You may have all of this happening at once or maybe just one. You may be one of the lucky ones where there are outward signs that you are getting older. No matter what stage you are in here are somethings we should all do. Tackle the clothes. Do they really fit properly? Same review with bras. Update your clothing to this decade unless it is a classic piece. The colors should veer toward neutral. We don't want boring so with color only one item you are wearing should be bright.

Take a long look in the mirror. Think about the woman you are now, today. There is nothing so beautiful as a woman of this age who knows who she is and is accepting and comfortable with it. Think of what you have accomplished and overcome. Ask yourself do the clothes, make up, hair and presence match?

Too often we just do what we can to be presentable, not beautiful. Excuses of incessant business and not having time for self bounce around in our heads. If these things don't match take one issue and decide how to tackle it. The easiest way is to get a total makeover, but this is only good if you plan to stick to all the changes.

If your skin is dry and dull you should exfoliate just once a week. This will remove built up dead skin cells that are dulling the skin. The rest of the time treat it gently. Wash in warm water. Pat skin dry and no scrubbing. Put moisturizer on skin immediately to lock in moisture. Drink the often recommended eight glasses of water a day.

Exercise is possibly the biggest gift you can give yourself. It will help bring back your glow. It helps keep some things from making a fast trip south. With weight training you can slow down, halt or even reverse the descent. Go for 30 minutes a day for three days a week. Do the strength training twice a week.

An up to date hairstyle is necessary to look your best. If you are still wearing a style you did 15 years ago, it is no longer appropriate. Honest friends will tell you. Go for a shoulder length style or shorter. As color fades with time think about adding some highlights.

Make up should be light. The heavier make up tends to settle into those fine lines and make them more pronounced. Depending on you skin a tinted moisturizer may be all you need. Use cream blush instead of powder that will again settle into those lines. For lips keep the moist and soft will lip balm. This will also help lipstick to go on smoother. As far as colors, go for those that subtly enhance your beauty. You are a bold and beautiful woman the bolder colors are no longer necessary.

By A. Noton Aging is unavoidable, though, the way we take care of ourselves can help us age gracefully. Hair removal, exercise, haircut, skin care and a trip to the beauty salon can all help this process.