How to Look and Feel Sexy

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We’re all sexy beasts- it’s a given fact. But sometimes, you need an extra boost to get into that mindset. Luckily, that’s easy to do. Sexy is simple. You don’t need to revamp your entire life to feel good about yourself- often the smallest changes can have a big impact. Whether it’s something others will notice or not is irrelevant; it’s all about how it makes YOU feel. Here’s a few places to start:

  1. Treat yourself to a good fitting bra. Comfort is key when it comes to feeling good, and an ill-fitting bra can make you feel self-conscious. A bra is a necessary investment for every woman. Make sure you know your correct size (because a lot of women are actually wearing the wrong size). Get fitted, and treat yourself to a bra that hugs your curves just right.
  2. Keep your nails well manicured, even if it’s DIY. Manicured nails will make you feel put together, even if the rest of you doesn’t. Simple to do, and seeing the pop of color will perk you up!
  3. Workout routinely. Exercising releases endorphins in your body, a chemical similar to morphine. You’ll feel good! Besides that, you will feel accomplished, and your changing physique will put an extra strut in your step.
  4. Wear more silk or lace undergarments. Boy, do these feel amazing against your skin. No one will know but you (and your partner, to his/her surprise…), but your secret will make you feel like a goddess.
  5. Perform daily self affirmations. Sounds silly to some, but it’s a proven way to improve your life. Speaking what you want to do/feel will make it more likely to happen. Every morning, give yourself a pep talk in the mirror.
  6. Take a pole dance class. I’m a firm believer that every woman needs to do this at least once in her life. They are so entertaining and empowering. And being surrounded by a group of strong women is infectious. Let loose, and have fun!
  7. Meditate. Our lives are busy beyond belief- and there’s a very small chance that will change any time soon. But that’s okay; we can handle it. But everyday, take a moment to yourself and free your mind. Clearing your head- even if just for a few minutes- will give you a better handle on your busy life.
  8. Walk around naked. It’s freeing and empowering with a hint of naughty. We’ve all done it before, which means we all know how good it feels.
  9. De-clutter your home. Home should be a sanctuary. This is hard to accomplish when there’s chaos. Straighten up a bit, and enjoy your oasis.
  10. Spend time with your lover. And I mean REAL time. No phone, no TV, and no kids. Just each other. Even if it’s just a few minutes before bed, spend the time to grow closer to your partner. The growing emotional bond will make you feel more secure about yourself. Security=sexy.

What do you do to make yourself feel sexy?

International Travel Packing Tips

 

This week, we’re focusing on travel! This is part three of a five part packing/prep series.

I’m halfway through my month-long vacation/late honeymoon in Spain. It’s my first time out of the U.S., so when packing, I wasn’t entirely sure what to bring. Besides checking the weather for the proper clothing, I was at a loss. Now that I’ve been in Europe for a bit, I am wiser. While I’m extremely happy I brought some things, I still accidentally left a few essentials at home. Here’s some tips for anyone else new to international traveling.

  1. Conservative clothing is best- no matter the time of year. A lot of tourist attractions are religious, and some have strict dress requirements to enter (ex. no exposed arms/low neck lines). It may seem inconvenient, but trust me it’s worth it! If you’re traveling during warmer months and are wearing less, keep a light cardigan handy.
  2. Bring your hair products! I was advised to skip packing my products and just buy them here. It made sense- TSA is famous for ruining beauty products. But if you’re a Naturalista like me, you won’t have much luck finding products. I can’t even find any coconut oil! Thank goodness there’s an abundance of olive oil in this area. Product wise, the best I’ve been able to do is Garnier Fructis- thankfully, I love that brand! Also, read ingredient labels carefully. A lot of the products I’ve seen in Barcelona contain keratin- and I don’t use that in my tresses.
  3. European Tampax is NOT the same as American Tampax… Another product I was told to buy here. If you have room in your luggage, I recommend packing your own. The two are slightly different from each other, and I’m not a fan of the differences. Also, all of the pad/pantyliners I’ve come across are scented. If you don’t like scented feminine hygiene products, bring your own.
  4. Bring a few games. You will have some sort of down time, and watching TV in a foreign language gets old. We brought Monopoly cards, regular cards, and dominoes. Perfect for quality time and it keeps you from getting bored.
  5. Comfortable shoes. You will do a LOT of walking. A LOT.

P.S. Don’t forget your adapters! Different parts of Europe use different outlets. Make sure you get a quality adapter.