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How to Look Hot in 10 Years

Want to look like an even better version of yourself as you get older? Read this advice now

by Sharon J. Yi, Meghan Rabbitt

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I have a 35-year-old friend who tells me all the time to enjoy my crow's-feet-free eyes and sunspot-less skin. She waxes poetic about "when she was my age" like she's my grandmother, wistfully telling me stories about a time before she had to spend $300 a month on anti-aging serums and night creams.

Her (very direct) message to me, her 25-year-old friend: "Smarten up, biotch. That perfect skin of yours will go to pot -- and sooner than you think -- if you don't take some preemptive measures."

Of course, she's right. I want to stave off the crow's feet and sun damage as much as the next gal. But I also don't want to shoot myself up with baby Botox now -- or drop an entire paycheck on the newest laser when those first signs of aging do start to appear. I want to age gracefully -- and look like an even hotter version of myself 10 years from now.

Skip ahead to find out how to look hot in 10 years.

And so, my older, wiser (and seriously aggro) friend inspired me to call the best nutritionists, trainers, docs, and estheticians I could find. My question to them: What should women do -- no matter how old they are -- to look hot in 10 years? Of course, "wear sunscreen" was at the top of their lists, as was eating right, drinking enough water, and working out. But since you know all of these look-hot commandments already, I grilled them for even better ones.

So now I'm going to do something that most 20-somethings never do: listen to my elders.

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Christie Brinkley is amazing

by LittleBunny Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:43AM Report as inappropriate

A healthy weight is great, no skinny!

by EricaC123 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 12:08PM Report as inappropriate

I'm thinking of buying a humidifier. Running is great, but watch those knees!

by robyne00 Friday, November 23, 2012 at 02:49PM Report as inappropriate

I know a few older women who are stick-thin, and I think it ages them even more. As a gal matures, she looks better with some meat on her bones.

by BengalsGal Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 10:47PM Report as inappropriate

I will do all but Botox!!!

by teema Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 07:42PM Report as inappropriate

Practical article.

by nicky22 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 04:29PM Report as inappropriate

Well, at least I don't need to worry about being too skinny!

by WiccanLady Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 03:06PM Report as inappropriate

All obvious things to me, and what I currently do. However, the best item that makes me look 20 years younger is a product made by Cosmesearch. It has two bands that clip together in the back of your head, with medical tape sheer tabs to attach to the sides of your face. When attached and hidden...presto!! Instant face lift for only $15.00 for the 2 bands and 40 tapes. Additional bands are $5.99 and tapes are $11.00 for 40. Shipping, $2.00. Amazing results. Best thing I found for a sagging face after losing 50 lbs.

by CaroleVonAllten Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 02:50PM Report as inappropriate

Some great tips! But I don't know about the botox!

by Chris213 Monday, November 12, 2012 at 07:05PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the tips

by sharon_siqueiros Monday, November 12, 2012 at 06:48PM Report as inappropriate