Ten Days To A More Beautiful You

Only 10 days to a more beautiful you! I'm not saying that you aren't just gorgeous right now, but thought this little post about 10 short days to being more beautiful couldn't hurt me.

It's invigorating to see a mature Lady on a Mission to accomplish something she has purposed in her heart to do. It's really exciting to see her in action and the creativity flowing. What I think is really neat is when it doesn't cost a whole lot and can be done quickly with results.

Day One: Smell GOOD.
Have a fragrance that agrees with your body chemistry. It won't matter how glamed up you are or dressed down, if you are wearing a fragrance that enhances your presence you'll be more beautiful than ever.  Spray fragrance on wrist.  Allow time to dry.  Make sure no one is watching when you lick the fragrance spot.  If it taste funky, this scent isn't for you.  Fragrance that agrees with your body chemistry will not taste odd.  It will have little flavor to the tongue.  This truly works.

Day Two: Flattering Hairstyle.
Have a hairstyle that flatters your face and that's easy to fix no matter how busy you are and you can do yourself. It's gotta be something quick and easy. A visit to a Beauty Shop to thumb through their Hairstyle magazines and chat with a Stylist for ideas is somewhere to start.  Grandmother use to cold water rinse her hair with vinegar.  Consider wearing a scarf on a super windy day or a flattering hat for glamor.   

Day Three: Eyebrows shaped.
Have your eyebrows shaped to frame your brow and draw attention to your beautiful eyes! No need for extra brow hair or stray hairs. Though there are home kits with stencils that will help you shape the brows and kits for waxing your brows, you'd probably had better have a professional with a good name shape your brows for you. It would be aweful if you destroyed the brow and the effects lasted a lifetime...it happens.

Day Four: Good Skincare.
A good facial and skin care routine practiced. Don't forget your neck. Some say that the way your neck skin looks is how your facial skin will appear in ten years. Use your ring finger to work around your eyes, the most sensitive tissue on your face and the ring fingers applies the least amount of pressure to tissue.  Stay out of the sun for prolonged periods of time.  Avoid sun as much as possible between the hours of 11 am until 4 pm.  Cover up when you can and avoid getting sun burned.  Wear gloves while outside during the cold weather.  Cloth gloves for formal occasion need to make a come-back. 

Day Five: Make-up.
Time to switch to season friendly make-up colors. Lipstick and Eyeshadow switcheroo. If you generally wear pinks for Spring and Summer, consider wearing darker shades of pinks or switch all together to colors in the reds, oranges and rusts for Fall and Winter. Some companies have eye shadow products on the shelf that states this is for blue eyes, this one for hazel, brown, etc.  Using the same shade of lipstick as blusher works like a charm.  Eliminates all the guess work out of making a perfect match.

Day Six: Soak.
Soak in a tub so your lovely feet get a GOOD soak. While there... gently shave your legs and armpits. After soaking the feet be sure to rub the heels with pumice stone so they become grunge free. Rinse off, towel dry and lubricate your skin with a gentle lotion. Don't ignore your elbows.  If the heels of your feet are in need of extra attention, rub one of the following on them and then cover foot with a heavy sock for the night: body lotion, shortening, extra virgin olive oil, or vaseline.

Day Seven: Attention Nails.
Use a season friendly nail polish color. Shape your fingernails and toenails then paint on a new polish color. If you prefer the natural look, that's alright, but be sure to give the nails some attention for the day.  Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a wonderful oil to rub into the nails as a beauty treatment.  Allow the oil to soak into the nails before doing anything else.

Day Eight: Smile.
Brighten your smile by whitening the teeth. Great Home Kits for this or use a professional. A genuine smile graces your face so smile alot.  Ordinary Baking Soda is a great teeth whitener.  Doesn't taste the best, but can use like regular toothpaste to whiten your pearly whites.  Be sure to rinse well.

Day Nine: Hydrate.
Make a big deal about sipping through out the day enough liquids to hydrate your body. Purified Water or 100% Cranberry Juice are good choices. It helps inside and outside your body. Avoid using straws though, less chance of nuturing what I call monkey lip. Drinking from a glass without a straw will be easier on your upper lip and help avoid wrinkles.

Day Ten: Pray.
Pray and ask God to help you age gracefully. Carry your concerns to the Lord in Prayer. Living a clean life with having a clear conscience will reduce stress. Focus on LOVELY THINGS.  Breathe deeply.

Philippians 4:8  
Finally brethren, Whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report,
if there be any virtue, 
and if there be any praise,
think on these things. 

Psalm 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee:  
He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.


Now that was almost pain free!
1) fragrance
2) hairstyle
3) eyebrows
4) facial and skin care
5) season friendly make-up
6) soak in the tub
7) nail attention
8) whiten teeth
9) fluids
10) prayer


As an enhancer......I didn't mention clothing.  Tis wonderful to wear comfortable loose fitting clothing that are clean, well mended and colored to enhance your skin tone.  There are color wheels available that tell you what colors are flattering to your skin tones.  I haven't seen a woman of any race that didn't look beautiful in soft pink.  Also make sure you wear comfortable shoes.  Usually if your feet are comfortable and don't pain you, you'll feel better the whole day through. 

Take a healthy daily vitamin and eat plenty of vegetables.  Walk when you can and add activity to your daily life that brings satisfaction and enjoyment to your life.

Ahhhhh, I feel better all ready. True, all of these things could be done in one day and wouldn't that be fun to have a spa day!

Do you have any Beauty Tips you'd like to share?

God Bless and hope to hear from you,
~Deanna~