How to: Wake Up Pretty

This is actually so much easier than one would think, its easy to wake up looking and feeling ready to go. 

1. Body brush, with a soft bristled brush slowly brush your body in circular motions moving towards your lymph nodes located under your arms, where your legs connect, and at the base of your neck. 

2. Take a shower or a bath. Exfoliate face, and wash body with a loofah with sweet smelling shower gels.  

2. Wrap up in a towel or bath robe/ dressing gown. Moisturize your face with a serum of your choice and then follow with an eye cream and finally a clear acne gel for any pesky spots. 

3. Place Moroccan oil or vasaline on your eyelashes and eyebrows in order to hydrate them. This can also be applied to the lips. 

4. Now its time to fix your hair. For straight hair, take a section and wrap it around your head http://www.gouldylox.com/2013/10/keep-that-straight-blowout-perfect-for.html (follow this article for further instruction.) 

For curly, simply plait/braid or roll into four buns, two at the front two at the back. 

5. Finally apply body lotion, essential oils, light candles and get a good nights sleep! These tips should ensure eyelashes look dark and full, lips are full and moisturised, you have minimal bags and hair looks on point. As one last extra tip, make sure eyebrows are plucked and or tinted if necessary, they make a huge difference to ones appearance. 

xoxo 

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How to be Confident

It's no secret, confidence is sexy. We are drawn to those who appear self-assured. Confident people get exactly what they want from life because they know who they are and what it is they want. Whether you are simply more reserved or severely shy, these simple tips will help you to master the art of confidence. 

Appearing Confident:

1. If you are feeling socially uncomfortable, take a deep breathe. It's important to take a minute to become aware of your surroundings and compose yourself. Roll back your shoulders and stand as if a string is pulling you up straight. Posture is important, it radiates a sense of inner comfortability. 

2. Slow Down. Nervous people tend to speak quickly, causing them to stutter. Think carefully about what you say. If you get nervous talking in front of people (such as during a speech) talk more slowly than you would usually, and remember to breathe. 

3. Smile! Smiling will trick your brain into thinking everything is fine, and it will help you to relax. Remember, shoulders back! 

4. Use eye contact. This tip is extremely important. 

5. Kick nervous habits such as shuffling feet, twirling hair, cracking knuckles or biting nails. 

Remember - "Fake it 'till you make it!" Appearing confident will help you to realize that the situation is no big deal. You can handle anything if you stride in with confidence and poise. 

Being Confident: 

True confidence comes from within. You can not expect this to appear overnight, or to be learned in a day. To be confident, you need to accept yourself wholly and completely. You need to realize that you are the single most important individual in your life. You need to take care of yourself, and look up for yourself. Confidence is standing up for yourself when someone puts you down. It is holding yourself to a higher standard because you are worth more. Confidence is realizing how beautiful you are, inside and out.

Here are a few tips:

1. Think positively. It sounds ridiculous, but tell yourself a compliment each day in the mirror. Smile at yourself. Confidence is positivity. 

2. Be generous. Do something for a friend, or for charity. It helps you realize just what you can do for other people. 

3. Take care of yourself. Work out, eat healthily. Take pride in your appearance. 

4. Surround yourself with people who love you. If your friends treat you poorly, abandon the relationship. I have been in enough toxic friendships to tell you they are not worth it. They can really deliver a blow to your confidence. 

Good luck! xoxo