Summer is the perfect time to make a change. Start by reworking your personal style, then experiment with different hairstyles and makeup to complete your new look. Take advantage of this sunny weather opportunity to tone your body with outdoor exercise. Choosing healthy foods, eating out less, and drinking a lot will also get you closer to your ideal body shape. In the fall, your friends will be looking at you!
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Method 1 of 4: Changing Wardrobe Contents
Step 1. Get inspired
To make your new look even more perfect, you need inspiration. Create a board on Pinterest and give it a stylish title, follow fashion accounts on social media, or create a file (folder) of your favorite dress ideas.
Step 2. Create a color palette
Think about the colors you want in your new wardrobe. Do you like earth tones, or do you want your new style to be more bright and bold? The color palette is an important factor to consider when creating a matching style.
Remember, you are not limited to just one color palette! You are free to wear bright colors every now and then, even if you usually only wear black and gray. Creating a color palette will make it easier to style and shop for your new clothes
Step 3. Develop your new style
Now that you've got inspiration and picked a color palette, you're ready to create a new personal style! You changed your appearance this summer for one reason-say, you wanted to show the world a new image. Do brainstorming. What will the new image look like?
- Try to develop a style that makes you feel confident about yourself. Be yourself-don't push yourself into a style you're not comfortable wearing.
- When developing a style, think about the side of yourself that you want to highlight.
Step 4. Come up with a set of clothes that show your uniqueness
That signature suit is the basic outfit that embodies your new style and is a go-to outfit you can wear when you're in doubt. Your signature outfit doesn't have to be very specific-it's more like a benchmark.
- For example, one of your signature outfits could be straight trousers with a regular t-shirt.
- You may need to take a look at Pinterest boards or fashion icons for inspiration.
Step 5. Label it
Once you have an idea of what your style might look like, give it a name. This can help you gain a more concrete understanding of your style. Think about the suit you'll be wearing, the color palette, and the top icons of your style. Be creative! You are here as a stylist.
For example, if your style is colorful, but professional, you might call it “bright business style.”
Step 6. Unpack the contents of your wardrobe
Before you start shopping for new clothes to match your style, clear out your wardrobe from the bottom. You might find your current or long-forgotten items in the back of the closet to match your new style!
You'll find that you can create a whole new style with the outfits you already have
Step 7. Go shopping for clothes
If you feel like you need a few new pieces of clothing to bring your style to life, it's time to head to the store. Shop while remembering your style name, signature outfit, and color palette. Focus on basic clothes that reflect your style, such as a nice button-down shirt or a decent black slacks. You can mix and match these settings to create a variety of looks.
- If you've been trying to balance your weight over the summer, buy clothes that are as close to fall as possible, and be sure to try them all on to make sure they fit-after all, you may already be a different size and shape than a few months ago.
- Don't overlook resale shops and bargain shops on your adventures! You may need to rummage around, but you can find nice and quirky items to match your outfit. Thrift stores are the place to get things with a particularly retro look.
Step 8. Buy accessories that can attract attention
Do not forget to buy accessories that can attract attention, such as jewelry and handbags. Accessories not only make your clothes look great, but also turn the same outfit into a unique suit with minimal effort and money.
Method 2 of 4: Changing Haircut and Makeup
Step 1. Adjust your haircut to your new style
You may need a completely new hairstyle, one that matches the current look. Check out style blogs, Pinterest, and fashion magazines for inspiration. Choose a haircut that suits your personal style, and bring along some photos so your stylist has a better understanding of what you want.
- For example, if your new style is unconventional (edgy) and tends to wear dark colors, you can opt for a short shaggy haircut.
- If your style is sweet and distinctive like a girl (girly), try making bangs.
- If you have a mustache or beard, try shaving or growing it to match your new look.
Step 2. Color your hair
Coloring your hair can instantly change your appearance. Check out your style icons for inspiration, and choose a color that matches your skin tone and new personal style. Talk to your stylist to see what color works best with your natural hair color.
- If you color your hair at a salon, bring some photos of the hair color you want.
- Remember, store-bought hair polish is usually a few shades darker than it appears on the box. Buy a color that is a shade or two lighter than you want.
Step 3. Change your parting
If you don't want to cut your hair, try changing your parting. If your hair is usually parted in the middle, try making a side part to make it look more glamorous.
Step 4. Try different hairstyles
For a summer makeover, add a new hairstyle to your look. Experiment with heating devices, such as curling irons and straighteners, as well as other hair products, such as gels, hair sprays, and mousses. Again, look to your favorite style icons for inspiration.
- Comb your hair back with mousse, then tuck it behind your ear. Use a different curling iron, or try using hairspray to give it texture.
- Try hairdos in buns, ponytails, or French braids.
- The extra hair extensions and bobby pins will keep you safe from experimenting with hair of different lengths.
Step 5. Experiment with makeup
Wearing bright red lipstick or making eye makeup with pointed ends on the left and right will greatly change your appearance. Try using different foundations, blushes, bronzers, eyeliners, lipsticks, and lip glosses until you find the look you like best.
- Wearing a different shade of lipstick is a quick and easy way to change up your style. For example, if you usually wear bright red lipstick, try a pink or nude lip gloss.
- Focus on experimenting with makeup that will define your facial features, such as eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, and lipstick. Choose any other idiosyncrasies that you want to highlight.
- If your makeup is minimal, you can use makeup that stands out more than usual to change up your look. If you like to wear a lot of makeup, consider going low.
Step 6. Try a tanning lotion
Glowing, tanned skin can change your appearance, but you don't have to risk damaging your skin by basking in the sun to get it. Instead, use a tanning lotion to get it done. You will look tanned, and your skin will not be damaged.
Step 7. Shape the eyebrows
Your eyebrows may seem insignificant, but they can actually make a huge impact on how you look. Consider going to a salon for waxing or eyebrow embroidery. Be sure to check the reviews on the internet, and consult with friends! Do not let you get a waxing that is not good so you have to wait for your eyebrows to grow again.
- You can also pluck your eyebrows yourself at home. Take it easy-better thick eyebrows than too thin!
- Fill in the thin part with an eyebrow pencil.
Method 3 of 4: Body Shaping
Step 1. Create an exercise plan for the summer
Start by thinking about your fitness goals. Develop your plan according to those goals. If you want to lose weight, focus on cardio training. If you want to shape your legs, it's best to focus your energy on lifting weights, such as lunges and squats. Schedule exercise into your daily routine, and don't forget to write down your plan.
Include various activities to ward off boredom. Make alternating days between doing high impact sports, such as lifting weights, and low impact sports, such as swimming or cycling
Step 2. Exercise every day
Try exercising for 30 minutes a week. Two of those days do exercise to strengthen the different muscle groups.
If you don't have much time this summer, try incorporating exercise into your daily activities. For example, if you need to go to the store, consider cycling
Step 3. Track your progress
Test your fitness early in the summer to set the bar, then see how far you've improved throughout the season. Focus the assessment on exercises you do regularly, such as planks or push-ups.
- For example, you can record how many times you can do push-ups, how long you can hold a plank, and how much weight you can lift when you squat.
- Write it all down so your progress can be accurately tracked!
Step 4. Do it outdoors
Instead of being cooped up in a stuffy fitness workout room, take advantage of the summer sun! Running is one of the most common outdoor sports, but you can also try doing high-intensity interval training, which will give you a quick burst of energy. This form of exercise includes vigorous body circuit movements, which will burn a lot of calories.
- Here's a sequence of moves you can do: Lifting a barbell, do lunges for 30 seconds, then push-ups for 30 seconds. Repeat for 5 rounds.
- If you're vacationing near the beach, working out in the sand will give you an extra challenge!
- Other outdoor activities, such as biking, swimming, or playing beach volleyball, can be great options.
Method 4 of 4: Eat Well
Step 1. Choose healthy foods
Eating right is the key to changing your body shape this summer, and it can also make your skin clearer and brighter. Choose proteins with less fat, such as chicken and fish, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid products high in sugar and fat, such as baked goods, candy, and chips.
- Make it easy, by focusing on fresh ingredients and avoiding packaged and processed foods.
- Consume healthy meal replacements to make dietary changes. For example, instead of eating donuts for breakfast, try eating whole grain oatmeal with the addition of fresh fruit. At dinner, replace the fried chicken with grilled salmon.
Step 2. Eat at the right time
Eating at the right time can keep you energized while boosting your metabolism, bringing you closer to your ideal physique. Make sure you eat breakfast, and don't eat late at night, as this can lead to weight gain.
Instead of eating three large meals a day, consider eating smaller meals throughout the day. This will keep your metabolism up and keep you energized
Step 3. Cook yourself
Eating out will make it difficult for you to lose weight, because restaurant food usually contains more calories than homemade food. During the summer, try to eat at home more often, and bring your own lunch to work.
For a healthy and tasty lunch, try making a lean protein sandwich you like, then adding it to a whole wheat tortilla or whole wheat bread
Step 4. Drink a lot
Summers can be very hot, and with all the exercise you do, the key is to stay hydrated. Besides, drinking lots of it is good for your skin! Avoid sugary drinks, including smoothies, cocktails, and sweetened coffee, and opt for plain water instead. This can significantly reduce your calorie intake, helping you to reach your goal of ideal body shape this summer.
- Try drinking 2 glasses of water before a meal-think of it as an “appetizer.” This way, you'll tend to consume fewer calories during your meal.
- If you want to drink alcoholic beverages, choose drinks that are not too sweet. For example, replace a very sweet margarita with vodka, with a pinch of soda and lime added.
Tips
- Different skin types require different types of makeup too. People with dry skin should not wear makeup that contains a lot of minerals, which can dry out the skin even more. However, if your skin is oily, use an oil-free base and powder so that your skin doesn't get greasy.
- If in doubt, consult a specialist. A dermatologist can help by recommending the right makeup and lotion for your skin; experienced clothing store clerks can provide good fashion advice. Don't be afraid to ask.
- If you want, cut your hair fairly short on hot days. This will keep you looking cool and support your makeover over the summer!
- If your hair is always loose, try a high ponytail or a bun. Another way to choose your new style is the style that best fits what you do. For example: if you like sports, try to look athletic, with your hair tied in a high ponytail with short jeans and a loose t-shirt.
