How to Look Pretty

Smile Making the effort to smile every once in a while will make you feel good about yourself, and make others feel positive. You can even practice smiling in the mirror--it'll be a great start to your day and put you in a good mood. Think of something that made you laugh, and you'll have the most charming and pretty smile!

Remember confidence is a very important thing. If you are self-conscious, chances are, you won't look or feel beautiful.

Clear skin is pretty too, but it doesn't matter if you don't have clear skin, not everyone does.

• Buy clothing that flatters you. Unflattering clothing is horrible for an image. Black clothes are slimming, as are vertical stripes- Be modest, so don't wear shirts that are too low, or shirts or skirts too short.
• Flatter a 'blah' outfit with accessories. Try a headband or a cute necklace, but don't over-accessorize! In the infamous words of Coco Chanel, 'take off one accessory before you go out the door.'

Take care of your hair. Get it trimmed regularly (search online for colors and styles that best fit your face shape and hair type).

• Brush your hair everyday, because the oils at the top of the head not only keep your hair shiny, but it will protect it. (Plus, the oil at the top of your head can collect and ruin your appearance.) Apply a heat protectant if straightening or curling your hair, otherwise it can get damaged very easily. Healthy hair is pretty.
• If you wish to dye your hair, make sure it's a dye that suits your skin tone--two shades darker or lighter than the natural color of your hair. It's not recommended however, as it can cause breakage.

Body language says a lot! Stand up straight. Let others know that you respect yourself, and they will follow your lead. Plus, it has the visual effect of smoothing out any bulges that aren't particularly flattering. Posture is important and can make you look more attractive.Standing or sitting slumped burns fewer calories then sitting or standing up straight.

Understand the value of inner beauty. There are "pretty" people in this world, but beauty is common. A bad attitude makes the difference. Being horrible towards others can make you seem really ugly, and make people stop paying attention to your looks.

• • With that in mind, remember that all the makeup in the world won't help if you are unhappy and negative towards others.
• Love yourself, love others and you will feel and look great.People are attracted to and feel comfortable with people who respect themselves. Liking yourself and respecting yourself doesn't mean you are conceited, it just shows others that you are happy about your appearance.
• Never sacrifice your personality or looks for someone else.
• Be yourself, be warm to others, and feel great. Soon enough, others are bound to notice.

If your friends give you positive compliments, don't try to change them into negative ones. Accept them and use them to make you feel even better. Expressing a modest "thank you" is much healthier than putting yourself down.

Exercise. Looking great doesn't mean makeup and clothes, it means feeling good about yourself and staying healthy.Exercise for an hour or half hour at the least every day, and drink 8 glasses of water daily. The water helps you get a nice glow in your skin and makes your complexion much clearer.

• If you don't have time to get to the gym one day, try incorporating 40 minutes of brisk walking - this can be as simple as walking around on coffee and lunch breaks for 20 minutes at a time or even walking to work or school instead of driving or taking the bus.
• Any sports that you find interesting are nice, but if you don't play a sport find an exercise that fits you best .

Get enough sleep. This will help you to always look your best. Regular sleeping patterns help your body to effectively regenerate and feel great the next day! Avoid sleeping on your face, this will cause wrinkles.

Maintain good dental hygiene - Brush your teeth after every meal, floss twice daily, and use mouth wash. However, don't brush hard - you may think it cleans your teeth better, but it's only damaging them. Make sure you don't brush until at least 10 minutes after your meal. This can damage your enamel, which will make is painful to chew sugary and cold/warm foods.

Remove unwanted body hair. Wax, shave, or pluck body hair such as bikini line, armpit hair, leg hair, eyebrow hair and other areas.

Believe you are beautiful! If you don't think it, no one else will. Simply look in the mirror and say this: I Am Beautiful. Although you may not think so, everyone is beautiful in their own way. You can look the part by smiling. That is the easiest way to be pretty way. Remember - Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.