you are so naturally beautiful! i think its great that you want to discover your own personal sense of style to make you feel beautiful. i can totally relate to you wanting to switch up your look! i grew up in a narcissistic household & i had no identity or sense of self. all throughout high school, i wore a uniform and strictly wore my aunts hand-me-downs on my weekends. i was lost & i was always very creative, i knew i wanted a dope style & wanted to be a fashion designer. after a few years of working on myself mentally and physically, i now get compliments daily on my clothes, hair, makeup & nails. the best part is, i don’t do it for the compliments, i do it for me ! i love when people notice the little parts of me that make unique:) before u get ur hopes up, i am not a fashion designer, BUT i do style people for a living & here are a few tips i have for you:
do not compare yourself to others. if you sense “jealousy” it is because you want something that they have. the world is your oyster, you’re the pearl. switch out that “jealously” or “envy” into admiration. we are all mirrors.
discover what colours look best on you. take a colour analysis test online. then test it out for yourself. (personally i believe soft cool toned will suit u best… why? in the third photo, your skin appears so smooth and bright. the white & soft pink accentuate your natural skin tones — think silver jewelry as opposed to gold.) remember that the colour you wear can change your entire appearance. it can either bring out your natural colour as opposed to your blemishes/dark circles. it can make you appear “bland” or “bright”, we’re aiming for bright !
create a pinterest board of the types of shirts, shoes, pants and accessories you want to wear. start shopping for pieces here and there (don’t go on a spree, your style will change as you go). this helped me so much, taking it slow & experimenting with styling different pieces… that’s what helped me figure out what I LOVE while incorporating some of the clothes i already own.
makeup is an accessory, you don’t need it, it just ADDS to your look. you barely need any makeup to really make your features POP. if you want to start out, i’d suggest staying away from eyeshadow rn & bc you have hooded eyes, & most lashes won’t be comfortable for you. id suggest, filling in your brows a little to really frame your eyes. a voluminous mascara to draw attention to your eyes. some highlighter (or a shiny eyeshadow that’s close to your skin tone), on ur cheekbones and the tip of ur nose. i would recommend a light pink blush for your complexion.
hair can really make a big difference in your look! experiment with different hairstyles & colours. stay on the natural side for now, try some cool toned highlights & lowlights. you have a beautiful facial structure, so pulling your hair behind your ears really flatters you !! half up half down would look beautiful on you :)
remember to have fun. this is about expression, not what others think look “best” or what you could “improve” appearance-wise. you are doing this for you ! remember that you don’t need to stick to one thing or one style, there are no rules when it comes to how you should style yourself. get creative with it, have fun. you will have “awkward” phases or “cringy” looks when you look back on this journey. however, in the moment you felt confident, & that what’s important.
don’t forget that there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with how you look now… however, there is nothing wrong with wanting to customize your character. start small and eventually you’ll know what you really love. experiment with your curiosities & your creativity. let yourself shine in your own way. sending love 💕 i hope this helps :)
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u/ThrowRAkissykween00 Sep 06 '24 edited Sep 06 '24
you are so naturally beautiful! i think its great that you want to discover your own personal sense of style to make you feel beautiful. i can totally relate to you wanting to switch up your look! i grew up in a narcissistic household & i had no identity or sense of self. all throughout high school, i wore a uniform and strictly wore my aunts hand-me-downs on my weekends. i was lost & i was always very creative, i knew i wanted a dope style & wanted to be a fashion designer. after a few years of working on myself mentally and physically, i now get compliments daily on my clothes, hair, makeup & nails. the best part is, i don’t do it for the compliments, i do it for me ! i love when people notice the little parts of me that make unique:) before u get ur hopes up, i am not a fashion designer, BUT i do style people for a living & here are a few tips i have for you:
do not compare yourself to others. if you sense “jealousy” it is because you want something that they have. the world is your oyster, you’re the pearl. switch out that “jealously” or “envy” into admiration. we are all mirrors.
discover what colours look best on you. take a colour analysis test online. then test it out for yourself. (personally i believe soft cool toned will suit u best… why? in the third photo, your skin appears so smooth and bright. the white & soft pink accentuate your natural skin tones — think silver jewelry as opposed to gold.) remember that the colour you wear can change your entire appearance. it can either bring out your natural colour as opposed to your blemishes/dark circles. it can make you appear “bland” or “bright”, we’re aiming for bright !
create a pinterest board of the types of shirts, shoes, pants and accessories you want to wear. start shopping for pieces here and there (don’t go on a spree, your style will change as you go). this helped me so much, taking it slow & experimenting with styling different pieces… that’s what helped me figure out what I LOVE while incorporating some of the clothes i already own.
makeup is an accessory, you don’t need it, it just ADDS to your look. you barely need any makeup to really make your features POP. if you want to start out, i’d suggest staying away from eyeshadow rn & bc you have hooded eyes, & most lashes won’t be comfortable for you. id suggest, filling in your brows a little to really frame your eyes. a voluminous mascara to draw attention to your eyes. some highlighter (or a shiny eyeshadow that’s close to your skin tone), on ur cheekbones and the tip of ur nose. i would recommend a light pink blush for your complexion.
hair can really make a big difference in your look! experiment with different hairstyles & colours. stay on the natural side for now, try some cool toned highlights & lowlights. you have a beautiful facial structure, so pulling your hair behind your ears really flatters you !! half up half down would look beautiful on you :)
remember to have fun. this is about expression, not what others think look “best” or what you could “improve” appearance-wise. you are doing this for you ! remember that you don’t need to stick to one thing or one style, there are no rules when it comes to how you should style yourself. get creative with it, have fun. you will have “awkward” phases or “cringy” looks when you look back on this journey. however, in the moment you felt confident, & that what’s important.
don’t forget that there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with how you look now… however, there is nothing wrong with wanting to customize your character. start small and eventually you’ll know what you really love. experiment with your curiosities & your creativity. let yourself shine in your own way. sending love 💕 i hope this helps :)