It is the month of Valentine's Day. Cupid will be busy sprinkling love dust all over the world. Did you know that during a leap year - this year - an old wive's tale says that women can actually propose to their lovers on the 29 Feb. I'm curious as to how many women actually do take the leap.
Moving right along......... Valentine's Day is a great excuse to pamper yourself with a day at the Day Spa, receiving some TLC and perhaps getting your hair and make up done before you are whisked away to your romantic dinner. Well, you'd hope that dinner was on the agenda. Dessert will have to wait if you know what I mean.
Did you know that feeling 'in love' and all mushy actually increases your endorphins (your feel-good hormones) which in turn is great for your overall well being. You accumulate a glow about you. Your skin looks great and your smile is permanently fixed. This is great news for all you lovers out there.
BUT........what about those who aren't in LOVE??? This doesn't mean you have to forgo the beauty pampering. Make yourself feel great. Here are the Lipstick Files' ideas how you can fall in love with yourself - 'one can only learn to love another, once they learn to love themselves first'....... that is me saying that. lol
1. Book yourself into a Day Spa. Get the works done. Body Massage, Facial, Mani/Pedi, Head massage, Vichy shower. A lot of spas also offer lunch and champagne during your pampering session too, so be sure to ask.
2. Get your hair washed and blow dried or go for a new hairstyle altogether. A change is better than a holiday sometimes.
3. Kiss and make up - get your make up professionally done by a Make up Artist - check out Napoleon Perdis, MAC, Mecca and Myer / David Jones where you can redeem product for the amount you pay for the make over. Add LASHES - flutter those babies.
4. Buy a new outfit and shoes - a girl needs to feel glamourous. Add a new handbag to the mix and believe me you will feel fabulous. It doesn't need to be Chanel, Dior or YSL.........it just has to look good on you and you need to own it lady. Target, Sussan, Jeans West all offer affordable fashion. A price tag does not need to defy you. Hold that head up high. And as for shoes - the higher the better. The world looks different when you are up higher. Or you can purchase flats if that's more you, but be sure that have added bling to spice the look up.
6. Spray your favourite scent. Spray it in the air and walk into it. Spray it behind your ears, onto your hair and on your inner arms so that when you walk past - heads turn cause they think they have walked through a rose garden.
7. Put on your favourite music whilst getting dressed. Dance around the room. Dancing also increases endorphins - only to bring you more joy.
8. Phone your girlfriends. Organise a night out with good food, cocktails and dancing.
9. Take loads and loads of selfies. Look at how beautiful you are. No man needs to tell you this if you already feel beautiful.
10. Introduce yourself to new people you meet during your night out. You never know who can come into your life during the month of LOVE.
Enjoy lovers
SK x
* All pictures are courtesy of Google Images.
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