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Want to be noticed and admired for your breathtaking looks? Is “beautiful” just not enough to describe the way you want to feel about yourself when you look in the mirror? The good news is that being out-of-this-world beautiful really just comes down to effort. Anyone can raise eyebrows with their style and flair, it just takes a bit of energy to get there! Still, you should know that beauty standards are arbitrary. You don’t need to be skinny, use makeup, or dress a certain way to be drop-dead gorgeous. You certainly can if that’s what beauty means to you, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it’s your eye!
Things You Should Know
- Put effort into your daily hygiene and follow a good skincare routine to make your complexion clear and bright.
- Exercise regularly, drink plenty of water, and eat a healthy, balanced diet so you always look and feel your best.
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night so you look refreshed every day, and maintain an upbeat attitude to exude positive, attractive energy.
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QuestionDoes your skin tone affect which colors look best on you?Jordan Stolch is an Image Strategist, Style Advisor, and the Founder of MiKADO - a concierge personal styling firm. With over a decade of experience, Jordan specializes in helping people eliminate the confusion and insecurities associated with how to dress in order to build a powerful image and use clothing to their strategic advantage. Jordan trains entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate executives in the foundations of "power dressing", from some of the country's preeminent companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Berkshire Hathaway, Universal Music Group, Starbucks, and Disney. She works with clients both in-person and virtually, teaching them how to take the confusion out of style so they can operate at a higher level. Jordan earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIDM).Yes, absolutely, as most people aren't divided into warm and cool tones. Knowing what skin tone you are and then being able to choose from either side of the palate will play a huge difference in the way color looks on you.
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QuestionSometimes I feel pretty, but other times I feel ugly. I always find myself comparing myself to others. I'm 17, would being a teen have something to do with this?Community AnswerYes, these are very normal feelings to have at your age. Teenagers are constantly comparing themselves to others. Just know that everyone else feels the same way you do, even the most confident person you know. Even adults have days they don't feel so attractive, though. Keep in mind that we are our own worst critics, and try not to focus too much on appearance. There's a million things about you that make you interesting and beautiful that have nothing to do with your looks.
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- Make sure your clothes fit the way you want them to look. Unless you’re going for a specific style, your clothes shouldn’t be too baggy or painfully tight.Thanks
- Avoid over-styling your hair. One or two days a week, give your hair a break from blow dryers, curling irons, and straighteners.Thanks
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- Consume more of vitamin C, which is good for your skin (and the rest of your body). It can be found in strawberries, peppers, broccoli, kiwis, citrus fruits, and other natural sources.
- Never go to sleep with makeup on—it can clog up your pores and contribute to acne.
- Feel free to use dry shampoo on the days when it's not necessary to wash your hair.
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