deviant
04-30-2007, 03:05 AM
ending a relationship can actually be a wake-up call to put yourself together,look lovelier..
here are the plans:)
Get your hair together
A new coif can make you feel like a different, happier person. But don’t make a spontaneous change—it might be tempting to lose that long, sexy mane he loved so much, but you’ll probably regret it. If you need to do something right away, try cutting in a few layers to give ‘do a fresher look or having some big, chinky blonde highlights put in. still seems too extreme? Try a non-oxidizing home hair-color kit. These add natural-looking highlights temporarily—won’t actually lighten.
Crying cure
Dunk face into sink filled with ice water to reduce swelling. Next, try this concealing trick from Clinique: Use a coverup product a shade lighter than usual just under the puffy area; apply one a shade darker on puff itself. If nose is red from blowing, a few days of light concealer on sides can help the problem. Dust on eyeshadow in brownish tones—nothing pink or purple (makes things look worse). Go with black eyeliner on top only, waterproof mascara (in case you have a relapse). Choose a brighter lipstick than you usually wear to rev up face.
Build body confidence
If you’re the type who can’t eat in times of crisis, you don’t have to worry about this—nature will take care of it, and you’ll be skinny-skinny-skinny. But for those of us who drown our sorrows in cookie-dough ice cream, the buzzword is stop! Think fitness not fullness. Join a gym. Or go running at the local hot spot. You don’t have to set any speed records; just do it! And if you can’t do more than one lap, that’s okay too. Work on it. Set goals. Maybe even try a new sport (basketball, volleyball, hiking, rock climbing, blading, golf?)—sign up for group lessons. Added bonus: Helps beat lonely-weekend syndrome…and you may actually meet someone new.
Go spa-ing
Of course a visit to a real one is always rejuvenating, but for most of us, a trip to the bathtub is more practical. So go for it. Light candles around the tub, throw in some uplifting essential oils (geranium, bergamot, tangerine), put on Alanis Morissette or another rock-ballad singer you really love, and soak. Be sure to think positive thoughts—no feeling sorry for yourself
here are the plans:)
Get your hair together
A new coif can make you feel like a different, happier person. But don’t make a spontaneous change—it might be tempting to lose that long, sexy mane he loved so much, but you’ll probably regret it. If you need to do something right away, try cutting in a few layers to give ‘do a fresher look or having some big, chinky blonde highlights put in. still seems too extreme? Try a non-oxidizing home hair-color kit. These add natural-looking highlights temporarily—won’t actually lighten.
Crying cure
Dunk face into sink filled with ice water to reduce swelling. Next, try this concealing trick from Clinique: Use a coverup product a shade lighter than usual just under the puffy area; apply one a shade darker on puff itself. If nose is red from blowing, a few days of light concealer on sides can help the problem. Dust on eyeshadow in brownish tones—nothing pink or purple (makes things look worse). Go with black eyeliner on top only, waterproof mascara (in case you have a relapse). Choose a brighter lipstick than you usually wear to rev up face.
Build body confidence
If you’re the type who can’t eat in times of crisis, you don’t have to worry about this—nature will take care of it, and you’ll be skinny-skinny-skinny. But for those of us who drown our sorrows in cookie-dough ice cream, the buzzword is stop! Think fitness not fullness. Join a gym. Or go running at the local hot spot. You don’t have to set any speed records; just do it! And if you can’t do more than one lap, that’s okay too. Work on it. Set goals. Maybe even try a new sport (basketball, volleyball, hiking, rock climbing, blading, golf?)—sign up for group lessons. Added bonus: Helps beat lonely-weekend syndrome…and you may actually meet someone new.
Go spa-ing
Of course a visit to a real one is always rejuvenating, but for most of us, a trip to the bathtub is more practical. So go for it. Light candles around the tub, throw in some uplifting essential oils (geranium, bergamot, tangerine), put on Alanis Morissette or another rock-ballad singer you really love, and soak. Be sure to think positive thoughts—no feeling sorry for yourself