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Meet this Year's Fabulous at Every Age Winners

These real women prove that style is ageless.

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Will Ragozzino

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These real women prove style is ageless. This year's Fabulous at Every Age Reader Search was sponsored by Estee Lauder, in partnership with Saks, where Theory was the exclusive fashion partner in dressing the finalists at the Surrey Hotel.

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Damisola Balogun, 20s

<p><i>Industrial Engineering Student, Blogger</i></p><p><i></i><strong>Age:</strong> 20</p><p><span></span><strong>Sum up your style in 3 words:</strong> classic, minimal, chic</p><p><span></span><strong>Go-to designers: </strong>Chloe, Zara for basics, and Alice + Olivia</p><p><span></span><strong>Style icon: </strong>Kendall Jenner + Gigi Hadid</p><p><span></span><strong>Beauty icon:</strong> Selena Gomez - To me a beauty icon is way more than being able to transform your face by contouring and getting the perfect wing, it's about the person. While Selena is just such a natural beauty, she works towards self love and does not forget her faith making her a beauty icon both inside and out.</p><p><span></span><strong>How your age affects your look:</strong> Your look isn't affected by your age because at the end of the day age is just a number. I think as you get older you mature and your life experiences help you find yourself.  As a result of this you develop, and so does your style.</p>            <p><strong></strong></p>
Will Ragozzino

Industrial Engineering Student, Blogger

Age: 20

Sum up your style in 3 words: classic, minimal, chic

Go-to designers: Chloe, Zara for basics, and Alice + Olivia

Style icon: Kendall Jenner + Gigi Hadid

Beauty icon: Selena Gomez - To me a beauty icon is way more than being able to transform your face by contouring and getting the perfect wing, it's about the person. While Selena is just such a natural beauty, she works towards self love and does not forget her faith making her a beauty icon both inside and out.

How your age affects your look: Your look isn't affected by your age because at the end of the day age is just a number. I think as you get older you mature and your life experiences help you find yourself. As a result of this you develop, and so does your style.

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Camelia Lopez Shoemaker, 30s

<p><i>Federal Prosecutor, Mother</i></p><p><i></i><strong>Age:</strong> 38</p><p><span></span><strong>Sum up your style in 3 words:</strong> Feminine, Polished, Classic</p><p><strong>Go-to designers: </strong>Diane von Furstenberg, Abi Ferrin</p><p><span></span><strong>Style icon: </strong>Princess Kate</p><p><span></span><strong>Beauty icon:</strong> Audrey Hepburn</p><p><span></span><strong>How your age affects your look</strong>: Through the years, I've learned that there is no better beauty trick than being happy, always thankful, and confident in your own skin.  That confidence also means I know what looks good on me and that there is no substitute for good quality and a good fit.</p>
Will Ragozzino

Federal Prosecutor, Wife, Mother

Age: 38

Sum up your style in 3 words: Feminine, Polished, Classic

Go-to designers: Diane von Furstenberg, Abi Ferrin

Style icon: Princess Kate

Beauty icon: Audrey Hepburn

How your age affects your look: Through the years, I've learned that there is no better beauty trick than being happy, always thankful, and confident in your own skin. That confidence also means I know what looks good on me and that there is no substitute for good quality and a good fit.

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Ashley Maynard, 40s

<p><i>Professor, Author, Model</i></p><p><i></i><strong>Age:</strong> 43</p><p><span></span><strong>Sum up your style in 3 words:</strong> Elegant. Transcendent. Moxie.</p><p><span></span><strong>Go-to designers: </strong>J. Crew, Tibi, DVF</p><p><span></span><strong>Style icon: </strong>Cate Blanchett</p><p><span></span><strong>Beauty icon:</strong> My Grandmother</p><p><span></span><strong>How your age affects your look</strong>: Elegance has always guided my fashion sense. In my Forties, I also embraced the qualities of Transcendence and Moxie as an approach to life's challenges. Fashion provides me with a way to meet the challenges of my days with increased joy, enthusiasm, confidence, and ever-fresh inspiration. With these qualities, I am more effective in whatever I do. </p>
Will Ragozzino

Professor, Author, Model

Age: 43

Sum up your style in 3 words: Elegant. Transcendent. Moxie.

Go-to designers: J. Crew, Tibi, DVF

Style icon: Cate Blanchett

Beauty icon: My Grandmother

How your age affects your look: Elegance has always guided my fashion sense. In my Forties, I also embraced the qualities of Transcendence and Moxie as an approach to life's challenges. Fashion provides me with a way to meet the challenges of my days with increased joy, enthusiasm, confidence, and ever-fresh inspiration. With these qualities, I am more effective in whatever I do.

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Dr. Pamela Rama-de Padua, 50s

<p><i>Cardiologist, Mother, Grandmother</i></p><p><i></i><strong>Age:</strong> 53</p><p><strong>Sum up your style in 3 words:</strong> Classic, sophisticated, natural</p><p><strong>Go-to designers:</strong> Theory, Christian Louboutins, Chanel (for purses)</p><p><strong>Style icon:</strong> Kate Middleton</p><p><strong>Beauty icon:</strong> Angelina Jolie</p><p><strong>How your age affects you look: </strong>When I was younger, I always believed in fashion first before comfort. As you get older, you realize that you may have the an amazing pair of shoes but if its not comfortable, it will not look good on, no matter how expensive it is. The cool thing about it is that there are so many chic and fabulous but comfortable pieces out there, you just need to figure out what works best for you. Comfort and confidence goes a long way.</p>
Will Ragozzino

Cardiologist, Mother, Grandmother

Age: 53

Sum up your style in 3 words: Classic, sophisticated, natural

Go-to designers: Theory, Christian Louboutins, Chanel (for purses)

Style icon: Kate Middleton

Beauty icon: Angelina Jolie

How your age affects you look: When I was younger, I always believed in fashion first before comfort. As you get older, you realize that you may have the an amazing pair of shoes but if its not comfortable, it will not look good on, no matter how expensive it is. The cool thing about it is that there are so many chic and fabulous but comfortable pieces out there, you just need to figure out what works best for you. Comfort and confidence goes a long way.

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Janis Jones, 60s

<p><i>Wall Street Veteran, Cancer Surviver, Mother, and soon to be Author</i></p><p><i></i><strong>Age</strong>: 60</p><p><strong></strong><strong>Sum up your style in 3 words: </strong>Dose of Glamour </p><p><strong>Go-to Designers:</strong><strong> </strong>Michael Kors, The Row, Akris Punto</p><p><strong>Style icon</strong><strong>: </strong>Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen. Love the way they layer, and always add a vintage find!</p><p><strong>Beauty icon:</strong> Adrienne Vittadini. She epitomizes women of age who know how to look stunning.</p><p><strong></strong><strong>How your age affects you look: </strong>Since entering my 60's, I have come to rely on accessories to keep my look updated and impactful. Minimalist dressing was fine when I was younger, but now I try to create a focal point to my dressing. I always add a dash of shine before I leave the house. I think accessories are a beacon for women in their 60's. Jewelry, scarves, and handbags, all add interest to my look. I love to stack chunky bracelets a la Celine, or Armani. I also find that I have to have a touch of light around my face. Pearl, or crystal earrings, are the elements I use to highlight my cheekbones, and my smile. I really depend on a good hair trim regularly. And color, every 7-8 weeks. It's so important for women at my stage to be vigilant about staying well-groomed. I drink more water than I used to. Water helps make my skin stay fresh-looking. Since entering my 60's I've ramped up my skin care routine by adding a serum, an eye cream, and by using a tinted moisturizer with SPF, daily. I've also found that I need to exfoliate more in order to bring up that once natural radiance in my skin. I've started to get regular facials, something I never did. Finally, aging, and having had a serious medical condition, has actually helped me compare myself to others less. I've learned to appreciate and revel in my own uniqueness. By feeling confident in my style, I'm now able to reach out without distraction and embrace the people around me. Aging has it's challenges for certain, but isn't all that bad!</p>
Will Ragozzino

Wall Street Veteran, Cancer Surviver, Mother, and soon to be Author

Age: 60

Sum up your style in 3 words: Dose of Glamour

Go-to Designers: Michael Kors, The Row, Akris Punto

Style icon: Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen. Love the way they layer, and always add a vintage find!

Beauty icon: Adrienne Vittadini. She epitomizes women of age who know how to look stunning.

How your age affects you look: Since entering my 60's, I have come to rely on accessories to keep my look updated and impactful. Minimalist dressing was fine when I was younger, but now I try to create a focal point to my dressing. I always add a dash of shine before I leave the house. I think accessories are a beacon for women in their 60's. Jewelry, scarves, and handbags, all add interest to my look. I love to stack chunky bracelets a la Celine, or Armani. I also find that I have to have a touch of light around my face. Pearl, or crystal earrings, are the elements I use to highlight my cheekbones, and my smile. I really depend on a good hair trim regularly. And color, every 7-8 weeks. It's so important for women at my stage to be vigilant about staying well-groomed. I drink more water than I used to. Water helps make my skin stay fresh-looking. Since entering my 60's I've ramped up my skin care routine by adding a serum, an eye cream, and by using a tinted moisturizer with SPF, daily. I've also found that I need to exfoliate more in order to bring up that once natural radiance in my skin. I've started to get regular facials, something I never did. Finally, aging, and having had a serious medical condition, has actually helped me compare myself to others less. I've learned to appreciate and revel in my own uniqueness. By feeling confident in my style, I'm now able to reach out without distraction and embrace the people around me. Aging has it's challenges for certain, but isn't all that bad!

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<p>The finalists </p>
Will Ragozzino

The finalists

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