Style and Beauty Watch: Helen Mirren

In a society where actresses are thrown away and filed as “old” by the time they hit 41, isn’t it refreshing to see someone so fabulous and chic as Helen Mirren sashaying down the red carpet?

Helen (or her stylists) know what works for her: moisture-perfect makeup and soft metallics in her wardrobe.

See below on how you can score wardrobe and beauty fit for The Queen.

Get the Look:

Carmen Marc Valvo Jeweled Brocade Dress

ABS by Allen Schwartz One Shoulder Beaded Gown

BR Monogram Short-Sleeve Suit and Pencil Skirt

Whether you’re a salt-and-pepper vixen or an all-over silver fox, follow these great tips to keep your color vibrant:

1. Since grey hair tends to be drier and more coarse, moisture is key. Intense deep conditioning treatments will be your friend. Use shampoos and conditioners specially made for silver tresses like, Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo ($10.50), Phytargent Whitening Shampoo ($20), or Artec White Violet Color Shampoo ($15.50) are shampoo treatments that contain bluing tints to prevent that avoid-at-all-costs yellowing effect.

2. Keep your grey hair cut and styled to perfection. Since grey hair reflects light, it will become a major feature in your look and will get noticed first. Try pin curls to achieve Mirren’s bouncy bob as shown above.

When it comes to makeup, avoid shimmery textures as they tend to be very unfriendly to mature skin. Instead, try matte shades and creme formulas. Some products to try:

Perricone Ceramic Skin Smoother

After completing your regimen, finish with this silky gel that locks in moisture, smoothes the complexion, and primes it for perfect makeup application. After you see the way it looks, you may want to skip the makeup part.

Laura Mercier Moisturizing Foundation

Especially formulated for drier or more mature skin, Moisturizing Foundation provides a lightweight feel and “buildable” coverage that hydrates the skin with essential moisture.

NARS Creme Blush in Cactus Flower

NARS creme to powder cheek color glazes cheek with a sheer, glowing finish that’s never greasy. Apply over freshly moisturized skin or over foundation for gorgeous color that lasts all day.

Guerlain Divinora Pearly Color Cream-to-Powder Eye Shadow

This light and airy cream eyeshadow transforms itself into a powdery veil of color with an ultra-matte finish that has a perfect affinity with the skin.