Feel Good Beauty

Here is the next challenge for the Lucky Magazine Lifestyle Editor. It's all about my go-to beauty and how to go "Glam"

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I like to feel good walking out the door, but function usually prevails since I’m more in my going Mom phase than going glam phase of my life. I do jump at the chance to get back into a cute dress and heels, or wear drippy earrings without the fear of them disappearing and ending up in Barbie’s hair. By accepting what I have (Ahh yes, imperfect skin and stick straight hair that does almost nothing I ask it to!) I’m determined to highlight what works and constantly dig around for confidence to wear what I want. It’s an everyday challenge but it goes like this:

Start With a Good Morning Routine

Great facial cleanser (something that smells just perfect), always sunscreen (making up for lost time on this one), a good tinted moisturizer or mineral powder (I’m usually on team tinted moisturizer but either one wins). Add some blush and the best mascara I can buy. I finish with simple tinted chapstick or shiny lip stain in some kind of cute container that I carry with me. For some reason those cutesey containers make me happy, and I’m never without.

I Have “Safe Hair”

Having long hair, I just do the long hair – change my part - thing, and often end up with a somehow-it-works mess or low pony tail by the afternoon. About twice a year, usually seasonal, I have a hair crisis and threaten to go drastic. I don’t, and go back to my fresh cut version of layered “safe hair” and convince myself it’s better this way. I usually leave the house in jeans and a flowy top or layered t’s, a dress and flats, or gym clothes that guarantee a faster mile. When I’m craving change I spring for new shoes, change the polish, pick up a new lip stain, or my fave, try a new scent.

Let’s Redefine “Glam”

So how do we go “glam” from here? When I hear the word “glam” I picture my Grandmother who wouldn’t dare leave the house (day or night) without red lipstick or perfectly styled jet black hair. But “Glam” is owned by a new generation that has changed those rules and redefined style, thank-you-very-much. Glam can be your favorite jeans with a knockout top and new shoes that give you a sweet new hop in your step, simple yet glow-y makeup perfectly highlighting your best features, or simply letting your hair down. “Glam” is an individual, and stylish state of mind.

Let’s Do This!

Whether it’s a last minute dinner date or special event, here is a few easy ways to change it up: take the eyes a bit darker (nothing too drastic, just highlighting a little more), Fresh bronzer or blush (I love these makeup sisters!), punchy lip color or shiny stain, and always a few shoe options with great accessories to change up an outfit. Find great basics that you can build on, like a couple of simple dress shapes that love your figure, great stash of good fitting denim, and a few dressy, swing-y tops. From there you add layers or a jacket, killer earrings, and grab a clutch that works with just about anything. Going “glam” does not have to involve red lipstick or perfectly done hair (and if you happen to be a member of the red lipstick club, seriously, my hat is off to you!) Your “Glam” is the sleek and stylish version of you. Highlight what you have, devour those fashion magazines until you get it down and own that confidence you find in your own “Glam”.