The one thing that I don’t like is when I don’t look well put together. Although sometimes, you just can’t help but feel exhausted and there will come a time when you wake up and go to work in your pajamas. For me, being well put together gives me confidence and makes me feel more feminine, in a way. And, if you are anything like me, then you, too, would dress up, even if it means just walking to the nearby supermarket.
Over the years of finding my style and determining what looks good on me, I have also developed the knowledge on things that make me look cheap. Of course, nobody would wanna look cheap. Everybody would wanna be seen at their best. And no, I do not go to the salon and spas and spend my paycheck at these places. Cause gurrrl, a bish is just as broke as everyone else.
There are certain things that we may not pay attention to that make us look like we’re all over the place. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am in no way an organised person – my mind is a freaking maze and my thoughts are every-f*ckin-where. Which is why portraying myself in a “well put-together” manner helps me a lot.
So, just in case you need it, here are things that can cheapen your look that you should totes avoid.
1. Nails
Chipped nails, long nails, crusty looking nails – all of these should be avoided when it comes to maintaining your nails. Is it just me or does anyone here get attracted to well-maintained nails? Like, you don’t necessarily have to get your mani-pedi done every weekend. But, clipping your nails, filing them and keeping them clean is a great way to uplift your look without spending any money.
And of course, you can always get your mani-pedi done at home. I like doing my own mani-pedi. It just means I put in extra effort to look presentable. AH! Never forget your toenails. Like, I’ve seen some people’s toe nails and they be looking real crusty-musty, darling! Trust me when I say, having bad nails can really downgrade your look.
2. Overlining Your Lips
Babygal, why are you so obsessed with the duck lips? Not sure if you know this and if you would agree with me on this, but overlining your lips does make you look cheaper. No, it does not make you look like Kylie Jenner and it is NOT flattering in any way whatsoever.
In fact, if you mess up, it looks nasty and makes you look like you wore your makeup without looking in a mirror. Maybe, to you, it may look good when you are applying it, but not necessarily to other people’s eyes when they see you in person. So, overlining your lips can actually cheapen your look.
3. Upper Lip Hair
WAIT! Don’t come at me just yet. Hear me out here. I love my upper lip hair and hair is sexy, but really, nobody else needs to see those unwanted hairs. It’s not like I wax my upper lip hair every other day, but when they’re seriously noticeable – yeah! – they’ve gotta go. Having thick upper lip hair can actually make your makeup look not smooth.
A little bit of hair is okay – but honey! If Tarzan can be swinging in there, please do something about that, will ya?
4. Greasy Hair
As much as I cringe writing this, because I, too, have gone out with greasy hair multiple times, it is true. Greasy hair CAN make you look cheaper. It makes you look oily, gross and sometimes, styling greasy hair can be hard and it is not flattering. So, even if you don’t have the time to regularly shampoo your hair, maybe try using dry shampoo. It really helps and makes a huge difference to your hair.
Some dry shampoos can even give your hair volume and make it look “bouncy”.
5. Fake Eyelashes
Nuh-uh, I did not say fake eyelashes can cheapen your look – BUT – badly placed fake lashes can definitely do so. When wearing fake eyelashes, you might wanna be careful with the placement as well as the amount of glue you put on there.
I say, if you really cannot leave the house without first putting on your fake lashes, then make sure they are properly stuck on your lashes and blended in perfectly with your natural lashes, so you don’t walk out the house looking like Spiderman just bought a house on your eyelashes.
Cause some girls be out here blinking and their fake lashes are literally holding on for dear life. And that, ladies, definitely looks cheap.
6. Dark Roots/Overgrown Dyed Hair
If you have previously bleached or coloured your hair, of course, over time your hair is going to grow out and you might need to get it retouched. GET IT RETOUCHED! Whatever colour you choose for your hair, please do make sure that once your natural hair colour starts peeping through – it’s time you visit your hairdresser again.
7. Crusty Lips
Moisturize your mother-effin lips, girlfriend! Like, why do you have the whole Sahara desert on your lips? It ain’t cute and it definitely cheapens the look. Whether it’s a lip balm or just Vaseline, keeping a moisturizer for your lips in your bag will help you with chapped lips, especially if you have dry lips constantly.
Well, these are just little things that may happen on a daily basis that can really cheapen your look. Remember, being well put-together can increase your confidence and make you feel hella good.
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