Got Style?

Defying Rules and Defining Personal Style:

Having style is not about being dressed in latest trends from the runway. It is not fashion because fashion is a manufactured product. Style is self awareness, confidence and the way you live and what you do. Personal style is constant unlike fashion which constantly changes.
One can be completely naked and have style; it is in the way you carry yourself, the way you look someone confidently in the eye and how you shake hands. It is the way your spirit shines through your eyes.

To begin to develop your own style one has to start with a good foundation (no, not make-up or bra's! we'll get to those foundations later). I am referring to our personal foundation, our inner self. The ancient Romans (a stylish society indeed) had a saying, "Style reveals the inner self".
So now you are saying to yourself "that is all great and good but how do I begin to create my own personal style?" My answer is to Know Thy Self. Begin with asking yourself Who am I? What am I most comfortable wearing? and How do I want others to see me?

Below are a few tips to begin creating your personal style foundation:

Get your beauty sleep: is more than an old wives quote. We should think of our skin as a gift wrap for the soul. Does your gift-wrap invite others to peek inside? Sleep is the time when our body and soul renew. Many studies done by doctors and the medical world have proven sleep deprivation causes our immune systems to decrease, impaired thinking and ability to make good decisions, stress levels to surge and leaving our physical bodies energy depleted which manifest on our face as dark circles, dull skin and hair and an overall worn out look.
We need a min. of 7 hours sleep per night. It can vary more but not less than 6 hours. Even a consistent 6 hours of sleep a night isn't enough unless you take a nap in the afternoon.

Beauty is not only Skin Deep: Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is often overlooked and overstressed and it shows. Take care of your skin. Get a good skin care regiment and do it morning and night, all over your body. Clean, Exfoliate, Moisturize, sun-protection and drink water to help flush out impurities.
Decrease wrinkles by worrying less and smiling more. Meditate and visualize peace and happiness even if it is just 5 minutes a day.

Care for your hair: This is one part of us that we can change daily to fit our mood! We can put it up in pony tail, comb it back, color it, curl it, straighten it. Beneath that hair is our scalp that is the foundation to its bounce and shine. Know your hair type (dry, oily,thin, limp, normal) and take care of it accordingly. For dry hair moisturize and deep condition once a week, Oily hair needs to be washed frequently with effective shampoo. Keep your split ends trimmed and have a good cut and shape every 6-8 weeks. If you color your hair be sure it is the right tone and color for your skin type and no roots or bi-colored head... dark on top light on the bottom ... ;o(

Stay tuned for more style development tips.


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