Let's hear it for the girls show

TGIF and hi, how are you? 

There has been so much going on at LHIFTG, it's overwhelming!  We've finally got the proofs through for our fabulous new billboards and posters, we can't wait to get them out there!  I've been working flat stick on the programme, making sure that it's totally jam packed full of really cool seminars, performances and demonstrations.  There is going to be so much to see and do at the show, you are definitely going to need to get together with your girlfriends and plan your day. 

Talking about planning your day, have I told you that soon you will be able to register online and book yourself in for treatments at the show?  And that all of these treatments are at amazing prices, only available for those of you that register?!  AND you will be guaranteed one of our specialty goodie bags as well....oh my gosh, watch this space!  I will definitely let you know when we open the registrations so you can jump in and secure your spots.

A girlfriend and I were having a coffee together recently and noticed a young lady walking down the street.  Both of us noticed her and commented at the same time: she just looked so full of life and confident!  She there was nothing really remarkable about her, but the way she carried herself got me to thinking:  what can we as woman do to boost our confidence in ourselves and our bodies?  And this is what I came up with....

1)  DON'T COMPARE.  We are bombarded everyday with images of beautiful, stick thin woman with amazing skin/hair/teeth.  It's all airbrushing and not at all a representation of reality.  We need to stop torturing ourselves!  Put down the beauty magazines and give your lovely body a hug!

2)  GET CONFIDENCE FROM WITHIN.  Allow the beautiful person you are on the inside to be what everyone else sees on the outside!  Loving yourself just the way you are, warts and all, will give you confidence in everything you do.   

3)  DRESS YOURSELF CONFIDENT.  Spend some time researching what looks good on your particular figure type.  Take a girlfriend shopping, someone who will be honest with you and veto your choices.  Don't get into fashion ruts!  While black is always in, take a risk on that gorgeous cobalt wrap dress and work it girl!

4)  HEALTHY.  NOT WEIGHTY.  A healthy body is a confident one.  Step off those scales, forget about the kilos and focus on being healthy!   

5)  RUN SKIP JUMP!  While we are all probably a little bored of hearing about how amazing exercise is, the truth is it really does work.  Try just a couple of minutes, dance to The Wiggles with your kids, make those chores part of your workout, park your car a little further away from your destination and walk! 

6)  BE NICE.  When we feel bad about ourselves, we generally project that onto others.  Whether it be through gossip, snarky remarks or just generally being grumpy around others, it can really bring the people around you down.  We are most critical of in others, that which we are most critical of in ourselves.  If you are feeling down, try giving someone a compliment.  Their happiness will ultimately rub off on you, turning that frown upside down! 

I really do feel like I need to mention New Zealand Fashion Week and our very own Kerry Wanoa's Whiri label's showing at fashion week.  Taking inspiration from traditional Maori designs and giving them a modern twist, Whiri is a truly unique label, one that I am in love with.  Whiri is going to be showing on the catwalk at LHIFTG and I can't wait to be front at centre at the show!

Enjoy your weekend! 

LHIFTG x