How to Look Great! (Even When You Don't Feel Good!)
| It's important for every woman to know how to look great, even when you don't feel well. Everyone gets a cold, virus, or flu from time to time. |
You just can’t avoid all the germs and bacteria you come in contact with, but you gotta get going! When you have to work or important dates to keep, most women don’t have the luxury of staying at home wrapped in their warm jammies, sleeping all day.
After all, you’ve got important things to do, schedules to keep, and meetings to attend! You want to look your best and not like a zombie in the night of the living dead! This isn’t impossible to do either! With a little planning ahead, you can face the world head on, and at least put your best foot forward, even though you’re just not feeling up to it! You just got to have that 'Girl I can do it!' attitude! You go girl! Last week, my son was nice enough to bring home a virus from school and share it with me. I had a few important meetings to attend, and of course work to get done. Its very hard to concentrate when you’re feeling bad and its very hard to want to look great! My head hurt, my stomach was all messed up, and my sinuses were stuffed up one minute and running the next. Blah! I felt horrible, but I still had to get stuff done! What to do? It's not brain surgery to know how to look great. The next time you catch the latest and greatest virus floating around, keep these tips in mind so you know how to look great! They'll help you make it through your day! How to Look Great! (Even When You Don't Feel Good!) Plan ahead. In order to look great, you may need to get up a bit earlier than you usually do. You can easily plan for this by going to bed early the night before. Be sure to take remedies the night before to relieve symptoms over night. You want to get a good nights sleep when you’re sick! Keep medications out too. You may need them in the morning! After you’ve had coffee and are half way awake, take a hot shower. This is especially helpful if your sinuses are bothering you. Allergies, sinus infections, and head colds can make your head swim and ache! When you take a hot shower, the steam really helps to open up your sinuses and relieve pressure. Take medications to relieve symptoms to help you get through your day! Be sure to pack some to take with you if you’re going to be away from home most of the day, in case symptoms return. Drink water! Water is vital to your body when it’s well, but especially when it's stressed. Knowing how to look great includes water anyway, but it’s even more important when you’re sick! Water helps flush toxins out of your body. If you have excessive phlegm, drink lemon water to reduce symptoms. If you have a morning work out routine, go ahead and do it. Studies are now showing that exercise during a cold especially, is good for you! Tidy up eyebrow hair. Neglected eyebrows are a sure fire way of letting people know you’re not paying attention! They can also detract from how you look great! Pluck obvious straying eyebrow hairs before you head out the door. Put on your best face! Makeup is a must have if you’re under the weather. Start out by using a good moisturizer, then allow it to dry for at least 10 minutes. Makeup can hide and conceal the fact that you’re not feeling well! Use it!
How to Look Great Makeup Tips Waking up with puffy eyes or dark circles is a tale-tale sign that you’re not feeling well. You can diminish puffy eyes by simply using a firming eye gel . Apply gel to the puffiness especially, and wait until it’s completely dry before applying makeup. If you have dark circles, dot a makeup concealer on pigmented area and blend well with your fingertips. For better blend-ability, it’s a good idea to warm concealer’s in between fingertips before you apply it. Apply loose powders if you use mineral foundations. When you’re sick, you might have more red spots, (from nose blowing etc.) and so you’ll need to set your base. Translucent loose powders work especially well for ‘setting the canvas’. They help even out skin tones even before hand. Sometimes you might find that loose powders are all you need to look great. It’s a case by case decision. Apply foundation. Use whatever foundation you’re used to using and that you know works well for your skin type. As a general rule, oily skin needs water based liquid foundation and dry skin needs a cream based liquid foundation. Any skin type can safely use minerals. Mineral foundations take the guess work out of how to look great! They work great at blending uneven skin tones. If you’re unsure about which shades to choose, buy one shade darker and lighter than you think, and mix them together to make your own shade. Women with red skin tones should stay away from beige colors as they have red in them. Buff colors are neutral and work for just about every skin tone. Apply a makeup primer or an eyeshadow primer. Primers help keep your eye makeup in place and are very important when you’re sick. Primers help makeup stay put, when rubbing your eyes is more likely to happen. (Especially for colds and allergies!) Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion is the best and most affordable on the market. Be sure you have a bottle of it on hand for yourself! Apply eyeshadow shades that make your eyes pop! For more help in how to look great when you’re sick, choose eyeshadow colors that look good according to your eye color. Always, always apply a base color over your entire lid and accent with a darker eyeshadow in the crease of your eyes. This helps open your eyes and creates depth. Apply a highlighting light eyeshadow in the inner corner of your eyes to make them pop. Purple shadow is a top choice and looks good with all skin tones. Find more tips on these pages! Makeup Colors for Blue Eyes Makeup Colors for Green Eyes Makeup Colors for Brown Eyes Makeup Colors for Hazel Eyes Use eyeliner’s that make your eyes pop! If your eyes are tired and watering because of allergies or head colds, don’t try and line the rim of your eyes with eyeliners or apply them along lower lashes. It just won't stay in place! Apply a standard black liner above your upper lashes, or try using white eyeliners along the upper lashes or on the rims of your eyes if they're not watering. They can really brighten your eyes, even when you’re not feeling good! Apply a blush that gives your face color back! Blushes are a great way to bring your face back from the dead zone. Use a pink or peach blush to add a hint of sunshine to your cheeks. When you’re sick, use medium-light colors only so you don't over exaggerate your facial features. Lipstick is a must have when you’re not feeling good! Use a long lasting lipstick in pink lip colors or nude tones to perk up your lips. Don’t forget to moisturize lips before you apply lipstick though, especially if you’ve been blowing your nose a lot. Rubbing on your nose inadvertently removes moisture from your luscious lips! Finish with a loose powder to set your makeup. I've used Cover Girl Translucent Loose Powder for years and love the way it works, and it's always inexpensive but dependable! You should be well on your way to having a relatively good day!Get more makeup tips  | How to Look Great Hair Fix your hair in a no fuss way. Trying to be too stylish is wasted energy. Try ponytails and barrettes to hold your hair back out of your face. If you’re trying to conceal your face, wear your hair down and add one or two curls in the front or curl your bangs only. Pull your hair behind your ears. This one simple tactic will take 10 years off your age. At least you’ll feel younger sick instead of older sick! Try colorful, decorative clips and barrettes in your hair. You can keep people from looking at your face, by wearing bright colors other places that distract attention. Long Hairstyle Ideas Short Hairstyle Ideas Virtual Hair How to Not Have a Bad Hair Day Anti Aging Hair |
How to Look Great Fashion When you’re not feeling good, its no time to think about sexy and snazzy clothes! Choose clothes and outfits that are loose and/or are comfortable to wear. Wear cushy, cozy shoes. You can add a touch of flair by wearing a colorful belt or necklace to accentuate your looks and detract people from looking at your face as much. Before you run out the door, think ahead. Maybe taking your own lunch would be a stellar idea. Plenty of water, protein bars, fiber bars, instant oatmeal, crackers, and microwave soups are good items to have on hand. Pack cough drops or syrups if you need them. Take Ibuprofen for headaches, chills, and muscle aches. Coca cola can settle a sour stomach. Do whatever you need to do to get through the day! Knowing how to look great when you feel like crap is very valuable in times when jobs are scarce. You want to keep your job so you’ll have to keep impressing the boss! If you’re too sick to go to work though, don’t. You’ll just get everybody there sick too! That will probably negatively impress your boss and will tick off other employees!
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