Beauty Head to Toe
One of the best cures for that stressed out feeling is feeling beautiful. A shot of glamor does wonders for the spirit. So why not a makeover? While every woman would probably love to win a makeover, a homemade one can be much more fun. You can take your time, string it out over a longer time, and enjoy the process.
So begin with hair. The center part is in now but a center part may not be the best for your face shape. But if you want to experiment with a new hairdo, try googling for face shape plus hairdo and you will find a lot of help. You can also pick up a hairstyle magazine at the news stand. If you’re spending a lot of time each morning with the brush and the blow dryer, you might need to consider a new cut. The right cut makes a world of difference. You can run your fingers through your hair in the morning and be ready to go.
Once you’ve made your hair decisions, give your skin some attention. If you haven’t done so recently, an exfoliation may be in order. Then decide if you want to follow the fashion for make-up.
Smoky eye and pink are the latest make-up fashions. Smoky eye shadow is great for a mature face as it calls attention to the eyes and away from the wrinkles around the eyes. However, you need to be sure to tweeze your eyebrows and pay particular attention to removing stray hairs from underneath the brow, as they will cause eye shadow to spread unevenly.
There are many ways to enhance eyelashes from the latest mascaras that give luxurious volume to eyelash extensions.
Pink shades of blush are the new fashion. Blush is applied to the apples of the cheeks up to age forty. Pinch your cheeks hard to see where they flush and then apply to that area. After forty, use blush higher up on your cheekbones and just below to offset the effects of gravity.
Pink and light coral shades the in lipstick colors. So spend some time browsing magazines, make-up counters and the net. The advantage of the make-up counter is you can often get a complete demo make-up and you don’t have to buy the cosmetics.
And when you’ve had fun with your hair and face it’s time to think about fashion. Check your closet for a pair of jeans or capris that you haven’t worn lately. Try removing the belt and sewing on a scarf to tie around as a belt. This works especially well for pants that are too tight in the waist.
Perk up a blouse by adding a trim to the sleeves. Try painting a design on a T-shirt with fabric paint. If you have some single earrings, try sewing one on a blouse or tee shirt or making a pendant.
And for real shopping fun, try shops specializing in pre-loved, pre-owned wear, especially the jewelry counters. You can find one of a kind vintage pieces that add pizzazz to any outfit.
And what is best about a do it yourself makeover? It never ends. You just keep on having fun and feeling gorgeous whenever you walk out the door.
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