FLAUNT YOUR STYLE

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Style”? Is it a way of designing clothes, putting on clothes, hair style, way we talk, walk, stand, eat and what so ever. Well the following examples above defines the word “Style” in many aspects, Style is a particular way in which something is done, created or performed, a particular form or design of something, way of behaving or doing things, and so much more. FLAUNT YOUR STYLE!- YOU!:

Being yourself is one of the best ways to flaunt your style because it’s a distinct feature which no one has or can be; it shows the uniqueness of God’s master piece. That’s why it good to always be yourself where you go, never be ashamed of whom you are and try to copy someone else thereby losing your identity Find yourself and define yourself on your terms, you can't be yourself if you don't know, understand, and accept yourself first. It should be your primary goal to find this out. Find the time to learn upon what you value and take time to consider what makes up the essence of who you are. As part of this, contemplate your life and choices. Try to think about what kind of things you would or wouldn't like to do, and act accordingly; finding out through trial and error helps more than you might think it does. Avoid fixating on the past and not letting you grow. One of the most unhealthy approaches to being oneself is to make a decision that who you are is defined by a moment or period of time, after which you spend the rest of your life trying to still be that person from the past rather than someone who is still you but grows with the passing of each season and decade. Allow yourself this space to grow, to improve, to become wiser. Allow yourself to forgive past errors and past behaviours you're not so proud of. Work on accepting mistakes and choices you've made; they're done and in the past. You had your reasons for them and the decision made sense at the time, so instead of harnessing yourself to past mistakes, allow yourself to learn their lessons and continue to grow. Never stop looking for your own strengths. Over time, these may change and thus, so may your definition of yourself, but never let up in focusing and refocusing on them. They more than adequately balance out your flaws and are the principal reason for not comparing yourself to others. Comparison leads to resentment. A person filled with resentment cannot focus on the mantra of "be yourself" because they are too busy hankering after someone else! Comparison leads also to criticism of others. A life filled with criticizing others stems from low self-esteem and a need to pull others off their perches that you've placed them on. That's both a way to lose friends and respect, and it's also a way of never being yourself because you're envy-struck and spending too much time on admiring others for their characteristics and not on yourself. Relax. Stop worrying about the worst that could happen, especially in social situations. So what if you fall flat on your face? Accidentally head butt your date when leaning in for a kiss? Learn to laugh at yourself both when it happens and afterward. Turn it into a funny story that you can share with others. It lets them know that you're not perfect and makes you feel more at ease, too. It's also an attractive quality for someone to be able to laugh at themselves and not take themselves too seriously! Value the person you are, love your personality, and embrace your flaws; we all have them, and as explained earlier, being honest is better than running from them. Be responsible for yourself and for boosting your self-esteem. If others aren't telling you you're great, don't let it get to you. Instead, tell yourself you're special, wonderful, and worthwhile. When you believe these things about yourself, others will recognize that glow of self-confidence and begin confirming your self-affirmations in no time Follow your own style. The common thing a lot of people do is copy others' actions because it seems like the better route to fit in, but really, shouldn't you stand out? Standing out is very hard, yes, but you need to try avoid assuming other people's perspectives of you, even if it's not something you would normally do; that's what being yourself is all about. Whatever you are, accept it. Being different is absolutely beautiful and it attracts people to you. Don't let people change you!

CONFIDENCE!: Being confident is a good way to achieve that, confidence is one of the great keys to success; people won’t take you serious or have confidence in you if you don’t have confidence in yourself. Recognize your talents and good qualities and write them down. No matter how down you feel, try to pat yourself on the back a little and remember the things you excel at. Focusing on your better attributes will distract you from perceived flaws and boost your sense of worth. Think of your good qualities in looks, friendships, talents, and most of all, personality. Think back on compliments from other people. What have they told you about you that you otherwise haven't noticed or acknowledged? Maybe they've remarked on your smile, or your ability to stay cool and collected in stressful situations. Remember past accomplishments. It can be something other people recognized, like being at the top of your class, or something only you know about, like a quiet act of service to make life easier for someone else. Realize how great this was. You go! Think about the qualities you try to cultivate. No one's perfect, but if you're actively trying to be an honourable, good person, give yourself some credit for effort. The fact that you think about bettering yourself at all says that you're humble and good-hearted, and those are positive attributes. Now write down everything you can think of and refer back to it next time you're feeling down. Add to it as you remember more things you can take pride in doing. Think of the obstacles that stand in the way of your confidence. Take a piece of paper and write all the things that you think are keeping you from becoming confident, e.g., bad grades, introversion, not many friends, etc. Now ask yourself this: Is that valid or logical? Or are these just assumptions on my part? FYI, the answers are "no" and "yes," respectively. How in the world does it make sense that one thing determines your self-worth? It doesn't! Remember that everyone struggles with confidence. Some people are good at hiding it, but nearly every person has struggled with his or her self-confidence at one point. You're not alone! And if you can think of someone who are confident, odds are there's a situation they're not confident in. Confidence is rarely universal. See confidence as a process, not a singular achievement. Having confidence isn't a finish line you cross once, and the process won't always move forward — there will be days when you feel like you're starting from square one. Take a deep breath, remember the self-confidence hurdles you've already cleared, and resolve to keep going. In the toughest of times, it is good to make it your duty to pat yourself on the back even if you didn't do anything. Odds are you won't really realize you're confident until you already are. Was there a day you realized you were smart, funny, resourceful, or punctual? Probably not. So if you don't see immediate changes, know that it's just because you're too close to the painting. Can't see the forest through the trees, type of thing. You get it. Embrace your interests. If there's a sport or hobby you've always wanted to be good at, now's the time! Improving your skills will reinforce that you are talented, and subsequently boost your confidence. Learn a musical instrument or a foreign language; take up an art form like painting, start building projects—whatever it is that catches your interest. Don't get discouraged if you're not immediately awesome. Remember that learning is a process, and you're in it for the small victories and the relaxing recreation time, not to be the best ever. Talk to strangers. Straight up, confidence is more than just a state of mind -- its habit. That's all humans really are. So in order to be confident, you've got to do confident things. One of those is making conversation with strangers. It's intimidating at first, but with each time you'll be more and more unfazed. Accept compliments gracefully. Don't just roll your eyes and shrug it off — own it! You deserved it! Make eye contact, smile, and say "thank you." Being nice about it when someone else wants to compliment you doesn't compromise your humility; it shows that you're polite and have a secure sense of self-worth. Pay a compliment in return. If you're still uncomfortable taking compliments, try giving one back after you've accepted. This can help you feel like the score is "even" and you haven't been too prideful. Drop those who bring you down. It's hard to be confident in a group of people that you feel are constantly judging you. You could naturally be the most extroverted, loud, self-assured person, but with these people, you turn into a puppy dog that hasn't been cared for well enough. Those people need to be dropped like a bad habit. And now. It's important that you surround yourself with others who you feel make you feel like you're the best version of you there could possibly be. It's only around these people that you'll be able to make the growth you want to (and can!) make. Expect success. A lot of life is a self-fulfilling prophecy. When we think we'll fail, we don't really try as hard. When we think we're not good enough, we often act not well enough. If you expect success, you may just draw it out. Pessimism can actually undermine your abilities. Failure is inevitable. It always happens. And it doesn't matter. The only part that matters is that you get back up. Everyone experiences setbacks, but not everyone gets back up. It's the getting back up that builds confidence, and you've got to fail in the first place to do so. Dress good, look good, and feel good. You don’t have to be a billionaire to be fashionable, fashion is one of the best ways to flaunt your style

STYLE YOUR WALK!: Let your confidence show in the way you walk, make use of the space around you; step on the earth like it’s your foot stool, don’t always have the impression that people are watching you because frankly nobody care. Everyone is too busy being busy, even if they are watching, it’s your stage, your moment, enjoy it! Walking with confidence is a great way to create a great first impression or simply demonstrate your confidence to the world without saying a word. TIPS & TRICKS: Develop a dressing ritual: Laying out your clothes the night before a big event can help you during the event. By laying out your clothes, you can identify any issues with what you plan to wear (lint, loose threads, etc.). This ritual can also help increase your confidence by giving you a chance to visualize how you will look at the event. Practice walking: Aim to walk for 30 minutes per day at least three times per week to improve your stride. As you practice walking, remember to stand tall, keep your arms at your sides, and take long brisk steps. The exercise will do you good and your walk will also improve as a result. Practice power posing: Standing tall with your arms and legs spread out wide will help you to feel more confident. This type of dominant pose also reduces cortisol and increases testosterone, which will add to your confidence. Take a moment to duck into bathroom stall or empty room and power pose for a minute before you need to walk confidently. Distract yourself from negative emotions: If you are nervous, don’t focus on how nervous you are because that will only make you more nervous. Instead, distract yourself by looking at humorous images on the internet or talking to a friend who is good at making you laugh. Keep mouthwash on hand to quickly freshen your breath: Always keep a small bottle of mouthwash on hand to quickly swish away bad breath and brighten your smile. This small ritual will eliminate any fears you may have had about bad breath or foods stuck in your teeth and allow you to walk more confidently. Check the news for ice breakers: Being in the know can also boost your confidence by giving you some interesting topics to bring up in conversations with strangers. Just steer clear of bringing up anything too depressing or politically divisive. Stick to lighter topics that you think others might find interesting. Greet people as you walk into a room or down a hallway: Make eye contact with people you know as well as strangers. Introduce yourself if you haven’t met before, but only offer your first and last name at first. Simply say, “Hi, I’m ___ ____.” Then wait for the other person to speak. Stopping at your name will make you seem more confident and intriguing. Use your hands when you talk: Gesticulating will keep you from doing things like putting your hands into your pockets or fidgeting. These gestures demonstrate nervousness and gesticulating while you talk will have the opposite effect. You will seem more confident and powerful by using your hands while you talk.

TALK LIKE A BOSS: Let there be confidence in the way you speak, whether you are right or wrong; express yourself in a moderate and confident manner, not too fast or slow. Articulate, enunciate, and be polite. Don’t use words or phrases you don’t know the meaning, be confident about what you know and don’t be afraid to ask questions because the better you know the better it gets, don’t mimic other people’s voice or character. Good communication is the key to success, whether you’re speaking in front of a large audience or trying to get a point across to a new friend. If you want to know how to speak well and confidently; you’ve got to believe in yourself, speak slowly and carefully, and have strong convictions about what you’re saying. TIPS State your opinions with conviction: Before you speak, you have to make sure you really believe in what you say. You don't have to sound arrogant to get your point across, sound like you really believe in what you're saying instead of turning to other people for validation or approval. It's all in how you say it: If you start a sentence by saying, "I think that…" Or, "But maybe…" then nothing you say afterwards will sound as forceful as it would have if you just made the statement. Make eye contact: For one thing, it is polite for others. Also, eye contact will help others to listen to your thinking carefully. Find a few friendly faces to focus on so your confidence goes up while you're speaking and that you're communicating your message even more clearly. If you look down at the floor, you won't look confident, and if you're looking around while you talk, people may think that you're distracted or looking for something better to do. Look people in the eyes when you talk to them - you can look away for a moment or two to get your footing, but in general, stay focused on the eyes of the people you're talking to. If you see someone looking confused or concerned when you're speaking, you may even think about whether or not you're being clear enough. However, you shouldn't let one confused person get you off track. If you're talking to a larger group where it's difficult to really make eye contact, focus on looking at just a few people in the audience. Praise yourself every day: This will promote your own confidence, which is important when you speak. With more confidence, people will take your thinking more seriously. You don't have to think you're perfect to truly praise yourself and let yourself feel like the amazing person that you are. Remind yourself of all of the great things you've accomplished and worked so hard for. Look in the mirror and say at least three things about yourself, or make a list of all of the great things that make you who you are. If you can't think of anything you'd want to praise yourself for, then you'll need to work on boosting your confidence. Build your self-esteem by focusing on something you're good at, addressing your flaws, and spending time with the people who really care about you and make you feel good about yourself. Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear: While you don't want to shout, you should speak loudly enough so that people don't have to ask you to repeat yourself. Speaking quietly or softly will make people think you are shy and that you don't have confidence in what you're saying -- that you don't really want to be heard anyway. If you speak in a low voice, not only will others not be able to hear what you say, but you will also portray a submissive demeanour, which suggests the opposite of a confident one. On the other hand, you don't want to speak so loudly that you're talking over people just to be heard. Your words alone should get people's attention. Expand your vocabulary: Read as much as you can, from online journals to serious literature. The more you read, the more you'll know and the more expansive your vocabulary will be. You'll be learning new words and understanding new phrases without even knowing it, and soon, you'll be using the words you read while you're speaking. Having a wide vocabulary is a must if you really want to speak well. This doesn't mean that you have to throw fifty thousand words into your speeches or everyday conversations every time. Just a few key "fancy" words can make you sound more intelligent, but not like you're trying too hard. Keep a vocabulary journal. Write down all of the new words you've encountered while reading and define them.

HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF STYLE: Fashion is the perfect way to show your unique traits to the world. People with good style pay attention to the colour, cut and fabric of their clothes, choosing items that look modern and in vogue. The options are endless! For example, you could get some funky trainers, try out some awesome skinny jeans with a drapery top, or wear a tutu with Goth makeup. Experiment to find out what clothes flatter your figure and express your unique personality; after all, great style is style that is truly yours STEP 1: This is really important, because you can be very stylish, but feel bad because you hate the clothes that you're wearing. Figure out (or at least get an idea) of the type of clothing that you like, so that you can be stylish and know that the clothes you're wearing help express your personality well. STEP 2: Learn about style. Look through fashion magazines and see what clothes are in style now. Watch celebrity news to see what celebrities are wearing right now. Look at regular people around you and examine what they're wearing. Go window-shopping. This will give you an idea of what's in style right now, and will give you a chance to see what items you like and dislike. STEP 3: Ditch the brand-name clothes. The most important rule of having style is not to be defined by labels. You won't have your own individual style if you are defined by them. You don't need to wear Gucci or PRADA to be a stylish person. You can get jealous looks from Citi Trends or even a Payless STEP 4: Know when clothes fit you. Not all of us can have the size 0 body of a model, and that's okay. You don't need that to have style. To have style, you need to know how to tell when clothes fit you, and what kind of clothes and styles you can use to flatter your body type. STEP 5: Know how to put outfits together. You can have a lot of nice single pieces of clothing, but style look like you're lacking style if you don't know how to put them together. Know what colours work well together, and how to avoid a boring outfit. Know when to rock the heels and when to go for some sneakers. STEP 6: Accessorize! It's a thing that can make an okay outfit a great outfit, and really improve your sense of style. Know how much jewelry is too much, if you should wear the hat or not, and if you should go for a bold or simple accessory. STEP 7: Get crazy and creative! Take risks with style and create your own clothes. Need a new skirt? Don't go and buy one; make one! If you really want to be adventurous, you could rip the sleeves of a long sleeved top or cut some shorts to make it into a skirt that you could wear. Personalize your clothes and anything you have. MAKE a bag. It would be best to use a sewing machine to make the stitches neater and to ensure that you are doing everything correctly. You could personalize your things by writing your name on your things using fabric paints, gems, and decorations like that. If you want to buy some jeans, maybe try to customize them. You can splatter paint on them, ask your friends to sign them, dye them, or add some gems. They would be cute and unique! And of course if you struggle to make clothes then ask help from someone. Just be confident with your style and love it!! Be confident and wear your clothes; don't let your clothes wear you!

TIPS: Have your own personal style. Don't even bother with trends. If you see a waistcoat that you think is hideous, don't buy it just because you saw a model wearing one! Wear what you want. For example, if your favourite colour is blue, buy some blue tops. If you think white matches your skin tone, buy a white skirt, and, ta-da! Outfit! If you like dressing like a model, keep the fancy stuff on the down low. If you like dressing fancy, you can buy a few skirts for spring and summer. Just wear them with simple tops. If you want a fancy shirt, pair it with some skinny jeans. If you like to dress simple but cute, the blue-shirt/white-skirt combo would be good to try if it will look good. Remember, there are endless shades of blue. Mix your style but dress according to the weather and wear what suits you best. Look at what other people are wearing and put your own twist on it. Also don't be scared to express your style. Wear whatever you want, when you want. The only thing stopping you from wearing a halter top with denim mini-shorts is the fact that's its freezing! Pay attention to the weather and make sure to wear layers on a day that might get too cold for your body to handle without a jacket, sweater, blazer, etc. Don't wear a sweater in summer, either. (Duh, common sense.) Keep a fashion scrapbook. In a plain notebook, paste pictures of styles that you like and jot down notes about outfits you see. When you have a fashion dilemma or need to go shopping, flip through the book and find looks that you like. Get to know your nearest tailor. For a nominal fee, they can take things out or in, and personalize things to make them unique. Don't worry about what others think of your style. Be a smart shopper. Follow only the trends that you can see yourself wearing, not every single one. Trends come and go. Don't be afraid to take risks in the dressing rooms! Always try something on if you think there's even a small chance that it could work. Trying something on doesn't commit you to buying it. Always try to remain yourself, don't copy others. BEACON OF ELEGANCE E-MAGAZINE IS AVAILABLE ON SCRIBD, FOLLOW LINK TO DOWNLOAD- https://www.scribd.com/doc/274519019/Learn-How-to-Flaunt-Your-Style That'll be all for now in Style Edition, Watch Out for Fashion Edition coming next.

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