Lose a Few Pounds Visually (Part 2)


When one needs to look thinner in just a few days, diets and exercising will not be good helpers. However, it is possible to look better for that important day. Besides posture and clothes, there are a few other tricks which help look slimmer, such as make-up, hair style, and accessories.

1. Good make-up.

Although it might sound unusual, cosmetics chosen with the right attitude provides a better look and hides a few pounds. Start with all-body cosmetics and finish with a few useful features for the face:

• Get a tan. If sun is unavailable, do not get sad because sunshine-in-bottle is a good idea too. Special lotions, sprays and solariums are available in many places and it is just a matter of choice as to what kind of “tan” one gets. However, it is recommended to start with a spray, if you have never tried to have darker skin before. Be careful with the amount you put on, start with a light shade increasing the darkness with time if necessary.
• Think about a little gleam. Body oil or a lotion with shimmer works well in providing special visual effects. One should try highlighting their shoulders or the front of the shins to make them appear skinnier.
• Obese people usually have chubby fingers. In order to make them look prettier, paint the nails in a light neutral color which makes them and fingers as a whole appear longer. If a person paints only the center part of the nails leaving thin edges on the sides untouched, fingers will also appear narrower.
• As for the facial features, a person that wants to seem thinner should remember that big eyes, well-done brows and highlighted angles in the face (tops of cheekbones) play good visual tricks as well.

2. Long accessories.

Almost every person wears accessories. People are different, and so are the small components which add to their clothes. Ear-rings, glasses, belts, ties and even suspenders worn in the right way can be little helpers in the attempt to make a better impression on people.

• Long accessories elongate the body. Consider wearing long ear-rings and necklaces.
• Vertical lines are better than big patters or horizontal lines. The same rule applies here as in the “look thinner” dress-code. Choose ties, suspenders, shawls, neckpieces and scarves with small vertical patterns or stripes.
• Special word about belts: First of all, it is important to mention that belts are not recommended in this case at all. Thick belts visually divide a body in half. However, there are occasions when belts are unavoidable. In this case choose the thinnest belt possible, wear it low on the waist and keep it loose.
• Proper glasses. If a person wears glasses every day because of vision problems or bright summer sun requires sunglasses, he or she should know that wide rectangular glasses make face seem narrower.

3. Hair style.

Although one might think hair does not have anything to do with extra pounds, when it is done right, hair styles make a great difference in the presentation of person’s face and body as a whole.

• First of all, choose a proper haircut. Softly layered cuts work better than blunt ones and long hair presents the face in a better light than short haircut.
• Bangs are not recommended, however, if the shape of one’s face requires them, keep bangs long and wispy. Brush bangs to one side instead of letting them fall straight down.
• Part the hair on a side rather than in the center to avoid giving the face round look.
• Curly hair is fine. Light wavy hair pushed from one’s face makes it look smaller. Let it be free and a little messy.
• Ponytails work well too. If the hair is straight and waves are impossible, collect it in a high ponytail. In fact, any hair-style that takes hair away from the neck, elongates it adding a slim look.
• If you consider changing hair color, go for subtle highlights: they add vertical lines and elongate the face.

Alice Orlando

Stop Hair Loss

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Posted on April 15, 2009 
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