Create Your Own Definition of Beauty

Today, in my late 40’s, I feel more beautiful than ever. It’s because I’ve created my own definition of beauty - and I live by it.

Did you know that less than ten percent of women think they’re beautiful? It’s heartbreaking.

I think that’s because of a few things:

1. They put their definition of beauty in the hands of the media and corporations.
2. Their definition of beauty doesn’t include their own “look.”
3. They focus on the things they don’t like about themselves and subconsciously create more of those things.

But here’s the secret: women who feel beautiful are more confident and enjoy their lives more!

So here’s a very important tip: Create your own definition of beauty.

Here are 3 steps to show you how:

01. Define it.

Define what beauty means to you - and make sure that your definition leaves room for YOU as you are today: your skin color, hair color, body shape, everything!

02. Look for your definition of beauty everywhere.

The law of attraction is always working, especially with our own beauty. Train yourself to see beauty everywhere - in yourself and others.

When you begin to acknowledge and appreciate your own beauty, it will begin to multiply.

03. Make decisions that enhance your beauty.

I love asking myself, “Will this add or detract from my beauty?” This question influences the types of foods I eat, the people I hang out with, the places I go, and how I spend my time.

Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, so make sure your definition of beauty honors the total knockout woman you are.

A World of Color
with Elena Overton

“I’m a new mom and recently went back to the office from parental leave. I really wanted to do something for myself that would help me feel more stylish and put together after a few months of living in sweatshirts and leggings.

I’ve also been working to overhaul my closet for the last year and wanted some help to know what looks best on me, as I edit my wardrobe.

So, I had my colors done at House of Colour! I am a Burnished Winter palette. It was pretty amazing how you could see the changes in the way your skin looks. And it was just fun! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who has a House of Colour nearby.

My work in SOSI has inspired me to take better care of myself and to take action on what I want my future self to be.”

Finding the Perfect Nude Lip

Style has essential building blocks, like color, shape, and texture. Finding your colors, like Elena did, is a great idea because - just as an artist knows how to tailor their color choices according to the canvas they’re working with – so too should you tailor your wardrobe color choices to complement your canvas:

• Your skin tone
• Body architecture
• Style persona

To complement the colors in your wardrobe, I find it’s really helpful to have a solid option for a nude lip.

When you go with bold eye color, cheek color, or wardrobe color, a nude lip modernizes the look and keeps it all looking very chic.

As Lisa Eldridge says, “One person’s nude is another person’s white or brown or orange, so a bit of trial and error is required.”

Here’s a quick tutorial by Lisa on how to choose a nude lip that works for you:

Here’s my favorite nude lipstick. Remember, this color matches my skin tone. Be sure to find one that works well for you.

Clean Up Your Beauty Products with Think Dirty

Beauty products contain a world of dangerous ingredients. I started discovering this several years ago when my daughter was sick with a mysterious illness, and I was searching for the cause, leaving no rock unturned. (It turned out to be black mold in her apartment but that’s a story for another day.)

In my research, I found the Think Dirty App, and it’s awesome! I use it to evaluate every product I plan to buy and to shop for greener, cleaner options.

They even cover personal and household products as well. Highly recommended.