Article by BR Tabatha
If you've been with us for a while you'll know we love to encourage people to step out of their comfort zone and try a new look. Why? Well, because we think it's fun to try something new. It builds confidence. It can be empowering. And with so many fabulous products out there it seems almost silly not to try as any as you can!
We're challenging out members to step out of their comfort zone and try a new beauty look for the New Year.
Here's some ideas to get you started:
Makeup:
- Lips - change the finish. If you're normally a velvet girl, swap your lip creams for a gloss. Do you like a dewy skin finish? Give matte a whirl.
- Try something that scares you - certain products have a 'scary' reputation. Blusher for example. Brow pencils are another. And yet they can seriously bring the A-game to your makeup look.
- Switch it up - do you normally make a feature of your eyes? Try a more muted eye look and amp up your lips. Or vice-versa, if you're a lip girl, try a neutral tone lippie and rock a winged eyeliner look.
- Try a new brand - we're all for brand loyalty, but don't forget to enjoy a girl's perrogative to shop around - it might lead to a fabulous new love affair!
- Ask the experts - next time you're in store ask for a consult or advice on what they think would suit you.
Hair:
- Try a new do - do you normally pull your hair back in the same old, same old, ponytail day after day? Try something different - plaits are huge right now and a simple side plait can add a whole new dimension to your usual do.
- Go for a fringe - if you're like me the only hair on your forehead is that of your brows. A fringe is a simple way to shake up your style.
- Say goodbye to your bangs - if you use your bangs to hide behind it's time to lift them up! You could grow them out, or style them in a pomp or quiff.
- Go for the chop - long to short doesn't have to be terrifying. Even losing a few inches can make you feel like a new woman.
- Add layers - if you really don't want to lose any length ask your stylist to add layers for texture.
- Change up your colour - try a semi-permanent colour that's gentle on your locks and try something new.
- Give up the straighteners - and go for curls, or even your natural hair texture.
- Part it differently - are you a side part girl? Dare you to flip it the other way! Or do you stick with a dead centre part? Try an off centre messy part. Go on. Do it.
Other:
- Neckline, hemline, sleeve - don't fall into the trap of wearing the same style of neckline, the same length of pants or skirts or the same sleeve style. It's surprising how a simple change can impact your whole outfit.
- Frame your face - for a while glasses had a bad rep - but seriously with the incredible range of glasses available you'd be tempted to use fake lens just to rock them!
- Smells like success - Try a new scent instead of the same thing day after day. Scent is a powerful thing - it can change your mood, so choose it carefully!
So - do you accept our challenge? If so, how will you step out of your beauty comfort zone? Get chatting below!
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