Say hello to the new year, and a new you!
The beginning of a new year always brings on feelings of hope, excitement, and the desire to change. It's the perfect time to start taking more care of yourself, feeling beautiful and confident! You don't have to do anything drastic, though, to have a little more pep in your step. Haven't you heard that it's the little things that count? ;) Well, I think that's true, so that's why I put together a list of ten easy ways you can feel prettier this year (and every year!)
1. Paint Your Nails. Maybe you're the kind of gal who prefers a natural manicure, or maybe you're like me, and you let your existing polish remain on your nails until it chips so badly, it's hard to even decipher what color it once was. (Woops! =/ hehe) Either way, switching up your nail color has fabulous, feel-good effects.
2. Try A New Hairstyle. This doesn't mean hitting the salon for the latest must-have celeb do. (Unless you want to, of course!) If your best friend is the flat iron, try switching it up a little. Wear your hair curly one day. Maybe rock a pony tail the next. Half up, half down. Try a braid. You get the picture.. ;)
3. Experiment With Makeup. If you normally play it safe, try something out of your comfort zone. Anything from smokey eyes, to a pop of colored liner, to a bold lipstick will work.
4. Take A Long, Hot Bath. So often we praise baths and their wonders, but how many of us actually have time to take them? We're busy gals, and usually a shower is the quickest and chosen way to go. Well, it's time to slow down, pour in your favorite bubble bath, and relax.
5. Shave Your Legs. Your initial reaction might be that this is a silly one, but not so much, actually. During the winter months, don't lie, it's a lot easier to slack off on shaving our legs, because we think, "Well, I'll be wearing pants.. it's not like anyone's going to be seeing them." Even if you don't fall into this category and you shave every day (LIAR! ;P), you know the joy in applying lotion onto your legs and having that silky, smooth, "touch me" feeling.
6. Get A New Signature Scent. The Christmas rush might have come and gone, but all of those perfume ads that played endlessly on our televisions? Well, they were good for something. With so many awesome new perfumes on the market, ditch your old go-to, and try something new! Pick a scent that makes you feel sexy, daring, and unapologetically you.
7. Rearrange. Whether you get ready every morning in the bathroom, the bedroom, or maybe even your office, it's time to do a little rearranging. The ambiance of your atmosphere affects your mood, so wherever it is that you choose to pretty yourself up every day, add a little sparkle to the decor.
8. Have A Dance Party. If you're feeling down in the dumps, turn on your favorite feel-good song, and dance your little heart out! Pretend you're in the center of a dance floor at the most happening night club in town, and all eyes are on the hottest, new it-girl. (YOU!) Not only will you work up a sweat, which is obviously great for you, you'll feel a little sexier. Yeah, even if your dance moves do look more like Napoleon Dynamite than Dancing With The Stars. No one was there to prove it! hehe
9. Drink More Water. Drinking more water will keep your skin hydrated, flush impurities from your body, and you'll simply feel better!
10. Daily Pep Talk. The most important thing, above all on the list, is this one. I want to challenge you to look into the mirror every single day and tell yourself that you are beautiful, flaws and all. That thing you hate about yourself? Yeah, no one else probably even notices. No one on this earth is perfect, but we are all beautiful in our own, special way. Make this a mantra. If you're feeling insecure, just keep telling yourself that you're beautiful, and you have nothing to be afraid of. Face the world with a confident smile, and your life will be brighter because of it.
Wishing you the very best!
Xoxo, Rachel
