(Cover) - EN Star Style - Jennifer Lopez practices different poses before every showbiz event she attends.

The 41-year-old singer-and-actress always looks the epitome of elegance on the red carpet, although she admits her statuesque image doesnt come easily.

The star spends a long time preparing for industry events by checking her reflection in the mirror and improving her posture.

Youve got to learn how to stand. Just get in front of the mirror and see what works for your outfit and for your body. Its all about practice. If you stand up taller and put your shoulders back, youll always look much better. I always practice in front of the mirror before every event, the beauty told Company magazine.

Jennifer also offered some advice for ladies of a certain age who want to appear more youthful in photographs. The star said that although slapping on a few basics works for younger girls, older women need to apply cosmetics more carefully.

Shading and contouring. A lot of women dont bother to contour they put on foundation, some blush, a little mascara. Thats fine when youre 18, but when youre a bit older, or you need make-up to look good in pictures, contouring makes an enormous difference, she added. (C) Cover Media