I think it’s time that all women resisted such You are beautiful before you put on any
pressure and dusted off their party frocks. glitzy dress or red lipstick. Such
These are my best tips for learning how to em- things can feel appropriate for some
brace your inner party girl and enjoying your life women to wear on a special occasion
at special occasions: which is fine, but remember that your
real beauty lies beneath all those
Always remember that if invited somewhere things. You are gorgeous before you
this has happened because someone step out the door and that should give
loves you. Yes – you. That’s something you all the confidence in the world.
to feel great about. Your company is
wanted and desired.
Make it fun and get out their ladies! The
No-one really cares what you’re wearing.
Spring Racing Carnival and Christmas party
Totally true, because they’re too busy
season is upon us. Your life is a gift to the
thinking about themselves.
world and you deserve to shine.
Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. A
futile exercise as no-one can be as beau-
tiful as you due to your utter uniqueness.
Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you need
to buy an expensive outfit. Last month I
went to a formal occasion where I com-
plimented a woman on her dress. She
told me it cost $5 from an op shop and
she had worn it five times. Total class.
Do not go on a crash diet to lose weight for
the ‘big event.’ Diets can lead you to
feeling so drained that you can’t enjoy
more than half a glass of champagne or
the goat’s cheese canapés. A waste.
They can also lead to serious physical
and mental health complications. Please
avoid at all costs.
Be yourself. You have been invited some-
where because of the real woman you
are. You don’t need to pretend to be
anyone other than your real and true self
"Julie Parker is a leading body image, self esteem and eating disorder expert. She has appeared
on The Today Show, Sunrise, Today Tonight, A Current Affair and in Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Who,
Shape and Good Health Magazines. Julie writes regularly at www.beautifulyoubyjulie.com - a
blog aimed at helping women be their beautiful best."
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