Glamour! I get excited when it's time to glam myself up for a big night out.
I feel so good after working out, showering, manicuring, coiffing, shimmering and putting on special make up.
I also see it as a ton of work.
So how do I keep this wonderful glamorous feeling with my busy schedule? I finally figured out a system.
Part of this comes from one of the most beautiful women on the planet...
my friend Spell Vixen.
She told me to have "certain looks for certain activities.
" I got it, but it sounded like too much work.
This was my process: I would wear jeans and lip gloss for rehearsal.
Simple dresses for everyday, work etc.
Yawn.
I'm even boring myself remembering and writing about it! She has patiently tried to teach me for years.
I'm so lucky to have such a patient friend.
I have to say, I was never really enthusiastic about this whole process.
So I tired, but not consistently.
Finally...
a few days ago I got it.
This was the second part: Seeing the fun involved in glamour...
and how simply it could be achieved.
I actually thought about my wardrobe and what I was doing that day.
I was going to rehearsal.
I have the cutest Calvin Klein summer dress.
Feminine but sporty at the same time.
Instead of just grabbing my usually shoes (the black ones that went perfectly with it) I really looked at the dress.
It was too casual for the shoes I usually wore with it.
Then I saw my cute flip flops with the funky fringe on them.
Perfect! I did the same thing with my other accessories and make up and I felt so much more put together.
And it took only a few moments.
Then I remembered my "Fun Beauty Scrapbook.
" It's filled with things and ideas I've clipped out of magazines over the years.
Loaded with fun ideas I rarely do or have taken the time enjoy.
I opened it yesterday and got really excited.
I had clipped all these beauty swatches on how to achieve the following looks: "Good Girl" "Seductress" "All American," etc.
I've decided to do them all...
finally.
Just play with those versions of looks I love in magazines.
Want to play with me? Lets play grown-up dress up together ladies! Here are some ideas for you to play with...
for you.
Discover and enjoy new or rusty facets of wonderful you: 1.
This is a fun link.
It gives you tips, pictures and ideas to channel every part of your luscious self.
From make-up to clothes to food to your home: http://www.
instyle.
com/instyle/ 2.
Take a few items that make you feel "glamorous" and put them in your purse, in your car or a special drawer at work.
These items could include: a hot red lip gloss, moisturizer in your favorite fragrance, shimmer powder, a special piece of jewelry, shimmer spray...
you get the idea.
Put these things everywhere.
Instant glamour at your finger tips! So in review, here are keys to "Everyday Glamour" 1.
Have different "looks" for different activities.
2.
Focus on what fun it is to transform yourself to a complete "look.
" It can be a simple as changing your shoes or lip gloss! Enjoy playing hot ones! I would adore hearing any fun "personas" or glamour tips for us to try and share! Love, Goddess © S Stevens Life Strategies