READER MAKEOVER The 30s never THERE HAS never been a better time to be a woman over 30. ' . By Carol Crenna Contributing Writer In the past, women used to worry about turning 30 because this meant that youthful iooks were nearing an end and maintaining beauty was an uphill battle until everything just started to slide. “They felt that nurturing both a family and a career seemed al! they could expect from themselves, with little time left for clever coordina- tion or a lengthy cosmetic regime. But the 30s have never looked as good as in the 90s sinc: women can appreciate the enviable assets of . being older. It is now not only pos- sible, it is expected that a woman keep up with her busy schedule and still find time for herself. The North Shore News proves * to 34-year-old Gail Lichtensteiger that she can have it all by giving her a stylish update. Lichtensteiger is a North - ‘Vancouver resident who is a full- time dental hygenist as well as a° full-time wife and mother of three. -We also gave her four-year-old daughter, Laurel, a makecver, ' because a woman is never too young to sfart looking her best, Lichtensteiger’s job requires her io wear a uniform, so clothing con- cerns focused around versatile pieces for off-hours which flatter _ her figure. She is 5° 5” and would like to lose 10 pounds. Lichtensteiger wanted pieces that would work for everything from afternoons in the park with her kids to dinners out with her kus- band. Sandi Graham, owner of Bellevue Landing Boutique sug- gested clean-lined, soft separates in spring’s neutral tones of navy and ecru which complemeat Lichtensteiger’s warm coloring. The layering of fine linen knits by Jax, which include a cardigan 66 Clothing concerns focused around versatile pieces for off-hours which flatter her figure. 9? jacket, tank tunic, shell and draw- string panis, give her height and create slimness. The rich texture and drape makes them dressy enough for evening, but the relaxed knitted ' shapes are comfortably casual. : _ . Lichtensteiger’s schedule allows “approximately 10 minutes for hair and makeup i in the morning so a no- fuss routine was mandatory. Her hair needed lift and new shape ye! she wanted to keep it long _enough for pulling up, away from her face, for her clinical work. Hal Vogler, owner of . Blondelle’s Hair and Cosmetic ‘Studio added a complete body wave to give fullness to her hair as well as “long-wearing ability.” For more - height and lift, he layered the bot- tom portion and integrated the lay- ering through the top. 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Clark noted that Lichtensteiger’s - dry skin should have a water-based foundation with sunscreen to add moisture and protect it. A small amount was dabbed on and blended with a sponge, not fingers. Pale eye- brows were darkened with pencil which yives dramatic focus to Lichtensteiger’s eyes. Clark sug- gested that eyebrows be tinted to save time. Greys and soft natural browns were used to bring out her hazel . eyes, lining only the outer half and blending i it at the corners to make ~ them look larger. Clark dusted rose blush on cheeks and applied warm plum to lips moisturized with a lip’ primer. Daughter Laurel is very definite about her clothing choices, with a preference for pretty dresses. She found several she likes with the ~ help of Welcome to the World SEW ECONOMICAL CHOOSE FROM QUALITY BRAND NAMES Enjoy trouble-free speedy. sewing on heavy duty machines that sew on all fabrics from denim to silk. Simply dial to your stitch — straight sewing, zig zag, ; applique, buttonholes,. blind hem N and overlock stitches. Free lessons. Full.warranty. NEWS photos GAIL LICHTENSTEIGER and daughter Laurel v were given updat- ° ed looks by a team of. beauty and fashion experts. A revised seh and makeup reoutine fits Into the dental hygenist's busy 4 schedule. owner Anita Tetrault-Callahan. Lichtensteiger wanted hier - daughter’s dress to be practical, so she chose a loose, cotton style sutiable for play and dress-up. Her fair complexion gets warmth from rich, bright colors found ina | floral dress with petticoat and ° ; matching headband by Francoise Bouthillier. “Her very fine blonde hair is cropped into a reverse bob by ‘slightly to give them more : depth. : and frame her- fine, features: ety gs " Vogler who stresses that easy care ‘is the priority. He kept her hair one length and shortened jit at the back for less maintenance. 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