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How To Look Better Naked
Now that we are fully in the throes of summer, it is blazing hot, and we are all trying to figure out some ways to cool off. You can indulge in a visit to the pool or a popsicle, but we’ve got a more scandalous suggestion: spend some time in the buff! Nothing boosts your self-esteem like embracing your natural (and naked) attributes.
Whether you are cavorting solo or with a partner-in-crime, you’ll have the most fun when you feel you are baring your best. Here a few easy and fun tips to help you look and feel gorgeous naked!
1. First and foremost, make sure that skin you’re in is exfoliated and moisturized to smoothness. You’ll have silky skin that you be proud to flaunt!
2. No one looks that great under the glare of fluorescent lighting. Make sure you portray yourself in the most flattering light by dimming it a bit, and creating a soft glow with flickering candles.
3. We all have little insecurities about our bodies, especially in the buff. But rather than focusing on all of those perceived “flaws,” focus on what you love about your body! Those lovely eyes, shapely calves, and gorgeous skin all are reasons to celebrate you.
4. Stand up straight with your chin held high. It sounds like such a simple thing, but it portrays sheer confidence and pride, which is exactly how you should feel when enjoying your natural self.
5. Keep yourself fuzz free, quickly and easily, if that’s what makes you feel good. Sugaring is less painful that waxing, and can keep you hairless for weeks of naked revelry!
6. Accessorize with an amazing necklace or some killer heels. Just because you won’t have an outfit to match, doesn’t mean they’ll be any less fun to wear.
7. Find some nudspiration! Seek out some photos of empowered women (like this author’s fav, Tina Turner!), happily confident, and post them around your mirror to remind you of the attitude you’re aiming for.
8. You may want to give your naked skin a few outings to begin with so that you can become accustomed to the feeling. They can be as tame as you like, or maybe you’ve got the guts for a nude 5K. You know what they say: practice makes perfect!
9. Rock a golden glow! Everyone feels better with a little bit of that sun kissed look. A tan hides a multitude of blemishes, so indulge without the sun damage by smoothing on some self-tanner or bronzer.
10. Be free! The day you plan to disrobe, don’t wear any restrictive clothing or lingerie. Those can leave unsightly marks and indentations on your skin. Rather, choose something loose fitting to inspire your desire to let loose.
11. Although it seems basic, I cannot stress how important it is to drink plenty of water! That radiant glow your skin gives off is from being properly hydrated and fresh.
12. Everyone looks better when they smile, so flash those pearly whites, and accessorize them with some luscious red lips. The trick is, have a genuinely fun time, and that smile will come naturally.
13. Need a little assistance in figuring out what to do with yourself when there are no pockets where your hands can hide? Well, why not indulge in a class to teach you some of the finer points of striptease? You’ll be able to carry yourself with grace and confidence, without a single stitch getting in the way.
14. If you’re a little self-conscious about venturing out onto the beach or unveiling your goods a little more privately, you can use some subtle makeup tricks to contour the shape of your body. Watch this video for tips on how to contour in the impression of a defined stomach. All you need is a body brush and some bronzer, and you can fake it ‘til you make it!
15. So many women are intimidated by lingerie shopping, mainly because stores tend to depict only “flawless” models wearing their pieces. But buying properly fitting lingerie that flatters your body type can really go far in enhancing your confidence in your natural assets.
