Boosting Your Self Confidence With Fashion In the New Year

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It’s about to be a new year and resolutions aren’t my favorite. …”75 percent of people give up their resolutions within a matter of weeks” abcnews.com

I am not excusing myself, as I have made the traditional resolutions that have worked for two weeks and were quickly abandoned.

But there is hope. It’s called Self Discipline : “training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character “ -Webster’s Dictionary

It’s a game of action=results. When you see your accomplishments, recognize that they are possible and form them into a “habit.”

“You hit a goal, you achieve a goal. You keep a resolution” Gretchen Reuben (The Happiness Project)

Top Ten New Years Resolutions:

1. Lose weight
2. Beat alcohol
 or addiction
3. Exercise more and get fit
4. Quit smoking or chewing tobacco
5. Be a better spouse
6. Be a better parent
7. Eat healthier
8. Save money

Where is the “I’m going to boost my confidence by getting out of my ‘comfies’ and instead put on a dress with some accessories” or (refer to these past articles) “I’m going to find the proper skin care for my skin to better my health” and finally “I’m going to throw out my old makeup and re stock my collection with the proper colours and foundation for my skin tone.”

Stylelist.com Kim’s Mission Makeover : From Small Town Girl to Hollywood Glam (No, I’m not saying you cannot wear jeans, but try wearing a dress. They’re easy, comfy and flattering!)

These resolutions may sound shallow, but they are not. Beauty is therapy, for every women and lifestyle.

Cancer runs rampant in my family so I did some research on how to use beauty to improve self-confidence.

I conversed back and forth with the representatives from the American Cancer Society volunteer based Beauty Confidence Boosting Program “Look Good , Feel Better.” Volunteer Makeup Artists, Aestheticians, and Cosmetologists teach women, going through chemo therapy, how to draw on eyebrows, create fuller cheekbones with highlighting products (because the face becomes sallow and skeletal,) and what skin care to use to moisturize the dry and dehydrated skin caused by the Chemo drugs.

Take a look at this video about how learning proper beauty tips brings women together and boosts confidence in themselves.

“Usually, the beauty can be seen if someone has beautiful skin. The beautiful skin is desire of women, because with healthy and beautiful skin, it means that they are able to take care of their beauty.” Quote found on a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Website

Here are some tips on how to make and keep your beauty resolutions for 2012.

“…Get out of my ‘comfies’ and put on a dress with some accessories.”

Choose a few simple dresses that fit your body type and rotate them with different accessories to create a “different” dress every time.” No one at the coffee shop, grocery store, or even work is paying attention to whether you’re wearing the same dresses every week, they just realize you take care of yourself and look nice.

Zipping Along Dress ($65) – Runs Large so size down (perfect for everyone including full-figured because of the tie at the waist, also appropriate to wear to work with leggings)

Worthington 2 Pack Tights in Chocolate ($8)

Amethyst Necklace ($48) Etsy Designer so get it while you can!

Blowfish “Saul Flats” ($36)

Sketch You Later Dress (On Sale $49) Perfect to wear with a cardigan or large belt (Mullet Dresses are in style this upcoming season)

Accessories

BaseZoo Loose Fit 3/4 sleeve Cardigan ($28 – Free Shipping , One size but large enough)

Or without the Cardigan , you can add a large belt

Securely Stylish Belt ($38) (comes in all sizes)

Tatted Necklace ” Vive La Reine” ($34) By TotusMel Etsy Designer , so give some love as “Tatting” is a lost art that is being revived and is gorgeous as well as time-consuming. If you don’t manage to get this one before it is gone, she has more designs on her Etsy store.

You can Wear a Spring Scarf in lieu of The Necklace

Collection Xiix “Animal Square Scarf” ($38) Gorgeous and will go with the dress in any of the colours offered! Free Shipping

Boots will work as this is a “Mullet Dress” (short in front and long in back)

Nine West “On the Moon” Boots (On Sale in Many Sizes $64) Can be worn with Belt and Scarf (shown Above)

A Spring/Summer Option would be to wear an open-toed pump with the scarf and cardigan, or just the necklace

Aldo “Nasrin” Peep Toe Platform Pumps ($35) (On Sale!! In many sizes!)

Set up your clothes the night before so when you wake up you’re not rummaging through your closet for the right outfit. The MORE accessories you have, the easier it is to feel like you do have things to wear. No more of the “I have NOTHING to wear!” You do. Optimize your wardrobe with some killer accessories.

Please use the websites linked on this article to search out even more fabulous clothes, necklaces, scarves, and shoes!

Happy Shopping! and best of all , Happy New Year, New You!

Winter Skin First Aid Kit

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Winter is brutal for the skin. The change in seasons call for a change of skin care. Twice a year your skin care regimen should be switched by substituting the proper products for that next season.Usually this will mean introducing a new skin care line and replace it with what you are already using.

The reason for switching skin care is because, like anything our bodies process, we eventually build an immunity to. The skin acts the same, and you will begin to see the unraveling of your products’ benefits.

Even though we are already in the dead of winter, do not worry; It’s never to late to start a good skin care regimen.

Here are some Winter into Spring Skin Care recommendations

Cleanse:

In the winter most people tend to lean toward the dehydrated and dry side. Having a good moisturizing cleanser will help to keep your skin supple and hydrated.

“Soothing Cleansing Cream” by Boscia ($26) is one of my favorites. This is an all natural line with no parabens, preservatives, or synthetic ingredients. It does have an oil base , so for those who remain oily stick to your regular cleanser. But this product will cleanse and remove unwanted makeup.

Tone:

Toners are the most overlooked product in a skin care regimen. This should not be the case, as they are one of THE most important product you can use. A properly formulated toner will balance the PH in your skin and allow your serum and moisturizer work to their best ability. If your PH is to Alkaline or Acidic your skin will reject the penetration and productivity of the followup products.

Mario Badescu’s “Aloe Vera Toner”  ($15) would have to be my favorite as it is non-drying , with no alcohol and soothing for any irritated skins. It can also be used by those who are oily as it will not affect their skin negatively.

Serum:

Serums are vitamins for your skin. They are the “action packed” product that will give you the best results on whatever skin condition you are trying to treat (dehydration, dryness, acne etc.) For everyday, especially in the winter, the use of a Vitamin C serum is absolutely necessary. Vitamin C does wonders for the skin as it moisturizes, gently exfoliates, Anti-ages, and aids in the quicker turnover of skin cells (healing acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and active blemishes including blackheads.)

Dr. Brandt’s “Lineless Vitamin C Serum” ($75) is an amazing and effective product designed by a practicing dermatologist. Although this will be the most expensive of the products, it is the most necessary. You apply it after your PH balancing toner , before your moisturizer. This product is good for all skin types, even sensitive, and best for aging skin.

Moisturize:

Picking a moisturizer can get tricky, but i have the answers! Your moisturizer needs to be tailored to your skin type and condition. Having a great moisturizer will keep you looking younger (as our skin needs hydration (water) and Moisturization (oil) ) and will help your makeup go on flawlessly while also preventing the skin from makeup that may “sit” in the pores.

I will recommend two different moisturizers:

The First is a product by one of my favorite cosmetic chemists , Danne Montague King . His line of skin care is perfect balance of natural and “paramedical” ingredients. Con: It can only be ordered through one place in Baltimore, MD but it only takes one call and it is shipped right to your house. Seems difficult, but this product will change your life. It did for me.

“Seba-E “, a serum that is used in conjunction with his “Herb and Mineral Mist“ (which can also be used as a toner for all skin types,) is formulated with vitamin E and herbal oils that mimic the natural sebum (oil) that the skin already produces. This product will last forever as you only use one to two drops on your finger and applied with a spritz of the Mineral Mist. The results you will get from Seba-E far surpass any moisturizer I have ever used. This product is designed for all skin types except excessively oily.

An appropriate option for overly oily or acneic skins would be Danne’s “Transdermal Sunblock.” Yes it is a sunblock (which is also necessary in the winter months) but it is a great moisturizer for those who have excess oil. It is thin and leaves no oily residue after about 15 min when it penetrates into the skin.

Please Call Von Lee International School of Esthetics and put in an order for either of these products. You will be extremely happy, and your friends will be jealous as these products are a hidden gem straight from the UK.

Hope this Skin Care First Aid Kit will come in handy!