Simple Things You Can Do To Refresh Your Overall Look

New Year, New YOU Right?  Time to Refresh Your Look!

A new year is on the horizon. It is a time to start some new habits and ditch some bad ones. It is also the perfect time to refresh your look. Start off the new year with a fresh perspective on your beauty and fashion routines, and you can bring a whole new outlook on the phrase new year, new you!

General Changes That Can Refresh Your Look

There are a few things that you can do behind the scenes that will make a huge difference in your overall look. These aren’t about trying a new eyeshadow palette or adding to your wardrobe.

Give good face. Upgrade your daily skin care routine to give yourself a nice healthy glow to refresh your look. Use good quality cleansers, moisturizers, and toners to give your face the best look it can possibly have. If your routine is already pretty fierce, consider adding professional facials at regular intervals. This will make your skin amazing and have you feeling serene and relaxed. Don’t forget the importance of daily sunscreen use! It will keep your skin from prematurely aging as well as protecting you from cancer.

Navy nail polish. The color that will keep popping up in the new year is Navy, and the best place to put this lovely deep blue is on the nails. This is one of those colors that will compliment just about any outfit that you are wearing. Plus, it is a great color for short nails.

Omega-3s. Start an omega-3 habit this year, and you will be helping your beauty routine as well as your health. Omega-3s can help combat some of the signs of aging, but they also help keep your eyes from drying out so easily and help reduce inflammation inside your body.

Show Your Hair Love. Give your hair a good brushing each night before hitting the sheets. The extra brushing will spread your natural oils throughout your locks making them shinier and healthier.

Makeup Tips from Make-up Artists That Won’t Have You Running For a Whole New Kit

Trying new makeup routines can be a great way to refresh your look for a new year. Instead of sticking to all your tried and true methods, branch out with a new color or style. These tips and predictions for 2019 are makeup artist approved and fresh from the runways. However, they won’t have you running to the beauty counter for a whole new makeup kit.

Carmine

A carmine pout as seen on the McQueen runway will give you a classic Parisian vibe. You can pair these daring red lips with a minimalistic look for a powerful punch. Instantly upgrade any outfit into a killer date night look with just a few swipes of red on the lips. Makeup artists say the key to getting this look down absolutely perfectly is to start with good lip care. Exfoliate with your favorite lip kit, and keep your lips moist with a nourishing lip balm. This will provide the best base for your vibrant color.

Related: Want Kissable Lips?

Bright Eyes

This pop of white shadow has been giving the models on the Versace and Fendi runways a bright-eyed look. A little bit of white in the inner corner, either matte or shimmery will do, and your whole look perks up. No one will know that you were up half of the night because your eyes will look so bright. The professionals say the way to pull this look off, even if you are super pale, is to enhance the white shadow with a little bit of gold mascara.

A Kiss of Sun

While the winter months churn on at the beginning of 2019, people are yearning for a little sun. This desire was showcased on the runways of Monse with a little healthy glow on the models’ cheeks. The makeup artists actually used a rust colored lipstick to create this healthy looking sun-kissed glow. To achieve this look, don’t be too heavy handed with the lipstick. It is much easier to add more than it is to take it away.

Boy Eyebrows

If you are one that thrives on taming your brows, this look may make you start to sweat. The goal of this one is to look like you didn’t do much of anything to your eyebrows. Proenza Schouler had models walking with natural-looking brows, and the effect gave them such an effortless cool. The makeup artists used a brow gel and a little bit of concealer to make them look as natural as possible. However, you will need to be more diligent with your shaping if you want to rock this look.

Related: How To Get the Right Eyebrow Shape for Your Face

Simple Switches with Big Impact

If you are looking for a wow factor that won’t take you a long time to achieve, try some of these simple and quick switches that will make a huge impact in your style.

Clip-on Extensions: You can add a whole lot of glamour to your everyday style by adding a bit of length to your do. There is no reason why you have to wait for things to grow out when you can simply clip a few extensions on in the morning.

Wardrobe Subscriptions: If you want to stay abreast of all the current trends without dropping a ton of cash, look into trying a wardrobe subscription. There are several that you can choose from. An affordable monthly fee will keep your closet perpetually in the now.

Part Ways: If you always part your hair on one side or in the middle, switch it up for a whole new look that only takes a minute. Flipping from right to left can have a huge impact, but it may take a few weeks to train your hair to fall in the new direction. Use barrettes or bobby pins to keep it in place in the meantime.

Switch Out Your Scents: Change your perfumes out for something a little bit lighter and softer this year. A scent with a little bit of rose or peony notes will fit right in with the colors and styles of the new year.

White in Your Water Line: This little beauty tip can be traced all the way back to the incomparable Marilyn Monroe. Using white eyeliner on your waterline gives you a more awake and wide-eyed stare. It is a super easy trick that makes a huge impact.

Refreshing Isn’t Just For Skincare

Developing a new fabulous skincare regimen, and perfecting the newest eyeliner trends aren’t the only way that you can add a new bit of flair to your look. Your hair and your wardrobe can get in on the game.

Refresh Your Look – Clothes

Consider adding a bit of new color to your clothing choices to refresh your look. It can be easy to wind up with a closet full of black and gray because the darker shades can make the silhouette look so sleek. However, when that is literally all you own, it makes for a boring wardrobe. Add a few splashes of color this year to give yourself something a little more fun to wear. Burgandy and rose are good colors to add for the 2019 palette. They also both pair really well with the grays and blacks you already own.

Don’t forget to get a little bit wild. It looks like animal prints are going to be everywhere this year, so embrace your inner beast. If you aren’t ready to commit to a head to toe leopard print look, go for little pops of it instead. Incorporate a few printed accessories like sunglasses or a scarf. It is a good way to rock the trend without investing that much money into it.

Wedge heels are making a comeback. You will start seeing these shoes in various geometric patterns or animal prints like the sea snake wedges put out by Derek Lam. The style is a bit easier on the feet than a spike heel, and they can pair just as easily with a pair of jeans as they can with a soft and flowy dress.

Refresh Your Look – Hair

If you are ready to give your tresses a refresh for the new year, there are a few styles that will be floating around everywhere this year. Ask your stylist to give you one of these great new hair looks to refresh your look:

Long Layers: This is an easy transition for someone with long hair that isn’t ready to do something dramatic. The long layers don’t require as much upkeep or maintenance either which can be a win for someone with a very busy lifestyle. It is a great way to add a little movement to your do but keep your wash-and-go morning routine.

Pink: Color has been at the forefront of hair trends for a while now, and each year seems to bring a new favored hue. 2019 may just be the year of champagne pink. This darker at the roots look has an effortless cool factor about it.

Jaw-length Bob: This bob is good for those that want to go short, but still want a little bit of length to play with. The great thing about this cut is that it will transition into a lob very easily, giving you extra time between your needed trims.

Baby Hairs: Instead of trying to tame those little wisps of fuzz at your hairline, embrace them instead. The models on the Tory Burch runway were completely embracing the baby hairs, and it gave them a romantic look that pairs really well with fresh-faced makeup.

Low Loose Buns: Topknots may be sliding to the back this year, as low chignons were the go-to look on the Tom Ford runway. The buns were tied up with dramatic scarf head wraps to give a put together look that is as appropriate for work as it is for brunch.

Style Tips For Looking Younger

A new year means another year older, but that doesn’t mean you have to show your age! Use these tips to keep yourself looking young and to refresh your look.

Look forever young by keeping your legs long and lean. Make sure to choose the shoe that will give your legs a lot of length, and keep them looking sexy. Another way to look long and lean is pairing your fabulous heels with a perfectly fitted pair of jeans. You don’t have to go with the skinny look if you prefer a wider leg, but just make sure that they fit you well. Curves in the right places, but no bulges where they don’t belong.

While we are talking legs, show them off with a shorter hemline. There is no rule that says only the youths can wear mini-skirts. An above-the-knee look gives your outfit a bit of flirty fun. Just make sure that everything fits you well, and the lines look clean and tailored.

Opt for a lighter colored neutral like a khaki or a beige instead of sticking to black all the time. Black can sometimes look a little harsh and actually highlight the skin’s imperfections. A basic nude paired with a pop of color can give you a fresher, younger look.

Try giving your eyebrows a break. In fact, Fiona Stiles, a makeup artist, states that a bushier brow will make you look younger. The over-plucked thin brow can give your face a more severe expression that actually ages you. So give your brows a little bit of breathing room.

New Look, Same You

When changing up to refresh your look for the new year, don’t forget to have fun and feel great. If any of the new trends make you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, they just won’t work. It’s like they always say, nothing is sexier than confidence! When you feel great, you will look great whether you are wearing last year’s trends or rocking this year’s new looks.

So, try the red lips, the pink hair, and the navy nail polish if it feels good for you. If not, start your own 2019 trend, and let other people conform to your styles.

Other Great Resources to Refresh Your Look:

Life & Style: 15 ways to refresh and renew hair, skin, body

Beauty Tips: Do-It-Yourself Makeovers

16 Reasons Your Makeup Looks Outdated