Adrian and I don’t believe that feeling fancy is everything…the most important cosmetic or fashion item you can have is a
beautiful heart and good character. Everything else is just background noise
when it comes to these two important things.
That being said though, we’re still girls and girls like
pretty things and to feel pretty. So here are some ways you can get that
pretty feeling and look, right away!
Smile.
The prettiest thing any girl, or anyone for that matter, can
do is smile. So smile a lot. And the bonus part about smiling a lot is that
with all the smiling, you can’t help but feel
happy, even if you didn’t start out the day that way.
Drink More Water.
I know I’ve said this before (to read previous post on
drinking more water, click
HERE), but I don’t think it can be said enough! Drinking
enough water has so many health and beauty benefits it’s ridiculous….you’ll
loose a little weight because you don’t feel as hungry all the time, makes your
skin
crazy smooth and soft, not even
kidding, your lips don’t get as chapped as easily and the major plus is you
just feel AMAZING!!! It was hard for me to start drinking enough water at first
because I’m a coffee and tea addict and thought plain old water was a little boring
but now it’s the number one thing I want to drink. I made it into a little game
to see how many bottles of water I could drink…try it!
Have Good Posture.
Stand up straight. You can make a pretty girl look and feel
not so pretty INSTANTLY by terrible posture! So stand up straight, keep your
chin up, shoulders back and back aligned. It doesn’t have to feel stiff and
ramrod straight and it will probably feel a little weird at first if you’re a
sloucher, but stick with it and you’ll be glad you did! You can actually look
about 5lbs less if you stand up properly, which is a great incentive! And when
you sit down, make sure you carry your posture over….no curved spines and
hunched shoulders!
Figure Out Your
Style.
Personally, one of my least favorite feelings in the world
is wearing clothes whose style I don’t like. Basically, not feeling
comfortable. And when you don’t feel comfortable in your clothes you don’t feel
confident in other areas and you just feel rotten. I HATE that feeling. I think
it’s easier if you just figure out what your style is…some girls are naturally
inclined towards a little rock’n’roll style, others like a classic style, and
some have an awesomely "out there" rodeo gal style. Forget what people tell you
you’re supposed to like and what you’re supposed to wear; wear what makes YOU
comfortable and happy. I’ve always liked fashion, like from the time I was a
little girl. And I always wore what I wanted, even when I was cowboying and
some people told me I didn’t look like a cowboy. My response? Because I AM a
cowboy-girl whatever the heck I decide to wear is EXACTLY what a cowboy-girl
should wear!! I like to wear anything
black, skinny jeans, ankle boots, long t-shirts and blazers and leather jackets.
And I need to have pockets. Once I figured that out I spent a lot less on
clothes I felt like I SHOULD wear and I just feel like me. And you can’t beat
that, girlfriend. So if you like to wear tutus and striped socks and cowboy
boots…DO IT and don’t apologize! If you like to wear your cowboy hat and long
sleeved shirt every day….DO IT and don’t apologize! Have the courage to be you,
you are one of a kind and your clothes reflect that.
“Dress
Shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the
woman.” Coco Chanel
Eat Some Nuts.
I keep a little baggie of nuts and raisins in my purse and
they’re the perfect snack/small meal because they have everything you
need….protein, good carbs, good for you fats….mmm! I eat a handful every two
hours and I have energy to get everything done I need to! Traveling with Adrian
and going to shows means you don’t always get meals when meal time rolls around
and when you’re talking to a lot of people you NEED your energy!! If you’re a
college Buckaroo Barbie you could also probably use a little baggie of nuts…to
keep you going during long and boring educational lectures! ;)
Wear White Eye Shadow.
This is an awesome little trick. If you want your eyes to
look bigger and brighter (and seriously, who doesn’t?!), then just put a little
white eye shadow in the inside corner of your eye. It works instantly. You’re welcome.
Improve Your Heart
and Mind.
I don’t care how pretty you are, it doesn’t matter if you
don’t something you believe in and character…then your looks are just a load of
crock. Sorry, but it’s true. A pretty face with no zest for knowledge or
adventure and a cause to believe in is just a mask. Study the life and writings
of great men and women and apply what you’ve read to YOUR life. Find someone
who you look up to and admire, a mentor, and copy the heck out of them! Believe
in something and be loyal to that belief. We all have the potential to be
successful and have joy in our lives, but we do have to cultivate the
characteristics that will allow us to get there first.
Walk Properly
You can instantly look and feel 100 times better if you walk
properly. What am I talking about? Well, how you carry yourself and how you
feel about yourself is carried out through your walk. Hold your head up, look
where you want to go, and then go there. Wear shoes that you can actually WALK
in. Nothing is more embarrassing than a girl who is wearing heels or shoes that
she just can’t walk in, she’s wobbling all over the place and you’re just
hoping that she doesn’t actually fall over. Your gait is important as well.
Practice walking and pretend that there is a tight rope that you’re going to
walk. Place one foot directly in front of the other. You don’t need to throw
your hips around, if you walk like this it naturally gives you a very pretty,
feminine, fluid gait. Try it!
Be On Time
My dad always says if you’re not 15 minutes early then
you’re late. I like to be about 5 minutes early and Adrian likes to be right on
time. If you’re always running late you feel flustered and off balance. If you
have an appointment to meet someone, be there on time. They’ll appreciate it
and you will feel better about yourself.
Give Yourself A Lip
Scrub
A woman’s lips are SEXY, CRAZY, AWESOME. At least in my
opinion. And if they’re flaky and dry and chapped, they are not reaching their
sexy, crazy, awesome potential. A very easy, free tip is to give your lips a
light scrub with your toothbrush or washcloth in the morning and you instantly
have smooth, soft lips! Muah!
Wear A Bra That Fits
OK, this sounds silly but it’s actually a big deal! How the
ta-tas look can really affect how feel and look overall! If you’ve got big
Ta-Ta’s, having a proper fitting bra can help improve your posture, how your
clothes fit and reduce back and shoulder pain. If you’ve got little Ta-Ta’s,
then having a bra that’s not too big for you will make you feel like a
different woman. If you haven’t already, go to a professional and have a bra fitting
done, you’ll be glad you did! Victoria’s Secret offers fittings for free but
just make sure when they measure you you’re not wearing something padded!
Pose. A Lot.
I used to break out in a cold sweat when it came time to
have my picture taken. And since my mum’s a photographer, it happened a lot. So
a few sticks of deodorant late and a whole lot of not liking the way I looked
in pictures, I started practicing in the mirror. I felt really stupid at first,
but it paid off because when you know what the face you like “feels” like, you
can just pull it out when it comes time to having your picture taken! All
models do this, and they obviously know what they’re doing,!
Keep Good Company.
Last and definitely not least, the company you keep affects
the beauty of your heart and mind. Have friends that inspire and uplift you and
constantly challenge you to be the very best YOU that you can be. The state of
your heart affects everything else and someone is dragging the beautiful you
down into ugliness, move on and find some better company that appreciates your
beautiful self.
xo xo Liz
Photos via tumblr and Adrian Brannan
