Now: Love your Body

Tomorrow, Oct. 20 is....
National Love Your Body Day.

Initially, I know... a little cheesy. But think about it.

I suggest for ONE DAY we -- all us gals out there -- commit to not saying one negative thing about ourselves. No, "ugh I look fat in this" or "my skin looks gross" or even, "she's so much thinner than me."

Love your body, who you are and the gorgeous package you're wrapped in.

Try to find and say outloud what you love about yourself... whether it's your collar bones, your perfectly flat ears, those toes that look so good with a fun-colored pedi and cute sandals, whatever it is.

According to the NOW organization, there's a whole list of things we can do and 10 ways to love your body...

Indulge, read, laugh, have good, we mean GREAT, sex. They're all important to making you feel fab about you!

Now: Look Gorgeous in Photos

Tomorrow, an expert Palm Beach-based photographer is going to give you the ultimate tips to take a perfect photo. Just wait, it's going to transform how you capture your life. In the interim, wanted to give you tips to make yourself look your best in photos! Who doesn't want that?
 

forward positioning, hand on the hip,
fresh make up! (I'm 2nd from left)



Get ready to strut your stuff this weekend and strike a pose, hot stuff.

What to do:

General positioning: Angle yourself at the camera and lean slightly forward with your weight on the forward foot, which instantly elongates the neck. It doesn't look good if you stand straight on and/or lean away. Trust us; try both in the mirror and see for yourself. 



With the hubs
on vacay!


• Sitting: don't sit cross legged with your back against the chair (makes legs look abnormally large). Instead sit at the edge of the seat with good posture. 10 lbs, gone! 
• Hand on the hip: it's almost become a joke with some friends, but that hand on the hip really helps eliminate that ugly fat upper arm syndrome that happens on even the twiggiest gals.
• Don't compensate for others: whether you're shorter or taller than others in the pic with you, don't change your stance. I've been guilty of this. I slightly bend down or subconsciously round my shoulders to be at the same height as others. No, no. Be proud your height, regardless of how much of it you have!
• Be aggressive: Tell the photographer what you want! It's best if the photographer is slightly higher than you, or at least the same height. If you're standing and they're sitting; make 'em stand up. It's so much more flattering.  
• Keep make-up fresh: If you're going to an event where you know they'll be vying for a photo, touch up face with a new coat of lipstick, a swipe of blush, some powder to minimize shine and a fresh coat of mascara to make your eyes pop. The extra two minutes will not only leave you feeling good, it will really show when the flash pops. 



Photo credit: LILA PHOTO

 
• Grab some props: are you with a bunch of friends? Try to avoid a static pose. Love this bridal shower photo of gals holding parasols. See what's around you and go for it!

And, most important of all:

• Relax, and think happy thoughts: photos don't hide anything! Don't stress about whether or not you're going to look good.... over-thinking comes across on your face. It helps if you smile with your eyes; your whole face lights up!



photo credit: LILA PHOTO