Clothes, hair, and makeup are important aspects of your feminine image.

But your MOVEMENTS say more about you than you probably realize.

It doesn’t matter how good you look… If your movements give off a masculine vibe (or worse, are exaggerated and unnatural), you’re probably not making the impression you hoped for.

The first step to mastering your feminine movements? It’s avoiding some common mistakes!

Here are 5 male to female movement mistakes to avoid – and what to do instead:

1. Over-exaggerated hip swinging

There’s nothing more alluring than the sexy sway of a woman’s hips as she walks. But you should never overdo this. In fact, if you are consciously swinging your hips, it’s probably too much.

A better approach is to simply put on a pair of high heels and walk naturally. Heels automatically cause your hips to sway. The key is to relax your body and go with the flow.

2. Stiff body movements

Stiff isn’t sexy. As I mentioned earlier, the secret to fluid, feminine movements is to relax your body.

Tense muscles translate to stiff, masculine body movements. Focus on relaxing your body instead. Do stretching exercises to help release built-up tension.

3. Poor posture

Your posture is the foundation for your movements. Here are two posture mistakes to avoid:

• Slouching: If you’re tall, you might be tempted to slouch to downplay your height. Don’t. Slouching isn’t attractive and it definitely doesn’t make you look more feminine.

• Arching your back: On the other extreme, avoid exaggerating your posture by arching your back and sticking your butt out. While you might think this looks “sexy,” it actually looks silly.

The fix for both of these mistakes is to stand tall with natural, lifted posture. This makes you look confident and feminine.

4. Stocky shoulder movements

Men carry their weight in their upper bodies, while a woman’s center of gravity is in her hips. In men, this often translates into strong upper body movements.

As you can see in the video below, the hallmark of a masculine walk is “stocky” shoulder movements. Compare that to the graceful sway of the women’s hips.

To counteract this tendency:

• Keep your shoulders down and back. If you feel your shoulders coming forward, literally roll them back into place.

• Focus on keeping your shoulders still while relaxing the hips. This will help transfer the movement to your lower body.

• Keep your body weight neutral (or even slightly back) instead of leaning forward. This helps downplay the look of your shoulders.

5. Taking up too much space

There are many differences between male and female body language. One of the biggest differences is that men take up more space with their bodies while women tend to keep the space more closed.

You can see these differences in the video above:

• When men walk, they typically have a space between their arms and body, while a woman’s hands brush her hips.

• Men’s steps are longer and there’s often more space between the feet.

• There’s even a space between the thumb and hand, while women tend to keep their hands in a closed or “cupped” position.

Fascinating, right?

To correct this, rotate your elbows in so your arms stay closer to your body. Keep your feet closer together and take shorter steps when you walk. Finally, keep your thumbs tucked into your hands.

Are you making the right moves?

Now that you know the most common mistakes, here’s another example of feminine movement to study and emulate. Notice the graceful posture, gently swinging hips, and relaxed body movements:

How feminine are YOUR movements? Do you struggle with this or are you one of the lucky girls who are naturally graceful?

Please share in the comments below!

Love,
Lucille

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One of the biggest challenges of presenting yourself as a woman is hiding that pesky beard shadow.

While you might be tempted to use the heaviest concealer possible to cover it, that’s actually the worst thing you can do. All this does is create a heavy, cakey look that ends up drawing more attention to the very area you want to hide.

So what’s a girl to do?

I’m glad you asked! In this article, I’m going to share 4 must-have makeup items you should use in place of that heavy concealer.

Then you’ll learn how to put them together with a step-by-step video tutorial. It teaches you how to conceal your beard shadow with minimal makeup for a natural, feminine look.

Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Pink or red color corrector

The #1 secret to concealing a beard shadow is to use a color corrector. By neutralizing the bluish tint of the beard shadow, you can achieve a natural look with less makeup.

Choose your color corrector based on your skin tone:

• Use a pink color corrector if you have a light skin tone.

• Use a red color corrector if you have a darker skin tone.

While your best bet is to use a color corrector specifically formulated for the face, another option is to use a matte pink or red lipstick.

Apply it: Use a small makeup brush to stipple a light layer of color corrector over the areas you want to disguise.

2. Medium coverage liquid foundation

The next must-have item is liquid foundation. Choose a medium coverage foundation rather than a heavy formula. It’s best to apply several thin layers to build coverage rather than using a high coverage foundation from the get-go.

Apply it: For pro results, apply with a foundation brush instead of your fingers or a sponge. Brush on a light layer and allow it to try. If you want more coverage, go back and stipple additional foundation over the areas of concern. (See the video for a demo!)

3. Loose powder

The third item you’ll need in your product arsenal is a loose powder. Choose a powder with pigment as opposed to a translucent version.

Apply it: Use a large powder brush and dab on a generous layer of powder. Don’t use stroking motions or you’ll streak your foundation. Once everything has dried, you can brush off the excess powder with soft strokes.

4. Powder foundation

If you have a light beard, the previously mentioned items might be enough. If not, the final step is to get an additional layer of coverage by using a powder foundation.

You can find powder foundation at any drug store or makeup counter. This is a much better option than a heavy concealer for areas that need a lot of coverage.

Apply it: Using a makeup sponge, press on one or two light layers of powder foundation over any remaining visible imperfections and voilà! Your transformation is complete.

Be sure to watch the video below to learn exactly how to use these makeup items.

Tutorial: How to Conceal Beard Shadow

With a bit of practice, you’ll be able to master these techniques to achieve a natural and feminine look without wearing tons of heavy makeup.

Enjoy! And as always, I’d love to know what you think.

Love,
Lucille

P.S. If you liked this tutorial, you will LOVE The Makeup Magic Program! Learn all the essential male to female makeup tips you need to know to achieve your prettiest, and most feminine look ever! Click here to learn more.