On the Coast – Families Issue 101 I August/September 2019 | Page 30

sexy and this stylish spring 7 steps to feeling BY SAM & JORDI WOODS 1 A s winter ends most of us start to think about Summer and (unfortunately) for many of our clients the thought of Summer can be daunting… Summer often means less oversized clothing, baring more skin and sometimes feeling ‘blah’ as you have just come out of months of hibernation under lots of layers. What if we told you that you could leave your winter hibernation feeling sexy and stylish?!?! Well you can AND you do not need to lose weight, get a tan, eat more kale or go for a run if you don’t want to. No! You just need to implement our “Seven Steps To Sexy”! Before we get to the steps there is something you need to understand… What it actually means to be Sexy? Being sexy means: ƒ ƒ you are connected to your inner self ƒ ƒ you have a positive attitude, approach and outlook on life ƒ ƒ you always flaunt your best curve… your smile! ƒ ƒ you are confident with who you are ƒ ƒ you feel good about how you look as you know you are doing all you can to feel your best ƒ ƒ you know how to have fun and be playful ƒ ƒ you don’t dress too revealing but rather leave something for the imagination 30 O N T H E C OA S T – FA M ILIES ƒ ƒ you have self control ƒ ƒ you are always true to yourself ƒ ƒ you don’t try to be what you think other’s want you to be ƒ ƒ you are kind, caring, respectful and except the same in return Time to embrace YOU Do this by listing below 5 things you find sexy about your soul (your inner beauty)…TIP: refer to the above for list of inspiration! Sexy things about me internally (personality, soul) are: 1 ……………………………………………...................... 2 ……………………………………………...................... 3 ……………………………………………...................... 4 ……………………………………………...................... 5 ……………………………………………...................... As you can see, “being sexy” really is more about how we feel and act and less about how we look and what we wear. So before we move any further we want you to understand that being sexy is all about… “Learning how to achieve a healthy self esteem and stylish disposition that ultimately empowers you and enriches your life as a woman.” – Sam Woods. The secret to achieving this healthy self esteem and stylish disposition externally is with the below “Seven Steps To Sexy”! Wear a beautiful perfume and/or body lotion – Scent is not only the most powerful memory trigger, it is also another method of expressing our personality and style. Fragrance choice is very personal and differs from person to person, therefore making aroma another physical component of our individualism can compliment and complete our personal style. Tip Don’t just save your fragrance for special occasions, treat yourself and those around you everyday with your signature scent. Walk and stand with poise – Confidence really is the sexiest thing a woman can wear so walk with your head high, tummy in and shoulders back ALWAYS! It is amazing how our body language can effect how we feel and other’s reactions and responses to us. Next time you don’t feel overly comfortable in a situation or an outfit you may be wearing, muster up the confidence to stand tall and walk with assurance and you will be astonished at how differently you will feel and how positively others will respond to you. Tip To get an honest understanding of how you walk, sit and stand, practice these movements in front of a full length mirror. Sometimes how we think we look can be very different to how we actually do, and mirrors don’t lie. Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously – Life is meant to be enjoyed not endured and it is way too short to spend it being miserable. Unfortunately, life can dish some challenging moments that can be out of our control and some people do get more of a share than others. However, experience has taught us that no matter what we are dealt if we can try to find something positive (no matter how small) from a situation then it can make everything just a little easier. Smile with your eyes – When we smile from our heart our emotions are expressed through our eyes and our entire face seems to radiate. Maybe this 2 3 4