What to wear this season Continued from page 25 Warm up your wardrobe 27 | Thursday, May 1, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com A variety of factors play into a confident appearance, but many women are unaware of simple ways they can come across as more poised and self-assured every day. Bobbie Thomas, national style expert and author of The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow, shares her advice on quick and easy ways to look and feel more confident. Get in touch with your personal style: Pull the inside out. This is the key to self-expression and the definition of true style. To do this, women should ask themselves, "What do I want to say? Attract? And what is the most important thing I want others to know about me?" Then, take an honest look in the mirror and make sure their reflections match that message. Lastly, women need to invest in themselves - learn their best colors, most flattering cuts for their body types, and then take the time to edit their closets according to their goals. Consider your body language: Women's confidence comes from within, but it is just as important to be conscious of messages communicated nonverbally, as they are important to other people's perceptions. A woman's body language speaks louder than words and says a lot about her comfort and core confidence. What can make a huge difference? Focusing on posture and stand- Dress for more confidence Advertorial ing tall, making eye contact when speaking to people and even smiling can communicate confidence. Stretching every morning or practicing yoga are also great ways for women to learn how to balance and improve the way they carry themselves. Plus, not only does good posture help with exuding strong self-confidence, it can also contribute to overall health and even make your clothes look their best. 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Visit Dove.com for more information (BPT) To achieve glowing skin, use tinted moisturizers and bronzers rather spending hours outdoors soaking up potentially harmful sun. Use bronzer with a very light hand and apply to the areas the sun would normally touch, such as the cheekbones, the bridge of the nose and forehead. Pair this with a liquid shimmer or illuminator and your skin will look dewy and fresh. Berry-stained lips go well with bare or shimmery eyes, and they're the perfect way to perk up minimal makeup. Women can layer the deep-pink colour depending on how daring they want to be. Crop tops Crop tops remain a fashion trend this season. Because they're not for everyone, it's unlikely this style will become oversaturated. This season the crop top is about showing just a hint of the midriff, which can make the look more attainable. 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