Are You Feeling Pale This Winter - Follow These Make Up Tips To Create A Rosy & Glowing Complexion

It's that time of year after the festivities are over and we are waiting for Spring to appear on the horizon. This is sometimes the season of feeling a bit under-the-weather and as they say "If you look good you feel good" so here are some tips to help create a rosy glowing complexion to brighten your day.

• This involves using blusher in your chosen shade, which can be either powder or cream, whichever is your personal preference.
• Apply the blusher after applying foundation or straight onto your cleansed and moisturised skin, depending on your make up routine and whether you are applying day or night-time make up.
• Smile at yourself in the mirror - smiling even when you don't really feel like it releases endorphins, seratonin and natural pain killers - ie natural drugs that make us feel better and which strengthen our immune system.
• Whilst you are smiling (which makes the apples of your cheeks more prominent) take note that this is where the sun would naturally sun-kiss your cheeks.
• Using a powder blusher and a large, soft brush apply this to your blusher pot and then brush lightly onto the skin in one direction starting with the apples of your cheeks and working upwards and outwards along your cheekbones. Don't apply too much colour in one area as a subtle glow is the aim.
• If you are using a cream or gel blusher, use your fingers (which I find more controllable than a sponge) and apply in semi-circular motions starting again with the apples of your cheeks and working away along your cheekbones.

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Tips For Making The Most Of Your Figure And Looking Slimmer

We've looked at tips for dressing to be slimmer before, however, this is the time of year when many of us have made New Year resolutions to boost our exercise regimes, eat healthily and get rid of any extra pounds the recent festive season may have left us with. Along the way (as getting rid of extra pounds doesn't happen overnight) it's great to receive compliments from our friends on how great we are looking so here are some tips which will help you dress in fashion, with a slimmer profile.

Wide Hips

• Look for jackets that have wide collars which will match and not exagerate a wider bottom half.
• Jackets that are shaped to gently curve or flare out towards the bottom disguise larger hips.
• Look for skirts that have an A-line cut or those which flare out from a fitted panel at the top rather than skirts which are gathered from the waistband.
• Wider necklines also have the same effect as wide collars, eg boat necklines, as they draw the eye up and away from the hips.

Extra Pounds Around The Waistline

• Stay away from tops and jackets which end around the waistline - a bit unflattering if you have a bigger tummy.
• Look for hip length slinky tops which glide over your tummy. Smocks can be great, as long as they are not too full of gathered fabric around the front.
• Tunics or shift style dresses are great with slimline jeans or leggings and boots.
• Look for wrap-over tops which tie around the middle creating a waistline. Jackets with faux half-belts attached at the back also create a waistline effect.

The Larger Bust

• Wearing a hoodie or cardigan over a vest top or t-shirt creates a vertical line which disguises a larger chest.
• Scoop neck tops break up larger chest areas, especially if worn with a funky scarf or large piece of jewellery. Look for scoop neck tops which are not too clingy though.
• Darker colour tops are also the key and long v-necklines can look very glamorous and disguise a larger chest.