This Is What I Smell Like

this is what i smell like

Tips to find your signature scent

Picking a new perfume is not easy but finding ‘the one’ can be even more overwhelming so…

1) SAMPLE your fragrance before purchasing.

This takes time, so if you are testing fragrances in store, go get a coffee and let the scent develop over the next few hours before making a decision, paying attention to the different layers of scent that you are experiencing – often a perfume can smell very different after a few hours

2) Before choosing your signature scent, give some thought to what you want it to communicate about you.

Do you want to stand out from the crowd or are you looking for something more discreet and intimate? If you’re looking to turn heads as you walk in the room.

It’s important that we love the fragrance that we are wearing, however, it’s just as important to remember that we are ultimately wearing fragrance for other people – to tell our story to others through scent - so it’s crucial that we know what we want to communicate.

3) Don’t fall victim to trends

All too often we find ourselves purchasing a fragrance that many of our friends or the latest icons are wearing or whoever has the most advertisements.

4) Understand fragrance families

Every family will give a certain message and can help quickly narrow down a select few fragrances that are going to help you tell your story best.

- Oriental and spicy fragrances tend to be much warmer and heavier in nature, lending themselves best to the winter months or an evening fragrance.

- Woody scents are more masculine in nature, whilst floral fragrances tend to be more feminine, however, that being said, a fragrance is not gender specific.

- Fruity and citrus fragrances tend to be more uplifting and easy to wear, making them ideal for daytime wear or for summer months

here’s how my ideal dates look like: 

we paint together on one single canvas. we give each other 60 seconds: for ex i start painting whatever and after 60 sec he’s adding other things and we keep going until we’re both satisfied

pottery. we take home whatever the other has made at the end of the session

museum. we act like guides for one another: let’s say i explain and show one floor and he does the same with another floor until we’ve seen everything

book thrifting. by the end of the date we gift the other person whatever book we found

market. we each come up with recipes as we go and buy whatever’s necessary and cook for one another

You do NOT have to work hard in order to get what you want!

You read that right! You don't have to work hard in order to get what you want. Isn't that amazing? All you have to do in order to get what you desire is to affirm and persist for it. That's literally it!

You don't have to work extra hours at your job in order to get that raise. You don't have to text first or be good at flirting in order to have your sp. You don't have to be as thin as a minecraft enderman or fit eurocentric beauty standards in order to be beautiful. You don't have to have pale skin or follow trends in order to be worthy of love and respect. You just have to affirm and persist for what it is that you want and you'll be able to get it. You already have what you want regardless of anything!

Nothing is out of your reach unless you assume that it is. Nothing is impossible unless you assume that something's impossible. On the other end, if you assume that you can have something, than you absolutely can have it. If you assume that you always get what you want, then you always get what you want. It's that simple!

Your subconscious mind already does all the hard work for you. So stop overworking yourself and doing so much unnecessary shit that's only stressing you out and making you feel exhausted and make life easier for yourself. You don't have to work so much. All you have to do is affirm and persist. Your thoughts create, not the amount of work that you do. You are worthy of your desires no matter how much time and effort you put into receiving them.

Basic Beauty Tips!

Hair

Invest in a natural hairbrush- Some of them are hundreds of dollars, but there are plenty affordable options! They’re good for your hair and the environment

Get a silk pillowcase- Might have to save up for this one, but it’ll help your hair and skin!

Stop using hair ties- Claw clips and scrunchies are WAY better for your hair

Gently tie your hair at night- Whether it’s a low, loose bun or braids, protect your hair at night

Use hair oil anytime your hair gets dry

Make sure to get trims to get rid of dry ends

Skin

Use a gentle cleanser and unscented moisturizer- Literally a basic routine with cerave or cetaphil will do WONDERS to your skin

Exfoliate once a week- Don’t over exfoliate!

Stay away from harsh products that might irritate your skin

Use SPF to prevent early aging and skin damage

General

Have a nail routine!- I love to use a nail growth oil, it does wonders!

Make sure to clean under your nails- Some people have really dirty nails and it’s not cute-

Always have a good fragrance- Like a signature scent!

Use a body scrub once a week for soft skin!- Also vanilla lotion smells so good, and lotion helps perfume stick to the body

Stay Healthy- This is the most important! Stay hydrated, eat well, stay active, get enough rest and have proper hygeine!

How to be confident

Confidence can get you incredibly far in life and make everything a lot easier; I consider myself a really confident person, so here are a few tips that might help you get there! <3

Eliminate toxic people. I don't care if it's your best friend, boyfriend, or mom; if they are stopping you from being the best version of yourself, it's time to say goodbye.

Fix your posture! Confident people have good fucking posture, and sweety, I just know your posture is not it rn, so please straighten that back.

Do what makes you happy. Who cares what people have to say about it? If it's good for you, do it.

Tell yourself you're that girl. Nobody will believe it if you don't do it, so hype yourself up!

Practice eye contact. I can just tell someone is confident if they can look me in the eyes while having a conversation. It seems much harder than it actually is; pick one of their eyes and just focus on it while you talk.

Speak with tone and expression. Talking in a quiet and monotone manner doesn't necessarily make you look insecure, but talking with expression just sounds more confident.

Make your hand visible. When you hide your hands, it makes you look insecure and uncomfortable.

Mind your own business. This one is really simple; I don't think I have to explain, lmao.

Don't tell people your insecurities because 99% of the time, they didn't notice them before you pointed them out.

Accept compliments. If someone says you look good, don't be like, "oh nooo, I look AWFUL" just say thank you and accept the compliment :)

Stop over-apologizing. Only say it if you actually did something bad or feel sorry.

Visualize the person you want to be. It's pretty simple, think about who you want to be, then think about how that person acts, their routine, how they talk, etc., and slowly start adapting those habits.

Don't be nervous to ask for help. Instead, change your mindset; people want to help you!

Authenticity radiates, be true to yourself, and you will attract good people like a magnet.

No one is out of your league if you act like it. This entire 'league' thing is made up, so don't put yourself in a box.

Trust yourself. You have a bad feeling; you know it and act on it. If you feel like something is not right, it's probably not. Trust yourself.

Stay calm under pressure. It's crucial to not freak out under pressure; even if you do, try acting as if everything is under control.

When entering a room, don't be on your phone. Look around, introduce yourself, greet people, etc.

smile more :)

walk like you know where you're going, even if you don't lol.

Live for yourself. Constantly work on not caring what other people think. If you like it, you post it. If you want to go there, go. If you like that outfit, wear it. Make decisions for yourself, not for others to validate you. It's your world, and every decision you make is because you want to make it yourself!

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