approaching, the stress of homework and tests finally disappears, hooray! But for many babes a new stress arises:
wearing a swimsuit. The thought of
putting on a swimsuit for the first time in months is enough to make a girl
want to run for the hills. But fear not,
ladies! We’ve got 10 easy ways to help you feel confident and gorgeous in your
swimsuit this summer.
1. Eat healthy.
There is no worse feeling than eating a huge plate of French
fries and then having to throw on a swimsuit and head down to the beach. Fried and fatty foods make you bloated and
gassy, so try to limit them when you know you’re going to be rockin’ a
swimsuit. Stick to yummy foods full of fiber and healthy nutrients like
strawberries, blueberries, apricots, and plums.
2. Use a shimmery, moisturizing sunscreen.
highlights your skin tone. Try Hawaiian
Tropic Shimmer Effect sunscreen. It has
minerals that make you look gorgeous and gleaming while still protecting your
skin with SPF 40!
Hawaiian Tropic
Shimmer Effect sunscreen, SPF 40, $10, drugstore.com
3. Pick a swimsuit that flatters your shape.
itty-bitty bikini. When you wear a suit
you feel great in, you’ll look great too.
Having confidence in yourself is half the battle. We love this adorable maillot!
Bandeau One-Piece, $60, gap.com
fast-paced walk with your pals. Sweating
is good for you! Exercising regularly will boost your self-esteem and give you
reason to be proud of your body.
automatically makes your tummy look flatter and makes you look taller and
leaner. So stand tall, girl!
and think of all the things you don’t love about your body. Try thinking about
all the things you DO love about your body. Maybe you’ve got great legs from
all those years of ballet or beautiful long hair you spent months growing out.
Whatever it is, focus on it and embrace it!
a cute pair of sunglasses, an impossibly
big floppy hat, or a tribal necklace is a great way to
add to your swimsuit and draw attention to your face.
ASOS Multi-Weave Straw Floppy Hat, $12, asos.com
8. Give yourself a mani-pedi.
Bright nail polishes are everywhere right now. Having your
fingers and toes painted will make you feel pretty and put together. Our fave
hue of the moment? Fiery coral.
Butter London 3-Free Nail Lacquer in Macbeth, $14,
sephora.com
9. Put a smile on!
It’s your best accessory. Laughing and smiling let your
personality shine through and will melt your insecurities away!
10. Have self-confidence.
wearing swimsuits in front of other people can be uncomfortable, but with a
dose of confidence, your self-esteem will get a major boost. So work it, girly!
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