Get your hair together
A new coif can make you feel like a different, happier person. But don’t make a spontaneous change—it might be tempting to lose that long, sexy mane he loved so much, but you’ll probably regret it. If you need to do something right away, try cutting in a few layers to give ‘do a fresher look or having some big, chinky blonde highlights put in. still seems too extreme? Try a non-oxidizing home hair-color kit. These add natural-looking highlights temporarily—won’t actually lighten.
Crying cure
Dunk face into sink filled with ice water to reduce swelling. Next, try this concealing trick from Clinique: Use a coverup product a shade lighter than usual just under the puffy area; apply one a shade darker on puff itself. If nose is red from blowing, a few days of light concealer on sides can help the problem. Dust on eyeshadow in brownish tones—nothing pink or purple (makes things look worse). Go with black eyeliner on top only, waterproof mascara (in case you have a relapse). Choose a brighter lipstick than you usually wear to rev up face.
Build body confidence
If you’re the type who can’t eat in times of crisis, you don’t have to worry about this—nature will take care of it, and you’ll be skinny-skinny-skinny. But for those of us who drown our sorrows in cookie-dough ice cream, the buzzword is stop! Think fitness not fullness. Join a gym. Or go running at the local hot spot. You don’t have to set any speed records; just do it! And if you can’t do more than one lap, that’s okay too. Work on it. Set goals. Maybe even try a new sport (basketball, volleyball, hiking, rock climbing, blading, golf?)—sign up for group lessons. Added bonus: Helps beat lonely-weekend syndrome…and you may actually meet someone new.
Go spa-ing
Of course a visit to a real one is always rejuvenating, but for most of us, a trip to the bathtub is more practical. So go for it. Light candles around the tub, throw in some uplifting essential oils (geranium, bergamot, tangerine), put on Alanis Morissette or another rock-ballad singer you really love, and soak. Be sure to think positive thoughts—no feeling sorry for yourself.
28 Comments
Add Commentyeah right don't succumb yourself from crying..... crying will just make you *gly. pamper yourself and go out with yourfriends just to divert your attention from break-up......
August 6, 2006 at 4:36 amsuccumb from? there's a grammatical glitch there, ms pia. succumb always comes with a to and never a from...
August 6, 2006 at 1:36 pmhaircuts are great but i agree dont have a drastic one, spa treatments are also great as well as maybe a beach trip with friends, sad is sad...but eventually we get over it...
August 7, 2006 at 12:58 pmthis is great. i think that you dont have to make yourself look bad if you just had a break up. be beatiful and show your "current ex" how stupid he is for letting you go..just dont make yourself look pathetic and bitter.. :)
August 7, 2006 at 3:16 pmi agree! make urself pretty so ur ex would know that ur not desperate when u 2 had break up.. stay pretty!
August 8, 2006 at 8:41 amkeep an eye de puffer
August 8, 2006 at 3:36 pmdon't keep things bottled up! have a good cry all night and spend the next day pampering yourself..eating is kinda therapeutic too,just don't overdo it though..
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August 9, 2006 at 11:48 amthis is great! thank you
August 10, 2006 at 1:23 pmhi
August 10, 2006 at 4:59 pmsweat it out! that way your endorphin level go up and you'd have a perky feel.
August 10, 2006 at 6:32 pmwhat matters is his reaction upon seeing you prettier...( and thats is because..the loser was already out of your life! spelled as HIM)let him drool and start loving yourself more!
August 11, 2006 at 12:40 amSTAY PRETTY! that's important...or let's say be more prettier, do whatever makes u happy. makes no limit,make him regret! his life will be a mess without u...put that in mind:>
August 11, 2006 at 2:18 pmHa!Ha! I would not spill my time sulking! It may hurt, but I'll certainly recover for the next few days. Welcome to new prospects!!!
August 11, 2006 at 3:34 pmwell all i can say is,its not my lose...there are still lot of guys waiting for you....just stay pretty and have confidence all the time....girls rule....
August 13, 2006 at 3:18 pmthere's nothing more great than pampering yourself on a beauty spa plus its exciting cause ur free to meet cute guys out there!
August 14, 2006 at 3:36 pmcry it all out because it will make u feel better. PRAY,and talk to God like u would a friend and lift everything up to HIM. afterwards have a haircut (a trim will do), go shopping - treat urself,u deserve it! then relax to a soothing m*ssage. GO GIRL, BE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE OUT!
August 14, 2006 at 5:34 pmyes. have a warm spa.everyday if u can. it is very relaxing in ur mind.me i play golf then spa. i have brilliant feelling afterwards.
August 15, 2006 at 7:39 pmBreaking up is really hard and so painful. but we girls don't need guys who just don't care about how we feel and just dumped us after all we did to them.. Come on girls we don't need Boys, they need us!!GIRLS RULES!!
August 15, 2006 at 9:40 pmHow come you're saying it like it's a problem??... that means girls need guys! hehehe! Girls can't live in the world without men... and same with men, they can't live without girls. btw, please check out www.centuryphil.com great investments! i *ssure you! don't miss this opportunity
August 16, 2006 at 3:14 pmGORGEOUS GIRLS DONT NEED GUYS WHO CAN'T APPRECIATE OUR REAL BEAUTY.. STAY PRETTY! EVEN AFTER A BAD BREAK-UP!
August 18, 2006 at 8:15 pmlooks like we have a lot of girl power here. Can somebody help me in my mission to fight ugliness? thanks. u can mail me at mienpapa@yahoo.com .Thanks a lot.
August 26, 2006 at 1:10 pmyes that's right..dont just seat there and entertain pain,GIRL i know it really hurt but instead of becoming *gly coz of break up.why dont try make up...cheers,stay cool
November 1, 2006 at 5:26 pmhi
April 21, 2007 at 10:24 amIts not my lose.i think all mess up was over..Life is beautiful ! there are better things you can do .
May 22, 2007 at 4:30 amVery good and the right idea to do after break up. Rule No. 1 - you should look gorgeous even inside you feel like to are shattered so that he will realize that how stupid he is to let go of hot girl like you hehehheh!!1
November 12, 2007 at 8:15 pmyeah! do something to be able to feel good about yourself.. i did! :)
November 29, 2007 at 9:46 amyeah, right its not our lost..its their lost!ahahaha
December 4, 2007 at 4:20 am