Want to make this your best summer yet? I know I do! Personally, I think confidence is the key—it's actually my "bikini beautiful" secret. So I'm excited to partner with Venus and offer some great tips on feeling confident, looking gorgeous, and getting a little closer to that special someone.
DATING & RELATIONSHIP GODDESS Dr. Michelle Callahan
Summer's relaxed vibe makes it the perfect time to meet new people and have fun! When Venus asked for my tips on dating, I couldn't wait to share some easy ways for you to amp up your confidence and get closer to the guy you've been eyeing lately. Take a look at my tips below!
BODY LANGUAGE GODDESS Janine Driver
I was excited when Venus asked me to help you put your best legs forward this summer! As a body language expert, I can't think of a better way to get closer than by making sure you're sending the right non-verbal signals. Read my top tips below, and start making some closer connections!
BEAUTY, FASHION & LIFESTYLE TIPSDATING & RELATIONSHIP TIPSBODY LANGUAGE TIPS
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Maximize with a Mini
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Do Daytime Dates
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Show Some Skin
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Love Your Toes
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Lighten Up, Goddess
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Take a Chance, Ask Him Out
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Surround Yourself with Happiness
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Feel the Flower Power
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Keep an Inspiration Board
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Be Yourself
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Stay Focused on the "Now"
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Strut Your Stuff
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Keep Your Life in Balance
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Make Time to Get Closer
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Take a Risk
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Be #1 in Your Life
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No Mr.Right? Enjoy Right Now
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Listen to Your Inner Goddess
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Appearance Matters
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Say My Name, Say My Name
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Put Your Best Foot Forward
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Leg Language Speaks Volumes
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Naval Intelligence
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Eye Contact
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Active Listening
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01
Maximize with a Mini
Short is in this season. Choose a piece that fits your body type and wear it with confidence.
Tip:
Not sure if it's too short? Let your arms hang by your side. The hemline should fall below your fingertips.
02
Do Daytime Dates
Take advantage of the long days of summer by planning some "fun-in-the-sun" activities with your crush.
Tip:
Summer boasts a lot of outdoor music festivals—find a free one and rock out!
03
Show Some Skin
Keep skin smooth all summer long in case he brushes up against you or you lie side-by-side on the beach.
Tip:
Try my favorite five-bladed Venus Embrace, which this season comes in a new disposable version.
04
Love Your Toes
Flaunt your feet in this summer's hottest shoes. From wedges to must-have open-toe booties or glam gladiators, find your summer shoe essential!
Tip:
Try pastel or natural polish shades this summer—the subtle look will make your shoes and tan pop.
05
Lighten Up, Goddess
Summer's a great time to experiment with new makeup, but don't go overboard.
Tip:
Watercolor-inspired tones are hot this year. To get the look, mix shades of soft blues, pinks and oranges and pair with a neutral lip gloss.
06
Take a Chance, Ask Him Out
Be bold and make the first move. Ask him out for ice cream or a movie so you can get to know each other.
Tip:
If you're too nervous to hang out with him alone, bring along a friend and suggest he do the same.
07
Surround Yourself with Happiness
If you're single, stay positive! It's easy to get discouraged when you're only hanging out with couples.
Tip:
What goes around comes around—maintain a good attitude. It will undoubtedly bring more positivity into your life.
08
Feel the Flower Power
Nothing makes me happier than a vase of fresh flowers. My summertime favorites are peonies, hydrangeas and lavender.
Tip:
On your way out at night, toss a sprig of lavender behind your ear to stay relaxed and smelling fresh.
09
Keep an Inspiration Board
Make your own this summer—if you see something you like, clip it out and pin it up!
Tip:
On Labor Day, archive the photos to remember what you loved about summer 2010.
01
Be Yourself
Don't feel pressure to pretend to be the person you think your date will like, instead of showing your true personality. If you want to find a truly compatible mate, be yourself and let the Goddess in you shine!
02
Stay Focused on the "Now"
Don't miss out on enjoying the present by worrying about the future. Use this summer as a time to enjoy dating without worrying about where things are "going." Make new friends, get to know people and just have fun!
03
Strut Your Stuff
When preparing for a great date, make sure you look and feel good both inside and out. According to a Venus survey1, women say shaving makes them feel confident and sexy, so be sure to use your Venus Embrace before you get dressed to impress.
1The survey was conducted using Opinion Research Corporation's CARAVAN National Omnibus telephone survey of adults 18 years of age or older. Telephone interviews among 1,002 men were completed from September 14-15, 2009, and September 17-18, 2009. The survey utilized a random-digit-dial sampling methodology to obtain a representative sample of the population. The margin of error for the survey overall is + / - 3 percentage points. The margins of error for subgroups within these audiences are larger.
04
Keep Your Life in Balance
Don't devote all of your time and attention to your relationship. Spend time with your friends and family and continue to pursue your hobbies and goals. A well-balanced life is a step towards a healthy relationship.
05
Make Time to Get Closer
When you get busy with work and other commitments, don't forget to schedule some one-on-one time to get close to your significant other.
06
Take a Risk
Sometimes "the one" doesn't show up looking exactly like you expected. Try dating outside your "type" and you might discover someone unique and perfect for you.
07
Be #1 in Your Life
The people you date learn how to treat you based on how you treat yourself. When you love yourself and make your health and happiness a priority, your date will follow your lead.
08
No Mr.Right? Enjoy Right Now
Don't define yourself by your relationship status. Your life is meaningful and significant whether you are dating or not. Stay open-minded and focus on being happy; love comes along when you least expect it.
09
Listen to Your Inner Goddess
If something doesn't feel right, then it probably isn't. Trust your intuition when deciding who to date, if and when to move forward, and when to end things.
01
Word Games
Substitute the word "try" with "will," and "can't" with "can." Mentally, you will immediately notice a shift in your self-confidence.
02
Appearance Matters
Body language is more than physical movements. Stand up straight, smile and be engaged within conversations to appear attractive and confident.
03
Dress the Part
Dark colors send a message of power and authority. Try blues, pinks and yellows, or a pop of fuchsia, turquoise or lime green for a first date to indicate you're fun and outgoing.
04
Say My Name, Say My Name
When you meet someone, start using their name in conversation. Saying, "It sounds like you have a cool job, Tom!" will take the conversation to a personal level.
05
Put Your Best Foot Forward
People tend to point their feet in the direction they want to head. When you're sitting next to the person you want to get closer to, make sure you turn your body and point your toes towards that person.
06
Leg Language Speaks Volumes
While one of your legs is crossed over the other, dangle your shoe from your toes so that it's half off your foot. This suggests that you're relaxed and ready for fun.
Tip:
Use your Venus Embrace to ensure legs are irresistibly smooth so they can do the talking.
07
Naval Intelligence
Point your belly button in your love interest's direction. From a body language perspective, the direction our belly button faces reveals who or what we think is most important.
08
Eye Contact
Maintaining natural, steady eye contact is a great non-verbal way to show you are intrigued and listening.
Tip:
While you've got his gaze locked, bat your eyelashes a few times! It's actually been shown to be an indication that you're attracted.
09
Active Listening
Providing positive verbal cues such as, "Hmmm...interesting!" or "Tell me more, please," will help the conversation flow easier and help keep the exchange going.
01.
Maximize with a Mini
Short is in this season. Choose a piece that fits your body type and wear it with confidence. Tip: Not sure if it's too short? Let your arms hang by your side. The hemline should fall below your fingertips.
02.
Do Daytime Dates
Take advantage of the long days of summer by planning some "fun-in-the-sun" activities with your crush. Tip: Summer boasts a lot of outdoor music festivals—find a free one and rock out!
03.
Show Some Skin
Keep skin smooth all summer long in case he brushes up against you or you lie side-by-side on the beach. Tip: Try my favorite five-bladed Venus Embrace, which this season comes in a new disposable version.
04.
Love Your Toes
Flaunt your feet in this summer's hottest shoes. From wedges to must-have open-toe booties or glam gladiators, find your summer shoe essential! Tip: Try pastel or natural polish shades this summer—the subtle look will make your shoes and tan pop.
05.
Lighten Up, Goddess
Summer's a great time to experiment with new makeup, but don't go overboard. Tip: Watercolor-inspired tones are hot this year. To get the look, mix shades of soft blues, pinks and oranges and pair with a neutral lip gloss.
06.
Take a Chance, Ask Him Out
Be bold and make the first move. Ask him out for ice cream or a movie so you can get to know each other. Tip: If you're too nervous to hang out with him alone, bring along a friend and suggest he do the same.
07.
Surround Yourself with Happiness
If you're single, stay positive! It's easy to get discouraged when you're only hanging out with couples. Tip: What goes around comes around—maintain a good attitude. It will undoubtedly bring more positivity into your life.
08.
Feel the Flower Power
Nothing makes me happier than a vase of fresh flowers. My summertime favorites are peonies, hydrangeas and lavender. Tip: On your way out at night, toss a sprig of lavender behind your ear to stay relaxed and smelling fresh.
09.
Keep an Inspiration Board
Make your own this summer—if you see something you like, clip it out and pin it up! Tip: On Labor Day, archive the photos to remember what you loved about summer 2010.
01.
Be Yourself
Don't feel pressure to pretend to be the person you think your date will like, instead of showing your true personality. If you want to find a truly compatible mate, be yourself and let the Goddess in you shine!
02.
Stay Focused on the "Now"
Don't miss out on enjoying the present by worrying about the future. Use this summer as a time to enjoy dating without worrying about where things are "going." Make new friends, get to know people and just have fun!
03.
Strut Your Stuff
When preparing for a great date, make sure you look and feel good both inside and out. According to a Venus survey1, women say shaving makes them feel confident and sexy, so be sure to use your Venus Embrace before you get dressed to impress.
04.
Keep Your Life in Balance
Don't devote all of your time and attention to your relationship. Spend time with your friends and family and continue to pursue your hobbies and goals. A well-balanced life is a step towards a healthy relationship.
05.
Make Time to Get Closer
When you get busy with work and other commitments, don't forget to schedule some one-on-one time to get close to your significant other.
06.
Take a Risk
Sometimes "the one" doesn't show up looking exactly like you expected. Try dating outside your "type" and you might discover someone unique and perfect for you.
07.
Be #1 in Your Life
The people you date learn how to treat you based on how you treat yourself. When you love yourself and make your health and happiness a priority, your date will follow your lead.
08.
No Mr. Right? Enjoy Right Now
Don't define yourself by your relationship status. Your life is meaningful and significant whether you are dating or not. Stay open-minded and focus on being happy; love comes along when you least expect it.
09.
Listen to Your Inner Goddess
If something doesn't feel right, then it probably isn't. Trust your intuition when deciding who to date, if and when to move forward, and when to end things.
1The survey was conducted using Opinion Research Corporation's CARAVAN National Omnibus telephone survey of adults 18 years of age or older. Telephone interviews among 1,002 men were completed from September 14-15, 2009, and September 17-18, 2009. The survey utilized a random-digit-dial sampling methodology to obtain a representative sample of the population. The margin of error for the survey overall is + / - 3 percentage points. The margins of error for subgroups within these audiences are larger.
01.
Word Games
Substitute the word "try" with "will," and "can't" with "can." Mentally, you will immediately notice a shift in your self-confidence.
02.
Appearance Matters
Body language is more than physical movements. Stand up straight, smile and be engaged within conversations to appear attractive and confident.
03.
Dress the Part
Dark colors send a message of power and authority. Try blues, pinks and yellows, or a pop of fuchsia, turquoise or lime green for a first date to indicate you're fun and outgoing.
04.
Say My Name, Say My Name
When you meet someone, start using their name in conversation. Saying, "It sounds like you have a cool job, Tom!" will take the conversation to a personal level.
05.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
People tend to point their feet in the direction they want to head. When you're sitting next to the person you want to get closer to, make sure you turn your body and point your toes towards that person.
06.
Leg Language Speaks Volumes
While one of your legs is crossed over the other, dangle your shoe from your toes so that it's half off your foot. This suggests that you're relaxed and ready for fun. Tip: Use your Venus Embrace to ensure legs are irresistibly smooth so they can do the talking.
07.
Naval Intelligence
Point your belly button in your love interest's direction. From a body language perspective, the direction our belly button faces reveals who or what we think is most important.
08.
Eye Contact
Maintaining natural, steady eye contact is a great non-verbal way to show you are intrigued and listening. Tip: While you've got his gaze locked, bat your eyelashes a few times! It's actually been shown to be an indication that you're attracted.
09.
Active Listening
Providing positive verbal cues such as, "Hmmm...interesting!" or "Tell me more, please," will help the conversation flow easier and help keep the exchange going.