Feeling shite about myself. Tips for feeling gorgeous and fresh and alive?

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Ugh, I look old and knackered and worn out at the moment.

A combination of health problems, stress, being overtired and generally woe is me. I feel and look baggy and shit. But! I'm going on holiday in 2 weeks.

Tips for feeling and looking glowy and healthy and amazing? I'm having hair done on Tuesday then a facial next weekend.

Nails and fake tan? I don't mean talons, just a good mani/pedi, and there's nothing like a bit of fake tan to liven things up. I'm wary of the Oompa Loompa look but one coat of St Tropez usually looks good

I felt the same all summer and then read a thread on here where a woman talked about how brilliant tanning drops had made her feel - just having legs that didn’t look like old knickers. So I followed suit and it did give me a boost.

Where are you going?

Is it time for a nice new dress or a swimsuit for whatever shape you are?

I recently got a new dress (I don’t normally wear one) and I feel like it’s woken me up a bit.

Thank you guys. Going to Southern Europe so it'll still be mid 20's hopefully. I have bought a new dress, but hadn't thought about tanning or nails.

I can add on nails when I go for my facial! Never heard of tanning drops??

Could you squeeze in some yoga? I always find that when I can do 15 minutes of yoga a day I have a buzz about me,feel stronger and carry myself much more assertively.

I’ve been off work sick with tonsillitis, and looking absolutely disgusting - grey spotty skin, bleary eyes, plus a week of lying about in my pyjamas and my glasses on. I went back to work today, so yesterday I did:

Got my eyebrows threaded
Did a clay mask, then a sheet mask
Bit of fake tan in my night cream
Painted my nails

Today I whacked on a load of glowy products, red lipstick, nice perfume, and a big smile, plus a good outfit. It helped a bit!

Face masks and acids.

If you get shellac nails they always make me feel more glam. They speak off but they last weeks and dont ruin your nails like extensions.
I get pink sparkly ones sometimes. Reminds me of being a carefree child loving glitter

I need to get the old fake tan out, it does make me look better.

All over spray tan. I only did it once but i pulled the only single man at the wedding! Mostly down to my added confidence I think! Do it just before you go, much better than DIY fake tan (although that's an acceptable second if you can't face spending the money)

Drink loads of water
Take apple cider vinegar capsules (I know, I know but I was super sceptical until a friend raved about them when I was v drunk. One amazon prime order later and I think they are ace. I’ve had so many comments on my skin)

Ultimately, the holiday itself will do you a lot of good. Try and have a fab time and then come home glowing and gorgeous!

I really hope you have an amazing holiday

I echo tigerjoy. Skip the DIY fake tan and go directly for a spray tan. The result is worlds apart from anything you can achieve at home and I guarantee you will feel amazing.

My suggestion was going to be hair. If you don't already, try and wash it more often and style it. I feel sooooo much better when my hair is done even if the rest of me is a mess. Adding brow maintenance and nails even if just a clean gel also helps me massively!

Get some exercise, like the yoga suggested by a pp or a walk or jog. The fresh air and endorphins will really boost you mentally.