Charla Krupp's Blog

Shapewear, Tips, and More at Barenecessities.com!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:48:00 +0000

Need shapewear? Now you can shop all my picks in record time on the best site for lingerie right here. Barenecessities.com has tons of tips from HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD as well as almost every single one of my Brilliant Buys in shapewear. It's so easy to get what you want without having to get dressed and go shopping. Because you have much more stuff to do than replenish your bras, shapewear and stockings, right?

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD with Fox 5 Atlanta!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:45:00 +0000

On June 19th, I talked with knockout Fox 5 Atlanta host Suchita Vadlamani about looking young and hip this summer! To watch the interview, click here.

Photos from 59th Street Bloomingdales event!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:14:00 +0000

The crowd at Bloomie's 59th Street:

Speaking to the crowd:

The models:

Shapewear!:

October 3-4 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:52:00 +0000

On October 3-4, I will be going back to the University of Illinois campus to be inducted into the Illini Media Hall of Fame!

Stay tuned for more details.

How Not To Look Old Tip: Summer Hemlines

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:55:00 +0000

In the summer, we all have barbecues, outdoor parties and days at the beach, so there are more reasons than ever to look Younger & Hipper. But, when it's hot out there, what are you supposed to wear? It's easy to throw on just any old thing that keeps you cool, but there's no reason why you can't keep comfortable and still look stylish and hip.

The first thing to remember is that, just because it's summer, please don't throw all the rules out! Sure, we like to think back to the days when we could wear microminiskirts, but unless you have legs like Tina Turner (and let's face it, who does?), those are just too short, even in the summer. The right length for your skirts and dresses, in any season, is right at the knee. It's so much younger, hipper and better than a micromini or a pair of shorts!

You're Invited!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:34:00 +0000

Ask me all your "intimate" questions when you see me at BLOOMINGDALE'S...I'll be talking Shapewear in the Intimates Department on:

Tuesday, June 16 at 1 PM
Bloomingdale's Roosevelt Field, Long Island
In "Intimates" on the 3rd floor
RSVP: 516-873-2825

Wednesday, June 17 at 6 PM
Bloomingdale's 59th Street, New York City
In "Intimates" on the 3rd floor
RSVP: 212-705-2175

Thursday, June 18 at 7 PM
Bloomingdale's Lenox Square, Atlanta
In "Intimates" on the 3rd floor
RSVP: 404-495-2887

Please come and say hi!

The New York Times' Best Seller List!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:45:00 +0000

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD's paperback edition hit #10 on this Sunday's New York Times best seller list! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD in The Daily Herald!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:44:00 +0000

The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington ran a story on June 2 about the paperback release of HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD. Check it out for my feelings on the economy's effect on your appearance, and my reaction to Old Lady looks!

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD Bathing Suit Tips for Oprah.com!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:22:00 +0000

Wondering what style, cut and type of bathing suit is your best bet to look Young and Hip on the beach this summer? Read How Not To Look Old In A Swimsuit, an interview I did with Oprah.com to find out!

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD tips in The San Diego Union Tribune!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:55:00 +0000

Learn about getting the right fit, if shopping from the sale rack is a good choice and some summer must haves in The San Diego Union Tribune's article from Friday, May 22 about some of my best advice for 40+ women!

How to look younger tips for the Palm Beach Post!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:31:00 +0000

The Palm Beach Post published an article on Sunday, May 17 with some of my best-buy purchases, and tips specifically for Southern Floridian women about what looks just aren't working:

How to look younger with a few wardrobe adjustments
By STACI STURROCK
Palm Beach Post Fashion Editor
Sunday, May 17, 2009

Botox? Breast lift? Birkin bag?

It needn't cost a fortune to shave off the years and update your style.

In fact, says Charla Krupp, author of the bestselling How Not to Look Old (which came out in an updated paperback version earlier this month), looking youthful is often about knowing what not to wear.

"You can actually lose 10 years if you just get rid of the clothes, jewelry and accessories that are weighing you down and making you look like yesterday's news," Krupp says.

Krupp created this customized-for-South-Florida list of items whose expiration date has passed:

1. Thin gold necklaces

Sell them, Krupp says. It's rarely been easier to sell your gold for cash.

(While she's at it, Krupp urges women to nix necklaces that show how many grandchildren they have. 'Carry a brag book in your bag instead.')

2. Bras that lack bounce

Say bye-bye to that stretched-out bra (and, for that matter, tube tops and bustiers). 'You need to keep the girls up.'

3. Clip-on button earrings

'Not happening this decade!'

(Another aging accessory: 'Choker necklaces, which now choke you.')

4. Crocs

'Is there a more unflattering shoe?'

5. Cut-off shorts and Daisy Dukes

'Not classy at a certain age.'

6. Sparkly eye shadow

'Wearing this is like shining a spotlight on crinkly eyelids.'

7. Powder blush

'Like dusting the top of your wrinkles! Powder is the enemy of dry, aging skin.'

8. Dark, matte lipstick

'You need all the shine you can get - so no more matte, and keep it light! Pinky, peachy, not orange or red or wine.'

9. Dark lip pencil

'Drawing a line around your mouth and making it obvious will only exaggerate a thin lip line.'

10. Artificial nails

'Save yourself a ton of money and take these off! Grow your own nails and look younger and hipper.'

5 items to buy:
Wear these five always-youthful items, says How Not to Look Old author Charla Krupp:

1. A cotton shift dress

'So easy, just zip up and you're done. Lilly Pulitzer, even better.'

2. A tunic

'Dressy ones for evening, casual for the beach or shopping.'

3. White jeans

'Under everything! Even at night.'

4. A cropped cotton shrug

Wear it around your shoulders in overly air-conditioned shops, movie theaters or restaurants.

5. A slimming one-piece swimsuit

Keep it simple, in a dark jewel-toned solid color, and you'll look your best, Krupp says.

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD tip: Don't Dry Clean Your Jeans!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:50:00 +0000

If you want to look Young & Hip this summer, don't dry clean your jeans! One of the tell-tale signs of looking old is a woman with perfectly creased blue jeans, since they're supposed to be more casual. After all, would a 20-year-old ever dry clean her jeans?

Instead, you should turn them inside out, put them in the washing machine and use a great laundry detergent that will keep the color vibrant, the shape intact, and preserve your pair's quality long after you buy them. I think Tide Total Care does a great job of this, so once you find your favorite pair of dark denim bootcut jeans, do your best to protect them as long as possible...and stash all that cash you saved at the dry cleaners!

Bloomingdale's Event at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, 5/15/09

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:38:00 +0000

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the event!

Lora, Charla, Ginny, and Wendy, who all came from Temecula:

The crowd:

OC Lifestyle host Christina Macaulay was the hot host of TV segment:

Rachael is a devoted fan...her book was all tabbed!

Dallas Media Friends!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:17:00 +0000

Thanks to my media friends in Dallas on April 30, 2009 who helped spread the word about fast and effortless ways that women can look younger this summer!

Natalie Solis of Good Day, FOX 4:

Victoria Snee with KDMX The Morning Mix:

Roni Proter of CW 33 Dallas in Sephora North Park:

Book Signing at Sephora North Park in Dallas!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:29:00 +0000

Friday, May 1, Sephora at North Park in Dallas...what a great group of cast members at this Sephora store!

The windows at Sephora North Park in Dallas:

With cast members Roy Tovar and Peder Hall:

All the cast members who helped make the event a success!:

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD in the Honolulu Star Bulletin!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:58:00 +0000

The Honolulu Star Bulletin ran a story on May 14th about HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD, and the differences between looking OL and Y&H. (That's "Old Lady" and "Young & Hip", if you're not familiar!) For some quick tips on hair, lips and clothes that can instantly make you look younger, make sure to read the article!

Why I Love...Wacoal Shapewear

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Summer's almost here, and to look your best in warm weather clothing, you really need a shaper like Wacoal's Try A Little Slenderness High-Waist Pant, $58 in the shapewear section at Bloomingdale's.

You may have seen it on Monday morning's CBS Early Show, but unlike other shapers, it's high-waisted and has a long leg, so everything between your bra band and your thigh is completely smoothed out. No bumps, no tummies, and no panty lines makes your favorite summer dress look that much better, and makes you automatically look ten pounds thinner!

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD tips on CW33! (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:47:00 +0000

Click the image above to watch a May 11 segment featured on Dallas' CW 33 with some of my quick makeup fixes for women wanting to look younger!

My Mother-Of-The-Bride tips on Brides.com!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:06:00 +0000

Read about my tips for the best dresses, hairstyles, makeup, undergarments, footwear and accessories to wear on your son or daughter's big day on Brides.com, or by clicking on the photo above!

Guest Appearance on The Early Show! (Video)

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 12 May 2009 07:53:00 +0000

Watch this clip from my May 12th appearance on The Early Show on CBS (immediately after the commercial) to find out some of my favorite tips for what to wear to flatter your figure this summer!

Why I Love...Cream Blush

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 12 May 2009 07:14:00 +0000

A natural-looking blush will instantly make you look younger and fresher, so much more than powder, and these two cream blushes are the best I've found.

NARS Orgasm blush has won best of beauty awards in almost every magazine and it's a terrific color, but the problem was it always came in a powder. NARS The Multiple Orgasm, $37 at Sephora and Sephora.com, pairs their universally flattering color with a sheer cream base, so you can look young and like you may have had, well, multiple!

Another great cream blush is Dior Pro Cheeks in Catwalk Pink or Hip Peach, $30 each at Sephora or Sephora.com. It gives your face radiance, and is very small, so you can fit it into your makeup bag no problem, which is perfect if you carry makeup around with you like I do.

Why I Love...Clarins Bright Plus HP Brightening Peel

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:13:00 +0000

With Clarins' Bright Plus HP Brightening Peel, $42 at Sephora and Sephora.com, you really see immediate results. You put this peel on with a cotton pad and never have to take it off, and it really perks up your skin fast. You can really see it work, too - if you do one side of your face and not the other, you can actually see how much brighter your face looks!

The older we get, the brighter we want our skin to look. We want less age spots, less discoloration and less unevenness, and this peel is a great extra little boost that you can give to your skin every few days.

This is the one of the 150+ new Brilliant Buys in the paperback edition of HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD...out now!.

HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD out in paperback TODAY!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:17:00 +0000

Today's the day that the new paperback edition of HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD hits bookstores. I'm so excited that everyone can get all this valuable info at a fraction of the cost! Plus, all new salon lists and more than 150 new brilliant buys. In the words of the famous Houston radio personality Sam Malone: "Everyone with a uterus needs this book!"

Where Has All The Primer Gone?

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:49:00 +0000

Is anyone else having difficulty ordering Smashbox's Photo Finish foundation primer? Here is an email I received from a reader:

"You weren't kidding about ordering the Smashbox makeup primer immediately!!! I just tried to order it from Sephora AND Smashbox and they were sold out!!! Loved your book, Darling. Thank you for writing it. Best, Saadia, SaadiaOnline.com"

Let me know where you looked for it, and I will call Smashbox and find out what's happening to their inventory!

UPDATE: According to Sephora, the bottles for Smashbox Photo Finish Light had defective bottles, so they sent them back. New product is now available on Sephora.com !

Susan Boyle's Eyebrows and 9 Beauty & Fashion Tips She Might Want to Think About...

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:53:00 +0000

By Charla Krupp, author of HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD, now in paperback

I am obsessed with Susan Boyle. I could watch her sing "I Dreamed a Dream" on You Tube nonstop. If she were a thin, gorgeous, Hollywood blonde, would she have the world's attention? I think not. Part of her charm is the way she looks. What a big mistake it would be for her to undergo an extreme makeover at this point. She would lose so much of her street cred. Susan, to borrow a phrase from Billy Joel, "Don't go changing to try to please me." Your look goes so against type that it could only be called brilliant.

But, let's be honest. At 47, Susan looks 67. Should she ever decide not to be in show business (or an unemployed church volunteer), she needs to look more current to get a job in the real world where lookism rules. Here's what she could do to take twenty years off:

1. Keep the brows shaped. And, keep them close to your hair color - not gray.

2. Color your hair. A little lighter, and add some softening highlights around the face.

3. Go to a dermatologist - a ruddy complexion could mean rosacea, which is easily treatable with medication.

4. Buy a creamy, liquid foundation to even out the skin tone. Stay away from powders. ("Powder is the enemy of the older woman," Diane Sawyer once said on Oprah.)

5. Only wear light pink lipstick. Dark reds or wines are aging.

6. Longer skirts look dowdy...shorten yours to the knee.

7. Wear higher heels! Height always helps.

8. Lose ten pounds fast by slipping on a high-waisted shapewear bike short.

9. Get a new bra...you really want to keep the girls up.

10. Wear more fitted clothes...Your shape is hidden behind those baggy dresses, tops and skirts.

For more tips, Susan, I'm sending you my book!