How to really love your body.
We all dislike at least one part of our bodies, but the truth is there’s really nothing to worry about. If we all accept what we’ve got and the body shape we have we’ll all become happier in our own skin in the long term. Feeling confident on the inside will allow us to achieve our goals in life on the outside and by focusing on what we love about our bodies will give us that extra heightening boost.
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Learn To Love Your Body.
The key to styling these slight imperfections is to first accept them, then understand how to suitably dress for your body shape. With so many fashions out there there’s no excuse for not picking out complimentary clothing shapes and stunning colours that will disguise or trick the eye into making these body parts go unnoticed.
Boosting your confidence is the main objective here and this starts with what you wear and how you put outfits together.
My Top Confidence Tips:
- Begin by standing in front of a full-length mirror in your underwear and define the areas you like about your body and are proud to show off – then get to work!
- Stop staring at those models in Vogue and wishing you were one of them. The majority of them have been airbrushed anyway!
- Focus on your favourite bits. We all have favourite bits about our bodies that we like more than others so it’s essential that you focus on accentuating these body parts, even if they happen to be in places that no one else can see! For example, if you have well toned arms, beautiful shoulders and neck, look to expose these areas for everyone to see by choosing a strapless dress or even one that has a halter neckline.
- Draw the eye away from the parts you don’t favour by wearing the right colours, patterns and accessories.
- Identify celebs that are a similar size and shape to you then take note of how they make the most of their assets – you’ll find inspiration on just about every fashion website or magazine.
- The secret to feeling confident in your own clothes is about understanding and appreciating what body shape you have before you begin. Everyone is different so remember, what might look fabulous on somebody else may not necessarily suit you.
- Feel confident underneath it all. It’s not just about what you wear on the outside, never underestimate the power of gorgeous underwear. There’s nothing like wearing beautiful lingerie to make you feel like a million dollars.
- Having just purchased some beautiful underwear so why not have a quiet moment by yourself and appreciate your body, lie on your bed in just your lingerie and think about how sexy it makes you feel – love your body for what it is. The truth is if you can’t accept your body for what it is you’ll never be truly happy with who you are or how you look.
Your iStylista Style Goddess Style Guide will give you all the styling advice you need to start making the most of your body shape and the areas you love to hate – prepare to be styled!
Chantelle x
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