Change Your Life - Cosmetic Changes
One of the easiest and potentially one of the most striking changes
you could make are cosmetic changes or changes to your appearance. Okay,
you do not have to change your cosmetics and, guys, we are not just
talking about women's cosmetics, in fact we are not just talking about
cosmetics at all. What we are talking about here are changes to your
outward appearance.
Changing your deodorant brand is not likely to make a great deal of
difference to you or the way other people perceive you (unless you don't
currently use a deodorant!). Changing your perfume or your after shave
might have some effect as it can be more readily noticed, especially
those you get close to. It is well known that certain scents or smells
have an effect upon our behavior and our attitude, so do try a range of
different scents or perfumes to find one that expresses how you wish to
feel.
Making just small changes to your outward appearance can help
improve your self esteem or how you feel about yourself. In fact,
not caring about how you look can sometimes speak volumes about your
confidence or self-esteem. A new haircut, new clothes, new
spectacles or changing to contact lenses can all make a slight but
effective difference to how you feel and how others perceive you.
Of course, such outward, cosmetic, changes are often only
superficial. They may change how you look but people who know you
may still perceive you as you already are now. You, yourself may not
feel that just cosmetic changes are enough to create a new 'you' and
change your life. Cosmetic changes may be just a start, they may
affect how new people perceive you but you may still desire more
deeper and lasting changes to bring about the new you.
Dress Well, Look Great - 3 Simple Steps
By Sheila Dicks
Is it possible for a person to go from finding
dressing a chore to doing it effortlessly? The answer is yes. For some,
knowing how to dress well and look great is difficult. It is something
that for them takes a lot of time and effort. While for others, who know
the secrets to successful dressing, looking great daily is not only
possible but easily accomplished.
Knowing how to choose clothes that bring out our
assets is not something we are born knowing. However, some of us are
fortunate enough to learn early from parents, relatives or friends. For
those who did not have someone to learn from, all is not lost.
Effortless dressing is something that can be learned
if you take the time. Why should you learn? Why is looking your best
important? The reasons are simple. We feel better when we know we look
our best and people react to us in a more positive manner when we look
good. This old cliché is still true, ‘ you only get one chance to make a
good first impression’. This is especially true when how you look
affects if you get the job, the promotion or the date. It is not fair
that we are judged on how we look but since we can’t control it, the
only other alternative is to go with it.
Being well dressed involves knowing yourself - your
lifestyle, your best colors, your best clothing styles, best hairstyles
and so much more. However, if you pay attention to the following three
steps you will be on your way to looking great.
1. Keep clothes wrinkle-free. No matter how expensive
your clothes are or how well they fit if they are wrinkled you will lose
all credibility. Take care of your clothing by keeping them well pressed
and hang them to prevent wrinkles. Before you buy pants, skirts or
blouses check to see how easily they wrinkle by taking a little of the
fabric in your hand and squeezing for two seconds. If it wrinkles don’t
buy it.
2. The perfect fit. Clothes that fit well will make
you appear slimmer and present a more polished look. It is amazing how
much difference an inch taken off or added in a certain place can make.
Why nip and tuck your body when you can nip and tuck your clothes and
get the same result?
3. Grooming. A neat, fashionable hairstyle, subtle
makeup and good overall grooming are the final touches to a well-dressed
look.
A polished look can be yours every day, if you
dedicate a little time and effort up front to learn about yourself and
how to choose the right styles and colors. It’s the first step to
investing in you.
©Copyright 2006 Sheila Dicks
Sheila Dicks is an Image and Wardrobe consultant who helps women feel
more confident by dressing to suit their body type. To get tips on how
to dress slimmer and find your best styles get a copy of her ebook
“Image Makeover” at
http://www.how-to-dress.com or go to
http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to get the Free Report “ 7 Things
Your Girlfriends Won’t Tell You About Beauty and Fashion”.
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