3 Easy ways to feel more beautiful every day

Oct 31, 2011 5:00 AM by Jessica Padykula

Posted in Beauty & Style

Fake it until you make it

Just because you don't feel beautiful doesn't mean you can't act like you do. Often the best way to get your groove back is to pretend you haven't lost it. Smile, hold your head up high, put some attitude in your strut and generally act as if you're on top of the world. Chances are, at some point during the day, you will find that you're no longer faking it – and that you really do feel beautiful.

Why it works

The more you give in to feeling less-than-stylish, the more likely you are to let it ruin your day. Like any slippery slope, as soon as you let go, the faster you fall, but by faking a feeling of beauty and confidence, you buy yourself time to regain those feelings for real.

Go glam

When we feel out of sorts, we're much less likely to gravitate towards anything associated with glamour, especially makeup. Bold, look-at-me makeup comes out when we want to get noticed, not when we'd rather stay in bed. But it's on those days, when you don't feel up to facing the world, that the red lipstick or metallic eyeshadow should take center stage. So the next time you're feeling lackluster, reach into your makeup bag and pull out your most get-noticed hues. You don't always need to let your mood (especially a bad mood) dictate your overall look. In fact, you'll have much more fun in the long run if you opt for glamour over something bland and boring.

Wine-stained lips

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Dramatic lashes

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Beach waves

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Some looks to consider:

Fall's wine-stained lips
Dramatic, look-at-me spider lashes
Fun and flirty brightly colored eyeshadow
Big, bouncy curls or sexy beach waves

Wear something unexpected

Like going glam with your makeup, wearing something unexpected when you aren't exactly feeling gorgeous can do wonders to help improve your mood. Bust out your highest heels, wear the dress you've been saving for a special occasion or sport some of your most over-the-top jewelry. The key is to dress in a way that goes against the idea that you aren't beautiful or that you shouldn't get noticed. Most of us have outfits we only wear when we're feeling great – the ones we really want people to take note of. We say don't wait for a feel-gorgeous day. Wear that outfit on the days when you really need a beauty boost.