"FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT"

Hair styling is incredibly important in making a girl feel her best. How many good bad-hair days have you had? Take time out to primp and preen those tresses. Take inspiration from some of Burlesque's idols, like Dita Von Teese or Bette Page. Think glossy locks and lots of curls. For shorter hair ladies, just add some fabulous encrusted hair pins. Remember that your hair is your crowning glory, so use it!

 

Forget what you've heard, diamonds aren't a girl's best friend; it's her make-up bag! Whether day or night, our trusty sidekick is there for us, bursting with goodies to transform us into the sex kitten inside. Burlesque is all about feminine elegance, sophisticated style and, most importantly, glamour. It's all in the detail. Red lips are a must. Eye-liner is essential. However don't be scared to try out something different. Individuality is beautiful.

 

Hiding under baggy clothes? Nothing eats at your confidence more than an ill-fitting wardrobe. Make a choice to look great. Embrace your curves, love those hips, and slip into something gorgeous. Take inspiration from Gypsy Rose Lee. Pencil skirts, corsets and high heels are in, while tracksuits and trainers are firmly out. Its not about being waif thin, but instead celebrating and embracing those womanly curves. Hourglass silhouettes are amazingly sexy.

 

We've got the hair, we've done the make-up, and we're in the clothes. Now we need to complete our look; the nails. They can be short, but they must be painted! Confidence is not about being perfect, but we're damn close.

Confident people do not slouch; they do not drag their feet. You want to make a statement, you want to turn heads. Burlesque women revel in the attention, male or female. Use those high heels to perfect that womanly glide and sexy wiggle. Keep your head up, shoulders back and strut away!

Eye Contact is essential in exuding that all important air of confidence. This powerful weapon is your constant interaction with the world around you. Whether going after that dream guy, the perfect job or just simply walking down the road, eye contact will keep all the attention on you. Burlesque is a perfect example of how to use and abuse this intoxicating art. A smouldering glance or suggestive wink is dangerously attractive when used properly, and boy, don't they know how to use it!!

After all this, we wouldn't be surprised if you are beginning to feel a bit stressed? Well don't be. Enjoy what you have created. Remember to smile, and looking that good, what do you not have to smile about? Try to relax and just revel in your newly faked confidence. With the Polestars guide, those around won't know the different and no doubt it will soon become real confidence. So take a deep breath and face your new adoring public, cos you look gorgeous!

 

Next time you feel less than confident, just remember POLESTARS guide to faking confidence. Ladies, there's no shame in faking it, they'll never know!.