BE YOURSELF AND SEE THE BEAUTIFUL

 1.Have a favorite picture of yourself? Frame it and put it on the wall to remind yourself

that you are already beautiful.

2. If you have a favorite color, rock it! Don't be afraid to get decked out in clothing and

accessories that feature that color.

3. Bust out in some fake lashes. False eye lashes do a great job at making your eyes pop.

They can also be inexpensive and easy to find at most drug stores for under 5 bucks.

4. Put on your best smile. Think happy thoughts and that happiness and light will come out

and spread to everyone around you.

5. Try a new 'do. Look up some crazy and creative hair styles in women's magazines. You

may end up finding a new hairstyle you can use on a regular basis!

6. Focus on your lips. A good way to look different, yet stunning, is to downplay your eyes

and accentuate your lips. Try a deep red or fuchsia lip stick.

7. Trying to flirt with that special someone? Drink from a straw. This is an old fashioned

kind of sex appeal that definitely shouldn't be forgotten.

8. Wear some cute, brightly colored hair barrettes. Children's barrettes in the shapes of

butterflies, dragonflies and bows are inexpensive and utterly adorable.

9. Matching manicures and pedicures never fail. Have a mani/pedi party with some friends

so you can all have beautiful nails together.

10. Ruffles and frills aren't just for kids! Clothing and accessories featuring these will not

only make you look adorable, but you'll feel adorable and cute as well.

11. Get some crazy earrings. Dangling pineapples? Guitar earrings? Pink skull and cross

bones? This is a whimsical way to improve your look.?

12. Get your hair professionally styled – for no reason. Putting in the time to get pampered,

especially when it's not for a date or event, will make you feel great on the inside and

look stunning on the outside.

13. Need to dress sensibly? If you’re heading to a sober event, you can still style up your

look with an amazing purse. At least your accessories can still have some fun!

14. Enjoy dessert every once in a while! If you like ice cream or cheesecake or cookies, or a

mash of all three, go ahead and eat it. If you have confidence in your own body enough

that you’re willing to eat that fattening stuff, you won’t be the only one that has

confidence in you.

15. Got a personal theme song? Blast it super loud and dance around the room. You get

bonus points if you do it in front of a window (clothing required.)

16. Even if you’re the sober cab for the next party, drink your 7 UP from a champagne glass.

It’ll give you a sense of sophistication, although friends may have to verify the contents

now and then.

17. Sunbathe in public. If you live in an apartment and don’t have a yard of your own, you

can get some sun at a local park. Just don’t forget the sunscreen! And don’t go naked, of

course.

18. Hold a hair party! Get all of your best lady friends together and do each others’ hair.

You’ll learn new techniques and bond with your fellow ladies.

19. Puppy-sit for a friend for the day. This way, you can bond with a little furry friend out at

the park while giving your human friend a break. Plus, people always look better while

in the company of a dog.

20. Have a spontaneous dress up day. For no other reason than to have fun, dress up as a

princess, a pirate, or a librarian. Trust me, the fun you have will spread to everyone?.

21. Throw on some body shimmer! If you’re planning on baring those shoulders, shimmer

will add a bit of light and pop to your look. No one will resist a little staring! Just avoid

sparkles unless you want to look like you just stepped out of high school.

22. Get dolled up! Even if you’re just going to the grocery store, you’ll feel great knowing

that you look your best.

23. Go on a date – with yourself. If you’re planning on seeing that new movie, but have no

one to see it with, go by yourself! You’ll get to see a great flick and will have the added

confidence boost that comes from doing something on your own.

24. Go retro. Whether it’s Bettie Page bangs or dark Olivia de Havilland lips, you’ll look

extra special with a retro-inspired look.

25. Don’t forget your local clothing stores. They sell great stuff you’d never find at a chain,

and you’ll be supporting mom and pop stores.

26. Accept who you are. You will never be your most beautiful self if you hate the way you

look. How you feel on the inside affects how you look on the outside. You’re beautiful –

now believe it!

27. Read! Nothing is more beautiful than someone who is smart, and reading is a great way

to learn more…even if it’s one of those tawdry bodice-rippers!

28. Drink more water. Proper water drinking has been linked to all sorts of great health

effects, including better skin and higher metabolism. Believe me, you’ll look and feel

better.

29. Always smell great. Even if you don’t have time to spritz perfume on as you go out the

door, you can still smell good. Try nicely scented body wash and shampoo, or use great

laundry detergent so even your clothing smells great.

30. Keep up with your hygiene. It should go without saying, but far too many people forget

to use deodorant or brush their teeth. Don’t be one of them?

31. Running out of jewelry options? Wear a cute hair binder as a bracelet to save some time

and money.

32. Have a beauty role model? If you love the look of a certain celebrity, go for it! Who

says you can’t steal beauty ideas?

33. Our internal happiness can be measured by our external relationships. Nurture what you

have with your friends and you will feel amazing.

34. Join an art class. If you’re making something beautiful with your own hands, it’s easier

to feel beautiful within your own self. Try pottery, painting, or even sewing.

35. Learn how to make your own accessories. When you’re decked out in your own

creations, you’ll feel much better about the way you look. You could knit a nice slouchy

hat, string up some dangly earrings, or sew a chic, sequined belt.

36. Match your friends. A fun thing to do is color coordinate with your pals, especially if

you’re planning to go out in public. Pink tops and yellow skirts? Heck, yes!

37. Keep track of your health. The healthier you are, the better you will look. Get regular

physicals and make note of any odd ailments. You’ll regret it if you don’t.

38. Wear a new hair style every other day. We often fall into a rut with our hair and only do

one or two looks. Do something different on a regular basis and you’ll add that wow

factor to your overall appearance.

39. Join a club or group. You’ll not only meet people and get to be social, you may come out

of it with some great friends. Try Meetup.com!

40. Be nice to others. If you make other people feel good, you will feel good in the process.

41. Do something different. Try a different drink at the coffee shop or order a movie you

would never normally watch. Challenging the way you perceive yourself can open up?

who you are as a person, even in these small ways.

42. Take care of a life. Get a pet, or even just a plant, and the responsibility will make you

feel excellent and needed.

43. Clean out your closet. Not only will you get rid of clothes you’ll never wear, but you will

probably find some super cute gems you completely forgot about while you’re at it.

44. Carry around a makeup bag. A small makeup bag can carry everything you need just in

case you find yourself in a beauty emergency.

45. Throw a makeup slumber party. Get all of your best pals together and have an old

fashioned sleepover. Don’t forget to trade or swap your makeup for an entirely new

collection.

46. Shimmery lip gloss does the trick! Even if you don’t have any time to do a full makeup

look, smear on some shimmery lip gloss. This will add that extra bit of sparkle that will

really make the difference.

47. Do a duel makeover. Get together with a friend and give each other a makeover. You’ll

learn new tricks and have some bonding time with your pal.

48. Compliment others! When you compliment other people, they’ll see you as a confident,

sweet, and awesome person. And it will make someone else’s day!

49. Keep yourself open to new ideas. This way, you’ll meet new people, learn new tricks,

and have a much better time in your life.

50. Be yourself! You, at your best self, are sure to be the most beautiful.?