Be Girly
There is nothing like a girly girl's charm and sweetness! Read on to find out how to girl it up and be pretty at the same time. If you started off as a tomboy, this may be a little harder, but don't worry! You can do it!
Steps
- If you go to a school that wears uniforms, but want to be girly, you could wear lip-gloss and jewellery. Maybe even accessories if your school will allow. Pluck your eyebrows into a soft arch.
- Take a shower every day. No one wants to get near a girl that smells bad. Make sure to scrub everywhere including your feet, as your heels can get very dry as well as the rest of your skin. Apply a face mask on your face in the shower. If you like, you can even give yourself a mini-facial with fruit each week.
- Always brush your teeth 3 times a day, once at morning, evening, and night. At least brush them twice a day. Make sure to floss at least once a day, and try to brush your teeth after meals. Remember to brush your tongue, bad breath comes from the left over residue on your tongue (plaque), so make sure you brush that as well. Consider using the back of an old toothbrush, or buy a tongue scraper.
- Studies show that the two most attractive qualities of a person are their eyes and teeth. Try to make your eyes pop or stand out, and try keeping your teeth healthy and fresh. Some people do not consider "ladylike" for a girl to have unclean teeth, so you can consider buying teeth whiteners.
- Always brush or comb your hair to make it look beautiful. Be careful, too much brushing causes flat and dull hair. A few strokes to get out your tangles and style it will make your hair beautiful! Using cold water when you rinse your hair will help it to shine. You'll look like your hair is flowing when you walk. Do not use electronic hair machines like blow dryers and curling irons too often or they will dull your hair. Let your hair air-dry. Straightened hair is very girly and cute. Hair accessories are hot. Long hair is ideal, and get highlights if you wish.
- When you are in a public area and even at home make sure you use your manners. Try different hairstyles each day. Make sure you keep your hands clean or you could get sick. Express yourself and let out your true feelings. Don't try to be someone you're not. Respect your parents or your guardian. Be kind.
- Make sure your clothes are super cute. Pink is a typical girl colour, but don't shy away from blacks and blues, as they can also be worn very cute! You might not want to go for an extreme sparkly butterfly shirt, as those might not be right for you. You should wear clothes that fit you well (mini skirts, skinny jeans, sundresses, shark bite tees, etc.) Good stores are Hollister, Torrid, Abercrombie, Justice, H&M, Cotton On, and Forever 21, and for make-up/accessories, Claire's is good as well as Barry M, Charming CHARLIES, and Mac. Remember, you don't have to be all name-brand! Don't be ashamed to get cute things from Target or Salvation Army or get drugstore makeup.
- Nail polish is a big thing. Nail polish can be extremely feminine and chic at the same time, and it comes in tonnes of different colours. Pink, sparkly colours, and red are good, girly colours. Light browns and brights also are very chic!
- Overall, just bring out that girly part of you and don't just hiding your true self. Be confident, be a strong woman, be you. Don't be afraid to get caught in the rain or eat a chocolate bar every once in a while, just try to be yourself and show off your potential and who you really are! And don't forget to wear pink and another dark colour with it.
- Purses are also a big thing with girly girls. Big or small they can always carry your makeup, hairbrush, and any other stuff you need to look amazing.
- Makeup is a must. Wear a minimal, cute-looking amount. Eyeshadow is very girly, so wear a sparkly eyeshadow. Curl your eyelashes and apply mascara and lip gloss. Eyeliner is cute too.
- Have the right role-models. The right role models make you feel confident and beautiful! No ditzy celebrities too focused on their look to inspire anyone.
- Smells. Smells and scents are VERY important! Use a pretty, girly scented body butter that looks cute as well as the smell. The brands Strawberries and Milkshake are good ones. You'll be glowing with girlishness! Use a cute bath sponge and take care of yourself. Have very good hygiene.
- Read fashion magazines and stay in the now.
- Be kind to others! Girly girls are always kind and respectful.
Tips
- Remember, being girly does not mean you can never, ever be outside and be upright about getting dirty all the time. As long as you clean yourself after getting dirty, you are fine. You can still be outside enjoying yourself.
- Name brand doesn't always matter. If you're on a budget, try to get good material, and something YOU like.
- Remember that being girly won't make you popular. Not all popular girls in school are girly.
- When you walk, don't just walk straight, but walk with style like a model. You don't have to have your hands on your hips, but try to make your walk cute. A trudge never looks nice.
- Try to be nice to everyone, even if you hate certain people. Don't let it show, see the good in people!
- Cute hairstyles are side ponytails, messy buns with a headband, and tiara braids. Pixie cuts can be cute on the right face types, and if you have one flaunt it!
- If you can not wear lip-gloss try to ask your parents if you can wear chapstick. Nobody likes chapped lips!
- If you are in sports try figure skating, dance team, or cheer. Any sport you are good at will do!
- Wash your face at least once a day, most of the time wash it 2 times a day. Use acne pads to keep you from breaking out and remove makeup at the end of the day.
- Take a purse with different things with you. Carry around fashion tape, pens and notebooks, nail polish, makeup touches, etc.
Warnings
- If you are doing this in the middle of the school year, you might want to take small steps and change little by little. If you normally wear a hoodie and sweats every day, it won't fly over too well with everyone if one day you come in a mini skirt and heels. And if you do this, people will think you are trying to impress someone and no one wants to be friends with that sort of person. While it's good to want to be girly, it's also important not to lose your own identity in the process. There will always be people who will accept you for what you are.
- Don't do anything you will regret in order to get noticed. That means no drugs, drinks, smoking, or fighting. Girly girls are sweet and innocent...not rude and dangerous.
- Don't pack on too much makeup, make sure it's a natural look, and that everyone can see the new you and the natural you. Boys don't like fakes with makeup all over the place. They like a natural confident girl.
- If this is your first time buying makeup, make sure you take caution with your skin and face as you might be allergic to some make-up. If so try hypoallergenic make-up (also helpful if you have sensitive skin).
- Sometimes pushing being girly to the extreme can lead to being mean and nobody likes girls like that! So remember don't let being girly tell you that being mean is good because it's not! And you still want friends.
Things You'll Need
- lip gloss/stick
- mascara
- blush
- eyeshadow
- tweezers
- Nail Polish
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- comb/brush
- sunscreen
