27
Mar
Prepare to Party
by Amy Taylor
0 Comments | Posted by thatgirl in 21st Century Bellist, Living Life
You’ve just put on your PJ’s, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch, and dug into a bag of chips. That’s when you get the phone call. Your girlfriends are getting ready to go out, and want you to come along. Despite 
your eventful plans for the evening (an American Idol marathon counts as plans, right?), your friends won’t take “no” for an answer. So now you’ve got an hour to prepare — mentally and physically — for a night on the town. But how do you pull out of that couch-potato mood and get ready to party?
To banish your slump and transform into the party girl, try these tips:
• Cold water can boost circulation and amp up energy. Hop in the shower and spend three minutes under warm water, then switch to cold for one minute. Repeat three times and feel instantly energized.
• Relax by using a massage trick. Find the acupoint at the top of your head, in between your ears. Then using both hands, move two finger-widths to the left and right, gently applying pressure with the index and middle finger of each hand for one second and release. Continue this routine for one minute.
• Breathing techniques can increase energy and prepare you to be on-the-go all night long. In Chinese Medicine, energy is referred to as qi (“chi”), and the best way to promote qi is with deep breathing. By breathing deep into your belly, you can increase your qi energy and improve stamina.
• Feel sexy and confident even before you go out by giving yourself a quick foot soak. Mix 1 cup lemon juice, 3 tbs. olive oil and 1/4 cup milk then soak for five minutes. Your feet will end up soft and ready for stilettos!
• For fabulous party hair, go for a wavy, careless look. If your hair is naturally wavy, scrunch it while wet, spray with some hairspray, and let it air dry. Put straight hair in hot rollers or curl it with a curling iron and pins the curls down. Spray with hairspray and let it set while you finish getting ready.
• No one will know you were yawning an hour ago if you have glowing skin and naturally flushed cheeks. Define cheekbones and add a little color to your complexion with liquid shimmer mixed with crème blush. Apply lightly to your cheekbones, and then throw on some bronzer underneath for added definition.
• If you’re wearing a dress or skirt, bring your legs front and center. After shaving, rub olive or almond oil on them for a seductive look.
• Choose an outfit that makes you feel confident without showing off too much. You won’t have a good time if you’re constantly worried about one of your ladies popping out.
And remember, it’s essential to eat something before you go out. You also should drink plenty of water during and after your party session because nobody looks glam with dehydrated skin.
photos by juli k, eric hacke