Why is it some days you wake up wanting to hide your head in a bag ? C'mon, you know your looks haven't drastically changed overnight, so it's clear that feeling pretty is a state of mind, not a state of face. These 15 tips will help you cop a whole new beauty 'tude !!
- 1) Remember that your outer beauty is
a reflection of your inner beauty, so start feeling prettier by making
an effort to like your looks. When you start caring about your appearance,
you begin to take care of your whole being.
2) Instead of focusing on your flaws, get stoked about your plus points. Whatever your good features are (and everyone has them !) – your big brown eyes, your cute nose or your full lips – take time to appreciate them. It'll go a long way toward bolstering your beauty confidence.
3) Find your fave photo. Get your scrapbook and search for that picture that shows you at your best. Take a good look …. you'll wonder why you were so down on yourself in the first place.
4) Even though it's winter, soak up some rays. Sunshine's known to be a major mood-booster. In fact, in some areas of the world where the sun rarely shines during winter, people go for light therapy to fight depression. But sun damage is even more depressing than sun deprivation – be sure to wear sunscreen. Winter sun can burn.
5) Give your skin some extra special care. When you pamper yourself, it shows. So commit to better daily skincare and give yourself an at-home facial for skin-smoothing results.
6) Treat yourself to the latest beauty products. Trying something new can help you put a stop to your beauty-bashing. Check out all the new goodies that can play up your looks and let 'em go to work for you.
7) Color your mood happy. When you're feeling down about what you see in the mirror, don't grab for that gray coat that seems to match your mood perfectly. Put on a bright color to kick you back into gear. For example, try red, the most energetic color in the spectrum.
8) If it's a bad hair day that's causing you grief, hide your hair scare under a hat and get involved in an energetic activity – anything – that'll get your mind off trashing your tresses.
9) Go for a free makeover. Make your way to the make up counter of your local departmental store and ask for some assistance trying new colors. If you always wear shades of plum, tell the sales associate to break out the peach tones for a completely new look. If you never wear eyeliner, give it a try. You'll go home with a fab new take on your face.
10) Feel pretty all the way down to your feet with an at-home tune up. Give those tired toes a soothing soak. Use cotton to separate toes and paint each nail. Try the latest look like paint each nail a different color. Use glitter or sample shades that you're not quite ready to wear on your hands. Go as wild as you want – wear a toe ring or two !!
11) Grab a gal pal and have a glamorfest. It doesn't matter that you don't have an official reason for glamming. You'll be sure to forget you were ever dogging your looks once you see how gorgeous you can really be. Just have fun getting dressed to thrill and trying on dramatic make up looks you've never dared to wear before. Style your hair in a screen-star 'do, then go out somewhere to flaunt your finery.
12) Grab a few winks. There's nothing that puts your looks into a slump like losing out on your zzzzzzs. What's more, lack of sleep does a number on your entire outlook. Wake up your perky personality – and give yourself a beauty treat – by catching up on some needed sack time. If you can't get in eight to nine hours a night, try fitting in a short nap.
13) Laugh. You really can't help but feel a lift after a good laugh, a smile is one of your best beauty accessories. Find your funniest friend or rent a comedy and watch your spirits rise.
14) Snap outta your hairstyle rut. Sometimes you feel less than your best simply because you've stuck with one style way too long. Try a change of part, or if you've always wanted to see how you would look with highlights, now is the time to go for it.
15) Get toned. You're sure to like your looks better when you feel fit and your muscles are defined. So find a fitness regimen that suits your level and get moving.
Good make up skills can help keep not-so-pretty days to a minimum. Here are some tips to look your best everyday.
- keep things soft and minimal. Don't try to cover your natural beauty with makeup overkill. Subtle color is best.
- play up your positives. Use make up to put the focus on your favorite feature, be it your eyes, lips or those awesome high cheekbones.
- Take care of your skin. Good looking skin is the foundation of great beauty. Find a skincare regime that's right for you, make it part of your daily routine.
- Experiment. Don't be shy – try new colors and techniques.
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