By Mary Ann Garlic

Do you marvel at red carpet dwellers who wear skimpy clothing that don’t move or show body parts not meant to be shown in public? Have you always wanted to know how to shave ten years off your face or look five or more pounds lighter in your clothes? You can achieve the same results WITHOUT surgery. I’m not knocking a girl for getting help, if she wants it. What I’m saying is if you’re afraid to go under the knife and/or you don’t have the funds for a quick fix, then the following tips will help you achieve your goals in a more economic and less painful manner.

Hollywood Fashion Secrets have come up with an invaluable emergency kit that can get us ladies through any day or night out on the town. The assortment of goodies includes a cadre of items such as lint remover, a deodorant removing sponge, a sewing kit, hair bands and fashion tape. Fashion tape comes in handy when you want to wear that low cut dress or blouse but you want to keep the girls covered. This miracle tape works wonders by eliminating a day of constant checking, tugging and tucking things back into place. They even have an emergency kit specifically designed for brides! All of this comes in a cute little tin container that can easily fit in your favorite handbag. Eliminate stress from your life; keep this fashion tool nearby. Just in case.

There are many ways you can look more youthful. Less is often more when it comes to makeup. Believe it or not, too much makeup can age you. Go light and use the appropriate liquid foundation if you’re a mature, sophisticated lady. Don’t overuse powder foundation that can cake up on your face later in the day. Remember, your eyes are the windows to your soul. Make them pop and come alive with vibrant colors that illuminate and brighten your face. Use your eyes to tell the world that you’re happy, healthy and full of life.

This may seem a bit drastic but some situations call for unconventional methods to enhance your look. We have tape to hold our garments in place and tape that instantly lifts and tightens sagging skin. Who knew tape could serve such a diverse role? It’s the eyebrow, face and neck lift made easy. Keep in mind this is a quick fix.

The best way to ensure a youthful look is to take care of your body, spirit and mind. Get out there and exercise; take a dance class or join an exercise group. There are many groups that cater to people who need exercise partners to keep each other motivated and on track. There’s no getting around the fact that we need to feed our body healthy food and drink plenty of water. Garbage in, garbage out.

Ladies, Spanx is a miracle undergarment. This one piece of material can flatten your stomach and make you look pounds lighter. It can give you that curvaceous, sexy look we all strive to achieve. No more sucking it in until you turn blue. Once you try on Spanx, it will quickly become your best friend.

It takes work to look and feel good. There are temporary, quick fixes that can instantly make a girl look her best. However, we all know looking and feeling young requires some level of effort on our part. Put it in and reap the benefits.