Go into town.
Have your eyebrows threaded or waxed (an appointment you will have booked in advance), and your upper lip if you have darker hair like me!!
Go to a makeup counter at a department store as someone else suggested.
MAC, Bobby Brown, Benefit, they all offer the same services. They'll do your makeup, give you loads of great tips on how/what to apply and suggest some products.
You don't have to be persuaded to buy their expensive things, you could always make a list of their recommendations and go to Boots!!!
Now, feeling clean and beautifully made up, treat yourself to a couple of outfits. Shopping is SO much easier and more productive if you're feeling confident.
I can't buy anything if I look in the dressing room mirror and feel fat and washed out.
Spend a couple of hours shopping. The key is to buy outfits that look great, not just individual items.
Accessorise!! Now that my tummy is fast expanding, I often find myself in leggings and jumpers, but I make sure I still feel good by doing my hair, wearing a bit of makeup, jewellery or a scarf, and a nice pair of shoes.
If you spend a day making reminding yourself how much potential you have, you can get up the next morning and repeat the process.
Get up with a purpose, get yourself ready, use your new makeup and new application skills, put on one of your new outfits and there you are. Beautiful. Ready to face the day.
