There are no strict “rules” anymore. Hitting 40 doesn’t mean you’re obligated to get a short, boring haircut, becoming a mother doesn’t mark the end of a fun wardrobe, and there is no cut-off date for wearing black mascara or sporting bold lips. If there are things that help you feel your best, then you are under no obligation to change what you like just because you think you’re supposed to. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to enhance your appearance as you mature, and do it without hiding behind a wall of makeup.
