You may not be a Veronica Lodge, but here's what a Betty Cooper could do to look just as good, be just as pampered and just as sophisticated -- and feel it too!
We are all magical in one way or another, so shake the maid mentality and start celebrating your inner shelf! You have been crowned leader of your life -- so treat yourself like one, feel like one and behave like one. No, this does not entitle you to act like a snob; it entitles you to importance, confidence and attitude. It empowers you to selective royal treatment and splurges. Firstly, drop the "she-looks-better-than-me" attitude. Perhaps she does, but whining over it and constantly thinking about it makes you slouch and a bad POSTURE is the last thing that would complement the look. So quit it!
You may want to cut down on the Java sloshes and give TEA a chance. Since coffee is the in-thing, asking for a peach, jasmine, Darjeeling or chrysanthemum tea definitely makes you different. Plus, it does your system good -- you tend to feel more refined. People who judge you by your NAILS and, since we're adopting a diva look, you nails should be done -- always! Chipped nails or polish isn't grand. Get a $10 manicure and pedicure done once in a while, or you could even do your nails at home. Nicely done fingernails increase the style of your hand gestures and well-done toenails complement those sleek sandals.
Money is secondary when it comes to a HAIRDO. Get a cut that makes you look stylish and gorgeous, not funky and alien. If you are tinting or highlighting it, go for a tone that complements your original hair color -- a copper or ash shade would be nice. All black can look interestingly rich. Besides, very few people are at it, so try adopting it! Invest in a mind-blowing pair of SUNGLASSES. Get yourself a pair that looks the best on you. Choose frames that are black or brown - they should go with everything -- and stick to lenses that are of those shades as well. Remember, Regal not Retro.
Dazzling yourself with JEWELLERY complements your appearance. A pair of diamond earrings will do the trick. Or go for crystal solitaires or silver hoops. Wear a silver chain or two with exquisite pendants. More than two chains will transform the majestic look into a hippie one. FREQUENT PLACES to feel and appear stately. Once you patronize a certain place more than two or three times, people there will begin to recognize you and greet you and this will make you feel important. However, the place you choose should be prestigious -- like a coffee joint right smack in the centre of Orchard Road or a juice bar.
Put a TAG on certain items of yours. Instead of getting six pairs of blue jeans, get one good, branded one. Flash the logo. Also, if you powder your nose in public, get a compact that deserves to be flaunted. Divas aren't fashion victims! Their confidence allows them to make their own FASHION STATEMENTS. Go with what suits your body and choose colors that look good on you -- and not just on models. Avoid striking colors during the day, they can be quite an eyesore. Consider deep, rich colors like maroon, clover-green, blues, nude shades and khakis -- they are more elegant. Remember, don't mix-match!
SMILE! Flaunt a sparkling set of white teeth. Carry mints with you, you never know when the need will arise. An additional and vital tip -- drop the cigarettes! We aren't going to go into smoking being injurious to health, because you should know that by now. The point is, smoking makes your gums and teeth look ugly! When you walk past a crowd, heads should turn to catch your FRAGRANCE. That's why you should always smell good. Invest in a good perfurme that not only smells good on you, but also unleashes the diva within. Perfumes should be applied selectively at hot spots and not randomly or all over your body.
MAKE-UP plays an important part in enhancing your character. Stick to nude shades during the day because you are naturally gorgeous. Use gloss, light browns and light pinks instead of harsh, matt, dark shades. Try not to go beyond eyeliner for your eyes -- save the dramatic look for after sunset. Highlight one sunset during the night. If you are giving your eyes a dazzling, glittery effect, stick to glossy lips. If you plan on enhancing your lips, go with smoky eyes. Surround yourself with FRESH FLOWERS. No, flowers do not have feelings and, sooner or later, they will die, so stop feeling sorry for them. You might as well allow them the honor of making a difference in your life. A vase of fresh flowers in your room once in a while does wonders -- and you're worth it!
Splurge on your BEST FRIEND'S birthday gift. Don't get someone a gift for the sake of getting one. Get something that you want the other person to have, get something nice. Taking your best friend to a fantastic five-star place to eat is an experience one won't forget. A princess oozes with COURTESY. Can you imagine a demure lady rushing into a train or not giving up her seat for someone who needs it more? Well, trust us -- that isn't classy! Let passengers alight before you board. Most train systems are efficient, so chill. Last, but definitely not least, LANGUAGE! Be polite and speak good English. Good English does not include faking an accent, it means enhancing your grammar and vocabulary. Be a beauty with a brain. An additional tip -- vulgarities are a complete turn-off, so don't even think about it!
So you go girl -- surface the diva within!
