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6 simple ways to look gorgeous

6 simple ways to look gorgeous (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images)

Breathe in some fresh air, smile at your reflection, learn a yoga posture. Feeling beautiful isn't all about make-up

You don't need expensive facials or cosmetics to look good. Though beauty these days is all about stopping the clock and quickly fixing signs of aging, there are far simpler ways to look gorgeous and feel great.

Strike a dance pose
You could be anywhere, and suddenly move your eyes, feet and hands in a dance movement. Says dancer Geeta Chandran, "If you just move your eyes, or spin your hands in a classical dance movement, the mind will get the signal that you appreciate your own body movements." Mumbai-based belly dancer Veronica Simas de Souza reveals, "If you break into a dance movement any time of the day, you become conscious of your body in a very mystical way and feel beautiful."

Walk straight, sit tall
If you slouch, it means you are feeling low. According to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, subjects who sit up straight in their chairs are more confident. Says Kelly McGonigal, psychologist at Stanford University, "When your posture is erect, the message it gets is: I feel good about myself."

Stand on one leg
Starting a yoga routine can bring awareness to your body and balance your body and mind. Says yoga expert Shiva Rea, "Yoga brings in new creative energy. You breathe a new bliss of beauty into your body and mind. Your skin, hair and nails get a new lease of life, and the glow is almost permanent. It reverses the aging process with great flexibility."

Be immune to negativity
Avoid people who sap your energy. Try to be an observer. Don't judge events as good, bad or ugly. Sarah Maria, author of Love Your Body, Love Your Life says, "In an age where we are unhappy about our bodies, we must tell ourselves: 'You were born beautiful. You were born perfect, and you will remain just as perfect and beautiful every day of your life.' We are desperately trying to reverse our aging process, re-grow our hair, smooth out our wrinkles, whiten our teeth etc. If you have a scar, you can decide to see it as a flaw or simply as a memory of an injury." Model Ramneek Pantal says, "If you have flaws, don't be embarrassed about them. Confidence is what makes you beautiful."

Hum your favourite tune
If you have been at your work desk for more than four hours, step outside. Take a walk and hum your favourite tune. Feel the difference. Says singer Raageshwari, "There's great power in humming an upbeat song. Just listening to your voice is uplifting and will make you feel feminine."

Smile at the mirror
Smile into the mirror. The mere act of watching your lips broaden can make you feel happy and relieve tension. A smile sets off chemical and physical reactions within your mind and body, releasing endorphins that boost your mood. Says dance expert Sarina Jain, "A smile is the best way to feel that inner warmth and glow.
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Make your own facial cleanser

Make your own facial cleanser

Store bought cleansers cost a bomb and are loaded with chemicals.

That just defeats the prupose of using them in the first place. Try these at home cleansers instead:

- You can use raw milk for cleansing if you aren't sporting a full face of makeup. Store a few spoonfuls of raw milk in the refrigerator. Dip a cotton ball in the milk and wipe your face with it. Raw milk is not just an effective cleanser, it is also very refreshing and soothing especially in summer. Make sure to wash off with lukewarm water.

- Although it takes some amount of trial and error while deciding on skin care regimes and products, it can be an agonising wait if your skin doesn't take to it. People with dry or sensitive skin are better off using olive oil, castor oil or jojoba oil for cleansing.

- Girls with an oily skin type can use a cleanser made from a spoon of yogurt mixed with a spoon of honey and lime juice. However, application of this mixture must be followed by a face wash meant especially for oily skin. Avoid oil-based products if you are oily-skinned.

Cartoon tees are back in vogue......

Cartoon tees are back in vogue

After T-shirts with sarcastic quotes, now it's time for some animation.

No matter how old we are, we all love cartoons. Probably this is why, the latest trend today is to sport your favourite cartoon or animation character on your T-shirt. Currently, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and Hello Kitty T-shirts are thefashion industry's favourites.

Famous cartoon characters on your tees are not the only trend, many celebrities have been spotted sporting their own quirky illustrations,too. The most famous among them is Kate Moss; she is the star of the collection and the model looks striking in T-shirt form.

After all, there are celebs who like to channel their inner child, and call us crazy, but we think they do so by wearing cutesy cartoons on their clothing.

Pink was spotted in an animated T-shirt that said 'POP!'. Avril Lavigne usually is spotted in T-shirt that has some animation or a cartoon character. Even Keith Urban was seen sporting a whacky duck cartoon T-shirt. That's not all, Bollywood diva, Katrina Kaif has been seen on many occasions sporting one as well. The style is playful and makes one appear approachable and even friendly.