If you're anything like me (fingers crossed you are, or this entry is pointless), you'll have those days where you look in the mirror and are genuinely horrified by the state of the person anxiously staring back. So I compiled this list of handy tips! While they may not completely cure it, they are guaranteed to mildly improve on your sometimes mediocre appearance. Take heed, grasshoppers, and you're welcome.
- Keep your hair washed, and where possible, styled. If anybody understands how irritating it is to make an effort with your hair is, I do. My hair is exceptionally disobedient and frizzy and, if left to its own devices, pure evil. But taking that extra bit of time to run a straightener through it makes all the difference. As for the washing part: greasy hair is foul. My level of disgust was raised this week on my bus from uni. I attempted to gaze out of my window only to be greeted by a massive grease print on the glass. My gag reflex was somewhat tenderised and, BOOM, inspiration for this article was provided. As for other aspects of your lovely locks: for you boys out there, hair longer than your girlfriend's makes you look unnecessarily like a woman / wizard. No. Just no. Unless you look like Albus Dumbledore. But even then it's a stretch.
NB: some girls, for reasons my mind cannot wrap itself around, find long hair to be an attractive thing. I'm just speaking for myself and all of my friends at this point when I say, "Deletrius!"
- Don't wear crocs, running shoes (unless you're actually exercising), socks with sandals, or anything that incorporates snake skin or velcro into your wardrobe. Also, no white socks, ever. Just trust me. It's for your own good.
- Brush your dang teeth. In my book, there's very few things worse than gammy, plaquey smiles. I'm unsure of how much of this pet peeve is due to years of orthodontic treatments, but wowsers. Here's a little taste of an inner dialogue I had walking to the tower last week for class: "Well hi there, hottie on Queen Street. Flash me those pearly whites, you delicious beast. Oh, gosh, no, ugh! Colgate! Colgate! Colgate!" No matter how wonky your munchers are, no matter the overbite or underbite, clean teeth are a sure-fire indication that you take pride in your appearance ,and that you recognise basic hygiene. Advantage.
- Try not to cover your insecurities with forced over-confidence. This goes for both guys and gals. Douchey behaviour will get you nowhere, kiddo. Besides all else, it's pretty transparent when someone is being mean or sideways-glancey just for the sake of keeping up a badass image. Puh-lease.
- Throw on something that makes you feel a little bit extra special. My secret weapons to lift my appearance are items liiiiike my newly-purchased red Vans; Loverdose perfume; my leopard print scarf; Revlon 'Jaded' nail polish. But your confidence booster could be anything- your fave beanie, a good pair of jeans, cool shades, or a temporary facial tattoo.
Voila! My tips. Just as a bit of a disclaimer, everyone is beautiful. Corny but true! Best of look. See what I did there?
