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There seems to be a misunderstanding as to what beauty really is now a days. There also seems to be a miscommunication between the real people and the fashion designers out there. Here is how I see beauty.

 

My Image of What Beauty Is Not

 

1. Beauty is not based upon the size of your clothing, but rather the size of your personality. Now, do not get me wrong. There are some very beautiful, thin, women out there who most people can agree are beautiful. However, not being a size 00 does not mean you are not beautiful. It means that you are not a size 00. Do you really want to be a size 00? There are no curves on the body when you are that tiny.
2. Beauty is not based upon your brand name. Believe it or not, I can buy fabric and details that will make any $10 pair of jeans look like Prada jeans. Do not make your fashion and beauty choices based on the brand that put them out there, but rather base it on what looks good on you. Yes, there are some brands that are more durable than others and therefore are worth the extra money, but often times the midrange outfits are the best.
3. Beauty is not based on your skin tone. There are a lot of beautiful people out there who are all different colors. In addition, there are people who have freckles, birth marks and scars that are just as beautiful as the models that walk the runway. There is no color or race that is more beautiful than the others.
4. Beauty is not about exoticness. While it is fun to sip on “exotic” drinks and eat “exotic” foods, rest assured most people do not want to do this all the time. It is a treat. Beauty is not about being exotic, it is about being you, as part of a community and culture.

 

My Image of What Beauty Is

 

1. Beauty is being comfortable in your own skin. Yes, most people want to change the way they look. However, wanting a change does not mean that he or she is not comfortable being who they are. It just means that they want to be a better them. Love yourself and your beauty will shine.
2. Beauty is wearing clothing that fits you. Clothing is just that, clothing. It is material that has been stitched together into different shapes and colors. By wearing outfits that look good on you, no matter who the designer is or what the size is, you can ensure that you look beautiful in the outfit. Remember, buy the outfit to fit you, do not try to fit the outfit.
3. Beauty is caring enough about yourself to accept who you are, your flaws and your perfections. No one can honestly look in the mirror and find only beauty or only flaws. Look for both and accept both.
4. Beauty is being kind, fun and respectful. There is a trend going around with people focusing solely upon themselves. This trend hinders the image of that person by making them appear selfish and ugly on the inside. This can taint the image of the person on the outside. By being kind to others, fun to be around and respectful to those you are around you can be beautiful inside and out.

 

Now, before you get up in arms about this article, let me assure you that I am not promoting any ANNA diets or anything like that. I am not talking about losing weight to become a stick or becoming unhealthy to lose weight. Instead I am talking about losing some weight in order to become healthier and feel better.

 

The hardest part of losing weight is actually losing it. This is because there are so many tempting alternatives to enjoy rather than healthy foods. It is tempting to eat when out and about with friends or family and the food available is not always healthy. Then there is the hassle of exercising and finding time to actually participate in exercise. Not to mention all of the confusing and contradicting articles and products on the market. Since I am currently working on losing weight, let me tell you what I’ve been doing.

 

• Talk to your doctor. I cannot tell you how important this is to your health and success rate. Your doctor may request blood work and tests that can find underlying reasons as to why your weight is off and may be able to prescribe a medicine that can help return you to a healthy weight. In addition, he or she will be able to tell you if you are healthy enough for exercise and how to exercise.
• Talk to a nutritionist. Nutritionists are specialists who are able to evaluate your diet and find a way to change your diet in order to help you reach success. While it may seem like a good idea to drop your calorie intake significantly when trying to lose weight, this may not necessarily be the best thing for you to do. The nutritionist will also be able to provide you information regarding the vitamins and supplements that you should take.
• Talk to a personal trainer. I used to have a personal trainer and I plan on hiring him back. A personal trainer will teach you how to exercise better and more efficiently. In addition the personal trainer can provide you with the motivation that you need to continue with your workouts when you hit a plateau. The personal trainer will also spot you when you start working out with higher weights. Yes, women too should use weights when working out.
• Track your food and exercise online. Sparkpeople.com is a free website that offers incentives to eat healthy and work out. In addition, this website offers a wide array of healthy recipes, articles on health and dieting and also motivational pieces as well. This website has been a big help in my life. They even have mobile apps that are free to use to help you keep track of your intake while out and about.
• Be honest to yourself regarding what you eat and what you do. The biggest reason that people fail in their diets and weight loss plans is that they are not necessarily honest regarding what they have eaten and what they are doing to lose weight. Be honest about your portion sizes and be honest about how much exercise you are really doing. Otherwise, you will simply be defeating yourself.

 

By taking these pieces of advice I hope to lose weight and reach a healthy weight. I am not shooting for a specific dress size, or even a specific weight. Instead I am looking to feel good and look good in my own body. I want a healthy BMI, a healthy body fat ratio and a new lease on a healthy life.

 

Well, a new season means new make-up! It is time to put away the shimmer summer make up and pick up the tints for this new season! This does not mean go heavy, but rather go light and keep up with the pop of color for the season. Here are some of the hottest trends for this season!

Lips We welcome back the tinted lip glosses. These light pops of color help to hydrate your lips, keep them healthy and provide that detail that can bring your entire face together. As technology continues to increase, the lip glosses and balms are now able to provide richer and more luxurious colors than ever. These balms and glosses help to provide light and easy color to our lips with the simplest of techniques.

Angelic Soft Skin Flawless skin is everyone’s dream. This season it also means flawlessly soft skin with a bright and light glow. The soft, doe-eyed look is the hottest trend of this season. This adds the look of innocence and softness that has been missing all summer long. A luminizer will help give you this look, as well as a foundation that matches your skin color.

Eyebrows All last summer we were growing in our eyebrows since we plucked them out during the spring. This summer we are embracing our brows and allowing them to frame our face as they should. It is important to remember to keep your eyebrows neat and clean though. Full is good, bushy, not so much.

 

Smokey Eyes Smokey eyes are always sexy. This fall one can expect to see a lot more smoke around the eyes. These smokey eyes this season are different than other seasons because they feature dark colors, rather than the typical base colors. Use a primer to eliminate creases and use try the new cream eye shadows for easier blending.

The biggest thing to remember this season is to go natural. This season will be all about highlighting your natural beauty and embracing who you are inside. I look forward to seeing you, not your make up this season.

 

Fall is here. It is time to put away the summer clothing and get the fall clothing out. This includes warmer outfits, darker clothing and extra material. While these outfits are not as intense as the winter outfits will be, they are warmer and more comfortable than one would be from the summer clothing. In addition, in the right combinations, these pieces can be quite sexy and appealing, opposite of what one would expect from fall clothing.

 

The biggest trend in fall clothing is the warm plaids. These plaids come in a variety of colors, although bright colors mixed with dark colors tend to be the most common this season. It will not be uncommon to see bright blues mixed with gray and black, mustard mixed with brown and other such combinations this season.

 

It is never a good idea to mix plaid and plaid. That being said, it is going to be the hit of the season to wear this plaid with bright solid pant colors. The most common of these colors will be red or rust. The pants still tend to be form fitting, but thicker and warmer than the leggings that have been hot all summer long.

 

For those looking for skirts, think tons of material this year. Voluminous skirts are big this year. This extra material adds a feminine touch to the outfits. Pair that up with slits up the front of the skirt and the sex appeal of the outfit is more than apparent. These skirts will also be bright and bold, although plaid skirts appear to be out.

 

The dresses will appear to be 1970’s inspired pieces with blousy sleeves and a beautiful sheen to them. These feminine touches can be very inspirational at the work place and they are easy to care for. Pair them with thicker nylons and a pair of functional high heels and the work day will be a breeze.

 

Jackets will be tapered and shaped to show off that beautiful silloutte that so many women freeze themselves for during the winter months. Because these jackets are tailored, they will maintain the hourglass look even after layers are placed under them. These jackets will be a plaid or a rust color, out is the camel colored jackets.

 

Remember, just because these are the most fashionable pieces on the market; that does not mean that they will look the best on you. Always go with what makes you feel good and look good. After all, fashions change, but classy and classic always remains. Look good and feel good and you will be the most fashionable person out there.