Changes in personal circumstances can awaken the desire to re invent your look as you take stock of old habits and change them for new ones. Alternatively, it could be the freshness of spring with the promise of summer around the corner, which provides the inspiration for a different look.

New Hairstlye

Nothing sets off a new look better than a new hairstyle, so invest in a trip to the hairdressers for a cut and blow dry. Take the hairdressers advice on what suits your face shape and features and do not be afraid of choosing a different style to what you are accustomed. Why not try a different hair colour to reinvent yourself or get some streaks put to give your hair that sun kissed look. Look for hair salons that offer discounted manicures and pedicures for their clients so you the added benefit of getting your nails done at the same time. If you prefer to do your nails at home, buy a new shade of nail varnish that you have not tried before or match it to a new outfit.

Update the Wardrobe

Experiment with different jacket and skirt styles to avoid monotony in your look and this season, welcome colour into your life especially if you are used to wearing neutral shades like blacks and browns. Choose from a wide spectrum of colours that range from lemon yellows, shades of pink like salmon and fuchsia, blues and lavender. Updating your wardrobe with any clothing item that reflects current fashion trends and colours gives a general feel good factor and uplifts the mood.

Accessorise

Buying a new item of clothing necessitates matching jewellery to enhance and complete the overall look. Modern jewellery is loud and colourful, inspired by exotic ethnic designs and adding a new bracelet, necklace or earrings can add interest and style to any outfit especially if it is simple with few details. Even though some of the modern platform shoe styles are not the most practical to wear, you can always find a pair of shoes in current strappy styles with chunky heels that set off a new outfit and are within your budget and taste. Pair them off with a matching handbag for a coordinated look and choose from the brightest shades this season, which give vibrancy and interest and give you a new twist to your usual dressing style.

New Make Up

Complement any new addition to your wardrobe by buying a matching lipstick and try out some of the latest mineral foundations that promise a flawless and natural looking finish to your make up. If budget allows, get a facial done to get your skin buffed and polished and some make up counters offer free advice and will do a make over to help you choose the right make up shades and tones that best suit your skin and hair colour.

These small but effective ideas will steer you into experimenting with a new look that you are comfortable with and does not necessarily have to cost the earth.

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