Fourth of July is the holiday that every American, regardless of politics or culture, embraces as uniquely ours, celebrating individual freedoms and personal values. Style is often our personal declaration of independence. We are free to dress as we please. Let the celebration begin!
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Just because we’re not kids in school anymore, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t get some sort of break in the summertime, right?!
In addition to scheduling a much needed vacation, I highly recommend you give yourself time-off from your regular, everyday beauty routine too…of course, without sacrificing your professional appearance!
Good news! Fashion trends this summer season…busy prints, bright colors and stark neutrals (aka. black and white)…encourage a simplified beauty plan.
Follow this guide for quick and easy do-it-yourself hair, makeup and nail trends, so you’ll beat-the-heat and look instantly chic, plus perfectly polished for the office in a matter of minutes.
“A Career Girl’s Guide To The Best Summer Hair, Makeup And Nail Beauty Trends”
Some days I’ll catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror or window and say to myself, “Eek! What’s happened to you?”
Then I’ll further criticize myself, “Geez, your eyes look puffy today, your skin looks dull, your haircut sucks, your teeth are yellowing, you look fat in this outfit…Ugh!” You name it and I’ll say it to myself in this self-deprecating moment.
Sound familiar?!
In my experience, these momentary self judgmental or self-doubting appearance critiques are common. I’ve seen my clients do it, friends and family do it…I’ve done it to myself. I think everyone doesn’t appreciate the way they look from time to time – even renowned beauties, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez and Angela Jolie. It’s true!
The trick is to not let the moment turn into something longer – wasting your time and energy – and insidiously spreading into other areas of your life, ultimately affecting your self-confidence, which you and I both know means everything. Yeah, you might need a little push or put some effort into self-care to achieve that confidence. You can start by taking care of your fitness by doing a russian twist workout, yoga, meditation, and more. Other than this, you can also go on spa dates, sort out your relationships, and be grateful for what you have. These few actions can help you bring your life back on track as well as feel happy and satisfied. We deserve to feel good about ourselves in every moment!
To get your groove back and rapidly remedy these negative thoughts, here is a checklist of five questions – a “Yes!” answer is where you will find your culprit:
“Are You Unhappy With The Way You Look? 5 Ways To Get Your Groove Back”