameoil4teaspoonspomegranatemolassesorhoney4teaspoonsfinelychoppedshallot(fromabout½mediumshallot)1teaspoonfinelygratedlemonzest1teaspoonseasalt½teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Inasmallbowl,whisktogetheralltheingredientsuntilcombined.

GrilledPineapplewithAlmondMilkIceCreamandMapleSyrupGlaze

SERVES4

Thisisoneofthefastestandyummiestdessertsever.Inthesummer,tryitwithfreshpeachhalvesinsteadofpineapple.

3tablespoonsmaplesyrup1teaspoongratedfreshginger4(½-inch-thick)pineappleslices1teaspooncoconutoilAlmondorcoconutmilkicecream,forservingFreshmint,forgarnish

In a small bowl,mix themaple syrup and ginger.Brush themixture over thepineappleslicesonbothsides.Savetheremainingmaplemixture.

Heatagrillpanovermedium-highheatandbrushitwithsomecoconutoil.

Placethepineappleslicesonthegrillpanandcookfor3minutesoneachside,rotatingtheslicestogetgrillmarksonbothsides.

Serve warm, with almond or coconut milk ice cream. Drizzle some of theremainingmaplemixtureoverthepineappleandicecream.Garnishwithsomefreshmintleaves.

VegetarianSpringRollswithPonzuSauce&Wasabi

MAKES35PIECES

Thesearealmostas fun tomakeas theyare toeat.Prep theveggiesaheadoftimeandthengetthewholefamilyinvolvedintherolling.Youcanuseallricepaperornorisheetsifyoulike;wedoamixtureofboth.

4sheetsricepaper3sheetscertifiedorganicnori1headBostonorbutterlettuce2mediumrainbowcarrots,julienned1cucumber,cutinto¼-inchstrips1avocado,cutinto¼-inchstrips½cupmicrogreens,plusmoreforgarnishPonzusauceCoconutaminosChoppedscallionsWasabipaste

Brushthericepaperornorisheetswithwateruntiltheystarttogetsoft.CleaneachleafoftheBostonlettuceandlayoneortwoleavesovereachsheet.Next,add thecarrots, cucumber, andavocado, and spread somemicrogreenson top.Usingasushimat, rolleachsheetslowlyuntilyouformit intoaroll.Cutricepaperrollscrosswiseinto2½-inchpiecesandnorirollsinto1½-inchpiecesandarrangeonaplatter.Garnishwiththemicrogreens.

Servetherollswithponzusauce(Iaddateaspoonofcoconutaminosandsomechoppedscallionstostore-boughtponzu)andwasabipasteontheside.

ZucchiniLasagnaSERVES4

Pastaisalwaysahugehitinourhouse,soit’snosurprisethatthislasagnaisone of our favorites. It’s gluten-free and dairy-free, but I promise, you won’tmisseither!

TOMATOSAUCE1½tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil¼cuponion,finelychoppedPinchofredpepperflakes2garliccloves,lightlycrushed10plumtomatoes,peeledandseeded,or1(28-ounce)canplumtomatoes1teaspoonchoppedfreshoregano1teaspoonHimalayanpinksaltFreshlygroundblackpepperAbout10leavesfreshbasil

LASAGNA4to6gluten-freelasagnanoodles2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandoline (using thesafetyglove)

½cupshreddedmozzarella-stylevegetablecheese1cupsautéedspinach2garliccloves,choppedChoppedfreshbasil

Preheattheovento370°F.

Make the tomatosauce: Ina largestraight-sidedskillet,heat theoliveoilovermedium heat.Add the onion, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook for about 3minutes.

Addthetomatoes,oregano,salt,pepper,andhalfthebasil.Bringthesaucetoasimmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 20minutes.Remove anddiscard the garliccloves.

Makethelasagna:Inalargepotofboilingwater,cookthegluten-freenoodlesfollowingtheinstructionsonthepackageuntilaldente.Drain.

Inan8x8-inchlasagnapan,spreadsomeofthetomatosauce.Arrange4to6zucchinislicesover thesauce.Topwithsomeof the“cheese,”spinach,garlic,freshbasil,andalayerofnoodlestofit.Continuelayeringuntilyouareoutofingredients.

Bake the lasagna for 40 to 50 minutes. Garnish with remaining basil beforeserving.

Portobello,RoastedPeppers&MicrogreensPizzaSERVES3

Thisrecipeusestortillasinplaceofpizzacrust,soit’seasytowhipupanytimewithwhatevertoppingsyouhaveonhand.

SAUCE2mediumtomatoes,diced1garlicclove6freshbasilleavesPinchofdriedoreganoSaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper1½tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil

TOPPINGS2portobellomushrooms1redbellpepper,seededandquarteredSaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper1cupshreddedmozzarella-stylevegetablecheese½cupmicrogreensorchoppedarugula

CRUST3brownricetortillas½tablespoonextra-virginoliveoil

Preheattheovento375°F.

Makethesauce:Blendalltheingredientstogether.Don’tblendtoolong,asthesauceshouldhaveachunkytexture.

Prepare the toppings: On a baking sheet greased with olive oil, roast theportobellomushrooms and the bell pepper, seasonedwith salt and pepper, forabout10minutes.Letthemcool;sliceandreserve.Turntheovenupto400°F.

Assemble the pizzas:Brush the tortillaswith olive oil. Place the tortillas on abakingsheet.Spreadsometomatosauceoneachtortilla.Add“cheese.”Addtheroastedportobellomushroomandbellpepperon topof thecheese.Bake for7minutes.

Beforeserving,garnishwithsomemicrogreensanddrizzlewithsomeoliveoil.Cuteachinto4slicesandservewarm.

CoconutPuddingwithMapleSugar,RaspberrySauce,andDarkChocolateChips

SERVES4

Dessertisdefinitelynotoff-limitsinmyhealthyeatingplan.I just lookatitasanotheropportunitytoaddmorenutrient-packedingredients(inthiscase,darkchocolate,berries,maplesyrup)intomyday.

2cupscoconutmilk3tablespoonscornstarch2tablespoonsmaplesugar½teaspoonvanillaextract1pintfreshraspberries,withafewsetasideforgarnish1tablespoonmaplesyrup2tablespoonsdarkchocolatechipsFreshmint,forgarnish

Inasaucepan,mixthecoconutmilk,cornstarch,maplesugar,andvanilla.Cookovermediumheat,stirring,untilthemixturehasapuddingconsistency.Removefrom the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the pudding to individualservingdishes.Refrigerate,covered,forabout30minutes.

Meanwhile,inasmallsaucepan,combinetheraspberriesandmaplesyrup.Cookoverlowheat,stirringwithawoodenspoonandsmashinguptheraspberriesalittle bit.Cook for about 2minutes, or just long enough for the raspberries toreleasetheirjuices.

Poursomesauceovereachpuddingandgarnishwiththedarkchocolatechips,wholeraspberries,andmintwhilethesauceisstillwarm.

4daysofmenusHereisalistofthedishesIateoverasamplefour-dayperiod.Thesefoodsareallprettynutrient-packedbutstillreallydelicious.Feelfreetoswapthemealsondifferent days. For themore complicated disheswithmore ingredients, I referyoutothepagenumberwhereyou’llfindtherecipe.Enjoy!

BREAKFASTSteel-cutoatswithstrawberriesandmaplesyrup.Imakethreeservingsatatimeand reheat it the next two days formyself ormydaughter Sailor—or both! Itsaves on cooking time tomake a larger batch, andyou can even separate andfreezeindividualportionstomicrowavewhenyou’rereallyinahurry!

LUNCHTimeless avocado sandwich. Savor the flavor, reap the health and beautybenefits. From regulating yourBMI to reducing inflammation and cholesterol,thissandwichalsohelpsyouabsorbyourbeauty-boostingcarotenoids,anditissooosatisfying!Icuttheavocadoinhalf,thenhittheseedwiththesharpsideofmyknifetojustliftitout.Scoopouttheavocadofleshwithaspoonandsquishitontoasliceoftoast.SometimesIliketodrizzleoliveoilonthetoast(unlessI’mtryingtoslimdownafteraholiday)andsprinklelightlywithsaltandpepperandsomeseedstoaddcrunch.ThisisaversatilelunchIdependon.

DINNERChopped salad. Chopped romaine lettuce with grape tomatoes, roasted corn,cucumber,andavocado;andanoliveoil,champagnevinegar,andDijonmustardvinaigrette.

Boiledandsmashednewredpotatoes.Afterboilingthepotatoesfor20minutes,thensmashingthem,drizzlewitholiveoil,thenpan-roastthemina400°Fovenfor5minutes.

ThanksgivingRicewithLemon-SesameVinaigrette(here)

BREAKFASTAmaranth with kiwi and strawberries (with a touch of maple syrup). I tryvariations on other days like changing the fruit and/or adding nuts and seeds.Amaranth isanaturallygluten-free“supergrain”withahighcompleteproteincontent (it’s actually a seed), containing calcium,magnesium, potassium, andiron.It lowerscholesterol, isagreatsourceoffiber,andis theonlygrainwithvitaminC!TheAztecslovedit,andsowillyou.Justfollowthedirectionsontheboxandaddyourfavoritefruitand/ornuts.Drizzlewithmaplesyrupifyouwantatouchofsweetness!

LUNCHBabyKaleSaladwithBalsamicVinaigrette(here)GreenSmoothie(here)

DINNERVegetarianTacoswithChipotleSauce(here)QuinoaPicodeGalloSaladwithLemon-GarlicVinaigrette(here)RoastedFennel(here)

GrilledPineapplewithAlmondMilkIceCreamandMapleSyrupGlaze(here)

BREAKFASTAncient Harvest Quinoa Hot Cereal Flakes. It’s gluten-free, non-GMO, and Iliketocallitthe“SuperGrainofSupermodels!”

LUNCHArtichoke andmung bean salad. I like to cut the tops off my artichokes andsteam themupsidedown till leaves are easy to tugoff (not fallingoff!).Thenaddtheleavestosomecookedmungbeansanddrizzlewitholiveoil.

DINNERLentilCurryStewwithVegetables(here)

RoastedCauliflowerwithExtra-VirginOliveOilandCurrySeasoning(here)

BrusselsSproutFallSaladwithCitrus-AlmondVinaigrette(here)

Coconut Pudding with Maple Sugar, Raspberry Sauce, and Dark ChocolateChips(here)

BREAKFASTIoftenhavedinner(leftovers)forbreakfast.Thismorning,alongwithmycoffeeIhadBrusselsSproutFallSaladwithCitrus-AlmondVinaigrette(here).It’soneofmyfavoritesaladsthattastesextragreatthenextday,astheBrusselssproutleaves remain firm yet “marinated” in the oil and vinegar from the nightbefore…yum! I addedmore fresh pomegranate seeds,which are packedwithantioxidantsandsomanymicronutrients.Ialsoaddedsliveredalmonds,astheyreally stickwithyou throughout yourmorning soyouwon’t experiencebloodsugardropsormidmorningfatigue.

LUNCHPortobello,RoastedPeppers,&MicrogreensPizza(here)“Zoodles”withFreshTomatoSauce(here)Açai,Banana,andBerriesSmoothie(here)

DINNERAdzuki beans, cooked with shallots, garlic, and fresh herbs Sautéed collardgreens(Brazilian-style)

Barley salad with arugula, pomegranate seeds, red onions, and tomato (withchampagnevinegarandDijonmustarddressing)Roastedgoldenbeets,walnuts,andbalsamicvinegar

Rhubarbandstrawberryvegancobbler

MOREFOODFORTHOUGHTIdrinkwaterallday long.Athomewehavepurified tapwater,orglass-bottled water, NO PLASTIC water bottles EVER! The chemicals in theplasticbottlescanseepintothewaterwhentheysitinahotdeliverytruckduring shipping. Plus, too many of those bottles end up in the landfill,makingthembadforyouandtheenvironment.

Satiatingswaps:howtomakeanyrecipehealthierOvertheyears,I’vediscoveredthatoneoftheeasiestwaystomakeyourrecipeshealthieristoreplacenot-so-good-for-youingredientswithonesthatreallyaddalotofnutritionalvalue.Sometimesthedifferenceisundetectable,butsometimesIthinkitactuallymakesthedishtasteevenbetterthantheoriginalversion.

HereareafewofGabi’sandmyfavoriteingredientswapsthatyoucanusetoboostthenutritionofanyrecipe.

Unenlightenedfood:EggsEnlightenedfood:Applesauce.Whenbaking,youcanuseapplesaucetoreplace

eggs(use¼cupperegg).

Unenlightenedfood:ButterEnlightenedfood:CoconutOil.Useittoreplacebutterinbakedgoods(andasamoisturizeronskinandhair!).

Unenlightenedfood:SugarEnlightenedfood:MapleorCoconutSugar.Gabiusestheseinsteadofprocessedwhitesugarwhenmakingdesserts.Butrememberthatallsugarshavethesamechemicalreactionwithinthebody,souselessthantherecipecallsforandaddsomenutstoslowtheabsorptionofthesugar.

Unenlightenedfood:SugarEnlightenedfood:Dates.Pureeddatescanbeusedtoreplacesugaraltogetherinbakedgoods.

Unenlightenedfood:MilkEnlightenedfood:UnsweetenedVanillaAlmondMilk.Useitinsteadofheavycreamformakingwhippedcreamorchocolatesauce.

Unenlightenedfood:HeavyCreamEnlightenedfood:CannedCoconutCream.UnsweetenedVanillaAlmondMilk.Useittoreplacemilkinbakedgoods.

Unenlightenedfood:ChocolateEnlightenedfood:CacaoPowder.Mixitintorecipesforchocolateicingorcakestoaddbeneficialantioxidants.

TheenlightenedwaytoloseweightEvenatthosetimeswhenyouwanttodropafewpounds,there’sstillnoneedtoembark on a crazy “deny-iting” plan. So many popular diet books advocatestraying so far from your normal way of eating that it’s unhealthy—not tomention unrealistic! If you’re forced to give up too many foods, eat strangecombinations, or subsist on nothing but juice, you’ll undoubtedly gainweightbackassoonasyoureturntoeatingnormally.Whenmyweightfluctuates—likeafter a holiday or during a stressful time—I simply adjust to eating smallerportion sizes of the healthy foods I usually eat, add more exercise, and stayfocusedonmygoals.ICHOOSEtoeatwellbecauseIknowthatI’llfeelbetterduring my upcoming photo shoot or special event. During those decades ofbeingphotographed in swimsuits, I learned a few things about how togetmybodyreadyfor thebigreveal.So ifyou’vegotaweekbeforeheadingoff toabeach vacation (or a wedding, high school reunion, or other big event),following this modification of my normal eating plan (and sticking to theserules)willhelpyoulookandfeelyourbest.

Drinkplentyofwater.Beingevenalittledehydratedcanslowdown

yourmetabolism.

Cutoutallwhitefood—thatincludessugar,flour,andthings

madewiththem.

(Yes,Imeanbread,pasta,cookies,cake,etc.!)

Increaseyourfiberintake.Fibernotonlydigestsslowly(soyoufeelfuller,longer),butitalso

burnsmorecaloriesasyoudigestit.

Don’tservefoodfamily-style.Makeupindividualplatestokeep

portionsizesincheck.

(Anddon’tgolookingforseconds!)

Don’teatafter6p.m.,ifpossible.

Eatmoremetabolism-boostingfoods—suchascitrusfruits,chilepeppers,garlic,andgreentea.

Eatanapple20minutesbeforeameal—it’llfillyouupsothatyou

feelsatiatedsooner.

Upyourmetabolismbydoingsomeaerobicexerciseforatleast

20minuteseveryday.

Doeatsomethingsmallfordessert.Itsignalstoyourbodythatthemealisover,andmakesyoufeelmoresatiatedandnotatall

deprived.Optforasmallscoopoffreshfruitsorbet,acupofgrilledfruit,orfruitsaladtosatisfyyour

post-dinnersweettooth.

3

LIGHTUPYOURLIFE

WITHMOVEMENT

Ifyoucan’tgetmotivatedtoexerciseforyourheart,doitfortheonesyouholddearly

inyourheart.

Exercisehastobefun!Formethatmeansvariety.Ilovetomixitupanddoasmanydifferentactivitiesaspossible.Thatway Inevergetbored!Theothercrucial element is thatyoumustgetresults.Resultscantaketime,whichiswhyfindingwaystomovethatyouenjoyeverydayisessential(that’swhatmakesexercisefun,neverachore).Andwhenyoufeelyourjeanssliprightonwithoutastruggle,andyoulikethewaythepersonsmilingbackatyoufromthemirrorlooks,thatrewardingfeelingwillkeepyoucommittedtoregularexercise.

Exercise will not only improve the way you look, your stamina, yourendurance,andyouroverallhealth,butitalsoboostsyourspirit.Exercisealwaysputsmeinagreatmood.IknowIamdoingsomethinggoodformyself,andthatmoodcarriesover intomydayinsomanypositiveways.If Iever thinkaboutskippingmyexercises,Ijustthinkaboutthegreatfeelingoffreedom,thejoyofmovement,thelightnessandagilityIfeelafterIdothemanditmotivatesmetolaceupmysneakersandgetmoving.

IcannotrememberatimeinmylifewhenIhaven’tbeenactive.IwasluckyenoughtogrowupinCalifornia,rightonthebeachinMalibu.Withtheoceanasmy backyard, I spent most of my days bodysurfing, paddling on my board,sailing,diving, surfing, runningon the sand,or roaming thewild canyonsandhills that looked down on the sea. Some of my best memories from mychildhoodareofbodysurfingwithmymother—ridingawavein,runningbackoutintotheoceanandcatchinganotherone—forhoursonend,listeningtoherinfectiouslaugh.Alltheothermomswouldjustsitontheirbeachtowelsinthesun,butnotmine.Andlikemother,likedaughter:IlivebytheoceanonLongIslandwhereIraisedmythreechildren,andI’mstilloutthereallsummerlong,ridingwaveswithmykids.

Ialsolovehikingbecauseitcombinesmyloveoftheoutdoorswithgorgeousscenery, and the rhythm of the hike becomes a kind ofmeditation that I findrestorative. I enjoy skiing for the same reason. I feel so great at the end of avigorousdayontheslopes,andIknowthatIcaneateverythingonmydinnerplatewithoutanysecondthoughtsorguilt!

Whetheryou’rerunning,hiking,skiing,surfing,orevenjustgoingforawalkwith friends, you are getting great exercise, but you’d never think you were

because it’s just so fun! And when you’re having fun and doing differentactivities all the time, exercise never gets boring. Plus, doing differentmovements means you get the benefits of cross training, because you areconstantlyworkingdifferentmuscles.

Itdoesn’tmatterwhereyoulive—therearestillwaystogetoutdoorsandbeactive.Ihopeyoucanfindagreattrailinthewoods,alongariver,throughacitypark,nearabikepath,orjustonaprettyroad.Andsinceexerciseisoftenmorefunwhenyoudon’tgoitalone,exploreoptionsforfindingworkoutpartners—join a group that hikes together on weekends, or hook up with a friend whowantstotryanewclassatyourlocalgym.

QUICKTIP

THEPOWEROFECCENTRICEXERCISEThere are two different types of strengthening moves—concentric andeccentric.Concentricisaboutshorteningandcontractingthemuscles(thinkcrunches), while eccentric is about strengthening while lengthening themuscles. “Eccentric contraction is our bodies’ braking system,” saysmytrainer,AriWeller.“Itisbelievedthatmostpeoplecouldpreventslipsandfallsiftheydideccentrictraining,becausethemuscleswouldknowtoturnonthebrakesandstopthefall.”

Injuriesshouldn’tstopyouWhat doesn’t kill youmight make you flabby—unless you get right back upagain!My laundry list of injuries over the years is fairly impressive, but I’vealwaysbeen—andstillam—determinednottoletthemgetinthewayofdoingthethingsIloveandstayinginshape.I’vefootnotedsomeofmymajormishapsonmyphotobelow!

1.THE“BIRD”INCIDENTTryingtosaveawoundedbird,Itripped,toreamuscle,andseverelybruisedtheskinandbonenearmylefteyebrow.

2.THEBOATINGACCIDENTIwassittingonthebackofthemotorboatwhenaroguewavestoppedtheboatabruptly and I flew headfirst into the wall of the pilothouse, causing acompresseddiskinmyneck.

3.THEWEIGHT-LIFTINGINJURYRuinedmyrotatorcuff.

4.THETUMBLEWEEDTUMBLEIfelloffmyspookedhorseandlandedsmack-dabonmytailbone…broken!

5.THESCHOOLYARDFALLDuringaskippingrace,Ibrokemyarmintwoplaces.

6.THETRAMPOLINEINCIDENTWhiledoingflips,mylegwentthroughthespringsandIbrokemyfoot.

7.THECHAIRLIFTACCIDENTThe sign said “Keep tips up.” I didn’t. My tips slipped under the snow andalmostpulledmylegoff,leavingmewithatornlabrum.

8.THEHELLISHHELI-SKICRASHItwasabrushwithdeaththatleftbehindscartissueandbruising.

9.MYCOMPETITIVEINSTINCTINJURYRecently I aggravated anold shoulder injurywhile trying tokeepupwithmydaughterSailoratSoulCycle.

10.PAJAMATRIPPINGINCIDENTLastyearIbrokemyleftfootbyrunningfullsteamaheadandgettingmybigtoetangledinmypajamaleg.

Thelistcouldgoon…Butdespitealltheseobstacles,whenIgottheonce-in-a-lifetimeoffertostar

asRoxieHartinChicagotheMusicalonBroadwayatagefifty-eight,ofcourseIsaidYES!!!!!

Thesecret tosayingyeswastogetmoving,andtostaymovingthroughouttherun.IfIsitstillfortoolong—atmycomputer,onaplane,atarestaurant,orinthecar—IfeelalittlestiffandcreakyonmyinjuredrightsidewhenIgetup.Aperfectexampleof thiswouldhappennightlyduringmyruninChicago.Atthe end of the show, Velma and Roxie have a long dance number, then arelowereddowninasmallelevatorboxandhavetostaycrouchedthereforseveralminutes till the final curtain falls. By the time I was able to uncurlmyself, IwouldbesostiffI’dliterallylimpofftomydressingroom!

Ultimately Ihad to leave theshowas thepain fromallmyvarious injuriesstartedtocatchupwithme.Oneofmymistakesduringtherunwasnotdoing

anyotherexercise—Ithoughttheshowwasenough.AndwhenIquit,Imadetheevenbiggermistakeoftakingiteasyandtryingtorestup.Nothingcouldhavebeenworseforme.Thebodywillfindwaystouseothermusclesinplaceoftheonethathurts.Soontheachingmusclewillgetweakerasotherstakeover.Igotto thepointwhere thepainwassobad inmyrighthipand leftshoulder that Isoughtoutsecondandthirdopinions.Ihadseveraldoctorsurgingmetogethipreplacement and rotator cuff surgery! I tried PRP (platelet-rich plasma)injections, which helped for a while, and hyaluronic acid shot into the joint,whichwas also effective but didn’t last. Finally, and luckily, I found amuchsimpler,nonsurgicalremedythat’sreallyworkingforme—physicaltherapy.

ThemoreImove,thebetterIfeel.Ijustneededtoknowtherightmovestogetallmymusclesworkingtogetheragain,andfeelingimprovementeverydayis pretty goodmotivation to keepmoving! Iworkwith two amazing physicaltherapistswho’vetaughtmethe importancenotonlyofcontinuingtoexercise,butoflearninghowtodoitcorrectly.Thisisnotanareaofyourhealthwhereyoushouldskimp—ifyou’re injured, it’swortha fewsessionswithaphysicaltherapistwhocanteachyouhowtocontinuetomovethroughthepainwithoutdoingmoredamage,andhowtohealandstrengthentheinjuredareas.Andevenif you’ve never been injured (luckyyou!), this information is vital for anyonewho’slookingtogetorstayinshape.

MEETTHEMOVEMENTTRAINER:

AriWeller

ANDTHEPHYSICALTHERAPIST:

SineadFitzgibbon

ForthefirsttimeinmylifeIwasactuallystartingtofeelmyage,becauseofalltheachesandpains inmybodyfrommyactive life. Itsuddenlyfelt like thereweresomanythingsIcouldn’tdophysically,andthenIwenttoseeSineadandAri. They are literally turning back the clock for me by teachingme how tomoveandworkthroughmyinjuriestorepairmybodyandregainmystrength.Doingmyworkoutswiththem(andtakingthemovesthey’vetaughtmehometodoonmyown)ismakingmefeelstronger,fitter,and,mostimportant,younger!SoI’veaskedthesemiracleworkerstosharesomeoftheirwisdomwithyoutoo.

MASTERCLASSWITHARI&SINEAD

“Ifyouaredealingwithinjuriesorphysicallimitationsonmovement,findaPTortrainerwhocanputyouthrougha‘functionalmovementscreen.’It’sasimpleseries of movements that provides information to help target and strengthenweakareasinordertopreventinjury.”—SINEAD

“Results are in the details. You need to understand how the body works.Exercise isn’t about quantity so much as it’s about the quality of eachmovement.”—ARI

“Crunchesareabouttheworstthingyoucando.Theycancauseinjurytoyourback and your neck, and they are not actually very effective at strengtheningyourabs.”—ARI

“Make sure your workout—and your everyday movements—covers a widerange ofmotions.Youneed tomove inmultiple planes in order to keep yourmusclesandjointslubricatedandhealthy.That’salsowhyyouneedtomixitup.Doing something like a spin class is great exercise, but if you do only that,you’redoingallyourmovementinaverylimitedrange.”—SINEAD

“The best thing you can do for your body is to keep moving. If we look atprimitive cultures that don’t sit asmuch aswedo, theydon’t demonstrate thesameincidenceofarthritisandjointdegeneration.”—SINEAD

“Ninetypercentofourlivesisspentstandingontwofeet,soyouneedtolearnfunctionalposturesthatgiveyouthestrengthtomovesafely.”—ARI

“It’s okay to ‘feel your age,’ but that shouldn’t mean feeling old. Staying inshapeisn’taboutfeelingtwentywhenyou’resixty,it’saboutbeingabletomovewithout pain, be strong, and still be able to do the things you want todo.”—SINEAD

Ari’stop5at-homemovesThese five moves focus on building the eccentric strength needed to preventinjuryandhelpyoucontinuedoingtheactivitiesyoulove.

DYNAMICPLANKTARGET:CORE

This plank is done on the forearms. Line the elbows directly underneath theshoulders (don’t allow your shoulders to rise up toward your ears, and keepyourabsbracedtosupportyourback).Formorechallenge,putyourelbows5to10 inches in front of your shoulders. This spreads the abdominal section outmore,whichcalls formoreabdominalengagement.Then try to“tug”(butnotactuallymove)yourelbowsback towardyour toeswhileengagingyourquadsandglutes.Hold for30 to60 seconds.Thecontinuousdynamic tensionmakesthisexercisemuchharderthanabasicplank.

REVERSEPUSH-UPTARGET:CHEST,SHOULDERS,ARMS

The setup is like a traditional push-up starting at the top. Keep the samedynamic tension as in the plank exercise (abs contracted, quads and glutesengaged), while slowly lowering yourself down to the floor as one solidconnectedbody.While lowering(whichshould take5 to10seconds), focusoncontinuouslypressingyourhandsand feet into the floor—theslow lowering iswhat creates the eccentric contraction in the targeted body parts. Instead ofpushing back up, just lower down to your knees and return to the push-upposition.Repeat8to12times.

BANDPULLSTARGET:UPPERBACK,POSTERIORDELTOID

Hold a light-to medium-resistance band with both hands, approximatelyshoulder-widthapart(narrowerisharder),withpalmsfacingup.Keepingyourcoretight,drawyourshoulderbladestowardthemiddleofyourback,thenstarttostretchthebandoutwithstraightarmsuntilthebandistouchingyourupperchest.Slowlyresistthebandasitcomesbacktoitsstartingposition.Repeat8to12times.

GLUTEHINGETARGET:GLUTES,HAMSTRINGS

Standinasplitsquatwithonelegforward,oneback.Bendthefrontlegat20degrees, keeping the foot flat on the floor.Bend your back leg at 20 degrees,withyourheelup.Keepyourarmscrossedatyourchest.Withoutchangingthepositioningofyourlegs,hingeyourstraightupperbodyupandoveryourfrontleg (without rounding your back). Think about trying to deepen the front hipjointasyouhingeover.Take3to5secondstolowerdownand3to5secondstocomebackup.Repeat8to12timesoneachside.

QUADCLOCKTARGET:QUADS,HIPS

Imaginestandingdeadcenterinthemiddleofaclockface.Keeponelegstableand use your other leg to move around the clock. Start by simultaneouslybendingthestationarylegwhilereachingthemovinglegouttobarelytouchanimaginary12:00,thenreturntothestartposition.Dothis10timesinarowat12:00, 3:00, and 6:00; when you get to 9:00, reach the right leg behind thebent/stationary left leg to touch 10 times. The bending of the stationary legforces the quads and hips to eccentrically contract to stabilize the position.Repeatthesequenceontheotherside.

Swimthesand(ortrail,road,eventreadmill!)

Even the classic jog needs a little spice once in a while, so here are somevariations I’ve come up with to keep my workout interesting. I know theseexercises sound silly (and look even sillier), but I promise the results arepriceless.This simpleconceptcame tomewhen Iwasgetting ready todo themusicalChicago.Inoticedthatthesecondyouaddyourarms(asadancerdoes),youreallyupyourheartrate.So,asI’mwalkingorjogging,Iusemyarmstodoswimmingstrokes(likethecrawl,breaststroke,andbutterfly).Startbytryingtodothecrawlwithyourarmsasyouwalk.Keepmoving,checkingyourpostureandstandingtall.Areyougettingoutofbreath?Great,it’sworking!Ilovethisexercisebecauseit improvesyourpostureandisagreatcardioworkout.Tryitwith two-poundweights in each hand as another variation. Or you canmoveyourarmsasthoughyouareaballerinaoranannouncerproudlyextendingyourarmstowelcometheaudience.Infact,imagineyouareinfrontofanaudienceand focus on your posture—keep your shoulders back, stomach in, ribs down(feelit?).Nowaddbigsweepinggestureswithyourarms.Theseexerciseswillhelpstrengthenyourtricepsandpreventthatflappyskinunderyourarms.

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RAINYDAY?TURNUPTHEMUSICANDDANCE!SometimesmydaughterSailorandIwillblastmusicandtrytodothelatestdances.(Well,ITRY.ShenailsitandIprovidethecomicrelief.)Butwebothendupdrenchedinsweatandlaughinghard.Andasweburnup“thedance floor,”weareburningupcalories too!Youcouldalso try adanceclass—hip-hop,jazz,orsomethinglikeZumba—it’sareallyfunwaytogetyourmetabolismpumping.

ANTIAGINGSECRET

KEEPMOVING!(DIDYOUNOTICETHERE’SATHEMEHERE?)Iliketosetsmallerdailygoals—IcountasIdotheexercises,andeachdayIliketoaddmoresoIamalwaysgettingstronger.It’salmostlikeagametowritedownhowmanypush-upsIcandoinadayorhowlongIcanholdmyplankpose.ThenI try todomorethenextday(andthenext,andthenext!). When a move gets too easy, challenge yourself to try a toughervariation.

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DON’TSITSTILL,EVENATTHEOFFICEIf you need a reminder to keep moving, set an alarm every hour whileyou’resittingatyourdesk.Whenitgoesoff,getupandwalkaroundtheoffice,standuptotalkonthephone,orevenslipoutsideforastrollaroundtheblock.

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TOSTAYMOTIVATED,WRITEITDOWNIliketosaythatI’mdecliningthedecline!AndIurgeyoutodothesame.Even if you feel like you can’t exercise or have gotten weak or out ofshape, don’t use that as an excuse to succumb to inactivity. If you’relookingforafountainofyouth,exercise(andthatcanmeananythingthatkeepsyourbodymoving)isagoodplacetostart.

PRODUCTRAVEAri andSinead introducedme to theSupernovamassageball, and nowI’maddicted to it. I use it beforeor after aworkout (orwhile I’matmydesk or on the couch watching TV) to help release tight, overworkedmuscles—especiallymyhamstrings,calves,andlowerback.

Yes,Ireallyuseit!

TotalGym—itworks!I’ve been a spokesperson for Total Gym since 1996, and yes, all youinsomniacs, that’s me (and Chuck Norris) on TV in the middle of the night!Evenaftereighteenyears,itisstillmygo-toworkout.IlovethatIcanworkmywhole bodywithout leaving the house.Depending onmymood andwhatmybody feels like, I can use the Total Gym to do an intense strength trainingworkout,somegentlestretches,orevenPilatesexercisessimilar towhatyou’ddoonareformerinastudio.Andit’salwayslengtheningandstrengtheningyourmusclesatthesametime,bothpreventinginjuryandkeepingmusclesstrong.

Timetomulti-taskercise!Onthosereallybusydayswhenyoucan’tfind timeforevenaquickworkout,there are a few sneakyways tomultitask and fit in some exercise alongwithyourmorningroutine.Whenmylifegetstoopackedtogotoaclassorforarunon the beach, or even to use my Total Gym, I “multi-taskercise.” I try tocapitalize on those timeswhen I’m a captive audience—likewhen I’m blow-dryingmyhair,brushingmyteeth,washingandchoppingvegetables,watchingTVwiththekids—andincorporateasmanyquickexercisemovesintothattimeasIcan.

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THEHIGH-HEELWORKOUTTokeepmylegmusclesinshapetowalkinheelswhenIneedto,Idothissimple“multi-taskercise”whenI’mbrushingmyteeth,dryingmyhair,orputtingonmakeup.Alternatebalancingonone footand then theother tostrengthen those tiny, stabilizingmuscles inyour feetandankles.Asyouprogress,trygoingupontotheballofyourfootandbalancingtoworkthecalfmusclesaswell.

PLIÉSIt’seasytofitinacoupleofsetsof10pliéswhiledryingmyhair(myhairtakesalongtimetodry!).

LUNGESHere’sanothermoveIdowhiledryingmyhair.Makesureyourkneenevergetsin front of your foot, and follow through the full range of motion that’scomfortableforyou.

STANDINGLEGLIFTSWhen I’mbrushingmy teeth, I bendone legbehindmeandpressupwithmyheelforasetoflifts(besuretodothesamenumberonbothsides).OrI’llliftmylegstraightupinfrontofme,makingsuretotightenmyabsandsqueezemybuttwhileIholditthereforafewseconds.Andanytimeyou’redoingsomethingononeleg,it’sgreatforimprovingyourbalancetoo.

CHAIRSITWhileI’mdryingmyhair,I’llpretendI’msittinginachair,eventhoughthere’snochairthere.It’sagreatwaytostrengthenandtonethethighsandbutt.

AworkoutforyourbrainExercise is physical, for sure, and there are many obvious benefits for ourbodies. Working out keeps our muscles strong and toned, helps us manageweightbykeepingourmetabolismshighsowedon’thavetocountcalories,andkeepsourheartandlungshealthy.Butdon’tunderestimatewhatexercisecandoforyourbraintoo.Researchovertheyearsonthebenefitsofexercisehasfoundthatitcanimproveyourmemory(andevendecreaseyourriskofAlzheimer’s),helpyousleepbetter,loweryourstresslevels,andimproveyourmood.Iknowthatwithin secondsof startingaworkout,mymind feels clearer andmybodyfeelsmorerelaxed—especiallyifI’mluckyenoughtoexerciseoutside.Itmakesme happy just to be outdoors! And when I’m walking, hiking, or running, italmostfeelslikemeditation.Mymindbecomessopeacefulandcalm.Whateverworries I had before heading out suddenly seem less important. It really putseverything into perspective. And afterward, thanks to the endorphins releasedduringaworkout,Igetaboosttomymoodthatcanlastallday!

When I doyoga, I always take a fewminutes at the endofmypractice tocalmmyselfandtrytoquiettheinnervoicethat’sstressingoutaboutmyto-dolistandeverythingelse.Ifindthatevenjusttakingfiveminutesformyselfcanhave a huge impact on how Imanagemy stress.Regularmeditation can helplower the levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which your body produces.Excesscortisolisbadforyouinmanyways,nottheleastofwhichisthatitcanleadtofatbeingstoredinyourbelly.I’veseenthisconnectionfirsthand!Duringaparticularlystressfulperiodinmylife,whenIwasn’tmakingtimeformyself,Inoticedmyselfgainingweightinmystomachforthefirsttime.

Sofindfiveminutesawayfromyourphone,awayfromthekids,awayfromyourdesk.Sitquietly,focusonyourbreathing,andjust“be”withyourself.Yourmindandyourbodywillthankyouforit.

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BOOSTYOURMETABOLISMTheaminoacidL-carnitinehasbeenshowntohelpimprovethewayyourbodymetabolizesfat.Trytoaddalittleofthissupplementtoyourdiettomakeyourworkoutresultsevenbetter.

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LOVETHESKINYOU’REIN

Curvywomenarerealwomen.Skinnywomenarerealwomen.

Whatmakesus“real”peopleisnottheshapeofourfleshbutourbasichumanity.

MySonshine,Jack

TRULYBEAUTIFULSKINradiateswiththeglowofgoodhealth—nomatteryourage!Andthatstartswithahealthydiet.Eatingwell isafabulouswaytohelpyourskineveryday—with every bite. That’s why when people askmemy big secret tolookingyoungerthanmyage,Ireply,“Eatingrightwillkeepittight!”

Seriously,though,goodskinisacombinationofgoodnutrition,agreat24/7 skin care regimen, skilled dermatologists, and a few makeup tricks(moreon those in thenextchapter).This simple formula isguaranteed tomake you feel great about putting your best face forward—so let’s getglowing!Iknow,thosearesomecornypuns,butifyoufoundit“punny,”that’sgreat,becausemaybeitmadeyousmile—whichisoneofmyfavoritebeauty tips!Youreallycan’tunderestimate thepowerofasmile.Smilinggives an instant lift to yourmood aswell as your face. So smile as youfinishthischapter,ormovethroughyourday,andfeelhowitlightensyourmoodandhowotherspickuponyour infectious smile. Joy iscontagiousandvery,veryattractive. In fact, a smile is thebest thingyoucanputonyourfacetoalwayslookyourmostbeautiful.

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FoodstoavoidSUGARisonefoodtoavoidifyou’reworriedaboutthehealthandbeautyofyour skin.Weare learningmoreandmoreabout justhowmuchhavoc itwreaksontheskin.Thelatestbuzzwordissomethingcalled“glycation”—aprocessthatstartsassugarisbrokendowninthebody,andisdestructivetothecollagenandelastininyourskin,causingprematureaging.

PROCESSEDWHITEFLOURishighontheglycemicindex—andfoodsinthatcategoryhavebeenlinkedtoacnebreakouts.

SALTcausestissuestoswellandlookpuffy(hello,undereyebags!).

ALCOHOL can be dehydrating, which is never a good thing for skin. Sodrinkinmoderationandalwaysbalanceoutaglassofwinewithabigglassofwater.

FEEDYOURFACEThetopfoodsforgreatskinEverydayscientistsaregivingusmoregoodnewsabouthowproactivewecan be in influencing our health and appearance just by eating the rightfoods.Igobbleuparticlesaboutnutrition.Inotonlyfindthemfascinating,but themore I knowabout how food is powering andprotectingme, themore inspired Iam tomakehealthychoices. It’snice to feel sopowerfuljustdoingsomethingwealllove…EATING!

Some foods in particular pack more of a punch when it comes toboosting your natural beauty. Turn the page to seewhich superfoods areespecially good for your skin, andbe sure to addplenty of them to yourdailydiet.

SuperfoodsforyourskinWALNUTS

Thesenutsareagreatsourceofomega-3fattyacids,whichhelpstrengthentheskin and also attract andholdmoisture so that skin looks plump, healthy, andwell hydrated. I always keep a little plastic bag with walnuts in my purse tonibbleonthroughouttheday.

CARROTS

Carotenoids have been shown to help fight aging by protecting skin fromUVdamage,andcarrotsareoneofthebestsourcesofthisnutrient.

PAPAYA,STRAWBERRIES,&KIWIS

These fruits are all rich sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the mostimportant vitamins for your skin—it helps promote collagen growth andpreventsfreeradicaldamage.

RADISHES

ThisrootvegetablecontainsvitaminC,sulfur,andsilicon—allofwhichsupportcollagenproductionandhelpkeepskinsuppleandelastic.

BERRIES

Fruits andvegetables indeep, richhues (likeblueberries andblackberries) arepotentsourcesoffreeradical–fightingantioxidants.

GREENTEA

Thisbeverageisnaturallyfullofantioxidantsthathelpfightthecellulardamagethatcontributestowrinklesandskinaging.

REDBELLPEPPERS

Rawinasaladorroastedintheoven,redpeppersareoneofmyfavoritewaystoget vitamin C. Yum!Onemedium pepper containsmore than 200 percent ofyourdailyvitaminCrequirement.

TOMATOES

Tomatoes are full of lycopene, which is an antioxidant and is also anti-inflammatory.Thebestwaytogetitistocookthetomatoes,soit’sawonderfulexcuse to eat pasta and tomato sauce—just watch out for the salt, which canmakeyoupuffyandcontributetowrinklesunderyoureyes.(ButImustsaythatlaughingandeatingpastaaretwoofthemostfunwaystogetwrinkles,andI’llveryhappilytakethem!)Pinkgrapefruitisanothergoodsourceoflycopene.

SPINACH

This leafygreenhas lutein andother carotenoids,whichprotect you from sundamage.Note:Make sure to store your spinach in the light until you eat it tohelpitretainvitaminslikeC,K,andE.

SWEETPOTATO

VitaminAisessentialforskinhealthandhelpspreventskinagingbypromotingcollagenrepairandgrowth,andsweetpotatoescontainhighlevelsofit.Iliketoquarter a sweet potato and roast it. I keep plenty stocked in my fridge as ahealthysnackthatsatiatesmysweettoothtoo.

BRAZILNUTS

They are high in selenium, a mineral that helps repair skin cell damage andpreventprematureaging.

TOFU,SOYMILK,&EDAMAME

Themagicingredientinthesetastytreatsisisoflavones,whichmayhelpstopthebreakdownofcollagen.

WILDSALMON

Forthosewhoeatfish,salmonhasalotofbenefits,likeseleniumtohelpprotectyou from the sun and lots of omega-3 fatty acids to keep your skin soft andmoisturized.

OYSTERS

Theseshellfishhavezinctorenewandrepairyourskin,andtheyaredeliciouswithchampagne!(Nothinglikeafunnightoutwithfriendsandlaughtertokeepyouyoung!)Andifyouhaveleftoverchampagne,pouritonyourhairtomakeitshiny.

BIOSILSUPPLEMENTS

I’m a firm believer that you should get asmany of your nutrients as possiblefromyourfood,butagoodsupplementcanalsoworkwonders.IstartedtakingBioSil, and I’mamazedat thedifference I’veseen inmynails, skin,andhair.Thenutrients in ithelp thebodybuildmorecollagen, thesubstance thatkeepsskinfirm,plump,andsmooth.

Therearealsonutritionalboosters toput intoshakesandsalads, likewheatgerm, brewer’s yeast, chia seeds, flax-seeds, oats, and powders like Activz.Thesefoodsgiveyourbodyandyourskinaboostofextranutrients!

Thegood-skinessentialsHow you care for your skin at home is really more important than you canimagine. Just remember, you’re in charge ofwhat’s on your skin twenty-fourhours a day. This is your chance to treat your skin with ingredients that willreplenish and nourish it. Your daily regimen should include cleansing,protecting,treating,andrepairing.

SUNSCREENI know you’ve heard this before, but the absolute, number one, single mostimportantthingyoucandoforyourskinistowearsunscreen.Everysingleday,rainorshine!Didyouknowthatevenonovercastdays,80percentofUVrayscanstillpenetratethecloudsandreachyourskintododamage?Plus,thereareinfrared rays—which come fromanything that emits heat, like the sun, ovens,hairdryers,computers,cellphones,andradiators—thatarealsoharmfultoyourskin.Whathappenswhenanyofthisradiationhitstheskinisthatitpenetratesdeepbelowthesurfacewhereitgeneratesfreeradicalsthatattackyourcollagenandalterskincells.Thatmeansskinagesfaster(sagging,wrinkling,andgettingsunspots),andthealterationsinthecellscanalsoleadtoskincancer.TheSkinCancer Foundation recommends using a daily sunscreen that provides broad-spectrumprotectionandhasanSPFofat least15(forspendinglongerperiodsoutdoors,theysuggestSPF30orhigher).

Iamwellawareofthedamagethesuncancause.IgrewuponthebeachinMalibu,andIwasoutinthesuninmybikinieveryday.Asachild,Iwasalwaysbrownasaberry!AndwhenIgrewupandgota jobasamodel,gettingatanwaspartofthejobdescription.Iwouldshowupatsomeexoticbeachlocationforaswimsuitshoot,andbetoldtospendthefirstdaygettingtan.Iusedtojoke,“CanyoubelievehowluckyIamtobegettingpaidtoworkonmytan?”Inmyfirstbeautybook(published in1983), Iactuallyprovided lotsof“helpful” tipsonhowtogetagreattan.Yikes!Iamsosorry!

Notsurprisingly,allthoseyearsonthebeachhavelefttheirmark.Icanseethedemarcationlineonmythighwheremysarongended—thepart thesarongcovered still looks fairly smooth, but the exposed areas are a bit blotchy.Butluckilyit’snevertoolatetorepair,restore,andprotectskinfromfurtherdamage.(Anddon’tforgettoseeyourdermatologistatleastonceayeartocheckforskincancer.)

EXFOLIANTSExfoliationisanotherveryimportantpartofmydailyskincareroutine.IstartedscrubbingwhenIwasjustateenandIneverletup.Irememberreadingthatthereasonmenagesowellisbecausetheyshaveeveryday,andthatdailyscrapingoftheirskinleadstofastercellturnoverandmorevibrantskin.SoIhavealwaysbeenabigexfoliator.IabsolutelyLOVEthesmoothfeelingofmyskinafterascrub!Backintheday,Iusedsomeprettyruggedscrubs—theywerekindoflikerubbinggravelonyourface.Istillexfoliateeverysingleday,butnowIoptforagentlertouch.Iliketoapplymyscrubtodryskin,rubitin,thenrinse.(Ifyouhavesensitiveskin,addwaterbeforeyouscrub.)Yourskinwill feel refreshedand oh so smooth—ready to really receive the moisturizer. Exfoliating alsomakesyourfoundationandblushgoonmoresmoothlybecausetherearenodryorroughspotsforittograbonto.

RETINOLSORPEPTIDESTheotherkeytomakingthemostofyourskincareroutineisusingproductsthathelprestoreskinaccordingtoyourbody’sownbiorhythms.Nighttimeiswhenthe skin does its best repair work. By applying restorative products liketetrapeptideswithantiagingingredientsthatactatthecellularlevelasyousleep,yourskincanworkonrebuildingcollagenwhileyourest.Sonevergotosleepwithyourmakeupon,oryou’llmissoutonanopportunitytogetsomuchdonewhileyou’resleeping!

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GETYOURZZZSIreallyNEEDmybeautysleep!Myskinisthefirstthingtobetraymylackof sleep. I believe that a good night’s sleep ismandatory if youwant toreally feel and look great. Ways to help make that happen: Keep yourbedroomcoolanddark.MakesurethereisnolightfromTVs,computers,tablets, or cell phones—the blue light they emit interferes with sleeppatterns.(Ifyoumustreadyourphoneortabletinbed,wearapairofbluelight–blockingglasses.)Wearasleepmaskifyoucan’tgettheroomdarkenough.Useahumidifiertokeeptheairmoistandawhitenoisemachinetoblockoutsounds.It’sworthall thateffort tocreateapeacefulplacesoyoucandreamsweetdreamsandawakenrefreshedandreadytoSHINE!

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TIPSTOBANISHABREAKOUT…FAST!Irarelybreakout,butifIsuspectapimplemightpopup,Irushtotreatit.IfIamquickenough,IfindIcanstopitfromhappening.Iputatinydropofcortisonecreamoverthespotandapplyadabofdryingfacemaskontoptoseal it in.OrI’lluse theProactivwash,butonlyon theproblemspot,thenatouchofthetoner,andthenadotofthemaskjustexactlyonthespotand leave it there for anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour or evenovernight.Thismethodstopsapimpleinitstracks,butforittoworkyouMUST be quick. As soon as you feel it, RUN! (But if you break outregularly, don’t usemy cortisone trick because frequent use can thin theskin—andthesedaysweallneedathickskin!LOL!)Adaboftoothpastewill also help get the red out of a pimple. And don’t underestimate thepower of clay to draw out impurities and help dry up a pimple fast.Myfavoriteisbentoniteclay.

PRODUCTRAVEElizabethArdenEightHourCream is amust for any dry situations—hands, cuticles, feet, lips, face. I used to smear it on my face for everyairplaneride.It’saclassic!

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DON’TEATIT,SCRUBWITHITWhattodowithallthatsugaryou’renolongereatingbecauseit’sbadforyour skin?Make a face or body scrub!For the body, just add sugar to 1tablespooncoconutoiltillthemixtureturnsintoascrubconsistency.Foranantiagingfacialscrub,addittogreentea.

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KNOWWHAT’SINYOURPRODUCTSIf you’re worried about what you’re putting on your skin, I recommendgoing to theEnvironmentalWorking Group’s website, ewg.org. Theyhave a cosmetic database called Skin Deep, listing every productimaginableandratingtheingredientsbasedontheirsafety.

PRODUCTRAVEI hope to add awaterproofversionofmy sunscreen tomy skin care linesoon,but fornow I’mstill testing ingredients and formulations.SowhenI’m spending time in the water, I reach for Neutrogena Wet SkinSunscreenSpray,BroadSpectrumSPF85+(andahat!).

MyskincaresecretI’llalwaysbeanoutdoorsenthusiast,soIneedthebroadestsunscreenprotectionpossible,andmysunscreenalsoneedstobetheperfectbaseforthemakeupthatmymodeling jobs require. It’s got tobe effective, yet pure andgentle.Plus, Ineedittobeantiaging,tightening,repairing,moisturizing,andsmoothing,andIwantedall thatinecofriendlypackagingtoo.Atallorder,Iknow!AndwhenIcouldn’tfindit,Idecidedtocreateit—alongwithacompletecollectionofotherproducts for cleansing, protecting, replenishing, and restoring skin. I pulledtogether top experts to help me produce the exceptional skin care products Iwanted.IreachedouttodermatologistDr.DorisDayandcosmeticscientistDr.MindyGoldstein—both renowned leaders in their fields—and I asked them tocomeupwithwhatIbelievetobetheultimateproductline,ChristieBrinkleyAuthentic Skincare. The day creams contain proprietary ingredients thatprovide themost comprehensive sun protection available—protecting skin notonly from UVA and UVB rays, but also from infrared radiation, whichrepresents54percentoftheradiationreachingearth.Andantiagingingredients,suchasabio-coppercomplex,aretrulyeffectiveforhelpingtofadesunspots,firmskin,andreducetheappearanceofwrinkles—providingresultsonparwithretinol,butwithout the irritationandsunsensitivity that retinolcansometimescause.

Iwantedeverylayerofmyskincaretostayonmessage,andbythatImeanthat Iwantedeachproduct tofortify thenextandwork together.Myskincareline is 100percentveganandcruelty-free, andall theproducts are formulatedwithoutparabens, formaldehydedonors,mineraloil,alcohol,propyleneglycol,and nano-sized particles. Everything is as organic and natural as it can bewithoutsacrificingeleganceandefficacy.

Mydaycreamislikehavinganumbrellaofprotectionfromthenumberonecauseofprematureaging.

Don’tbake,fakeSonowweallknowthat tanning isabout theworst thingyoucandoforyourskin. It will make you look older sooner and increase your risk of gettingpotentially deadly skin cancer. But luckily there are some great products outthere that fakea tanquitenaturally! Idon’t likegoing to spray-tanning salonsbecauseIdon’tliketheideaofbreathingthoseparticles,soIself-tanathome.IfIamgoingtothebeachandIwanttohaveasunny,beachylook,Ioptfortintedmoisturizer and bronzer for my face, and I love some of the newer bodymoisturizersthatproduceasubtle“tan”withdailyuse.Theyaresogradualtheynever streak, making them as easy to use as moisturizer! I always buy bothformulas—I’ll start with the “fair to medium,” then start mixing that with“medium todark,” and finallyprogress to all “medium todark.”Doing it thiswayisfoolproof.Ialsoalwaysexfoliatepriortousinganytannerssotheydon’tdeposittoomuchcolorintodryskinspots.Andformyback,Ijustuseaspraytanner.

Hereareafewofmyfavorites:

JergensBBBodyPerfectingSkinCream(Thisgreatproductmoisturizes,evensoutskintone,andeven

helpsfirmskin!)

NARSPureRadiantTintedMoisturizerBroadSpectrumSPF30

LauraMercierTintedMoisturizer,BroadSpectrumSPF20forface

Skin-sationalideasIalwaysmoisturizenotjustmyfacebutalsomyneck,ears,décolletage,andthebacksofmyhands.(WishIhadstarteddoingthatpartsooner!)Formybody,Ialternatecreamsthatsubtlytan(seehereforself-tannerbrandsIlike)withonesthatfirm(likeClarinsExtra-FirmingBodyCream).

Applecidervinegarcan restoreyour skin’spHaftera sunburn.Andaloeveragelwillhelptakeawaysomeoftheheatandsting(sodocucumbersandcoolteabags).

Use lavender essential oil as a hand sanitizer. It’s natural, gentle, and smellsgreattoo!

Soak black tea bags in hotwater, remove excesswater, and cool them in thefridge for about twentyminutes, and then place them over your eyes for fiveminutesor so to reducepuffiness.Andyes, it’s true…hemorrhoid creamwillhelpshrinkupandtightentheskinundertheeyestoo.

Staying hydrated is so important for your skin, so not only do I drink lots ofwater,Ialsoeatfoodsthatpackalotofmoisture—likecucumbers,melons,andotherfruits.Herbalorgreentea isanothergreatwaytostayhydrated,plusgetsomeextraantioxidants.

Speakingofwater,didyouknowifyoumoisturizewithEvianMineralWaterSprayorotherspritzers(likeIalwaysdoonanairplane),youneedtoblotthewater after you spray it on your face? If you let it air-dry, it will actuallydehydrateyourskinbecausetheevaporatingwaterwillpulladditionalmoisturefromyourskin.

Don’t smoke! Not only is it bad for your health, it’s horrible for your skin.You’llgetsmoker’slinesaroundyourmouththatwillmakeyoulookoldbeforeyourtime.

Ikeeparnicagelinthefridgetosoothebumpsandbruises.Itstopsthepainandhelps bruises heal faster. And the sublingual arnica tablets really help speedrecovery!

If you have a cut and you’reworried about scarring, try the new silicone gelbandages. The way the technology helps heal without leaving a mark isamazing!

Doessheordoesn’tshe?*It’s an exciting time in dermatology. It seems that nearly every day there’sanother innovative cosmetic treatment promising to erase years off the skin.Some procedures may even help stave off skin cancer in the future whilebeautifying you today. And a study published in November 2014 by theAmerican Medical Association found noninvasive and minimally invasiveprocedures like fillers, neurotoxins, lasers, and other energy devices to begenerallysafe.Theresearchersconcludedthat theseproceduresare“safewhenperformed by experienced board-certified dermatologists,” and that “adverseeventsoccurinlessthanonepercentofpatientsandmostoftheseareminorandtransient.”Well,that’sgreatnews!ButIcouldn’tagreemorethatthesafetyandefficacy of these treatments depend entirely on the doctor you choose. Soregardlessofhowupbeatthatstudy’sconclusionsmaysound,thisisstillanareaof beauty that should be approached with caution and thoroughly researched.(You’llfindsomeimportantinformationabouthowtochooseaqualifieddoctorlaterinthischapter.)

IrememberthatwhenIwasakidtherewasastigmaattachedtowomenwhodyedtheirhair.Today,thankfully,wehavesomanymorebeautychoices—andmuch less judgment attached to them!So I say, if somethingbothers you, it’sokaytotweakit.Don’tlikeyourgrayhair?Coveritup(orevenmakeitpinkorpurple if you choose). And the same goes for skin wrinkles, sagging, anddiscoloration.Withtoday’smenuofcosmetictreatmentoptions,youcanprettymuchpickandchoosewhichthingsbotheryouanddosomethingaboutthem.

We could have awhole discussion here about the external pressurewe allface to looka certainway.Butnobodycan tellyouwhat’s rightorwrong foryou, and hopefully you are not looking at cosmetic treatments as a way tobecome something or someone you are not. The best results aren’t a totaltransformation,butnearlyimperceptibletweaksthatmakeyoulooklikeyou—justperhapsaslightlyyoungerversionofyou!Thisisanareawherelessreallyismore.

Being in thebeauty industry, I hear about everything that’s available and Isee lotsofgreat results. Iamalways interested inwhatmightbenefitmyskin.

And now, at sixty, I’ve dabbled in several different treatments—with varyingdegreesofsuccess.

MyonebrushwithhavingBotox injected intomy foreheadwasadisaster.Lookingback, I don’t evenknowwhy I bothered.My forehead looked fine—untilIgottheBotox!Insteadofmakingmelooksereneandrelaxed,ittookthearch out of my eyebrows and made me look sad. I actually started to feeldepressedtoo!Myfacelackedexpression,andIcouldn’twaitfortheBotoxtowearoff.Inevertrieditagain,atleastnotinmyforehead.ButmorerecentlyInoticed vertical bands in my neck that were particularly obvious with sidelighting. I didn’t like them, so I inquired about what could be done, andapparently,theeasiestwaytoaddressthisissuewastoinjectasmallamountofBotoxintothe“strings”inmyneck.Itworkedwonderstorelaxthosemuscles,and it also tightenedmy double chin area and jawline. The good thing aboutusingBotox in this area is that youdon’t have toworry about any expressionbeinglostorchanged—youjustgettheimprovement.

I’ve also tried a laser treatment thatwas nothing short ofmiraculous. LastsummerIgotpoisonivyandwasleftwithnoticeablediscolorationonmyface.After justafewtreatmentswithaClear+Brilliant laser(whichwasn’tpainfulanddidn’tmakemyskinmoreredorflaky),thediscolorationwasmostlygoneandmyskintonewasbacktonormal.Theprocessalsostimulatesyourbodytoproducecollagen,soIgottheaddedbonusovertimeofmyfacelookingfullerandmoreyouthful.

Skin-tightening devices, like the TriPollar Apollo, which uses radiofrequencywaves,candoamazingthingswithoutanysurgicallifting.Itsoundedtoogoodtobetrue,andwhenIhaditdone,itfeltlikeahotstonemassage.Iwasinterested in the toning effect, which was imperceptible to the point ofwonderingifwhatIdidnoticewasaplaceboeffect.Butthefainthorizontallinesabovemykneeswereindeedgoneafterthetreatment.ThisissomethingIwouldtryagain!

Ihaveused fillers insuper-tinydoses—and just likemakeup, thebestonesare imperceptible. I’ve used them on an indentation on my forehead from aplaygroundaccident, andonmarionette linesaroundmymouth.Butyoumustuse a very small amount because overfilling removes your contours and givesyoua flat face! Ifyouhaveapockmark,awrinkle thatyoufeeldistracts,orascowlthatdoesnotreflectyourattitude,fillercanbeagoodsolution.

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SLEEPSMOOTHLYIdobelievethatsleepingonasatinpillowcasehelpsreducewrinkling.Orattheveryleast,smoothoutyourpillowcasebeforeyouliedownsoyou’renottransferringthecreasestoyourface.Italsoleavesyourhairlesstangledwhenyouwakeup.

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GETYOURBLOODFLOWINGAnykindofexercisewillimproveyourcirculation,whichwillbringbloodand oxygen to your skin. For a quick boost, try a headstand or shoulderstand or simply bend forward and let your head drop down in a relaxedfashion.It’sagreatwaytogetthebloodflowingtoyourface,enhanceyourbeauty,andgetanewviewoftheworld!

PRODUCTRAVEIntheeveningsbeforeheadingouttodinner,IuseLauraMercierAlmondCoconutMilk Soufflé Body Crème because it leaves my skin so silkysmooth—andIlovethefragrance!

MypanelofexpertsTherearesomanydifferentwaysnowtogiveyourfaceorbodyafreshlook—from a variety of fillers to replace the volume, to lasers, radio waves, lightwaves,andeventreatments thatusegrowthhormonesfromyourownbloodtogenerate new cells.But I amnot a doctor and I don’t claim to be any sort ofexpertinthisarea,sothelastthingIwouldwanttodoisrecommendthatyoutry(oravoid)anyparticulartreatment.Thosedecisionsshouldbebetweenyouandyour dermatologist. What I can do is share some information about whattreatmentsarecurrentlyavailabletohelpyoueducateyourselfandbebetterabletomaketherightchoicesforyourskin.Solet’sgototheexpertstofillyouin…(Punintended!Ha!)

DR.ROBERTANOLIK

Practices at Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. Clinical assistantprofessor of dermatology at NYU School of Medicine and Weill CornellMedicalCollege.

DR.DORISDAY

PracticesinNewYorkCityatDayDermatology&Aesthetics.ClinicalassociateprofessorofdermatologyattheNYULangoneMedicalCenter.

DR.ELLENGENDLER

PracticesinNewYorkCity.ClinicalassociateprofessorofdermatologyatNYULangoneMedicalCenter.

DR.FREDRICBRANDT:ATRUESKINGENIUSWhen Dr. Brandt passed away in 2015, the beauty industry lost a realantiaging innovator and I lost a person whose opinion and expertise Itrusted.Hewasanartistwholookedateachface individually, listenedtoeachpersonal story, andofferedhis talent andwordsofwisdom tomakeeachluckypatientfeelbeautifulfromtheheartup.Inhishands,Botoxandfillers, used inminute doses,were tools that erasedyears—while leavinghis patients looking naturally refreshed. He was a visionary, alwaysworking to find ways to finesse treatments to make them even moreeffective,whilealsoresearchingandexperimentingtofindthenewest,nextbestthing.OneofthelasttimesIsawhim,Iaskedwhatwasonthehorizonthathewasexcitedabout.Hedescribedanewprocesshewasinvestigatingthathewasconvincedwouldrevolutionizeantiaging. It’sa treatment thatinvolves drawing a patient’s blood and isolating the growth factors andanti-inflammatory factors. Those are then injected back into the skin tostimulateyourowncollagen, smooth skin, and improveoverall texture…almostlikeagingbackward!

Inadditiontohisincredibleskills,Dr.BrandtwasakindandwonderfulmanwhoenteredeveryroomsingingBroadway tunesandstandards.ThelasttimeIsawhimhewassingingoneofmyfavorites,“Smile.”Hesaiditwas one of his favorites too. Appropriate for a man who lived to helpwomenlookinthemirrorandsmile.

Whatdoeachofyouconsider thego-to,most-bang-for-the-buck treatment for someone who wants to lookrefreshed, rejuvenated, and likeaverynatural,younger-lookingversionofthemselves?

DR.DAY: “I love using filler to restore lost volume to the face. It’s not justabout chasing lines and filling in holes. When you truly understand facialanatomy—andwhat’sgoingon in the face that’s causing thosewrinkles—youcanputfillerinjusttherightplacesandlifttheentireface.”

DR. GENDLER: “I would say that the combination of injectable fillers withBotoxgivesthebiggestbangforyourbuck.Thetreatmentdoesn’ttakelong,theresultsarealmostimmediate,andyou’llseemanymonthsofimprovement.Thefillerhelpscorrectthenaturalvolumelossthatoccurswithage,whiletheBotoxaddressesthefinelinesintheforehead,aroundtheeyes,andcangivealifttothebrows.Thetwotreatmentstogethercangivethefacebackaveryyouthfullook.”

DR.ANOLIK:“Thetechnologyforlaserrejuvenationhascomesofarthatyoucan now achieve tremendous results with minimal downtime. The treatmentsexfoliatetheskinsurfacetohelpbrightenthecomplexion,erasesunspots,andcanevenpotentiallyeliminateprecancerousskinchanges.Lasershavetheabilitytoamplifythequalityandquantityofcollagenin theskin,whichhelpstightenpores,smoothoutskintexture,andaddressfinelinesandwrinkles.”

What new things are coming out that you’re especiallyexcitedabout?

DR. ANOLIK: “The new lasers being developed just keep getting moreeffective.I’verecentlystartedusingthePicoSurelaser,andit’sagame-changer.It delivers amore rapid pulse of energy to the skin to provide results that arefasterandmoreeffective. Itdoesanamazing jobofbreakingdownpigment—making it ideal for removal of tattoos and sun spots. But we’re also seeingamazingresultsforantiaging.Afteronetreatment,we’reseeingtexturalchangestotheskincomparabletomoreinvasiverejuvenationlasersthatrequirefivedaysofredness,peeling,anddowntimeaftertreatment.”

DR.DAY:“Therearemoreskin-tighteningdevicesintheworksthatwillmoreeffectively treat submental fullness in the neck (also known as turkey neck!)without a surgical neck lift. They can tighten loose skin and stimulate newcollagenproductionthatreducessagging.Hopefullytheywillgivebetter,moreconsistentresultsthanthosecurrentlyavailable(likeThermageandUltherapy).And a new injectable treatment for submental fullness, calledKybella, is nowavailablethatliterallybreaksupandeliminatesthefatunderthechin.”

DR.GENDLER: “Youngerwomen are beginning to accept that keeping theirskin looking beautiful and remaining healthy is a maintenance process, morethan a corrective one, so I think the trend will be toward quicker, smallerproceduresthatcaneasilybedoneonaregularbasis.Therearenewfillersthatwill be better at addressing lines around the lips and restoring a youthful

appearance to the mouth. New lasers that give long-lasting effects withoutunreasonable downtime. And new topical treatments that use retinoids torejuvenatetheskininlessirritatingformulas.”

Themostcommonantiagingandskin-rejuvenatingprocedures

FILLERSBrand names such as Voluma, Juvéderm, Restylane, Sculptra Aesthetic,andRadiesse

Dermal fillers are used (as the name implies) to fill in places that have lostvolume due to aging. That means they are effective not only for filling upwrinklesand indented scars,but canalso restorevolume to thecheeks,hands,andotherareasthathavelosttheiryouthfulfullness.Resultsareimmediateandcanlastforsixtotwelvemonths.Thewayfillersareusedhasbeenchanging—withresultsthataremuchmorenaturallooking.Cutting-edgedermatologistsnolongerjustfillupwrinkles.Instead,theyhavelearnedhowandwheretoinjecttoactuallyrestore thevolumeofayouthfulface.Thiscangive theoverall facealiftanddiminish fine lineswhilehelping to re-create the faceofyouryoungerself.

NEUROMODULATORSBrandnamessuchasBotox,Xeomin,andDysport

These are used to relax the excessive muscle contractions that can lead tocrow’s-feet, forehead furrows, and rope-likebands in theneck and jawline. Intherighthands,Botox(andsimilarproducts)canproducealifttothebrowsandforehead. But beware of doctors who overuse or misplace it—that can causebrows to droop (which happened to me!) or lift too much, which creates asurprised look.Resultsstart tobecomevisiblewithin forty-eighthoursand theeffectscanlastforthreetosixmonths.

LASERSBrandnamessuchasFraxel,Clear+Brilliant,andPicoSure

Lasersdeliverenergytotheskininavarietyofwaysandtoachieveavarietyofresults. There are lasers that specifically target broken blood vessels or helpbreakuppigmentstoremovetattoosandbirthmarks.Thereareonesthatworktoerasebrown spots (and evenprecancerous lesions) causedby sundamage andonesthatgodeepintotheskintostimulatecollagentogetridoffinelinesandenhance skin texture. For most conditions, you can expect to do a series ofmonthly treatments toachieveoptimal results, then followupwithone to fourtreatmentsayearformaintenance.

SKIN-TIGHTENINGTREATMENTSBrandnamessuchasThermage,Ultherapy,andTriPollarApollo

Thesedevicesdeliverenergy(intheformofradiofrequencyorultrasound)deepinto the skin to heat it and stimulate the production of new collagen.As newcollagenforms,skingetsfirmerandlesssaggy.Differentdevicescanbeusedonthe face,neck,décolletage, stomach,knees, and soon.Resultsdevelopover aperiodoftwotosixmonthsafteratreatment,andcanlastforayearormore.

FAT-REDUCTIONTREATMENTSBrandnamessuchasCoolSculpting

These devices can’t deliver quite the same results as surgical liposuction, buttheycanprovidesignificantreductioninfat(ontheabdomen,thighs,back,etc.)noninvasively andwith no real downtime. Theywork by cooling the fat cellsunderneath the skin, which triggers a permanent elimination of those cells.Results are typically seen four to sixmonthsposttreatment, and,providedyoumaintainyourweightandfitness,theresultscanbelonglasting.AnewdevicecalledCellfinawasrecentlyapprovedfortreatingcellulite—itworksbymakingmicro-incisions under the skin to cut the bands that hold the dimpled fattogether.Sofar,datahasshownthatresultscanlastayearormore.

WILLITHURT?Whenitcomestocosmetictreatments,there’ssometruthtotheoldadage“No pain, no gain.” Injections, lasers, and energy treatments are rarelycompletelypain-free.Butthegoodnewsisthatanypaininvolvedisusuallyminimal, rarely lasts much longer than the treatment itself, and can beeasilymitigated.Talktoyourdoctorifyouareplanningtogetatreatment,becauseheorshecanrecommendsomepain-relievingstepstotakebeforeyou arrive for your appointment. Topical lidocaine gel can be applied toany area that’s about to be treated to help numb the skin (great forinjections,lasers,andenergytreatments).Normally,you’llwanttoapplyitaboutanhourbeforetreatment.Ifyou’reworriedaboutmorepain,askyourdoctoriftakingadruglikeValiumorVicodinisanoption(andbesuretoarrangetohavesomeonedriveyoutoandfromtheappointmentifyoudotakeit).

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KEEPBRUISINGATBAYTo minimize bruising from injectables, you need to stop taking anymedicationsorsupplementsthatthinyourblood.Cutoutaspirintwoweeksprior to your appointment, and starting two to three days prior, skip anyNSAIDs(likeibuprofen),fishoil,vitaminE,ginkgobiloba,andalcohol.

FindingaqualifieddermatologistI’m fortunate enough to have access to some of New York City’s topdermatologists—theonesyouseequotedallthetimeinwomen’smagazines.SoIknowthatwhenIputmyfaceintheirhands,Icantrustthatthetreatmentstheysuggestarerightforme,andthattheyhavetheskillsneededtoadministerthemsafelyandeffectively.Butwhatshouldyoudoifyoudon’tlivenearamajorcityanddon’thaveaccesstothetopdoctors?

Onceagain,Iaskedmypanelofexpertsfor theiradvice,andhere’swhat theyhadtosay:

CHECKCREDENTIALSJustbecausesomeonehas“MD”aftertheirnamedoesn’tnecessarilymakethemtherightpersontogotowhenyou’reseekingacosmeticprocedure.Youneedtosee a doctor who is board-certified by the American Board of MedicalSpecialties (ABMS) indermatologyorplasticsurgery—specialties that includeyearsof study in the anatomyof the skin, lasers, and surgery-relatedcosmeticimprovement.TheABMSoverseesphysicianspecialistsintwenty-fourmedicalspecialties,includingdermatologyandplasticsurgery,andisviewedasthegoldstandard of certification. You can check the ABMS websitecertificationmatters.org to see if your doctor is listed. Be wary of otherorganizations that allow doctors and others to purchase a so-called “boardcertification,” potentially after attending just a one-day seminar or taking anonlinecourse.

DOYOURHOMEWORKIfyoureadorhearaboutaprocedure thatsounds likesomethingyou’d like totry,doalittleresearchonit.Findoutwhatyoucanfromreliableresourcesabouthowmuchthetreatmentshouldcost,whatkindofresultsyoucanexpect,howlong they last, and whether or not it’s recommended for your skin type andcondition.Then,ifthedoctoryouseetriestotellyousomethingcontradictory,you’llrecognizeitasapotentialredflag.

ASKQUESTIONSDon’t be afraid to speak up. Ask about a doctor’s credentials and theirexperience with specific procedures. And find out who will actually beadministeringthetreatment.Isitthedoctororalessexperiencedaestheticianornursepractitioner?Also,besureyouand thedoctorareon thesamepageandsharethesamevisionoftheimprovementsyouhopetoachieve.

DON’TPRICESHOPIt can be tempting to look for a deal, but save your bargain hunting forsomethingotherthancosmeticprocedures.Shoppingbasedonpricealonecouldleadyou to an inexperiencedpractitioneror to aprocedure that’snot right foryourskin.Andwhilemostcosmeticproceduresareverysafeintherighthands,inthewrongones,theycanstillhavedireconsequences.Disfiguringburnsfromlasers, fillers that cause painful infections, and hyperpigmentation caused byinappropriate use of lasers or other skin resurfacing techniques are notuncommon.Andsomeoneofferingcut-rateBotoxorfillersmaybeusingdiluted(orpotentiallyevencounterfeit)product.OneriskofdilutedBotoxisthatitcanmoreeasilytraveltootherplacesafterinjection—leadingtodroopingeyebrowsoreyelids,forexample.

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STAYINTHEKNOW

Newantiagingingredients,treatments,andproceduresarebeingdevelopedall the time, and I can only guarantee that what we’ve told you in thischapterwasthelatestworduptothepublicationofthebook.Soifyou’reconsideringatreatment—orhearaboutanewonethatpiquesyourcuriosity—askyourdermatologistaboutitorcheckoutthesewebsitesforup-to-dateinformation:AmericanSocietyforDermatologicSurgerywww.asds.net

AmericanAcademyofDermatologywww.aad.org

RealSelfwww.realself.com

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MAKEUPMAGIC

Asmile&sunblockarethetwobestthingsyoucanputonyourface.

ONCEUPONATIME,wayback in theday,when I tookmy firstwobblyhigh-heeled stepsas amodel, part of the job description for commercialwork like catalogswasthatwehadtodoourownhairandmakeup.Andnotjustonelookfortheday. Oh no! Each outfit required a different look—sporty, sophisticated,demure, you name it! So all the girlswould dig through their giant bagslooking for their favorite lotions, potions, powders, pins, and rollers tocreateallkindsofdifferentlooks.Itwasfun,butitcouldalsobestressful—especially to try to pull it off in the limited timewe had between shots.Through trial and error I learned a lot—sometimes the hard way. Forexample, thefirst timeIusedaneyelashcurler, IplacedmyunsuspectinglashesbetweentheclampsandsqueezedharduntilIheardapoppingnoise!Thereonthecurlerwereallmylashes,lookingjustlikeasetoffalsies!

Butwith help from the professionalmodels aroundme, the editors on theshoots,andtryingtocopythewayprofessionalmakeupartistspaintedmyfacein Paris before I moved back to the United States, I learned how to takemy“blank canvas” face and make it into the required “daytime,” “evening,”“sophisticated,”“natural,”and“sporty”looks.Andovertime,Ifiguredoutwhatmade me look good on camera (warm, pink blush and taupe and brown eyeshadow)andwhatdidn’t (blue eye shadow,whiteundereye concealer). I evenlearnedtricksforkeepingmakeupinplacewhilemodeling thewarmestwinterclothes during the heat and humidity of a sweltering August day in NYC’sCentralPark(thinkaboutsnowandicicles,anduselotsofblottingpapers!),andhowtodefinemyfeaturesyetlooklikeIhadnomakeupon,whilesplashinginthesurfinabikini.

Later, as more and more professional makeup artists came on the scene,beingamodelnolongermeantcarryingthatheavybagofmagictricks.Icouldsit back and let someone elsework onmy face for a change.But I definitelydidn’t sit idly. I saw each opportunity to be in the hands of a professional

makeup artist as a chance to learn as much as I could about new products,applicationtechniques,andtricksofthetrade.Overtheyears,Ihaveplacedmyface in thehandsof someof thebiggest names in thebusiness, and Iwant toshare someof the tips I’ve learned (and am still learning) from these talentedexperts.Idon’tknowwhypeoplealwayscallthesesortsoftipsbeauty“secrets,”whenit’sthestuffeveryonelovestotalkaboutandsharewitheachother.Weallwant toknowhow tomakeour eyes lookbigger, our skinmore flawless, andhow to get lipstick to stay on throughdinner!Andwhobetter to talkmakeupwiththanafewofmyfavoriteprofessionalmakeupartistfriends?Soreadontofind out all the juicy details thatwill transformyour routine andgive you theskillsyouneedtocreatemodel-worthymakeupeveryday!

Makeupartistswelove…andlostI can’t write a chapter on makeup without mentioning a couple of the greatartistswhoareno longerwithus.The late, loved,andvery-much-missedWayBandywas amakeupartistwho famously transformedmanyof the celebratedfaces of the ’70s and ’80s.Way used hismakeup like a sculptor, finding thebones, thehollows, thehighlights, andmakingus lookdifferently at the samefaceswehadbecomefamiliarwith.AfterWayfinishedhishandiwork,Ihardlyrecognized the woman who gazed back at me from the mirror. He gave mecheekbones before I knew theywere in there hiding! InWay’s skilled hands,makeupwasapowerfultool.WedidmanyCosmocoverstogether—Irememberstudyingmyfaceinthemirror,tryingtofigureouthowhedidit,beforeIhadtowashhisartistrydownthedrain.

IalsohadthegreatpleasureofworkingwiththelateKevynAucoin.Kevynhad that special ability to see beauty and sculpt the canvas of the face.As heworked, he’d tell me about overcoming the difficulties of growing up in theSouthasagaymanwithapassionateinterestinfashionandtheartofmakeup.Butheremainedtruetohisdreamsandhefoundrespectandsuccess.That’sthemost important lesson. He was an artist who died too soon, but not beforehelping create indelible imagesof beauty, plus a great lineof beautyproductsthat bear his name. It was an honor to work with and learn from two suchbrilliantartists.

Our industry lost a lot of truly amazing people during theAIDS epidemicbackinthe’80s.Itwasascaryandsadtime.Ihaveaspecialplaceinmyheartfor two more sweethearts and major talents with whom I had the honor ofworking—VincentNasso andBobRule.Vincentwas a brilliantmakeup artistandalotoffun.Wetraveledtogetherformanyshoots—myfavoritewasatriptoSaint Bart’s for Glamour magazine. We had so much fun! From Vincent Ilearned about earth tones and orange-y, glowing colors, as well as theimportanceofenjoyingeachpreciousmomentof lifeweareblessedwith.Mymost memorable trip with makeup artist Bob Rule was to Costa Careyes,Mexico,wherewedresseduplikepiratesandpaintedmasksrightonourfaces.Hewasbrilliantandknewexactlyhowtoapplyonlywhatwasneeded.Hemadeeveryonehetouchedfeelbeautiful—whatawonderfulgift!

MakeupbyWayBandy

MakeupbyWayBandy

MakeupbyWayBandy

MakeupbySandyLinter(whois,luckily,stillwithus)

EverydaymakeupfortheactivewomanToday’swomenare leadingsuchbusy,activelives that theyneedmakeupthatlasts through theirvery long to-do lists. I like to thinkof everydaymakeupasyourbasicface—onlybetter.It’saboutusingtherightproductsandtechniquesto define your features and cover any flaws, all with an almost imperceptibletouch.Herearemystep-by-steptipsforputtingonthisbasicface:

StartwithmyChristieBrinkleyAuthenticSkincareCLOSEUPInstantWrinkleReducer&Treatment. Ialso likeChanelLeBlancdeChanelMulti-UseIlluminatingBase.

UseChristieBrinkleyAuthenticSkincareREFOCUSEye+IRDefenseundertheeyestoprotectandsmooththatdelicateskin.

Apply Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare RECAPTURE 360 + IRDefenseAnti-AgingDayCreamgenerouslytoyourfaceandneck.

IfI’mgoingtobeatthebeachorpool,Ioptforawaterproofconcealer,likeKevynAucoinTheSensualSkinEnhancer(inshadeSX07).Applyitto the corner of the eye using a concealer brush, then blend (don’t useyour finger, because it will deposit too much and emphasize any finelines).Youcanalsosmearsomeontheeyelid,stoppingattheeyehollowcrease.Setitwithafinedustingofpowdertopreventtheconcealerfromcreasinginthefoldsoftheeyelid.

Doton, thenblendin3LABPerfectBBCreamSPF40.This isagreatway toaddanother layerof sunprotection foradayoutdoors—plus, ithelps cover up hyperpigmented spots and even out skin tone. I use myfingerstoblendandjustgoverylightlyoveranyareaswhereI’veappliedconcealersothatIdon’trubthatcoverageoff.Dependingonyourskin,youmightnotevenneedfoundationoverit.

Ifyouwantaabitmorecoverage(thatstillletsyourskinshinethrough),try Giorgio Armani Maestro Octinoxate Sunscreen Fusion Makeup,Broad Spectrum SPF 15 (I use colors 6 and 7) and apply it using aKevyn Aucoin Foundation Brush. The foundation is very sheer andliquid, so it’s nearly undetectable in the light of day. I like to use thedarkershadetocarveoutcheekbonesandtieinmyforehead.FortherestofmyfaceImatchmyskintoneascloselyaspossible.

DefineyourbrowswithMakeUpForEverAquaBrow(Iusecolor#10)usingtheMakeUpForEverAngledEyebrowBrushno.270.Itwillstayon all day (even if you go swimming!) so your face looks polished anddefined—neverwashedout.

I like to contour my face to add depth. Laura Mercier IlluminatingPowderinMochaSpiceQuad,appliedwithaKevynAucoinSuperSoftBuffPowderBrush,doesthejobperfectly.

By Terry Hyaluronic Blush in #3 Bubble Glow adds great, natural-lookingcolor.Usethetiniestamountandblenditinimmediately.Youcanuseit for lips too—justaddadabtothecenterofyourpoutanduselipbalmtosmoothitoutquickly.

IlikeClarinsMoistureReplenishingLipBalmforcolorlessmoisture.

CurlyourlasheswithKevynAucoin’sTheEyelashCurler.Neverpullonyour lashes, justget thecurlerdownasclose toyoureyelidasyoucanwithout pinching or pulling and close it around your lashes. Do threelittlepumps,thenreleasefortheperfectcurl.

Define eyeswithMakeUpForEverAquaMaticWaterproofGlide-onEyeShadow(IusecolorS-60).Ilovethiswaterproofchubbypencil—useitinaback-and-forthmotionalongthebaseofthelashesuntilyouhaveadefinedline.(Ifyouwanttouseanon-waterproofpencil,tryLancômeLeCrayonKhôlinBlackEbony.)Igrabtheskinattheoutercornerofmyeyeandpull it towardmytemplesothatI’mstretchingtheskinflatandhaveafirmeredgetodrawon.

AddacoatofMakeUpForEverSmokyExtravagantMascara.Ilikethewandbecause itgoes frombushyononeend to taperedon theothersoyoucanreallygettothelashesintheinnercorner.

A swipe ofFreedomSystemEyeShadow inOrange across the eyelidsusingabigfluffybrushwillreallyemphasizeblueeyes,andit’sawarm,naturallookforbrowneyestoo.

*AlltogethernowHere’severythingIuseinonehandyplace.Justgoonline(checktheResourceGuidepages195and196forwebsites)andorderthemallforabrand-newyou!

1 Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare CLOSE UP Instant Wrinkle

Reducer&Treatment

2ChristieBrinkleyAuthenticSkincareREFOCUSEye+IRDefense

3 Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare RECAPTURE 360 + IR

DefenseAnti-AgingDayCream

4KevynAucoinTheSensualSkinEnhancer

53LABPerfectBBCreamSPF40

6 Giorgio Armani Maestro Octinoxate Sunscreen Fusion Makeup,BroadSpectrumSPF15

7MakeUpForEverAquaBrow

8 Laura Mercier Illuminating Powder in Mocha Spice Quad

9ByTerryHyaluronicBlushin#3BubbleGlow

10ClarinsMoistureReplenishingLipBalm

11KevynAucoinTheEyelashCurler

12MakeUpForEverAquaMaticWaterproofGlide-onEyeShadow

andLancômeLeCrayonKhôlinBlackEbony

13MakeUpForEverSmokyExtravagantMascara

14FreedomSystemEyeShadowinOrange

Steppingituptoanoffice-worthyfaceWhenyouhaveabigmeetingatworkoranimportantinterview,youmightwanta littleextrapolish (beyond the“basic” faceyou’ve just learned).Here’swhatI’ddodifferently:Opt for a matte, long-lasting foundation (such asNARS Sheer MatteFoundation or Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation).Under harsh office lights, you’ll want this extra coverage tomake skinlook flawlessandpolished. Ioftenuse twoshades—the lighteronegoesover my undereye concealer, then blends into the area above thecheekbone.Ialsoputthelightershadealongthesidesofmynose(alongthemarionettelines)anddownalongthejowlstobrightenandliftalittle.ThenI’llusethedarkershadeunderthecheeksandalongthejawtoaddcontouranddepth.

Fortheeyes,dothesamepencilliner,butextenditbeyondtheoutercornerjustahint.Thentakeataperedhardbrushanduseittoapplyawarm,chocolate-brownpowdertosmudgealongthelashline.You’readdingmore,butitactuallyhasasofteningeffect.

Neutraleyeshadowworksbestfortheoffice.IlovetheUrbanDecayNakedBasicsPalettetoaddcontourandshapetotheeyes.Thecolorsarefoolproof!(IuseitwithaSoniaKashukforTargeteyeshadowbrush.)

Usealippencil(IliketheonesbyBobbiBrown)tolineandfillinyourlips.Thewaxinessofthepencilwillgiveyourlipstickorglosssomethingtoadheretosoitlastslonger(andifitdoeswearoff,youwon’tbeleftwithjustalinearoundyourlips!).

Iloveusingmyconchshellstoholdmybrushes,soIfeelclosetotheseaeveryday!

TurnyourdaytimemakeupintoaneveninglookYoudon’thavetostartoverfromscratchbeforeheadingouttodinner.Takingyourmakeupupanotchisassimpleasaddingalittlemoredefinitionandcolortoyourface.Look,youcandoitinjustafewsteps!

RedefineeyesforamoredramaticeveninglookusingMakeUpForEverAquaEyesEyelinerincolor25L.Don’tmakeonestraightline;startatthe inner corner of the eyewith a thin line, thenmake it thicker at theoutercorneroftheeye.It’sveryimportantthattheeyelinergetstweakedupabitattheoutercorner—thishelpsyoulookawakeandliftstheeye,especiallyimportantafteralongday!

Addingsomefalselashesisagreatwaytogiveeyesevenmoreoomph.IlikeKiss i-EnvyShortBlack IndividualLashes appliedwithKissStripLash Adhesive in Black. Pick up the lashes with tweezers, dip in theadhesive, and apply directly to your lash line. And I LOVE their lashclumpsforaddingevenmoreglamour!

Youwantyourlipstolookglossyalleveninglong.LancômeLipLoverincolor 356 is a beautiful red gloss that doesn’t feather and has greatstayingpower.IalsoloveNARSLipGlossinSweetDreams—it’smygo-tolightpinkshimmer.Applythesmallestamountyoucangetawaywithanditwillstayforever—it’safunnyparadox,butsomehowlessgripsthelipsbetterthanmore.

MytwentytimelessmakeuptipsMakeup,likefashion,changeseveryseason.Butcertainshadesandtechniqueswill alwayswork—andmakeup thatmakes you look like you (only better) isalwaysinstyle.

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1Alwaysstartwithanexfoliatortomakeyourskinfeelsmoothandflawless.Yourfoundationwillglideoneffortlessly,whichwillsaveyoutimeinthelongrun!IusethecreamyscrubfrommyAuthenticSkincarelineevery

morning.St.IvesFreshSkinApricotScrubisagoodalternative.

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2DodoubledutywithanantiagingmoisturizerthathasanSPF30broad-spectrumsunblock.Luckilytoday’smoisturizerspackalotofbenefitsinonebottle.IlovemyownRECAPTURE360+IRDefenseandOlay

RegeneristRegeneratingLotion.

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3Useaprimerforaddedgripandsmoothness.It’llhelpevenoutyourskintonebyprovidingaconsistentbaseforyourfoundationtoadhereto,plus

makefoundationlookfresherlonger.

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4Chooseyourfoundationsothattheshadematchesyourskinperfectlyatyourjawline.Thatwillmakeitquickandeasytoblendalltheedges—at

yourhairlineandjaw—seamlessly.

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5Nevertrytousefoundationtomakeyoulooktan(seemytipsinchapter4

aboutgettingafakeglow).

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6Certainmakeupshadesarealmostuniversallyflattering.Forday,it’s

brown,taupe,grayandbronze,pinkandpeach.Atnight,it’sslateandblackformoredramaontheeyes.

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7Accentuateonlyonepartofyourfaceatatime.Ifyoudoadark,dramaticeye,keepthelipspale.Ifyouoptforbrightlips,goeasyontheeyes.

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8Blushshouldbethecoloryourcheeksareafterarun,orareallygood

compliment!

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9Don’toverpluckyourbrows—you’llregretitlater!Theythinoutnaturallywithage,soyou’llwanttodefinethemforamoreyouthfullook(readonin

thischapterforspecifichow-tos).

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10Alwayscheckyourmakeupindifferentlightsources—notjustinyour

bathroommirror.Checkitbyawindow,nearalamp,oroutsideifyoucan.

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11Ifyou’rewearingadressortopthatislowercut,throwalittleofwhat’sonyourfaceonyourcollarboneanddécolletage.Foundation,bronzer,blush—allwillhelpmakeyourfaceblendwithyourbodysothatitlooksreally

natural.Ifyouhavesunspotsonthebacksofyourhands,throwatouchontheretoo!

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12UsepowderonlyinyourT-zone,anduseaslittleaspossible.

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13Powderistomakeupwhataneraseristoapencil.Youcanuseitonapuff

to“erase”blotchyblush.

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14Don’tuseshimmerypowderonwrinklesoranybroken-outareas,because

itwillemphasizethem.

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15Don’ttrytodrawonlipsthatarelargerthanyourown.Liplinershouldstayinsidethelines—itcanbeontheouterlimitsbutshouldstillbeinside.Fillinthelipswithpenciltosavetimemakingtouch-upslater.Anduseapencilandlipstickthatmatch.(Andremember,palercolorsmakelipslooklarger;

darkeronesmakethemlooksmaller.)

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16Thelipcolorruleappliestootherfeaturesaswell.Paleconcealermakes

featuresseemlargeranddarkmakesthingsrecede.Sodon’tuseaconcealerthat’stoolighttotrytohideundereyecirclesorabreakout,becauseitwill

havetheoppositeeffect.

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17SprayEvianonyourfaceafteryou’vefinishedyourmakeup,thenlayanopentissueonyourfaceandpatoverittosoakupthespray,takingwithit

thatpowderylookthatcandullaglow!

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18Tokeepexcesslipstickfromendinguponyourteeth,insertonefingerintoyourmouth,closeyourjust-lipstickedlipsaroundyourfinger,andpullitout.Thelipstickonyourfingerwasdestinedforyourteeth—allclearnow!

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19Whenindoubt,lessismore.

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Smile!

Browknow-how

Beforeyoupickup the tweezers,wax, or even abrowpencil, there are a feweyebrowrulesyoushouldknow—andfollow—tomakesureyoudon’traiseanyeyebrowsinfear!

Stepbackandlookatyourbrowsinthecontextofyourwholefaceseveraltimeswhiletweezingyourbrows.It’seasytogetobsessedwiththesmallpictureandcarriedawaywiththetweezerswhenyou’reupagainstthemagnifyingmirror.

“Your brows need to last you a lifetime, so treat them with respect!” saysmakeupartistSandyLinter(andIagree!).

Don’tevertweezeabovethebrows.Asyouage,yourbrowswillstart tosagabit,sopluckingthemfromunderneathwillcreateasubtle,flatteringarch.

Theshapeofyourbrowscanspeakvolumes.Bringingthemtooclosetogetherwillmakeyoulooklikeyou’rescowling.Extendingoutanddownontheoutsideedgeswillmakeyoulooksad.

Everymakeup artistwill have a different favorite trick, but for novices, browpowder may be more forgiving than pencil for filling in and defining brows.“Powder goes on lighter andmore natural looking, while pencil can look toosolidandheavy,”saysmakeupartistDeniseMarkey.

Ilookatthedeepestshadeinmyhairandaccentthat.Istartbyapplyingadarkerbrownverylightlyalongthemiddletoupperpartofmybrows,thenswitchtoalighteroneandfeatheritouttothesides.Itgivesmemorevolumeandlooksthemostnatural.

Use an extra-large eyebrow brush to soften and blend powder and pencil. It’salsogreatfordabbingsomeeyeshadowonyourhairlinetodisguiserootsorthin

spots.

“I like tosay thatyoureyebrowsare‘sisters,not twins,’”saysLinter. Inotherwords,theyshouldn’tlookidentical.Sodon’ttrytotweezeonetototallymatchthe other. “Treating them individually gives the face more character,” saysLinter.

MyeyebrowbestbetsI useLauraMercierBrowPowder inDeepBlonde for everyday. If I do adarkereyeorifIwantastronger,fullerbrow,IaddaLauraMercierpencilinthesameshade—making tinystrokes in thesamedirectionas thehairgrowth.For a really dramatic brow, I turn to Chanel Le Sourcil de Chanel. Thecompact contains threepowders—from taupe todarkbrown. I put thedeepestcolordownthemiddleofmybrowandthenedgeitwiththeothertwocolors.Itcreates a full butverynatural-lookingbrow. I also loveLancômeLeCrayonPoudrepencilsinSableandNaturalBlonde.MylatestfavoritebrowproductisGiorgioArmaniEye&BrowMaestro. It contains a gel-like powder that isbotheyeshadowandeyebrowdefiner.It’sfastandeasytouseandcomesinalotofcolors—Iamhavingfunexperimentingwiththem!

Anti-agingsecretsTherightmakeupcantakeyearsoffyourface.(Andthewrongmakeupcanaddextrayears!)The trick isknowingwhich formulas, colors, and techniqueswillgive you that youthful boost. It’s all about accentuating the positive andeliminatingthenegative!

CONCEALER:Undereyeconcealerisagreattoolforcoveringdarkcircles,buttheolder you get, the more sparing you want to be with it. You think you’reconcealingbycaking iton,but reallyyou’reexposingeverywrinkleyouhavearoundyoureyes!Ifindusingtwocolors—alighteroneintheinnerandoutercornersanddarkertoblend—worksbest.Also,knowwhentouseyourfingersorabrush—andthatdependsontheproduct.Iusemyfingerstodothedarkerpartsothatmybodyheathelpsmelt themtogether.It’salmostmagicalhowitconceals!OnceI’msatisfiedwiththecoverage,Ionlypowderitlightly.

DEFINE:Addcolortodefinecheeks,jawline,décolletage,hands.Too-paleshadesoramonochromaticlookishardtopulloffasyougetolder.Instead,trywarmshadesofblushtolivenupyourcomplexion.Ilikemixingtwopowderblushestogether—oneinabronzetoneandonethat’smorepink—andsometimesIpatashimmerycreamontoptoreflectlightandgetthatdewylookthat’sincrediblyyouthful.

LASHES:It’safactthatasyougetolderyoustarttolosehair(don’tyouhatethatfact?),andunfortunately,thatincludesyoureyelashes.Soforaneveningoutorforphotographs,Imayaddafewfalselashes.Therearesomanyoptionsnow,from single lashes to clumps of four lashes, plus strips in every length andfullness,soyoucanreallychoose tobeasnaturalorasdramaticasyouwant!They are so easy to use and the result looks so fun and flirty and perfectlypolished,yetnatural.Iampartialtoblacklashes,andIlookforashortlength,butIalmostalwaysalsotrimthemdown,bothtofithorizontallyandshortersotheydon’tlookoverdone.Withindividualsorclumps,Ialwaysusetweezerstopullthemfromtheboxandplacethemalongmylashline.Istartattheoutsideandwork in.Don’tuseany in the innercornerof theeyeor itcanmakeyoureyeslooktooclosetogether.IliketousemascarabeforeIapplythem—itgivesthe lashesa littlemore tograbon to—andthenafterward, justsweeponecoatontotheoutercornerstosortofsealthemtogether.IfIuseawholelash,Itrimitfromtheoutercornertofitmyeyeperfectly.Iuseamagnifyingmirrortosetitas close to my real lashes as possible, starting at the inner corner. I pinch ittogetherwithmyownlasheswithflat-edgedtweezers.(AndIalwayscarrygluewithmewhenIwearthem,becauseyouneverknowwhensomethingisgoingtomakeyoucry!)

LIPS:IloveNARSSweetDreams,ashimmerypalepinklipgloss,foreveryday,usedwithSpiceliplinerbyMAC.Thatcombohelpsmakelipslookfuller,andthatdefinitelymakesyoulookyounger!Ialsoloveakindofbougainvilleapinklip because it just looks happy. And everyone needs to find their perfect redbecauseit’sclassicand,yes,timeless!

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SPONGES!ThebestmakeupspongesarebyAlcone.AndmakeupartistSandyLintertaughtmeagreattrick—ifyouhavetoomuchfoundationonyourface,useadampenedmakeupspongetobringitdowntillitlooksmorenatural.

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CUSTOMPALETTESI love palettes—they’re such an easy way to organize several makeupshades together.Bobbi Brown’s customizable palettes are great becauseyoucanputtogetheryourfavoritecoloreyeshadowsandblushesallinoneeasy-access,mirrored case. I have twoof the six-pan palettes—one filledwithallblacksandgraysandonefilledwithalltaupesandbrowns.Perfectfortraveling!

Inglot Cosmetics Freedom System palettes for face, lips, eyes, andblush come in a huge variety of colors. And makeup artists are oftenpackingseveralViseartpalettes.Ilovetheoneforlips!

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EYETOUCH-UPIalwayskeepYSLToucheÉclatinmybagtotouchupthatlittledarkspotattheinnercornersofmyeyes.Assoonasthedarknessbleedsthrough,Ilook instantly tired, butwhen I dab this on, it immediatelywakes upmyface.ButIdon’tapplyitstraightfromthebrushthat’sbuiltintothetube.Idabitontomyfingerfirstandworkoffthat.

MEETTHEMAKEUPARTIST:SandyLinterIthinkitwasonashootforVoguein1975inFloridawhenIfirstmetSandy.Iremember shepaintedmy faceas thoughshe’dbeendoing itherwhole life—probablybecausewehavethesamecoloring.Irememberthinking,WhatafunnyandcoolNewYorker!Forty(!)yearsandhundredsofphotographslater,we’reboth still doing what we love. I love working with Sandy. She’s a trueprofessional who will tell you why she’s using which brush and share newproducts, so you get a look, a lesson, and a newway of looking at yourself,whichisalwaysrefreshing.

“ThefirsttimeIworkedwithChristieIcouldn’tbelievehowbeautifulherskincoloringwas.It’samakeupartist’sdreamtoworkonskinlikethat!Ialsolovedher face shape—square jawline, high cheekbones.Her face absolutely poppedfromthepage.IknewrightawaythiswasamodelIwantedtoworkwithagain(andagainandagain,itturnsout!).Asamakeupartist,shereallyinspiredme.Ithink my favorite jobs we did together were our numerous covers with thephotographer Francesco Scavullo. I loved working with the two of themtogether.Andtheresultswerealwayssobeautiful.”

MASTERCLASSWITHSANDY“IworkinthereverseorderofwhatIthinkalotofwomendowhentheyapplytheir ownmakeup. I start with the eyes, then clean up any smudged liner orshadowwith a littlemoisturizer on aQ-tip, then apply foundation, then cheekcolor,andconcealerlast.ThereasonIdotheconcealerlastisthat—especiallyasyouage—youwanttouseaslittleaspossible.

“A dot of highlighter (like Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat) right in theindentation at the inner corner of the eyes really opens them up and helpsbrightenthewholeeyearea.

“Don’t use a concealer that’s too light under your eyes or the resultwill lookashen. If you can’t completely camouflage dark circles, divert attention awayfromthembycurlingthelashesandusinglinertohelplifttheoutercorneroftheeye.

“Alwaysuseprimeronyoureyelidstokeepyourshadowandlinerlookingfresh

allday.

“To give eyes a lift, stop your liner right at the outer corner and blend yourshadowupward.Tomakeeyeslookwider,extendthelinejustbeyondtheouteredge.

“Toomuchpowdercanbeaging.Dewyskinlooksmuchmoreyouthful.”

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KEEPYOUREYELASHCURLERCLEAN!Those little rubber strips in your eyelash curler can get gunked up withmascara.Andifyoudon’tcleanthemoffregularly,yourlashescouldstickto the curler and get snapped off.When the rubber starts towear out (ordoesn’tcomeclean),replacethem.

TIMESAVER:SANDY’S4-STEP,5-MINUTEMAKEUP

Try this quick, bare-bones routine when you need to get out the door—lookingfresh-facedandpolished—innotimeflat!

1. ADD CONCEALER JUST WHERE YOU NEED IT MOST—ESPECIALLY AT THE INNER CORNER OF THE EYE. LINTERLOVESLANCÔMELECORRECTORPROCONCEALERKIT. ITPUTSTWOSHADESOFCONCEALER,AFINISHINGPOWDER,ANDABRUSHINONEPALETTE.

2.DUSTSOMEBRONZEROVERYOURCHEEKSANDANYWHEREELSEYOUNEEDALITTLECOLOR.

3. USEANEYE PENCIL TO LINEYOUREYESANDUNDERTHEEYETOADDDEFINITION.

4.APPLYALIPGLOSS.

You’rereadytogo!

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WATCHTHEWEATHERPayattentiontotheconditionofyourskin—andtheweatherreport—whenpreppingyourfaceformakeup.DuringthewinterorwhenI’minareallydry climate, I add plenty ofmoisture tomy skin before I apply anythingelse.Imightevenswitchtoaricherformulaoffoundationandacreamierblush.But if I took that sameapproachonahot,humidday,mymakeupwouldliterallysliderightoffmyface!That’swhenIreachforanoil-freeprimer, a lighter, less emollient foundation, and powder blushes. (I wasonceonaredcarpetwhenallofasudden,infrontofamillionpaparazzi,my makeup started to drip right off onto the red carpet! I was using aproduct that contained a humectant,which attractsmoisture from the air,andonthatwarm,humideveningitattractedalittletoomuchmoisture!)

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MULTI-TASKERCISE!Whileyou’resortingthroughyourbeautyproductsandthrowingawayoldmakeupthathasexpired(especiallyimportantformascara),sneakinsomemore “multi-taskercises.” Stand on one leg and do twenty calf raises—risingslowlyupanddownonyourtoes.Thenswitchsidesanddothesameon theother leg.Keepgoing till your calves can really feel it—youneedstrongcalvestorockyourManolosandsexyBrianAtwoods!

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INNERBEAUTYNowthatyou’veperfectedyourcurbappeal,checkout the lastchapter inthisbookforinformationonwaystoshareyourgoodfortuneandgivebackto theworld to buff up your inner beauty!One organization that literallymakesmesmilejustthinkingofthelivestheychangeisSmileTrain.Theyofferlife-alteringsurgerytochildrenbornwithacleftpalatewhosefamiliescouldotherwiseneveraffordtopayforit.Theyalsoteachlocaldoctorstoperform the surgeries so theycancontinue tohelp longafterSmileTrainhas moved on to help other children. The smile on the child’s face issurpassedonlybythesmilesontheparents’faceswhentheyseetheirsonordaughterhealedforthefirsttime.

Nailingitinnotime!Tipsforsleekhandsandfeet

Idon’thave the timeorpatience tositstill forasalonmanicureandpedicure.ButIstilllikemynailstolooknice.HereareafewtricksI’vepickedupfrommanicurists I’ve met on shoots—and that I use to keep my hands and feetlookingpolished(literally!).

Whennailsgetstainedorlookyellowfromwearingdarkpolish,rubalittleteatree oil onto them. Do it every day and soon they’ll return to their natural,healthy color. (A solutionof half distilledwhite vinegar andhalfwaterworkstoo.)

VicksVapoRub canhelp fight fungal infections—justworkadabunderneathyournails.Orsoakyournailsinabowlofapplecidervinegar.

Dr. Gendler’s Foot Recovery Cream can soften even an old surfer’s footcracked from the salt and sea (like mine!).Dermasil lotion is another goodoptionforkeepinghandsandfeetsoft.

IrecentlystartedtakingBioSil—it’sahair,nail,andskinvitamin.Itmakesmynailsgrowvisiblyfaster!

For toes, always cut or file nails straight across to prevent ingrown nails. Forfingers, I still follow the rulemymomtaughtme,which is to file thenails sothattheshapemimicsthatofthehalf-moonatthebaseofyournails.

MEETTHEMAKEUPARTIST:DeniseMarkeyIthinkthemostexcitingjobIeverdidwithDenisewasmybillboardinTimesSquare for Chicago the Musical. The photo was done while I was still inrehearsalsfor theshowandIwasstill tryingtofigureoutmycharacter,RoxieHart.Denisegaveme theperfectRoxie face—with thesmokyeyesandRoxiered lips done to such perfection that they even looked great on a billboardseveral stories high! She really can do anything from very natural to thedemands ofTV lighting.Allwith a sweet smile and a sharp eyemaking sureeverythingisperfectfortheshot.

“Iwassonervousthefirst timeIworkedwithChristie.Afterall,sheissuchabeauty icon! But she was so warm, welcoming, and gracious that I quicklyforgot tobenervousandwehadagreatday.She is trulyan inspiringwoman.And every time that I’ve had the pleasure of working with her, her positiveattitude is infectious. Ibelieve that thisgreat attitude is thequality thatmakesChristieoneofthemostbeautifulwomenintheworld!”

MASTERCLASSWITHDENISE“Iloveusingaconcealerpalette.MyfavoriteistheKryolanDermacolorMiniConcealer Palette fromAlcone. It’ll take a little trial and error to figure outwhichcombinationsofshadeswork,butyou’llhaveall thecolorsyouneedtoconceal undereye circles, blemishes, dark spots, bruises.” (Denise has mehookedonthesepalettes.They’regreatwhenyoujustwanttocoverwhereyouneeditandnotputfoundationonthewholeface.)

“Startwithashadethat’slighterthanyourskintonetocoverupdarkness,andthenaddalayerofadarkercolor(that’saclosermatchtotherestofyourskin)so that it blends seamlessly. This technique will make hyperpigmented spotsvanish.

“Skip the powder brush and use a fine sponge insteadwhen applying powderafteryourfoundation.Ifindthataspongelaysdownafinerveilofpowderthatblendsseamlesslywiththefoundation,whileabrushduststhesurfaceanddoesnotsetthefoundationaswell.

“Ifyou’regettingyourpicturetaken(oreventhinkyoumightsnapaselfie),skiporgovery lightlyonanything thathasa lotofpearlor frost to it.Thecameraflashreflectsandexaggeratesthefrostandcanmakethefacelooktooshiny.

“IusetheLightorMediumClarifiereyepencilfromThreeCustomColortolinetheinsideofthelowereyelids.Itmakesthewhitesoftheeyeslookbiggerandbrighter.”

MEETTHEMAKEUPARTIST:MoyraMulhollandMoyraisanincrediblepainter.IguessIshouldn’thavebeensurprisedafterallthe famous faces she has painted! But Moyra also paints canvas and, in myopinion, her talent is on par with the perfectionistic brush-strokes of AndrewWyeth.Andshebringsthatsamelevelofdetailtohermakeup.She’salsoabitofascientist—alwaysreadingaboutingredientsandmixingandplayingaroundwithproducts.IrememberthefirsttimeIworkedwithher,Ithoughtshewastheother model. I was so surprised when she took out her brushes and startedpaintingmyface!Brainsandbeauty,that’sMoyra.

“MyfirstjobwithChristiewasaphotoshootforHarper’sBazaaratherhouseon the beach, probably about twenty-five years ago. I remember that herdaughterAlexawas justa tiny tot. Iwasstillnewto thescenesofeelingabitnervoustobeworkingwithChristieBrinkley!Iwasalittlebit inawe,butshehas an amazing way of making everyone feel totally at ease. She’s alsoincrediblyfunny.Everytimeweworktogetherthereissomuchlaughter.”

MASTERCLASSWITHMOYRA“WhenI’mdoingmyownmakeup,Imixtogethersomemoisturizer,sunscreen,andaprimerthathassomereflectiveparticlesandthenrubitallovermyfacewithmy hands. It helps to even everything out so that you only need to addfoundationorconcealerinspots.

“Hyaluronic acid attracts water to the skin. So I use a hyaluronic acid gel—sometimesmixedwithalittlefoundation—tomaketheskinlookdewy.Skipitwhentheweather’shumid,though.

“The secret to foundation that really lasts all day is addingwater on top of it(after foundation and powder have been applied). It’s an old theater trick. Idampen a spongewith a spray bottle ofEvian and just pat the face like that.

ThenIverygentlypatitwithaflatpieceoftissue.It’llhelpremoveexcessthatcan leave the skin lookingpowderyand restoreadewiness to the skin.” (Yes!I’vebeendoingthiseversinceMoyrataughtmethistrick—itreallydoesbringouttheskin’sglow.)

“I use a regular graphite art pencil instead of a brow pencil. I like it betterbecause you can really simulate the look of hair without leaving any residuestuck in your brows. I use a harder one on blondes, a slightly softer one ondarkerbrows.

“Applyingmascaraisthesinglemostimportantthingyoucandotochangeyourface.Ineverskipthisstep.Itreallyopensuptheeyes.

“The newer liquid liners are so easy to use, really almost foolproof. I likePhysicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum.Drawafinelinejustontheouterquarteroftheupperlashline,extendingitjustslightlybeyondtheeye.

“I like topickareally intenseshadeofblush—thekindofcoloryou’d lookatand think, ‘Ohno, I can’t put that onmy face!’Thenput it on and rub reallyhard,almostbuffing it into the skinwith thebrush.Thatway,youdeposit thepure,long-lastingpigmentdirectlyintothefoundationyou’veapplied.

“Don’tmakeyourfoundationandpowderanexactmatch—toeachotheror toyourskintone.Itwilllooktoomask-like.Iliketouseaslightlydeeperyellowfoundationwithapinkishpowderontoptogivemoredepthtotheskin.

“Ilovetheideaoflipstick,butIfeellikeitoftenlookstooharshandfake.SoImixupadark stainofcoloranduse that. I’ll takea littledabofDuWopLipVenomandmixcolorsintoit.Youcoulduseadaboflipstick,somepowderedeyeshadow,orblush—justplaywithituntilyoucomeupwithashadeyoulike.Sometimes I’ll add a tiny bit of gold for some shimmer. I apply itwith a lipbrushandthentakemyfinger,dipitintofoundation,andpatitoverthelipstotakethecolorbackabitandgiveitstayingpower.”

SeewhatImean?Moyrareallyispartscientist,partartist!

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YOURHAIRISYOURCROWNINGGLORY

Letyourhairdown,andwatchyourspiritsgoup!

Let’s face it.Everything is better on a goodhair day.You can get awaywithanything—thewrongoutfit,shoes, job—noneofitmattersasmuchwhenyourhair looksgood!Becausewhenyourhair looksgreat,you feelgreat.And thatconfidencemakesyoulookevenmoreattractive!

I’vealwaysbeenabitobsessedwithhair.EvenwhenIwaslittle,ifIheardmymomsayIwasgoing tohavemypicture taken, Iwould immediatelygrabthe scissors and “trim” my own bangs. All my childhood photos are of megrinningfromeartoearwithmyway-too-shortbangschoppedrightdowntothescalp!AndlongbeforeIactuallybecameamodel,Ilovedtodressup,do“high-fashionhairdos,”andstrikeposes.

ThenwhenIbecameamodel,nobodywouldletmecutmyhair.TheshortestIeverhaditwasjustabovetheshoulders.IwastryingtochannelGraceKelly,buttonoavail—shorthairisalotofwork!Duringmyyearsasamodel,myhairwas often under contract. I’ve been a Breck girl (classic shampoo!) and alongtimePrellgirl (ifyourhairever feelsboggeddownwithproduct, justoneshampoowithPrellandyourhairwillbelightandfullandshiny).AndIevenmadeafewappearancesonClairolboxes.Duringmyforty-yearcareer,Ilearnedso much about hair that when I had my three kids, I became their personalhairdresserforhaircutsandstyling!IevendidthehairformanyofmydaughterAlexa’sshows.

I’vewornmy hair long nearly allmy life, and at sixty, I see no reason tochange that. Thankfully, gone are the days when long hair was considered“inappropriate”forawomanpastacertainage(andIbelievethatagewasaboutthirty!).Isayifyou’vegotlonghairthatworksforyou,there’snoreasonnottokeepworkingit.

Overtheyears,I’veputmyhairinthehandsofmanytalentedprofessionalsforphoto shootsand redcarpetevents.And I loveall theopportunities Ihavehadtolearnfromthem.Theyareatphotoshootsallthetime,sotheyknowthelatesttrendstohelpkeepmelookingmodernandup-to-date.Sobetweenallmyowntrial-and-errorexpertiseandtheknowledgeI’vegleanedfrommyfavoritehairstylists, I’ve got lots of shortcuts and tips to share. And I promise they’llmake your hair your “mane” attraction and improve your chances of makingeverydayagreathairday!

Someofmyhairdosovertheyears.

Nutritionisthe“root”ofgorgeoushairJust like for your skin, the right foods and supplements really can make adifferencewhenitcomestoyourhair.Withoutabalanceddiet,haircanthin,getbrittle,andloseitsluster.

Aminoacidsarethebuildingblocksofhealthyhair.Therearetwentyaminoacids,butnineofthemareconsideredessential—meaningthebodycan’tmakethem, so youmust get them in your diet. Essential amino acids are found infoods that containprotein. It’s easy to get all your essential amino acids fromanimalfoodslikemeat,poultry,seafood,eggs,anddairy.Youcanalsogetyouraminoacidsthroughavegetariandiet,butonlyafewplantfoodscontainallnineessential amino acids (nutritional superstars like quinoa, soybeans, and hempseeds). If you are vegetarian or vegan, it’s a good idea to take an amino acidsupplementtoensureyougetadequateamounts.

Several different amino acids are crucial for hair.Methionine forms sulfurchains that strengthen the structureof thehair andprotect against hair loss.Astudyfoundthatpeopletakingmethioninehadahigherpercentageofhairinthegrowthphase—andthattranslatestomorehairgrowingin,lessfallingout,andathicker head of hair! Arginine improves blood flow to the hair follicles tonourish hair as it grows. And glutamine (which is produced naturally by thebody,butdiminishesaswegetolder)alsodelivershair-buildingsulfur toyourstrands.

Youalsowant tomake sureyou’re feedingyourhair plentyofBvitaminsand zinc—through either diet or supplements. I take extraBvitamins becausethosenutrientsarealsopredominantlyfoundinanimalfoods,soit’sreallytoughforvegetarianstogetenoughof them.You’llknowifyou’redeficient inBsifyour hair gets dull and brittle. Zinc is essential for building both keratin (theproteinhairismadeof)andcollagen.Andwhilewemostlythinkofcollagenasthe substance that keeps skin looking smooth, young, andwrinkle-free, it alsocontributestoahealthyscalpthatcanholdontohairbetter.Foodshighinzincinclude oysters, shrimp, grass-fed beef, lentils, sesame seeds, and pumpkinseeds.

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FINDTHESWEETSPOTI’ve been told by numerous hairstylists that there is one universallyflatteringplaceforaponytail—thespotonthebackofyourheadthat’sonthesamelevelasyournose.Putitthere,andit’slikegettinganinstantface-lift.

Don’tloseyourheadoverthinninghairHowyoueatcanalsohaveahugeimpactonhowfullyourheadofhairlooks.BeingdeficientinironorvitaminDcanleadtohairloss(yourdoctorcandoabloodtesttocheckboth).VitaminDisproducedbythebodywhenourskinisexposed to sunlight, but our vigilant use of sunscreen—plus increased airpollution—cankeepus fromgetting that boost.You’ll also findD in fortifiedfoods like milk and breakfast cereal. If you’re deficient, supplements willprobablybeyourbestbet.Crashdietingofanykindcanleaveyourhairfollicleswithout the nutrients they need to generate healthy, new hair. So that’s yetanotherreasontostop“deny-iting”!

Whilemostwomendon’ttechnicallygobaldinthesamewaymendo,byacertainage,mostofusdostarttonoticethatmakingourhairlookgreatjustisn’tthateasyanymore.Iknowthatforme,aftereachofmypregnanciesmyponytailgotjustalittlebitsmaller.(AndthenmychildrenbecameteenagersandInearlypulledtherestout!LOL!)Somewomendosufferfromhereditaryhairloss,andthehormonalchangesthataccompanymenopausecanmaketheproblemworse.Anover-orunderactivethyroidcanalsobeaculprit—ascanpolycysticovariansyndrome—so getting those things checked out by a doctor is a good idea ifyou’resuddenlyseeingsignificantlymorestrandsthanusualintheshowerdrain.

I’velearnedthatasweage,notonlyisitnaturaltoloseafewmorestrands,butthenewstrandsgrowinsmallerandfinerthantheyoncedid.Keepingyourscalp healthy and your follicles well nourished can help. Do a quickie scalpmassage every time youwash your hair to increase circulation. And considerdoing an occasional antiaging scalp treatment—a leave-in mask that deliversimportantnutrientsdirectlyintothehairfollicles.

Finally, if hair loss is becoming a big deal, you should see yourdermatologist. There are numerous treatments doctors can use to help—fromprescribingminoxidil (also available over the counter asRogaine) to doing avarietyofproceduresthathavebeenshowntohelpregrowhair,includinglasers,cortisoneinjections,andplatelet-richplasmainjections.

Modelhair,nomatterwhat!Hairextensionshavebeenastapleinthefashionandbeautyworlds—aswellasin Hollywood—forever. Models on the runway and stars on the red carpetroutinelyaddextrastrandstogainsomelength,thickness,orjustenhancetheirglamour quotient. Today it seems like everybody’s onto the convenience andstyleboostextensionscangive.IlovethemsomuchthatIcollaboratedonmyown line of extensions byHair2wear. Longer, thicker hair will always lookyouthful,sopoppinginanextensionismyfavoritequickandeasywaytolookyearsyounger.Hairextensionsallowyoutochangeyourhairaseasilyasyou’dchange your outfit. I like to think of them as the hairstyle equivalent of amicrowavedinner.There are somedaysyou feel like cooking, and somedaysyou just want to pop something in the microwave. Definitely don’t saveextensionsjustforspecialoccasions—Iusemineatthegym,onrainydays,afterthebeach—they’reperfectforanyonewhowantstolookgreatinaninstant!

Myhairextensionhow-tosAlongextensionpieceisanincrediblyversatilehairaccessory.Aslongasyouhaveshoulder-lengthorlongerhairyourself—ideally,thepieceshouldn’textendmorethanfourinchesbeyondyournaturalhairatthebottom—youcanuseitfora variety of styles. If I place it closer to the crown of my head, it addstremendousvolume. If Iplace it down lower, it addsvolume,plus someextralength.Andifyouhavethetimeafteryougettheextensionin,useyourcurlingironorflat iron tostyleyourownhair toaddawaveor twonearyourface tomatch the extension’swaves. It’s the finishing touch that reallymakes it lookseamlessandperfect!Here’showtoaddoneinasnap:

Hair2wearextensionscomewithacliptopinthetopportionofyourhairup and hold it therewhile you position the extension. If you have fine,slipperyhair, youmaywant to back-comb somehair at theareawhereyouwill clip.Hair spray or thickening spray on the clipping spotswillalsohelpincreasethehair’sgrip.

Iusuallycliptheendsandthendothemiddleclipstraightacross.Butifyouwanttoaddlength,addtheclipsslightlyloweranddropthemiddleclipdown(sothattheextensionisshapedlikeasmile)beforeclipping.

Voilà! You’re done.But if your hair is stick-straight, use amedium-or-large-barrel curling ironon yourownhair only—oneither sideandontop.

CaringforyourhairextensionsLike your real hair, your extensions need a little TLC. Here are some ofmyfavorite tricks for keeping them looking great: • After you’ve worn yourextensionsafewtimes,youmaywanttowashthem.It’seasy:Iliketomixinatinybitofdishsoapwiththeshampoo—itgivesthehairareallygreatshine.•Laytheextensionflatonatoweltodry.Thebuilt-incurlswillcomerightbackwhen it’s dry. If youwant to change the style by using a blow-dryer, curlingiron,or flat iron,makesure touse iton the lowest setting toavoidburningordamagingthestrands.• If your hair is shoulder length or shorter, it’s a good idea to take yourextensionswithyouwhenyougoseeyourhairstylist.Shecantrimtheendstomake them blend more naturally into your own hair. And the layers can betrimmedtoflatteryourfaceshape.

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HANGYOUREXTENSIONSUseskirthangerswithsturdyclipstohangyourextensions.It’sagreatwaytoorganizethemforstylingandforstoring.

MEETTHEHAIRSTYLIST:JenAtkinI met Jen for the first time when she did my hair for the Sports IllustratedSwimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful television special. My daughter Sailor (juststartinghercareerasamodelandveryintheknow)actuallybroughthertomyattention. I had admired Jen’s work in magazines, and I followed her onInstagram.SoIwasreallyexcitedtobeabletoworkwithherforthisbigevent!

NotonlydidJensucceedinmakingmyhairlookamazing,butshealsotaughtme so much while I was sitting in her chair. And every time we’ve workedtogethersince,I’velearnedevenmore!

MASTERCLASSWITHJEN“Prep your hair to hold a style or an updo by using sugarwater. It’s an old-fashionedtrick,butitworksbetterthananyproductoutthere.Mixapacketofwhitesugarintoaspraybottleofwaterandspritzitthroughyourhair.

“If you’ve got an oily scalp and dry ends (which a lot ofwomen—especiallywith long hair—do), use two different shampoos. Wash your roots with avolumizingshampooandtheendswithamoremoisturizingformula.

“ThenumberonecomplaintIhearfromwomenisthattheirhairisdamaged,butno one does anything about it! Use a leave-in conditioner or an oil treatmentthat’s right for your hair type everyweek.You can sleepwith it in, put it inwhileyou’retakingaspinclass,orduringadayatthebeach.

“Don’tguesswhatproductsandformulasarebestforyourhairtype—askyourstylistforrecommendationsandaprofessionalopinion.

“Totrimyourownbangs,useacuticlescissorsandcutwiththebladespointedup—nevercutstraightacross.”

QUICKTIPSAVETIMEDRYINGBeforeyoureachfortheblow-dryer,soakupasmuchexcesswaterasyoucan with a super-absorbent microfiber towel (I like the ones byAquis).When strands are about 80 percent dry, you can grab your dryer andbrushesandstartstyling.Thewholeprocesswillbefasterandeasier.

MAXIMIZEYOURTIMEWITHSOMEMULTI-TASKERCISE!WhenI’mdryingmyhair,there’snotmuchelseIcando(toonoisytotalkonthephone,myhandsareoccupiedsoIcan’tmakelistsorwritenotes).Butthat’swhyit’stheperfecttimetodosomeofmyfavoritemultitaskingexercises.Acoupleof setsof squatsora fewchair sits (whereyousquatdownlikeyou’resittinginachairandholdtherefor30secondsorso)areeasytopulloffwhileyou’redryingandstyling(seepages76–77and128formoreideasonmulti-taskercising).

PRODUCTRAVE

OribeDryTexturizingSprayistheperfectmixbetweenahairsprayandadryshampoothatreallyaddsfullnessandtexture.IalwaysuseitbeforeIputmyhairinaponytailbecauseithelpsholdthehairbandinplaceinmyfine, slippery hair. Some powdered sprays canmake hair feel heavy andtakeawaytheshine,butnotthisone!(AsimilarproductthatIalsoloveisPhilip B Russian Amber Imperial Insta-Thick Hair Thickening &FinishingSpray—it’sabody-buildingmistthataddsoomphtofinehair.)

MEETTHEHAIRSTYLIST:MauryHopson“I have beenworkingwithChristie since the seventies. I don’t remember theexactmomentwemet,butIdorememberthatwewerejustinstantlyfriends.Shehassucharemarkablepersonalityandsenseofhumor—alwaysfulloffun!Andofcourse,shejusthassuchwonderfulhair,whichissuchapleasureformetoworkwithandmakesmyjobsomucheasier.”

MASTERCLASSWITHMAURY“Alwaysuseawide-toothedcombtountanglewethair—neverahairbrush!Anddon’tjustyankandpullatyourtemples.Startinthebackandgentlyworkyourwayaroundtowardyourface.You’lllosealotlesshairthatway.

“Don’tthrowawaythenozzleattachmentthatcomeswiththeblow-dryer—it’sthereforareason.Thenozzledirectsthehotairdownthehairshaftsothatyouget more smoothness. Without it, that big opening allows air to blow in alldifferent directions and that makes little split ends stand up and be morenoticeable.

“I love theCeramicare roundbrushes for styling.Theyhaveuniformrowsofopenings that allow thewarm air from your dryer to go through the brush toreachthehair.Itgreatlyreducestheamountoftimespentblow-drying.

“It’s okay tohangon to a style for years—so long asyouupdate it regularly.Adding some layers around the face ormaking it a little shorter can give it amoremodernlook.

“Don’tgomorethansixtoeightweeksbetweenhaircuts.Gettingregulartrimskeepsyourhairlookingsharp,healthy,andwellmaintained.

“A picture is the best way to communicate with your stylist. Clients don’t

typicallyspeak‘hair,’sothetermsthestylistisusingmightnotmeanthesamething to them. But a picture can help your stylist more easily interpret whatyou’retalkingaboutandmakesureyou’rebothonthesamepage.”

HopsandIgowayback.Ouradventureswouldmakeagreatbook!

MEETTHEHAIRSTYLIST:MitchBarryMitchandIhavedonesomanyjobstogetherovertheyears.He’salwaysajoytoworkwithandhealwaysworkswonderswithmyhair!OurcraziestjobeverwaswhenIhadtobeonTVshowsonbothcoastsonthesameday.IstartedthedaywithmorningshowsontheEastCoastandendedthedayasapresenteratamusic awards show in Los Angeles. It was quite a marathon, butMitch wasmorethanuptothechallenge.Pluswelaughedandhadfuntheentiretrip.

“IfirstworkedwithChristiein1988onashootforSelfmagazine.Shewasthen,andstillis,amazingtoworkwith.She’ssoinspiringandwealwayshavesuchagoodtime.ButmyfavoritetimesofworkingwithChristiewerewhenIdidherhair forChicago theMusical. I had themost fun because shewas having thetimeofher life. Itwassuchadreamcometrueforher,andshereally tookonthatcharacterfullyeverysinglenight.”

MASTERCLASSWITHMITCH“Ihavea lotof favoriteproducts,but there’sone Iuseonnearlyeveryclient.That’sSallyHershberger PlumpUpCollagenThickeningMist. I’ve nevermetawomanwhodidn’twantmorevolumeandbody,andthisreallydoesthejob.Sprayitonyourrootsandthenblow-dry.

“One hairbrush can’t do everything. Just like you wouldn’t have just onemakeup brush and expect to use it to apply all your makeup, using just onehairbrushwon’t accomplish everything your hair needs.At the very least, I’drecommendhavingonethat’ssafetouseonwethair,aroundbrushforstyling,andapaddlebrushforsmoothingdryhair.

“It’s important thatyourstylistunderstandyouroverall style,sowhenyougetyourhaircut,dressasyouwanttolook.Ifyouwantapolishedstyle,don’tshowupinyourworkoutclothes.Ifyouwantsomethingeasyandcasual,don’tarrive

inabusinesssuit.

“Itseemsobviousthatyouneedtotreatyourhairwithrespect,but thebiggestmistake I seewomenmaking isoverprocessing theirhair andover-usingheat-stylingtools,bothofwhichwilldamageyourhair.

“Hairneedsrestdays.It’sgoingtobehappierandhealthierifyougiveitadayofffromshampooingandstylingeveryotherday.Itgiveshairabreakandgivesthenaturaloilsinthescalpachancetodotheirwork.

“Whenyoudoshampoo, focusoncleaning the roots.Youdon’tneed toscrubtheendsbecauseit’llleavethemdriedoutanddamaged.

“Longhairisyouthful(justlookatChristie!).Andtheoldrulesnolongerapplythatyoucan’thavelonghairasyougetolder.Ifyoufeelgreatwithit,doit.”

MEETTHEHAIRCOLORIST:SharonDorramI’vebeentrustingmycolortoSharonforovertenyears.WhenIfirstwenttoseeher,myhairwasoverhighlighted,makingitlookjustlikeasolidmassofblond.Sheisanartistinthewaysheworkswithcolor,andshehelpedtakemyhairtoanew,muchmoreflatteringshade.Byaddingsomedarkercolortoit,shecreatedthecontrastnecessarytomakemyblondcometolife.AndwhatIreallyloveisthatwhen I’msitting inherchair, I learn somuch:abouthair, sure,but that’sjustthebeginning.Sharonalwaysknowsthelatestineverythingfromnutritiontohow toget agoodnight’s sleep (her secret ismelatonin).Myhairbecomesgolden,andit’sagoldenopportunitytolearnsomethingnewtoo!

MASTERCLASSWITHSHARON“Don’tstraytoofarfromthenaturalcolorthatyourhairisnow.Stayingwithinashadeortwowillbemoreflatteringtoyourfaceandyourskintone.

“Usesingle-processcolortocovergrayonlyasalastresort.Iliketoworkwiththegray rather than trying tocompletelycover itup,byaddinghighlightsandlowlightsthatareclosesttoyourrealhaircolor.Itwillgrowoutmorenaturally,whichmeanseasiermaintenanceandlessobviousroots.

“Newtohaircolor?Erronthesideof less.Youcanalwaysaddmore,but toomanyhighlightsortoosevereacolorwillwashoutyourskintone—andyou’llhavetowaitmonthsforittocompletelygrowout.

“Ifyougetbadhaircolorfromsomeone,don’tgetbackintheirchair!Chancesare, theywon’tknowhowtofix itandyou’llendupdamagingyourhairwithrepeated treatments.Either livewith ituntil itgrowsout,or findsomeoneelsewhoreallycanfixtheproblem.

“Forreallyobviousroots,takealittlebitofeyeshadowinashadethatmatchesyourhairanddabitonnearyourpart.Anythingtemporarylikethat,thatwashes

rightout,willworkinapinch.

“Stay away from styling products that contain alcohol. It dries out the hair,whichisespeciallyharmfultohairthat’sbeencolortreated.

“My own hair is really fine, so when I need to give it a boost, I use SallyHershberger Supreme Lift Root Spray. It instantly amplifies your hair’svolume.”

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GETTHERIGHTCOLOR“ThebiggestmistakeIseewomenmakewiththeirhaircolorishavingitbetooone-dimensional,”saysDorram.“Whenyourcolor isalloneshade, itlacksdepth,whichmakesyou lookolder.Seeingadeeperbasecolor (nomatter if you’re blond, brunette, or redhead) beneath the highlights isyouthful.”

MyhaircaretoolkitI love trying new products—especially when one of my trusted expertsrecommends them—and there are a few that havebecomemy tried-and-testedfavorites.HerearesomeIcan’tlivewithout:

IONICHAIRDRYERIthinkthesciencebehindionicdryersisintriguing,andifthere’sachanceit’llmake my hair shinier, it’s worth a try! They’re available in all price ranges—Pantene and Revlon have moderately priced versions, and I see lots ofhairdressers using theSolano Super-solano 3300 xtralite hair dryer (which Ialsolovebecauseitcomesinchicwhite).

CURLINGIRONSIhavetwo—onewithalargebarreltocreateloosecurls,andonewithasmallerbarrelfortighter,longer-lastingcurls.Ialsolovetheshineitaddstomyhairasitsmoothsdown thehaircuticle.Lookforone thathas temperaturesettings (notjust “high” and “low”)—that gives you more control over the level of heatyou’reusing.

ORIBEGRANDIOSEHAIRPLUMPINGMOUSSEIt makes my hair look twice as thick. Sometimes, I’ll use this together withOribeMaximistaThickeningSpraytocreateevenmorevolume!(It’salsotheperfectthingtospraywhereI’mgoingtosnaponanextensiontoaddgripandhold.)

SUN-INYes, I stilluse thesamestuffwewerespritzingonourhair in the ’70s! It’sagreatwaytoaddafewverynatural-lookinghighlightstoblondhair,andhelpsmeextendthetimebetweensalonvisits.Sprayitonacottonballandrubitjustonthestrandsyouwanttolighten.

TERAXLIFEDROPSIrubalittleofthisleave-inconditioneronmyendsbecauseitreallyhelpstogetridofthefrayedlookofsplitends.

PRELLSHAMPOOIusedtorepresentPrellmanyyearsago,andIstillreachforitonoccasionwhenIwantmyhair to be at its cleanest and fluffiest.Anything that’s deposited inyourhair—stylingproducts,oils,hardminerals fromthewater—usePrell,andboom,it’sout.

L’ORÉAL PARIS ELNETT SATIN HAIRSPRAY EXTRA STRONGHOLD(UNSCENTED)Thisistheclassichairsprayyou’llfindinalmosteveryhairdresser’skit.Itnevermakes hair feel sticky or gooey. It holds, even after you brush your hair andrestyleit.Ialsosprayitonmyhairbrushat thefirstsignofstaticelectricitytoremovethestatic.

RITAHAZANROOTCONCEALERIfgrayordarkrootsstarttoshowbeforeyouhavetimetogettoyourcolorist,justspritzthisontoyourpart.Itcanalsobeusedtomakehairlookthicker.Justliftthetoplayerandsprayadarkershadeonthelayersunderneath—thedepthofcolor under your lighter shade creates the illusion of volume, plus the spraygiveshairathickertexture.

AWATERFILTERPeopledon’trealizehowmuchofaneffectthewateryou’rewashinginhasonthe health and beauty of your hair.Hardwater depositsminerals on your hairthatcandullyourcolorandmakehairbrittle.Waterthat’stoosoftfeelsalmostslimyandmakesithardtothoroughlyrinseshampoooutofyourhair.Spendingthemoney on a filter system for your home, or even just one that attaches toyourshowerhead,issoworthit!

MASONPEARSONBRUSHIusethisboarbristlebrushtosmoothmyhairwhenit’sdry.Thenaturalbristlesstimulatethescalptokeephairshinyandhealthy.

DENMANBRUSHThis isaclassic that I’vebeenusingforyears.Therounded-endnylonbristlesaregentleenoughfordetanglingwethair,andit’sgreatforstylingtoo.

MEETTHETRICHOLOGIST:KevinMancusoWhat isa trichologist,youask?Well, IaskedthesamethingwhenKevin—anamazinghairstylistI’veworkedwithmany,manytimesovertheyears—toldmehehadstudiedtobecomeone.Turnsout, trichologyisbasically thescienceofhair.SoKevinnownotonlyknowseverythingabouthowtostylehair,buthealsoknowseverythingabouthowtocareforitfromtheinsideout.

MASTERCLASSWITHKEVIN“Beware of styling products that contain heavy silicones and oils. They willsoftenhairtoomuch—makingitdifficulttobuildvolumeandstructure.Thisisespecially importantasyougetolderandmayhave thinnerhair thanyouusedto.

“Findproductsthatsupportyourhair’snaturaltexture,notfightit.

“Stress can affect the health of your hair.Going through a stressful event canleave more strands in the ‘resting’ phase instead of the ‘growth’ phase—meaning hair can look noticeably thinner. So finding ways to cope with andrelievestresswillalsohaveapositiveeffectonhowyourhairlooks.

“Proteiniscriticalforkeepinghairhealthy,andmanypeopledon’tgetenough.Leanmeats,fish,eggs,andsoyproductsareallgoodsources.Makesureyou’regettingatleastoneservingaday.

“During menopause, the drop in estrogen can cause an increase in malehormones—andthatcanleadtohairloss.Luckily,varioustreatmentscanhelp,includingminoxidil,lasers,topicalniacin,andbiotin.

“Youcancamouflagehairlosswithroot-thickeningproductslikeSuperMillionHairEnhancementFibers.Thefibersarechargedwithstaticelectricitysothattheybondtoyourexistingstrandsandmakehairlookthicker.

“Hair gets increasingly susceptible to damage as you get older. To preventbreakage (which can make hair look even thinner), use a hair strengtheningtreatment on a regular basis. I like Nexxus Emergencée ReconstructingTreatment—it’s got a blend of proteins, elastin, and collagen thatmake hairmoreresilient.”

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NIGHTTIME’DOFORLONGHAIRIliketosleepwithmyhairinatopknot.IthinkithelpspreventwearandtearonmyhairwhileIsleep,plusIliketheextravolumeIgetwhenIletitdowninthemorning.

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FASHIONNOTEBOOK

NowthisisthereactionIalwayswantaftershopping

atBarneys…

SowhichoneofyouisBarney,anyway?

IBELIEVEthatyourpersonalstyleshouldbeaboutmorethanjustclothes—itshouldbea reflectionofwhoyouare,whereyou’vebeen, and the thingsyoulove.Thanks tomy joband travels around theworld, it’sbeeneasy forme toaccumulate a rather eclectic closet. My kids never had to buy Halloweencostumes—they justwent intomy closet and came out as cowgirls,AmericanIndians,JapaneseKabukicharacters,FridaKahlo,flappers,sailors,younameit!I have clothes and accessories gathered fromevery corner of theworld, everyhobby, every adventure. I love to travel, and have always found shopping forindigenousartsandcrafts,fabrics,andclothingtobeagreatwaytogetafeelforthelocalculture.

Asyounavigate thebustlingmedinas,mercados, andgrandsmarchés, yougettotryoutyourlanguageskills,interactwiththelocals,andcomeoutadornedin colorful scarves, embroidered vests, handmade sandals, straw hats, andbaskets. I have djellabas fromMorocco, silver bracelets and beaded necklacesfrom Africa, embroidered Mexican wedding dresses, huaraches, ghos, andturquoise from the Kingdom of Bhutan. After forty years of modelingassignments and personal adventures, I can not only come up with anyHalloweencostumemykidscoulddreamup,butIcanalsopullouttheseitemstobrightenupandpersonalizeanyoutfit!

Andifyou’renottheperipatetictype,therearesomanyonlinemarketplacesthatdotheglobe-trottingforyou.IfollowquiteafewcolorfulsitesonInstagramthat offer great finds (like@gypsetgoddess and@soleil_blue). Seekout itemsthat are unique, reflect your personality, and will add a fun flair to yourwardrobebasics.Butremember,whetheryouareshoppinginafarawayplaceoronline, NEVER buy anything made from ivory. The ivory trade has put theelephantsoftheworldontheendangeredspecieslistandtheycouldbeextinctinas littleas fifteenyears, soplease,SAYNOTOIVORY(moreonhow togetinvolvedinthisissuetocomeinchapter9).

Ihavealwayslovedexploringourbeautifulcountryrighthereathometoo.Ihave a passion for America’s Wild West and own many Native Americanbeadedvestsandfringejackets,vintageembroideredcowgirlandcowboyshirts,turquoise, silver bracelets, and, of course, cowboyhats,moccasins, andboots!And you don’t necessarily need to be anywhere near a horse to make thisWesternstuffwork.Ijustmixitallrightin,themorecontrasting,thebetter.It’smore interesting and less costume-y that way. For inspiration, I look to themasterofthis,RalphLauren,andtrytoemulatehowhemixesruggedtreasureswith a long skirt in a fine fabric and a jean shirt. I used to ride horses

competitively, and one year I won the National Cutting Horse AssociationFuturity Championship in Dallas. YEE HAW! I did some two-steppin’ thatnight! And you should have seen how Imanaged to work that championshipbuckleintoeveryoutfitforaboutthreeyearsstraight!Talkaboutaconversationstarter.Ilovehavingclothesandjewelrythathavehappymemories.

Anotherpartofmyheart, and thereforemycloset,belongs to the sea.Youcan spot the nautical look inmy closet by the piles of striped sailor shirts inevery color. I also love a navyblazer—especially if there’s an anchor on it! ILOVEanchorsoneverythingfromT-shirtstonecklaces,andanauticalropebeltmakesme feel like a castawayon adeserted island.Frommybeach travels, Ihaveaccumulatedagreatcollectionofpareusandsarongs,andevenmyjewelrybox reflects my love of the sea. My “diamonds” are seashell necklaces,bracelets,andearrings.MyparentslivedinHawaiiformanyyears,soIspentalotoftimetakingdreamywalksalongthebeautifulHawaiianshores,collectingpukashellsandturningthemintonecklaces.Ialsomakemyownshell-encrustedpictureframesandmemoryboxesformykidstokeeppreciousitems,liketheirfirstbabybootie,rattle,andletterstothetoothfairy.

Mypointinsharingallthisistoshowyouthatfashionreallyshouldbefunandpersonal.So, thinkofwhereyou’vebeenthatmakesyouhappyandtry toincorporate thefeelof thatplace intoyoureverydayoutfitswheneverpossible.Doyou like theWest?Thenwear a jean jacket over thoseblackpants or addsometurquoise toyour jewelrycollection.Or ifyoulovethemountains,addaskisweaterandsomestylishwarmbootstoyourwinterwardrobe.Anddon’tbeafraid tobringbacka fewcolorful scarvesorpareus fromyour tropicalbeachvacation.Everytimeyouwearonetotheneighborhoodpoolorwrapitaroundyourneckasascarf,you’llhaveavividreminderofawonderfultrip!

ThebasicseverywomanshouldownIn addition to my eclectic travel finds, I’ve also accumulated a wonderfulwardrobeoftrulyclassicpiecesovertheyears.Trendscomeandgo,butcertaintimelessitemsarealwaysinstyle.Buildawardrobeofthesego-topieces(ingo-with-everythingcolorslikeblack,gray,white,khaki,andnavy),andyou’llneverbe leftwith that“Ihavenothing towear”feeling.And it’sworth it tospendalittlemoreonclassicsthatwilllastthroughtheyears.Thenmixthemupwithallthosefun,personalaccessoriesyoucollecttotrulymakethemyourown.

ARETHESETIMELESSPIECESINYOURCLOSET?

TRENCHCOAT

•Alwaysachicoption,rainorshine!

PEACOAT

•Anotherofmynauticalnecessities—ashortpeacoat is agreat jacket tothrowonforaroundtown.

THEPERFECTWHITET-SHIRT

•Whitehelpstobrightenupyourface.Findonethatfitsyourbodyperfectly—itshouldhavealittleLycrainit.

TANKTOPS

•White is classic, but I also keep a couple in black, khaki, and gray andlayerthemundereverythingfromT-shirtstodressshirtstoblazers.

STRIPEDSAILORSHIRT

•Looksasgreatwithjeansasitdoeswithanythingelseyoucanthinkof!

ACRISPWHITEDRESSSHIRT

•Acottonmen’s-styledressshirtnevergoesoutofstyle.Wearitwithjeans

(tucked or untucked), with dressier trousers, or a pencil skirt. And asSharonStoneonceprovedattheOscars,itreallycantakeyouanywhere.

AGREATSIMPLEJACKET

•A tailored blazer or a bomber jacket (which is an updated version of ablazer)cangofromtheofficetoyourkid’ssoccergame.

OVERSIZEDTURTLENECKS&CREWNECKS

•Everyoneneedsacomfysweatertheycanthrowonwithleggings, jeans,orevenaslimskirt.

APAIROFREALPANTS

•Aclassictrouserthatgoesstraightdownfromthewidestpartofyourhips,withmaybeaslightflareatthebottom,isatruewardrobestaple.

ASELECTIONOFJEANS

•Classiccutsortrendy,makesuretheyreallyfityourbody.(Moreontheseinaminute.)

ASIMPLEPENCILSKIRT

•Youcanpairitwithyourwhitedressshirtandjacketforinstantpolish.

AFULLSKIRT

•Oneina“fancy”fabriccanbedressedupordowndependingonwhatyoupairwithit.

APAIROFGREATPUMPS

• In whatever color you wear most (black, brown, navy). Also, having anudepairthatexactlymatchesyourskintoneisagreatwaytomakeyourlegslooklonger!

APAIROFCOMFORTABLEFLATS

•IalwayshavewhiteleatherStanSmiths,navyespadrilles,andtanleathersandalsinmycloset.

BOOTS

•Ilovetowearflat,knee-high,orover-the-kneebootswithskinnyjeansandanoversizedsweater.Andaslightlyrefinedversionofamotorcyclebootupdatesalook.

ACOOLPAIROFSNEAKERS

•Ilikeslip-onversions,likeVans,inafunprintlikeleopardorcamouflage.

ACOUPLEOFGREATHATS

•Ilovefedoras,berets,Panamahats,andbeanies.Ahatcancompletealookinafunway.(Andhelprescueyouonabadhairday!)

Jeans:yourwardrobe’sbestfriendI really do live in jeans. And that’s easy to do these days, because with thevarietyofstylesandcolorsavailable,youcanwearthemalmostanywhere.JeanstyleschangesofasttodaythatIthinkitmakesfollowing“jeanrules”kindofanobsolete notion. If a pair flatters my figure, is super comfy, or holds specialmemories, I keep them. That said, here are some guidelines for finding—andwearing—thatperfectpair:

• Don’t try to pour yourself into a too-tight pair for size bragging rights.Wecan’t see what size you’re wearing, and jeans that are too small are not onlyuncomfortable,butunflatteringtoo.•Find the right rise.The“rise” is the technical term for thedistance from theseamatthecrotchuptothewaistband.Onethat’stoolowcanleaveyouover-exposed(andevencreateamuffintopyoudidn’tknowyouhad!),andonethat’stoo high just screams “mom jeans!” Look for a flatteringmid-rise that keepsyour butt and tummy covered but still falls several inches below your bellybutton.• The color of your denim is up to your personal preference, but the mostflattering,slimmingchoiceformostwomen(especiallythosepasttheirforties!)isadarkbluewash.Icallthesemy“fancyjeans,”becausepairedwithablazeror nice cashmere sweater, they work even for a casual business meeting ordinnerout.•Myjeanscollectionfeatureseverystyleyoucanthinkof,butifyou’regoingtoinvestinonlyafewkeypairs,goforclassicstyles—likestraightleg,bootcut,ortrouser—thatcanbedressedupordownandwornforworkoronweekends.•Justaswiththerestofyourwardrobe,pullingtogethertheperfectjeanspairingis all about proportions. Wider leg styles (boot cut, trouser) look best withchunkier heels, while skinnier, straight-leg styles go well with more delicatepumps or slim boots. I still love slouchy boyfriend jeans, but you have to bereallycarefulwhatyouwear themwithor thelookwillputonpounds.Ioftenwear themwhen it’swarmer so that I canbalance themwith a strappy sandalandatopthatshowssomeskintomakethelookmorefeminine.•Whenyougetyourjeanshemmed(andyou’llneedto,inorderforthemtolook

chic,notsloppy),makesuretoaskthetailortocutofftheoriginalhem,shortenthejeans,thenreattachtheoriginalhem.

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LOSETHELOVEHANDLESIfyou’regettingdressedinyourjeansanddon’tlikethewayyourstomachlooks,letthatbeyourimpetusforcrankingoutasetofplanks(seeherefordetails on how to do them correctly). Relating your exercise directly togetting dressedwill help you staymotivated. Just think howmuch betterthosejeansaregoingtolookifyoukeepthisup!

ALLDRESSEDUP:AfewtricksforabeautifulnightoutEveryonehasaneventnowandthen(whetherit’sawedding,aschoolreunion,orjustananniversarydinneroutonthetown)whenyoureallywanttogoforthe“wowfactor.”WhenI’mgettingdressedforabigevent,Ioftengooutsidemycomfort zone a bit. But I think the key to pulling off a successful—but still“wow”—lookistobeselectiveinwhatyouchoosetohighlight.Forexample,ifI’mgoingtobedaringandshowsomecleavage,Iwon’talsohaveaskirtuptothere and lots ofmakeup. I’m going to try tomake the rest of the look verypolishedandladylike.OrifIchooseaveryshortskirt,well,I’llletmylegsdothe talkingandmakesure therestofme is fairlycoveredupandmodest.Yougetthepoint—highlightonefeatureatatime,noteverythingtogether!

An evening out is the perfect opportunity to show off a little skin and trysomethingabitsexierthanyoureverydayattire.AndIthinkeverywomanhassome feature that’sworthhighlighting.The trick is to stop focusingonwhat’snotworkingandconcentrateonwhatis.Lookforadressthatgivesyoualittledetail somewhere that accents what you think is working. Maybe it’s a longdressthat’smostlycoveredupbutwithapeekabooslittorevealasexyflashofleg. Or you could conceal your arms with long sleeves but have a plungingnecklinethatcallsattentiontoyourgreatcleavage.Longsleevesalsoworkwitha looser, off-the-shoulder sort of top that highlights a beautiful neck andcollarbones—plus, there’s always that tension of maybe it will fall down toolow!Ifyourbackis ingreatshape, lookforastyle that’scoveredinfrontandopenbehind(orhasasheerlaceinsettogivetheillusionofskinwithoutactuallyrevealingmuchatall).Thepointis,drawattentiontowhateverlooksbest,andno one will even notice that little underarm jiggle or love handle you’re soworriedabout!

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TURNYOURCARDIGANINTOASHRUGWhenIwantalittlesomethingtocovermyshouldersandupperarms,Iusethistrick.Putonacardigan,pullitbehindyouandbuttonthebottombuttonbehind your back.Your cardigan is now contained behind you and lookslikeashrug!

MEETTHEFASHIONSTYLIST:WayneScotLukasImetWayne on a job about thirty years ago, and in a businesswhere peopleoften tell youwhatever they think youwant to hear,Wayne is very honest—sometimesevenbrutallyso.MydaughterAlexadubbedhim“themagicmirror”whenshewaslittlebecausewhenyoustandinfrontofhim,hetellsyouexactlywhathesees!

Wayne’sapproachtodressingisaboutmuchmorethanclothes.Heunderstandsthat looking good is really about confidence.You canmake a paper bag lookgreat if you wear it with an attitude that expresses and celebrates yourindividuality.Andthat’safashionstatementIwillalwaysagreewith!

MASTERCLASSWITHWAYNE

“Thebiggestmistakewomenmakeisnotdressingforthemselves.Ifyouspendallyourtimedressingtopleaseyourboyfriend,husband,boss,orfriends,you’renevergoingtolearnwhatreallyworksforyouandmakesyoufeelgoodaboutyourbody. Ifyouonlyknowyourbodyasotherpeople see it, thenyoudon’tknowyour body.Andyou can’t develop a personal stylewhenyou’re alwaysdressingtopleasesomeoneelse.

“Takesomeoneyouloveshopping—andbythatImeanyou!Lookinthemirrorbeforeyougoshoppingandfindsomethingyouloveaboutyourbodyandwanttoaccentuate.Andnevergoshoppingwhenyou’rehungry,angry,orfeelingbadaboutyourself.

“Youcangetgreattipsfrom$10,000-a-daystylistsbypayingattentiontohowtheydresscelebrities.IfyouhavethesamecoloringorbodyshapeasapersonwhoregularlyshowsuponthepagesofPeopleandUsWeekly,thenlookforthecolors, styles, or shapes that look good on them. You can get free advice by

emulatingthelooksyouseeinthosemagazines.

“Eachseason,lookforagreatpairofjeansthatfits,flatters,andisontrend.Therightjeanscanmakeanoldertoporjacketlookhipagain.Andagoodjeancanbeyourgo-touniform—dressthemupordown,youcanwearjeansanywhere.Whenyou find a pair you love, if you can afford it, buymore thanone color(black, dark blue, faded, white), and they can be the foundation of yourwardrobe.

“Take compliments to heart. If several people tell you that you look great inblue,thenyoushouldbuymoreblue.Ifyougetalotofcomplimentsonacertainstyle of jeans or a jacket or a dress, buymore pieces like that. It’s not brainsurgery!

“Getpiecesofatrend;don’tbecomethetrend.Ifthetrendissilver,don’twalkdownthestreetlookinglikeabakedpotatowrappedintinfoil.Getasilverbeltorasilverbag.”

WayneandChristie’s5rulesfordressingslimmer

WL:Dressinclothesthatfityouperfectly.Havehemstakenup,awaistnippedin, or a sleeve shortened.Well-tailored clotheswill always look polished andexpensive(nomatterhowmuchtheycost).Andifyou’retryingtohideabitofjiggle,morefittedclothingactuallylooksbetterthanblousy,messystyles.

CB:Iagree!Remembertobuyclothesthatfitcomfortably—somebuysmallersizesforbraggingrights,butcomfortnevergoesoutofstyle!

WL:Addinga slight shoulderpad to a shirt, dress, or jacket canhelpbalanceyourlookandmakeyourhipslooksmaller.

CB:It’sthesameideaasmytheory:“Bighair=smallerhips!”Ifeelthesamewayaboutshoes: ifmyshoesmakemyfeet looktootiny,I instantlylookfivepoundsheavier!

WL:Astovepipejeanthatflowsfromthewidestpartofyourhipsstraighttothefloorwillcreateastreamlined,slimlook.

CB:Ithinkthesecrettolookinggreatinjeansistherightshoeandtherightrise—higherisusuallybetterinbothcategories!Withespadrillesandsneakersbeingtheexception.

WL:Askinnyjeanwithatightanklelooksbestwithastructuredshoe,ortuckyourskinnyjeansintoaknee-highboottohelpbalanceyourlook.

CB:Iliketheflexibilityofaskinnyjean.Icanpairthemwithaflat,ortheylooksexywithover-the-kneebootsinsuede(whichissofterlookingthanleather).

WL:Don’t accentuateonebodypart at the expenseofothers.For example, ifyou’re large on top but have thin legs, don’twear a huge tunic and leggings.Better to balance your top and bottom so that the overall look is slim andstreamlined.

What’sunderneathitallYour underwear shouldn’t be an afterthought, because it really can make orbreakanoutfit.Youwilllookthinnerandyourclotheswillfitbetterwhenyouhaveontherightunderpinnings.Shapewearisalltheragethesedays,andeventhoughI’mnotahugefan,therearetimeswhenIrelyonit.Butyouneedtobecarefulwhichshapersyouchoose.Theyaredesignedtocompressthebody,andIfindthattheyoftencreateabulgewheretheyend.SoifIdoturntoashaper,Imakesuretogetonethat’sthin(sothatitdoesn’tactuallyaddmorebulkwhiletrying topullyou in)and thathasa flatseamrather thanasewnhemthatcancreate a bulge. TheCommandoClassic Thong doesn’t show under anythingandisgreatwhenallyouwantisa littlehelpholdingyourtummyin.AndtheTrustYourThinstincts linefromSpanx issovery,verylightweightandthinthatthey’reslimmingwithoutbeinguncomfortable.

Probably the best thing you can do for yourwardrobe is to get yourself acoupleofgreat,perfect-fittingbras.Wearingthewrongsizecanwreckyourlook—atoo-tightbandwilldigintoyourbackandmakebulges,andifthecupsaretoosmallyou’llliterallyrunnethover.Soitpaystogetmeasuredandfittedbyaprofessional every couple of years. Once you know your size, shop for theperfectT-shirtbra(liketheOnGossamerSheerBlissT-ShirtBra).BringyourtightestwhiteT-shirtwithyouandslipitonovereverybrayoutryon.Therightonewillnotshowatall—noripples,nobulges,nospillage.Savethefancy,lacybra forwearingwith other things (it’ll look incredibly sexy peeking out fromyourclassicmenswearshirt,forexample).Whenyouwanttogiveyourcleavagea natural-looking boost, try theGossardSuperboost PlungeBra. I also loveconvertiblebras(I’lloftenbringoneona jobwhenIdon’tknowwhatclothesthey’ll put me in). I have one byWacoal, theRed Carpet Strapless, that’stotallysmoothandseamlessandconvertsfromstraplesstohalter,crisscross,orevenone-shoulder.When I just need a reliable strapless bra thatwon’t letmedown,IreachforLeMystèreSculpturalStraplessBra—it’sverysmoothsoitdoesn’tshowunderanythingbutitprovidesnicesupportandcoverage.

And on the bottom, well, look for something that fits your bottom! Thereasonsomeunderpantsgivethedreadedvisiblepantylineisthattheydon’tfitperfectly.The rightpair should lie completely smoothunderyour clothes—no

dents or lines or bulges.OnGossamermakes amesh hip bikini and ameshhigh-cut brief that have soft lace edges that lie smooth against the body andnever show. AndHanky Panky thongs have a nice wide band that lies flataroundyourhips.

PRODUCTRAVEIloveultrasheerstockingsbyFogalandWolford—theyareasplurge,butIthink they’reworth it. Ifyougetones thataredenier7or lower, theyarevirtually invisible butmake your legs look flawless. I reach for a pair ofultrasheerstockingsinashadethatmatchesmyskinascloselyaspossiblewheneverIwanttowearashortskirt.Itgivesmemoreconfidence—andIbetifyoutriedthem,you’dfeellikeyoucouldrockashorterskirttoo!

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LOSETHELABELSIcutallthelabelsoutofmyunderwearandslipsbecauseIdon’twantanyextrabulgesorlinesshowingthroughmyclothing.

MEETTHEFASHIONSTYLIST:PhillipBlochI’veworkedwithPhilliponandoffforover twentyyears,andhe’shelpedmeget dressed for some fabulous occasions—one of my favorites was a galaperformanceattheMetropolitanOperainNewYorkCity.Ilovedtheamazingblack dress he found forme thatwas strapless and formfitting, but flared outwith a few ruffles and feathers at the bottom. He paired it with a dramatic,statement-makingnecklace,opera-lengthgloves(ofcourse!),andascarletclutchforadashofcolor.Soglamorous!

MASTERCLASSWITHPHILLIP

“Ifyou’regettingdressedandsuddenlydon’tlikewhatyousee,don’tbuyintothe panic. Get clinical instead and break it down piece by piece. Look at theneckline.Doesthatworkforyou?Lookatthewaist.Doesitfitandflatteryou?What about the length?The fabric?The color?Look at it intellectually ratherthanemotionally.

“Focusonthepositivewhenyou’regettingdressed.Ifyouloveyourcleavage,startbyselectinganecklinethatflattersit.

“If you find aspects of an outfit that you don’t like,work on coming upwithpractical solutions.Forexample, ifyoudon’t likehowyourarms look,maybeyou’dfeelbetterifyouputacardiganoverthedress.

“ThebiggestmistakeIseewomenmakingiswearingclothesthatdon’tfitwell.Evenifyouonlyspendfiftydollarsonthedress,spendanotherfiftydollarstogetittailoredtoperfection.

“Wearclothesthatyouarecomfortablein.You’llneverlookgreatwhenyou’refidgetingwithyourclothesandlookinguncomfortable.

“I’m a big fan of being prepared.Have a few go-to outfits and items in yourclosetthatyouknowwillalwayswork—onesyoucanthrowonandlooklikeamillionbucks.

“Sure,youneedagreatdress,buttherealkeyisyourattitude.Therightattitudeandconfidencecanmakeanyoutfitlookrichandexpensive.

“Getyourbeautysleep.Nothingmakesyoulookbetterthanalittlerest!”

Doyouneedtodressyourage?You hear the phrase “age-appropriate” all the time—often in reference toclothing.Forsomereason,womenhavegotten themessage thatcertainstylishitems are off-limits after a certain age. That somewhere around middle age,you’re supposed to trade in all your fashionable, chic, youthful pieces for awardrobe of dowdy skirts and mom jeans. I turned sixty last February 2(GroundhogDay—sodoes thatmean I just get tokeep turning sixtyover andoverandover?!),andIhavenointentionofgivingupanyofmyfavoritestylesanytimesoon.Certainitemshavebeenstaplesinmywardrobeprettymuchmyentirelife—andIintendtokeepwearingthem.

I do think, though, that it’s really important to dress the body you have—regardlessofhowoldyouare.So let’s stopsaying“age-appropriate”andstartthinkingaboutwhat’s“body-appropriate.”That’spartlyrelatedtoage(IknowIdon’thavethesamebodyIdidattwenty-two),butalsojustaboutbeinghonestwithyourself.LikewhenI’vegainedafewpounds,I’mnotgoingtoreachformy skinniest jeans. Or when my shoulder injury prevented me from liftingweightsforawhile,Isteeredclearofanythingsleeveless.Evenifyoudon’tfeelcomfortable baring your entire arm, revealing some shoulder or the part fromelbowtowristbywearingathree-quartersleevewilllookgreat.Wayne’salwayspushingmy long sleeves up to show off that delicate part of the arm—and itdoeslookyoungerandfresherthanbeingallcoveredup.

Self tanner is another fantastic way to help you feel more comfortablerevealingsomeskin.Slightlytannedlegslookthinner,andselftannercanhelpcamouflageany littleveinsordark spotsyou’reworriedabout.MACmakesagreat body makeup that every makeup artist carries,MAC Studio Face andBodyFoundation—it’sgreatforyourarms,legs,chest,anditdoesn’tstainyourclothes.(Incaseyoumissedit, I talkaboutallmyfavorite tanningproducts inchapter 4.) But no matter what age you are or whether or not your body islooking exactly as you’d like it to, staying true to yourself and your ownpersonalstyleisalwaysgoingtomakeyoulookandfeelyourbest!

TIMELESS:Beingawareoftrendsandstayingcurrentmakesyoulookeffortlesslystylish.

DATED:Toomanytrendsatoncewillmakeyoulooksilly(notchic!).

TIMELESS:Softfabrics—likecashmere,softcotton,andsilk—subliminallysay“young,softskin.”

DATED:Stiff,wrinkly,pleatedfabricscanemphasizewrinklesonyourskin.

TIMELESS:Showingalittleskin.DATED:Showingtoomuchorcoveringuptoomuch.

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WEARABATHINGSUITWITHCONFIDENCEImademylivinginbathingsuitsformany,manyyears—andevenatsixtyI still dare towear a bikini now and then. I think the key to a flatteringbathing suit is in the structure. Look for suits with underpinnings thatsupportyourchestandkeepyourtummyandrearlookingtight.Ialsolikeone-piecesortankinisthathaveruchingonthesides—it’sveryforgivingifyouwanttobeabletositupandnothavepeoplecounthowmanyplacesyourstomachfoldsover!Anddon’tforgetaboutyourcover-up—asarong,caftan,orlongskirtisnotonlygreatforwearingtoandfromthebeachorpool,butalsoforprotectingyourskinfromthesun!

8

YOUASKED,IANSWERED

Beingcuriousabouttheworldaroundyouisa

beautifultraitthatkeepsyouyoungatheart!

WHENyouwanttogetaconsensus,opinions,anideaofwhatpeoplearethinking, where do you turn? You guessed correctly… Social media!There’snoshortageofopinionsoutthere,sometimesmorethanyouwant(ouch!).Butinthesocialmedialottery,Idefinitelyluckedout.Somehow,myaccountsarefullofreallycool,kind,fun,interesting(andinterested),accomplishedpeoplefromeverywalkoflife,manycountries,anddiverseoccupationsandpassions.Ihaveoftenbeentouchedandimpressedbythekindness, compassion, knowledge, and thoughtfulness of the commentsandpostsonmypages.SowhenIdecidedIneededalittlehelpwiththisbook,naturally I turned tomy friendsonFacebookand Instagram.Andthey did not let me down! Many of the questions you suggested wereaboutthingsIhaveincludedinotherchapters,sothankyou—thathelpedmeknowIwasontherighttrack.ButhereareafewgreatquestionsthatIhadn’tthoughtof.See,ItoldyouIhavealotofsmart,thoughtfulpeopleonmypages.Thankyou!

@christiebrinkley

Whatisyourfavoritego-toitemofclothing?

Ilovejeans!Iknowthat’snotunique,butIdon’tthinkanythingisasversatileoras practical as a pair of jeans. I can dress themupor dress themdown.Theynever wrinkle. They’re great for traveling. I have jeans in every style—distressed,ripped,torn,faded,dark,shiny,baggy,skinny,sailor,painter,flared,bells, boot cut, high-waisted, cropped, you name it! And if you missed it, inchapter7Isharesometipsforbuyingandwearingthem.

Doyoucountcalories?

IhavecountedenoughcaloriesinmylifetimetoknowthatIdon’twanttocountanymorecalories!AndIdon’thaveto—andyoudon’teither.Becauseonceyoustop“deny-iting”(youknow,dietingsoallyoucanthinkofisthefoodyouthinkyou’redenyingyourself),andstart focusingoneatinghealthy,deliciousfoods,youwon’t have toworry about calories.The foods you reach forwill containhealthy oils—not artery-clogging fats—essential vitamins, and other nutrients;and thecaloriesyouconsume inyourhealthychoiceswill easilybeconvertedinto the fuel you need to power you through your day. So youmust have anawarenessofwhatyou’reeating,andoptforfresh,unprocessedfoodswheneverpossible.Whenyoueatfoodthatcomeswithalabel(inotherwords,anythinginapackage),youdoneedtoreadwhat’sinitandevenhowmanycaloriesithas.Butthingslikefreshfruitsandvegetables,leanmeats,fish,andwholegrainsarenevergoingtoadduptothekindofcaloriesyouneedtoworryabout.Justeatthem (in reasonable portion sizes, of course) and enjoy all the nutritionalgoodnesstheydeliver!Igiveyoumuchmoreinformationaboutahealthydiettochewoninchapter2.

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YOURJEANSDON’TLIEWhileIdon’tcountcalories(orevengetonthescaleveryoften),IdohaveapairofwhatIliketocallmy“honestjeans.”They’rethepairthatfitsmeperfectlywhenI’matmyidealweight.So if I’meverworried that Imayhaveputonafewpounds,Islipintothose(ortryto!)andtheyneverlietome.

HowcanImakemyhairlookshinier?

Therearemanywaystoaddshinetoyourhair,butoneofthemcanalsobetheculpritinwhatcausesthedamagethatdullshair—andthat’sheat.Ahairdryerwithastylingbrushoraflat ironcanworkwonders tosmooththehaircuticleandincreaseshine.Butbeforeyoureachforanyheatedstylingtools,reachforaproductthatprotectsandactuallyusestheheattorepairandconditionyourhair.I like to addKérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique to my ends before Iblow-dry(it’saheat-activatedreconstructingmilkthatprotectshair).Whenmyhair has been overworked and overprocessed, I apply that and then tame mybroken flyaways with a medium-barrel curling iron because the heat adds somuchshine.

There are also products that coat your hair to give it shine. These tend tocontain slippery silicone, which I personally find weighs my hair down. Butthere are a few shine-enhancers I’ve found that are lightweight but still work(likeTeraxLifeDropsandOribeGelSérumRadiance,MagicandHold).

Anddon’toverlookyourkitchen!Whatyoueatwilldirectlyimpactyourhair(plus,somefoodsmakegreatDIYhairtreatments).Takeavocados,forexample—eat half to get the healthy mono-and polyunsaturated fats it contains, thensmashuptheotherhalfanduseitasahairmask.Washitoutandyou’llseehowyour hair shines! See chapter 6 for more tips on how food affects your hairhealth.

QUICKTIP:COCONUTKEEPSHAIRSLEEKIf you have long hair, you can use a small amount of coconut oil on theendstomakethemlooksleekandshiny.Justdon’tslatheritalloveryourhairandscalp—it’sverynourishing,butyou’lldomoredamage trying toshampooitout!Ioccasionallyputitonthelowerhalfofmyhairandthenrub the excess from my hands on the top half for an hour beforeshampooing.

Howcan I apply eyemakeup tomakemy eyes appearbigger?

Makingyoureyeslookbiggerisallaboutwhereyouplacetheshadow,andwereallygetintothedetailsinchapter5(withloadsofinfodirectlyfromsomeofthetopmakeupartistsinthebusiness).ButwhenI’minahurry,Iuseabrownpenciltofillinthespacesalongmylashlineandthat,pluscurlingmylashesandputtingonaquickcoatofmascara,completelywakesupmyeyes.I’llalsotakemyblushanddoaquicksweepovermyeyelids.Ifyou’vegotmoretime,extendthelineralittlefartherattheouteredgeofyoureyeandsoftenitwithasmudgeofeyeshadow.Addingafewclumpsoffalse lashesontheoutercornerof theupperlashlinecanreallyemphasizetheeyesandmakethemlookdramaticallylarger(inchapter5you’llalsofindhow-tosforapplyingthosefalsies).

Howdoyoumakethinningeyebrowslooklush?

Again, take a look at chapter 5 for some great tips on shaping and enhancingyour eyebrows. You would be surprised how strengthening a brow can adddimensionanduplifttoyourface,andliterallytakeyearsoff!

Togiveyouaquickanswertoyourquestion,Iliketouseabrowpencilinalight taupe or medium to dark blond to make light, feathery strokes in thedirectionthatyourbrowsnaturallygrow.Youcansoftenit—andaddevenmoredimensiontoyourbrows—bygoingoveritwithabrowbrushdippedintoaneye

shadowthatmatchesyourbrowcolor.GiorgioArmaniEye&BrowMaestroisakitthatdoesitall—useittofillinyoureyelashline,yourbrows,andevencover thin spots inyourhairlineoryourgray roots!Usea slantedbrowbrushwithfairlyhardbristlessoyoucanreallygetinbetweenthehairstoshadeandadd fullness.When I’m in a rush, I just use powder because it’smost naturallookingandforgiving.

Whatsupplementsdoyoutakeonaregularbasis?

Here’salistofmydailyvitaminsandsupplements:

BIOSIL(FORMYHAIR,SKIN,ANDNAILS)CURCUMINC3COMPLEX500MGESTER-C500MGACETYLL-CARNITINE250MGCOENZYMEQ10100MGB6COMPLEXL-ARGININE500MGVITAMIND32000IUCALCIUMFOLICACID800MGMULTIBVITAMIN

Aftermywarmlemonwaterfirstthinginthemorning,IhaveaBio-Kyogurtbecause Ibelieveprobioticskeepmehealthy!Youcanget them inbothdairyanddairy-freeversions,andI think theyare thebestprobiotics.Therearealsoprobiotic drinks like kombucha andKeVita, which are really delicious—justwatchoutforthesugarcontent.

Now,it’sreallyimportantformetonotethatthesearethesupplementsI’vedecidedworkforme.Buteveryone’sneedsaredifferent,sopleasedon’ttakemylistasanysortofgospel!Ifirmlybelievethatyoushoulddoyourownresearch,and talk to a nutritionist and to your doctor in order to come up with apersonalized prescription that suits you best. Also, I tend to mix it upoccasionally, switching formulas and vitamins—just as I dowithmy diet andexercise—soIdon’tgetstuckinarut.

Whatistheveryfirstthingyoudoeverymorning?

I throw openmy curtains and say, “THANKYOU!”Then Imakemy cup ofwarmwaterwith lemon.Sometimes Iadda littlehoney to the topedgeof thecupanddipit incayennepowderorcinnamon—thecombinationhelpscleanseandflushouttoxins,anditcontainsvitaminCtoboosttheimmunesystemandpotassiumtofeedbrainandnervecells.It’sagreatwaytostarttheday!

WhatareyourthoughtsonBotox,fillers,face-lifts,etc.?

Let’sstartwithface-lifts.Idon’tthinkthatI,oranycelebrity,shouldplayaroleinadecisionthatcanimpactyourlifeforbetterorworseforever.YOUhavetomakethatdecisionforyourself,alongwithconsultationwithyourdoctors.It’sahugelife-(andface-)alteringdecisionthatcanmakeyoulookasyoungasyoufeel,butitalsocarriesrisksthatarebestdiscussedwithawell-researchedplasticsurgeon.

Now let’s talk about easier, less scary choices for making your face lookmore youthful—and they run the gamut. There are so many new low-risk,temporaryfixes,fromBotoxandfillerstodevicesthatuselightandsoundwavestostimulateyourbody’sownnaturalcollagen.AndIdon’tthinkthereshouldbeanyshameorstigmaattachedtoanyoftheabovechoices.ButIalsodon’tthinkanyoneshouldfeelpressuredtotrycosmetictreatments—ortothinkofagingorwrinklesasanaffliction!It’sreallyimportanttoagegracefully,andtomethatmeans being happy and comfortable in your own skin. Sometimes the mostbeautifulthingsaboutsomeone’sfacearethesmilelinesandotherlinesthatarethesouvenirsofalifeofgoodhumorandadventure.If that’sthecaseforyou,then you should happily embrace them!But if your reflection doesn’t look asfullof lifeandenergyasyoufeel, thereare lotsof thingsyoucandoabout it.Havealookatchapter4—init,Italkaboutsomeofmyexperienceswiththesetreatmentsand I ask someofNewYorkCity’s topdermatologists toweigh inwiththeirthoughts.There’sgreatinfothatwillhelpyoudecidewhattodo.JustremembertostaytruetoyourselfandwhatmakesYOUspecial.

How do you personally deal with stress? Obviouslyyou’redoingsomethingrightbecauseyoulooksogood

andhavesuchahappy,healthymentaloutlook.

Stress comes inmany shapes and sizes andwearsmany hats. So you have tohaveavarietyofwaystocopewithit—no,notjustcope,THRIVE!

Stressisafactoflife,soyouhavetobereadywitharesponse.Stresswreakshavoconyourimmunesystem;duringstressfultimes,it’sevenmoreimportanttomakesureyou’regettingyourBvitamins,exercisingtoreleaseserotonin(thefeel-good hormone), and smiling as much as possible. Trust me, just puttingyour lips in a smiling position releases somany feel-good hormones that youwillfeelanimmediatesurge.Stresswillknotyouup,soreleasethestresswithyogaandbreathingexercises—exhalethestress,inhalepeace.Beingsurroundedbypeopleinacrowdedyogaclassisverycalmingtome.IfeellikeIamintherainbowof theirauras. Iknowthatsoundsesoteric,butyoureallycanfeel thegoodvibesandgoodintentions,andit’s lovely!Andwheneverpossible, Ialsotrytogetamassagetohelpmerelax.

Meditation is great for centering yourself, but sometimes I’m too hyper tojuststoplikethat.SoIdecompresswithacamerainhand,andItakeawalktolookforbeauty.Ilovethebeachandthewoodsandamluckytolivebyboth,butIcanfindbeautyinanycitytoo.Iseebeautyeverywhere,andIaminaweandoverwhelmed with gratitude that flowers exist, that leaves crunch, that birdssing, and that clouds grace the sky in an ever-changing art show of bothsculpturesandpaintings!Lookingforbeautyfillsupmyheartandsoul,makesmelessstressed,andhealswhateverishurting.BeinginnatureiswhereIfindmypeaceandfeelsoaliveandthriving.Ihopeyou’restillsmiling!

Idoenjoyexercising,butIstillhaveahardtimegettingonthatellipticaleveryday!Anyadvice?

Ihearyou!ButIhavetosaythatIdon’tthinkanyonewouldwanttogetonthatellipticalEVERYday.ThefirstthingIwouldsuggestisaddingvariety.Canyougetoutsideonsomedays,goforawalkorajog?Ortakeabikeride?Ifnot,andtheelliptical isyourmainstayexercise, addmusic (always inspiring!) andmixupyourroutine.Maybejustdotenminutesontheelliptical,thenjumpoffanddoaplank.(Keeptrackofhowlongyoucanholditandstartacompetitionwithyourself. I like to see improvement; it keepsme going.) Add some push-ups,thenjumpbackontheellipticalforanother ten, this timewithweights inyour

hands, and seewhat you can do at a slower speedwhileworking your arms.Even just two-poundweights in eachhand—liftingyour armsoveryourhead,thenouttotheside—willincreaseyourheartrateandworkyourupperbodyasyouburncalories.Checkoutchapter3formoreideastospiceupyourexercisemenu!

Andwhen Iget lazyabout exercising, I thinkaboutmygoals—both short-andlong-term.Myshort-termgoalsfocusonthethingsIwanttobeabletodoeveryday.IwanttobeingoodenoughshapethatIcanplaywithmykids—skiwiththem,jumponthepaddleboard,justbeabletohavefunanddothethingsthey want to do. And I also try to stay focused on my long-term goal ofremainingstrongsoIcanstayindependentandhealthyintomylateryears.Likeallofus,whenlifegetshectic, thefirst thing thatgoes ismytimetoexercise.Butwithoutexercise,I’mdonefor.Myweightcreepsupandmybodydoesn’tfeelasgood.SoI’velearnedthatmakingthattimeformeissoimportant.Investinyourhealth—it’syourgreatestwealth!

Afterfifty,areyousupposedtogiveupthestyleyouloveandbecomeconservative?

NOOOOOOOO! You are never supposed to give up your style. It’s anexpressionofwhoyouare.Youmakeyourownrules!Youdecide!Ifwewereall the same, following all the same rules, what funwould that be? As CocoChaneloncesaid,“Inordertobeirreplaceable,onemustalwaysbedifferent.”

Of course the world is constantly judging, and “appropriate attire” can beimportant forcertainoccasions.Buteven thatshouldnotbedeterminedpurelybyyourage.Ifyouarehappywithalook,thatshouldbeallthatmatters.Somepeoplearejustmeanttobeeccentricandwonderfullyoriginal.Andifthat’syou,thenit’smypleasuretomakeyouracquaintance!

Assomeonewhoisstillfairlyyoung,howcanIpreventmyskinfromaging?

Ihaveonewordforyou:SUNSCREEN!Wearingiteverydayisthesinglemostimportant thing you can do to keep your skin looking young. And everydermatologistI’veevertalkedtoagrees.Youneedtowearsunscreeneveryday,

nomatterwhat,eveninwinter,evenoncloudydays.Theultravioletraysfromthe sun (aswell as the infrared radiation that comes from anything that emitsheat—likestoves,computers,hairdryers)breakdownthecollageninyourskin.And that’swhy skingets saggyandwrinkledasyougetolder.Toomuch sunalso causes skin to overproducemelanin, and that can lead to dark spots andunevenskintone.Youcouldsaveyourselfafortuneonantiagingproductsandproceduresdowntheroadifyou’rereallydiligentwithyoursunscreennow!

Stayinginshapeandmaintainingahealthyweightwillhelpinthelongruntoo.Ifyourweightyo-yosupanddown,thatcanstretchoutyourskinandleadtoextrasagging.Anddon’t forget towearasupportivesportsbraforall thosehigh-impactactivities!

NomatterhowmuchrestIgetorwhatcover-upIuse,Icannotgetridofmydarkundereyecircles!WhatcanIdo?

Dark circles can be really tricky to dealwith, and as you’ve recognized, theydon’tnecessarilyhaveanythingtodowithwhetherornotyou’vegottenagoodnight’ssleep.OnethingI’venoticedthatdoeshelpisdrinkingLOTSofwater.Some of that darkness is because you’re seeing blood through the skin, andthat’sexacerbatedbybeingdehydrated.Also,lookforundereyecreamsthatcanhelp.Certainingredients(likecaffeine)canimmediatelyfirmtheundereyeskinand reduce bags, while optical diffusers can blur and blend away the look ofdarkness.MyREFOCUSUndereyeTreatment has rose extract,which helpseliminatethedarkcircles.

When it comes to covering themwith concealer, sometimes it takes morethanonecolor.Istartwithalightyellowtoneappliedwithabrushontheareathat has the most darkness. Then I use a more standard undereye concealerappliedwithmyfinger—thebodyheatwillsortofmeltthemintoeachother.Iaddasunniercolorjustattheedgeswheretheconcealerblendsintomyfaceandfinishwithatouchofpowderjustonthedarkestarea(NOTalloverundertheeye,becauseIdon’twantittocakeup).TheAlconeconcealerpalettesaregreatforeliminatingcircles—findmoredetailshere.

Do you know any products or treatments that tighten

theskinontheneck?

Yes, theUPLIFT Firming Neck&Décolleté Treatment frommyChristieBrinkley Authentic Skincare line can help! Honestly, I’ve seen really greatresultsusing it.Theactive ingredientswork to increasecollagenproduction tohelp firmskin.Formoredramatic results, therearealsosomegreat treatmentsyour dermatologist can do—such as Thermage and Ultherapy, devices thatstimulate the production of new collagen over time. Check out chapter 4 formoredetailsontheseprocedures.

What are your postmenopause beauty secrets? I ambattlingthinninghair,darkspots,dryskin,etc.

Eating right, avoiding stress (is that even possible?), and taking a supplementdesigned tohelpyourhair retain its fullnessand shine (suchasBioSil) areallimportant, but the fastest and easiestway to dealwith thinning hair is to addextensions. They are so easy to use—just snap them on in three seconds forinstant youthful fullness! (See chapter 6 for some step-by-step instructions onusinghairextensions.)Ifyouhavespotswhereyoucanseethroughtothescalpthatyouaresensitiveabout,youcanfill theminwithaspraylikeRitaHazanRootConcealerorGiorgioArmaniEye&BrowMaestro (men inshowbizare familiar with this quick trick). Another way to add fullness is with a dryshampooor thickeningspray.Myfavorite isOribeDryTexturizingSpray—use before adding a clip-on extension for great grip. Some doctors mayrecommendatreatmentlikeRogaine,whichworksaslongasyoukeepusingit.YourdoctorcanalsoprescribeLatisse,whichreallyworkstothickeneyelashesthat can also diminish aftermenopause.Formore volumizing ideas (includinghowyourdietcanmakeyourhairlookfuller),gotochapter6.

Darkspotsaren’tspecificallyrelatedtomenopausalchanges,butoftenshowupcoincidentallyaroundthattime.That’sbecausetheyaretheresultofallouryearsofsunexposure.Youcanstillpreventnewonesfromdeveloping(atanyage) by using a good, broad-spectrum sunscreen every day.To fade ones youalreadyhave,youcantrylotionsandserumswithingredientssuchasvitaminC,soy, or peptides. (I likeDr.BrandtLightYearsAwayWhiteningEssence.)Lasertreatmentsfromyourdermatologistcanalsotargetdarkspots,breakingupthepigmenttomakeitdisappear.Butyoumustbediligentwithsunscreenafter

thetreatmentorthespotswillreappear.Andasfordryskin, it’snotyourimaginationthatyourfaceandyourbody

getdryand flaky faster than theyused to.That’sbecauseaswegetolder,oursebaceousglandsslowdowntheiroilproduction.Andlessoilmeansskinthat’seasilydehydrated (whichcanmake fine linesstart to look likedeepwrinkles).Thekeyistoswitchtomoreemollientproductsforyourskin.Thestuffyouusedinyourthirties(orevenyourforties)mightnotworkforyouinyourfiftiesandsixties.Amoisturizer thatcontainshyaluronicacidorglycerincanhelp.Thoseingredientsarehumectants,whichmeanstheyhelpdrawmoistureintotheskinandtrapitthere.

Doyoutakehormonereplacementtherapy,andwhatdoyouthinkaboutthatsubject?

I have not done any hormone replacement therapy, or even really researchedmuch about it, because I honestly had zeromenopause symptoms.Well, apartfrom my hair being less full, and what was that other thing? Oh yeah,forgetfulness!ButIdoconsidermyselfverylucky.(Don’thateme!I’msuretherest of the symptoms are around the corner.) I know thatmanywomen sufferfromalotofreallyunpleasantsymptomsduringthistransition.AllIcansayisthatyoushouldtalktoyourdoctoranddoyourownresearchonwhatyouthinkmightbebest.Everyoneisdifferent,soIdon’tthinkthereisonesimpleanswerto this question. If there is one, please let me know—as you know, you canalwaysreachmeonInstagram!

Can you address sagging, aging skin on upper arms,thighs,andknees?

I couldwrite awhole chapter about this problemon the saggy part undermyupperarm…plentyofroomthere!

Joking aside, it is, unfortunately, a somewhat inevitable effect of gettingolder that skin will lose some of its elasticity. If you’ve been really, reallydiligentwithsunprotectionallyourlife,yourskinwillbeinbettershape.Butifyou’vespentyourlifeplayinginthesun(asIdidandstilldo!),you’llprobablynoticethatyourskin’snotquiteassmoothandtautasitusedtobe.Stayingata

healthy weight and keeping your muscles firm and fit are your best bets forbeatingsagging.(Tryaddingsomeheavierweightstoyourarmworkouttobuildmuscle and reduce sagging.)Butwhat todo if the sagging is a fait accompli?Well,Iamhappytoreportthattherearesometreatmentsyourdermatologistcanprovidethatwillhelptostimulateyourowncollagenandtightenskin(liketheTriPollarApolloandUltherapy).Maybenotbacktoitsformer,firmerglory,butenough so you will see some improvement. Read more about this topic inchapter 4. And if all else fails, be on the lookout for cute shrugs and long-sleevedsweatersyoucantosson!

What are some tips for working out when you’recompletelyoutofshapeandoverwhelmedbytheideaoftryingtoexercise?

Iknowitcanbehard—especiallyifyouareoutofshapeandyoufeelweak,orhavepain.Yourgoalsandyourrealitymayseemmilesapart.Butifyoureallywant tochangesomething, somethinghas tochange.Youarenotgoing togetanystrongerorfitterifyoudon’tstartsomewhere.

I thinkagoodstrategy foryoumightbe to startwithseveralmini sessionsthroughouttheday,rightinyourownhome.Forexample:Canyoudoapush-uponyourknees?Howmany?Iftheansweristwoateighto’clockinthemorning,seeifyoucandothreeatnoonandthreeagainbeforedinner.Keeptabsonyourprogress and set small goals.Youwillmarvel at how quickly your bodywillrespond.Push-ups,planks,squats, lighthandweights,andstretchbandsarealloptionstotryathome.Andcheckoutchapter3forsomeofmyfavorite“multi-taskercises” that you candoduring the course of your daily routine.Look foropportunities throughout the day when you can walk more—even a few ten-minutewalksdailycanhelpbuildyourenduranceandkeepyourhearthealthy.

I also find it really helpful to surround myself with healthy, positive,inspiring people and images. I might stick a photo of someone I think looksparticularlygreatonmyfridgetoremindmenottonibblemindlessly.AndputalotofhealthypeopleonyourFacebookandInstagramfeeds.Seeingtheirpostsandphotosoffresh,healthyfoodandfunworkoutswillhelpkeepyouinspiredandmotivated.

9

THEBEAUTYOFGIVINGBACK

Eachtimeyoureachouttohelp,youareexercisingyourheartmusclesinthemostbeautifulway.

OneofthepracticesthatIbelievehelpsmetomaintainmypositiveoutlookisreachingouttohelpthecausesIbelievein.AndtherearesoMANYworthyandimportant causes out there! Taking care of our earth, supporting organic andlocalfarmers,empoweringourchildren,andprotectinganimals—thesearejustafewof the things I’mpassionate about.When I becameamom, that’swhen Ireallybecameanactivist.Istartedseeingtheworldnot justhowit isnow,buthow itwill be formykids.So Iwant to feel like I’vedone everything inmypower to leave themaworld that’sabetterplace. In thischapteryou’ll findaguidetoallofmyfavoritecausesandorganizations.ButIwouldalsoencourageyou to seekoutones that really speak toyouand represent the things that areimportantinyourlife.

Givingbackandmakingadifferenceare thequickestwaystobuffupyourinnerbeauty.Andasyou’veheardmesaynumeroustimesthroughoutthisbook,that is such a key component of true beauty. If you’ve read this far, you’vealready learned all the tricks you need to enhance your physical beauty (greatskin, flawless makeup, amazing hair)—but all that will be empty withoutspendingequalefforttoenhanceyourinnerbeauty.

TheotherreasonIbelievethatgivingbackisabeautifulthingtodoisthatitalwaysfillsmewithgratitude—forwhatIhave,howI’mabletohelp,andforalltheotherbeautifulpeopleout there in theworldstriving tomakeadifference.And gratitude is another one of those positive emotions that will be reflectedbackonyoutomakeyoumorebeautiful.Don’tyoujustlovehowthatworks?!

“Justrememberyou’reblessedbeyondmeasure.Everydayisadayyoushouldtreasure.”

feedprojects.comFoundedbyLaurenBushLaurenin2007,theorganizationsellsproducts(like its original FEED bag) that literally help feed the world. Eachproductisstampedwithanumberthatrelatestoameasurabledonation—forexample,theoriginalburlapFEEDbagisstampedwitha“1”becausetheproceedsfromitwillfeedonechildforoneschoolyear.

glwd.orgGod’s LoveWeDeliverwas founded in 1985when onewoman begandelivering food on her bicycle to a man dying from AIDS. Theorganizationnowcooks4,600mealseachweekday,deliveringthem,freeofcharge,toclientswhoaretooilltoshopandcookforthemselvesinallfive boroughs of New York City, Newark, and Hudson County, NewJersey.

organicconsumers.orgIf you’re interested in issues regarding organic food, GMOs, and otherfoodsafetytopics,checkouttheOCA.It’sagreatplacetofindup-to-dateinformationontheseissuesaswellaswaysyoucangetinvolved.

ewg.orgThe EWG (Environmental Working Group) provides consumers withresearch on toxins and environmental health, food and agriculture, andwaterandenergy.Eachyeartheyputoutalistofthe“DirtyDozen,”themost pesticide-laden produce, and their Skin Deep database helps sortthroughwhichbeautyproductsaresafesttouse.

justlabelit.orgAs this book went to press, there was still no Federal law mandatingmanufacturerstolabelfoodsthatcontainGMOs.Thatmeansthatthere’snowayofknowingwhatyou’rebuying,eating,andfeedingyourfamily.Hopefully, JLI—and all of the organizations that are already on boardwithitsmission—willsucceedinchangingthatsoon.

ellensrun.orgThis is anannual eventwhere I liveonLong Island, and the racehelpssupporttheEllenHermansonBreastCenteratSouthamptonHospitaland

raise money for the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, which educates andsupportswomeninthecommunitywhoarefacingbreastcancer.

lookgoodfeelbetter.orgThiswonderfulorganizationbrings togetherbeautyprofessionals tohelpwomen who are going through cancer treatment. They provide groupprogramsthatteachwomentricksforcopingwithappearance-relatedsideeffectsofcancertreatments,plusthesupporttohelpthemmaintaintheirself-confidence.

smiletrain.orgEveryyear,over170,000childrenaroundtheworldarebornwithacleftlip and/or palate—many of them to families who are unable to affordsurgery to correct it. Smile Train provides free cleft repair surgeries tothoseinneedwhilehelpingtotrainlocaldoctors.Thismakesitpossibleforachildbornwithaclefttoeat,breathe,speakproperly,andsmile.

sheldrickwildlifetrust.orgThe plight of African elephants is a cause close to my heart. This

organization runs programs to rescue orphan elephants and alsoantipoachingprojectstohelpsavetheseamazinganimalsandtheirnaturalhabitats.

sustainabletable.orgThisisanothergreatresourceforstayinginformedaboutfoodissuesandwaysyoucanworktomakeadifferenceinhowourfoodsystemoperates.

radiation.orgI turn to this organization for up-to-date information and the latestscientific research on the effects of low-level radiation on our health—especiallyitslinktocancerandchildhooddiseases.

gsinstitute.orgThis groupworks toward a goal of international security by promotingnucleararmscontrol,nonproliferation,anddisarmament.

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Acknowledgments

I want to thank my wonderful team. I am so lucky to have you all, becausehavingateammeanswegettosharetheblame…LOL!ThefirstonesI’mgoingto blame are my book agentsBrian Dubin andDan Strone; andmy editor,KarenMurgolofromGrandCentral,who,despiteneverhavingmetme,trustedmewiththisopportunity!IalsowanttoacknowledgeandthankeveryhairandmakeupartistI’veeverworkedwith.Yourbeautifulartistryhelpedmecontinuetoworkall theseyears,andfor that Iamsograteful.Toall thephotographersI’veworkedwith—thankyouforyourtalentandforalwaysshowingmeinthebestlight.TothelateandgreatEileenandJerryFord,forintroducingmetoallthe specialpeople inour industry.Specialmention toChefGabi, for creatingthe recipes in this book that taste so good, and toSallyWadyka andBonnieSiegler, for their good taste! Without your special guidance, expertise, andtalent, thisbookwouldn’tbeasstylish,informative,orfuntolookat.ToPaulMesher, for contributing his many skills throughout this process, and for hisEnglishaccentthatalwaysaddssomeflairandelegance!ToMindyMoak,forherhonestfeedbackoneverychapterandforcontributingphotosofmewithmykidsthatIcherishalmostasmuchasourfriendship.And,ofcourse,tomykids,Sailor,AlexaRay,andJack,whokeepmeyoungbyconstantlyfillingmyheartupwithendlessjoy—aswellasallthelatestmusic!

AbouttheAuthor

ChristieBrinkleyhasappearedonmorethanfivehundredmagazinecoversandgainedworldwide fame in theseventieswith threeconsecutiveyearsofSportsIllustrated swimsuit issue covers. She spent twenty-five years as the face ofCoverGirl in the longest-running cosmetics contract held by any model inhistory,andhasalsocontractedwithothermajorbrands.Brinkleyhasgonefrom“Breck Girl” to “Uptown Girl” to the girl in the red Ferrari in the classicVacationfilms,andisnowahouseholdbrandnamewithherChristieBrinkleyAuthentic Skincare, herHair2wearChristieBrinkleyCollection of fashionablehairextensionsandwigs,andherChristieBrinkleyEyewear.ShepartneredwithTotalGym,whichhasbeenoneofthebestsellingproducersoftotal-bodyfitnessequipmentintheUnitedStatesforthepasttwentyyears.

Brinkley has been featured several times in People magazine’s “World’sMost Beautiful” issues, and was most recently on the cover of the magazinewhen she celebrated her sixtieth birthday. She starred on Broadway andLondon’sWestEndinproductionsofChicago,andhadcameosonseveralTVshows,includingarecurringroleonNBC’sParksandRecreation.Sheisalsoanartist, writer, photographer, designer, philanthropist, and environmentalist.Brinkley lives in Sag Harbor, New York, and is the proud mother of threeamazingartistsintheirownright.

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AWelcomeLetter1.PositivelyBeautiful2.EnlightenedEating3.LightUpYourLifewithMovement4.LovetheSkinYou’reIn5.MakeupMagic6.YourHairIsYourCrowningGlory7.FashionNotebook8.YouAsked,IAnswered9.TheBeautyofGivingBack

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