Every television executive will tell you that shows about makeovers often get the highest ratings. There’s just something so inspiring about seeing women taken from one extreme to the other with dazzling results. The “before" pictures show them looking drab and unpolished, while the “after" pictures show them looking stylish, smiling and confident. But the real beauty of a makeover isn’t just in the designer clothes and professionally applied makeup. Watching them become emotional over the changes they’ve made is both fun and inspiring.
That tells me that the magic of a makeover is more about how a woman feels inside, than how she looks outside. The external changes are simply a catalyst for an inner transformation that brings confidence and self worth. It’s not about attracting men, or impressing other women. It is about looking and feeling the best they possibly can.
If you’re planning a makeover, then, it’s important that along with the fashion and beauty, you look at what’s going on inside yourself, as well. A total transformation includes a makeover from the inside out!
Glamour is good, but real beauty requires a foundation of health and wellness. Along with your makeover, be sure to devise a regimen of healthful diet and exercise, including organic foods, nutritional supplements, plenty of filtered water, yoga, and even meditation—all of which will make your eyes sparkle, your skin glow, and your smile appear spontaneously. No amount of cosmetics or new clothes can substitute for glowing health and a peaceful disposition.
Another aspect of a personal makeover that many people forget about is what I call “personal maintenance". These are the weekly rituals that keep you looking and feeling beautiful even when you’re wearing a plain cotton t-shirt and no makeup. These habits include regular manicures and pedicures, facials, and regular massage, all of which create a beautiful blank canvas of your body that can be dressed up or down.
Finally, when it is time to go shopping, take some time to think about what you’re buying and how it is impacting the world around you. As organics continue to revolutionize the fashion industry, more and more choices are available for women who want to put their money where their ethics are.
Sustainable fashion means that you’re supporting designers and companies who are making a change in the world, with a view toward the overall well-being of the planet. http://www.evolvedfashion.com Choosing to forego chemical-laden fabrics, sweatshop produced clothing, and cosmetics made of and tested on animals are all great ways to bring your mind, heart, body, and soul into harmony.
Your makeover is your opportunity to look and feel your best. Every woman deserves the opportunity to enjoy being happy, fulfilled and beautiful. Taking into consideration all aspects of yourself as you plan your transformation is the key to a successful makeover!
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