Beauty School Drop Out

The truth is that I never went to beauty school, but I was in pageants plus modeled a little in my former years!!  Doing all of that really did teach me how to create an illusion of looking a little better than the normal me - if I really put the time and effort in.  At this time I am starting to put the time in because I have a big "reunion" of sorts coming up soon!  All of you can relate that at some point you want to look great even when you are not feeling like you look great at all.  Right now I am in a Mommy beauty rut because I am in the stage in life where raising my sweet baby and thinking about the second baby is in my mind.  BUT with all of that said this is what I do to look better remember if it is a quick fix it will only create an illusion not really fix the problems that you have with the way you look! 

1 Month to event or before that for better results:
- EXERCISE =  I LOVE to hit the gym but even better for me is going to a 4-5 mile run outside which is FREE (no membership required)!  *** Quick way to look like you have lost weight is to purchase SPANX they are wonderful! ***
- PLAN LIFE = What I mean by this is try to get on a "diet" (really dislike that word) that you can do for your entire life not just for this event!
- SHOP = This is a hard one for me because I REALLY do not like to shop, but I needed something that wouldn't scream I've been under a rock for 3 years!  AND if you are like me and shop online it might take some time to get in what you want!
- TREAT YOUR SKIN = I have always had skin that I have to work with constantly so I start about a month before an event to pick out my makeup and get facials!  *** Quick way to have nice skin is with makeup (don't pile it on) but great makeup really does make a difference try Makeup forever HD or Dinair makeup here is a tutorial on how to do a great look even if you are not going to a wedding it is a nice natural look! 

- TREAT YOUR NAILS = Nails need love too and my favorite is gel nails they are the best hands down for me and the best part is that you can do your own at home and they look professional, BUT I would go pro for at least the first appointment to get your nails really cleaned up!

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2 weeks till event:
- ACCESSORIES = Get everything you will need for the outfits that you have picked (shoes, Jewry, underwear, and so on) *** Better bra fit can help you look a little better plus again here get some SPAX even if you look as slim as you want to look they just smooth everything out***
- GET TAN = Go to the salon and get tan or order this awesome self tanner called St Tropez!  Don't forget to get you some latex gloves though so it will not stain your hands!  *** If you find a great air brush tan it is better than the booth or the self tanner because with contouring you can even give the illusion you are slimmer and have better cleavage ***

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- GET WAXED = If you are like me you really dislike to have hairs out of order especially your eye brows and arms! Get ripped :) it only hurts for a little while if you go to the right person!
- PLAY = Try different makeup looks and hair looks if you are doing it yourself OR go to a professional and let them try a few looks!


1 week till event:
- PACK = Make sure you have all of your personal items if you are going somewhere to get to the event even if you are just going to the prom you need to make sure you have a few items in a bag to take for touch ups on your makeup or hair
- RELAX = Go to the spa and relax with a massage, get another spray tan if the practice run went well, get your nails done again, and just take a deep breath!  If you are on a budget and cannot go to the spa OR a mom like me who doesn't have time do an at home spa get a few LUSH bath bombs it is just as good as a massage in my opinion! 

Day of event:
ENJOY!!!

:) Prayers for a successful event for you :)