Omg thank you for replying to this thread I’m so happy I’ve got a few people back into pampering themselves! I made this on a random night (I have trouble sleeping and anxiety issues!) so it’s a lovely thought and there’s so many good replies
I like this thread, can't wait to hear what others have to say. Maybe I can try something new and see if it works for me.
I love "spa" days. I do it myself at home to cut costs (saving money is another of my glows). Painting my nails, waxing, and facials always make me feel lighter and happier. For my facial: I have a mud mask that I put on, wash it off, and put honey on for about 30 minutes. Wash that off, then apply coconut oil. I gently dab off the oil after about another 30 minutes, but don't wash it off. Also use coconut oil as my hair conditioner.
Making the bed every morning. It makes me feel like I get more out of the day compared to days that I don't do it.
A clean house and excercise make me happy... A clean house is a privilege with a toddler around, so I really cherish those hours before it's a mess again. Excercise always makes me happy afterwards, a runners high really exists I can attest to it... But somehow it still takes me a few hours to talk myself into doing it.
Natural light is the very top of my glow list. I get sad/down very easily. Over time, I've learnt the things I need to do to pick myself up: being in a bright room with natural light is one of them (even better being outside, but not always practical). The first thing I do when my family is awake is open all the blinds and let in the light. Sunshine or rain, it's still natural light. I cannot be in a windowless room for a long time, my mood will drop.
As far as clothes go: I love dressing up! Kate Middleton used to be my style icon before she started dressing like my grandmother (sorry Kate fans). I have a collection of dresses, bras, and shoes that I can't wear all the time but always make sure to find an occasion.
This blue poppy dress is one of my all time favorites. I don't normally buy what celebrities wear, but this one I had to. It's my favourite dress. The coat is my favourite too, I got a dress maker to make me something similar at half of the cost. When I'm not dressed up, I like skinny jeans. Won't ever see me in anything baggy. Baggy clothes have a dark room effect for me, they make me feel blah.
that dress is gorgeous!! Also the dark room effect is soooo real - I tend to sleep with my blinds up now because it makes me less likely to sleep in when I wake up
What are your thoughts on dermaplaning, is it good? Does the hair grow back thicker?
I also dermaplane and honestly my hair does grow back a bit thicker (not stubbly but just like it does with hair removal cream) I assume this is because it’s not removed at the root but tbh I don’t think it’s a big issue for me as I do it quite a lot and I’m Asian so thick facial hair is sort of a given!
Omg! This is actually such a good idea!
I always feel so much better when I make sure I keep on top of my water intake. It try and make sure I drink at least 2 litres each day, I’ve fallen behind in the last few days so I’m glad to have stumbled upon this thread, going to make sure I put the effort in today as I find I have a clearer head and just feel better overall when I make a conscious effort to stay hydrated.
I also like to make sure I keep my eyes brows neat (I also them them subtlety micro blades) and get my underarms waxed regularly. Also, if I ever find myself about to order a take away, I usually jump on ASOS and order myself a new item of clothing instead as I always seem to moan about never having anything nice to wear
100% trying the takeaway tip! I’ll probably lose a fe of these lockdown pounds - gotten way too cosy with a few extra takeaways
This! A bit of Bondi Sands Light/Medium foam and I feel delicious!
I love the first night of new sheets, always tend to do my Skincare OTT and pop on a layer of Kiehls overnight mask then settle in with some Netflix, crisps and dip. When I'm in a routine of actually doing my skincare consistently I always feel better about myself. Note to self starting tonight!
Also, I love the feeling after I've cleaned my en suite, vacuumed my room and changed sheets! Always feel productive after that especially since losing my job the small things are huge lately!
Is it any good for very dry skin? I’ve been really wanting a good overnight mask that will leave me rlly hydrated in the morning x
sounds lush!
what are tanning drops?Do you mix it with moisturiser?
isle of paradise are amazing too! I’d say go a bit darker than what you’re wanting to of you use them with moisturiser (it dilutes it a lot more) or if you’re using oil I usually use almond oil with them but I’m sure any would work fine
Chanel No 5 shower gel and body lotion. I don’t use it often as it’s pricey but nothing makes me feel cleaner, fresher or sexier!
If you’re looking for a cheapish alternative pamper product I’d recommend the deodorants, they’re fairly alright priced for Chanel, lasts abs ages and smell exactly like the perfumes!
I wish that I had the time & energy to take care of myself. I am genuinely clueless. I spent hours watching make up videos on YouTube to learn how to contour, brought all the recommended make up & I just cannot do it. My hair is a mess. I have it done regularly but I sweat at night so unless I wash it everyday, it looks vile. I ask to be all over blonde & she still does highlights & because of the sweat, it looks ginger. I did an eye brow tinting course to learn how to do it, they still look horrendous. I found the skincare thread on here & learnt about toner & cleanser so have started doing that. My teeth are awful. Just bought some whitening strips. Il
I would love to be glam. I have no fashion sense. I wear black or grey.
I used to be the most confident woman. I don’t know what’s happened but I have lost it. I feel horrid & I am embarrassed of myself.
sorry, this isn’t a glow up advise.
if anyone can offer any advice, I would really appreciate it! X
I’m with you. Always hate the way I look but no idea where to start to change it. Especially clothes wise
Totally in the same boat, always felt a bit useless when it came to anything like this - all my friends seem to just naturally know all the things and I’m like sorry did I miss some kind of self help guide book when I went into my teens? The loss of identity after having kids doesn’t help too. Our confidence will come back I’m absolutely sure of it. You shouldn’t be embarrassed of yourself in the slightest, I think everyone goes through lulls of feeling like an actual dogs testicle - I know I do! Sending lots of positive vibes your way xx
so sorry you feel like this!! I wish I could give you all a cuddle because absolutely no one deserves to feel like it (definitely going through a bit of a weird time rn in the identity phase) always felt like I knew what to do to make myself look better and now it’s just sorta gone and Im never looking at myself and thinking wow, it’s always “I could look sooo much better if I had XYZ, and xyz usualky is some wildly expensive cosmetic procedure” and it doesn’t help that the motivation I used to have to eat well, drinkplenty of water and work out has disappeared.
if I could offer advice for anything it would be some of these
The hair I’m sorry I don’t have more experience of this, I do know that l have a girlfriend who’s black and she regularly styles her hair the night before and to keep it in place wears a silk hair bag sort of thing, (I can’t remember for the life of me what it’s called) I think she also mentioned it’s very good for keeping moisture in (conditioner and oils etc) so I assume it would work the same for keeping them out?
Makeup is definitely something you just have to keep at and find your style although I would say keeping it light and focusing on prepping your skin and getting that looking amazing is key, or at least that’s what I’ve found
I tried so so hard for years with brows and now I just leave it to the professionals, I get HD brows done - on their site you can find a stylist near you (I’d say go for the top level which is an elite stylist as it costs the same and they’re at a better level) they’re specially trained to style, wax, thread, pluck and tint and also teach you how to apply makeup to your eyebrows to make them look exactly how you want them - I know a few stylists up north I could recommend to you if you want to PM me
clothes wise, getting a personal stylist can be pricey but also affordable I think it’s very much you pay for what you get sort of thing. Tbh I love pintrest for outfits, it’s really helped me with styling myself, I pin different pictures to my outfit board and see what sort of staples I should be looking to get / outfits I should try
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