Article: Your aim is to create an alluring hourglass silhouette. Shirtdresses and belts that cinch tight at your waist are a great way to achieve this look.  Think about pin-ups from the past whose style your admire. Ava Gardner, Jayne Mansfield, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, Kim Novak, Jane Russel, Betty Gable, and Marilyn Monroe all provide stunning examples. Even as you use famous pin-ups as a guide, try to create your own unique look. This is what will make the experience of dressing like a pin-up most fun and fulfilling. Look for genuine vintage items from this era, including pencil skirts, A-line skirts, Cuban heeled stockings, round toed pumps, wiggle dresses, swing dresses, petticoats, 3/4 sleeve cardigans, cropped cardigans with full sleeves, and high waist capri pants, to name a few.  If you don’t live near any good vintage stores, you can search for vintage goods online. You can also buy vintage reproduction clothing online from numerous companies such as Bettie Page Clothing and Stop Staring!  True vintage clothing was produced in the era you are trying to portray, whereas retro clothing looks like it’s from that era but was made more recently. Retro is a copy of the real thing produced in mass market, whereas vintage is the real thing. If your clothing was made before the eighties, check for the “Made in the USA” seal or whatever country you are situated in. On the tag there should be a union name and ID number. A tag that says “Made in China” is a sign that the article of clothing is not vintage. Clothing made of linen, cotton, and other natural fabrics are more likely to be genuine vintage items. Instead of buying clothes, you could invest in fabrics with vintage patterns and make your own clothes. This will require time and some level of skill, however, and so is better left to those with experience in sewing. Some items from your closet, like sweaters with boat necks and v-necks were popular in the 40’s and 50’s; you can add these to your pin-up wardrobe. Or try turning a cardigan backward and buttoning it up for a quick vintage pin-up look. This is the pointy-cupped brassiere that will give you the Marilyn Monroe sweater look which was all the rage during the pin-up era. 1940’s and 1950’s clothing is designed to be worn with base garments, so consider investing in a vintage girdle to give you a lovely silhouette. Though you may not have a natural hourglass shape, these undergarments will do a great job helping you “fake” it!
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Draw inspiration from the 1940’s and 1950’s. Shop vintage and secondhand stores. Repurpose items you already own. Buy a bullet bra. Invest in a girdle or corset.
Article: Alright, so clothes don't make the man, but they can help put you in the right mindset. Though this by no means changes your personality, it may help serve as a reminder to you of the person you are trying to become. This can be as small as wearing a hat. If there is something that, to you, is indicative of this new person, keep it on your radar. You'll be more likely to stay in tune with yourself to reduce cognitive dissonance. The clothes and thought patterns may not be enough. Think about what this new person would do and do it. Would they seek out social interaction? Shun social media? Read The Economist? Whatever it is, do it. You don't have to stay big -- the small things work too. Would she carry around a pink purse? Would he listen to a specific band? Get into character as much as possible. Now that you're picking up these new habits and probably these new friends and routines, you may feel a little jostled. What's important now is to embrace yourself, whatever and wherever you are. Sink your nails in and decide that you're staying. Uprooting yourself psychologically is risky. If you've succeeded, you may need time to feel like you're truly "you." Relax. This feeling will come as long as you keep this desire close to your well-being. Did you really achieve what you wanted to achieve? Do other people think more positively about you now that you act and wear different? Are you willing to sacrifice yourself for a fake imitation of the ideal person? Some people will decide that what they need is not a personality change, but an acceptance of who they are and a willingness to try to improve themselves instead of a full personality makeover but its up to you to make that personal choice.  Make sure you are doing this for all the right reasons.
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Don the clothes. Pick up the habits. Settle in. Reflect on your new personality.
Article: Besides knowing your skin needs, it’s important to know your budget when it comes to skin care. Prices for skin care products can vary greatly, ranging anywhere from a few dollars to a few hundred or more. Figuring out your minimum and maximum expenditure is very useful for limiting your skin care options.  For example, facial moisturizers alone can run you anywhere from less than $10 (like Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion) to around $50 (like Lancome Bienfait Multi-Vital Sunscreen Cream) to more than $100 (such as Tracie Martyn Re-sculpting Cream).  As a general rule, product lines carried at salons, boutiques, high-end department stores, and spas tend to cost more than those on the shelves of your local pharmacy or discount retailer. Organic products must use all-natural materials that have not been genetically modified, synthetically produced, or grown with pesticides or chemical fertilizers. While there is no evidence that they are more effective than other types of skin care products, some people prefer organic lines because of their lack of potentially toxic chemical ingredients and ethical, environmentally sound production standards. The use of the word “organic” on product labels is highly regulated by the USDA, so you can be confident that the product that advertises itself as such meets a strict code. However, words like “natural,” “non-toxic,” or “hypoallergenic” are not regulated. Since they have no set legal definition, it’s important to treat them as marketing terms rather than specific factual claims. When you’re looking for a skin care line, you should pick those products that have active ingredients that have been clinically proven to be effective. Be sure to check the labels to ensure that the lines you are considering have at least 5-15% concentrations of safe and effective active ingredients.  The most important active ingredients are Vitamins A, B, C, and E, but they will most likely take on different names on product labels. For Vitamin A, which helps with moisturizing, acne, rosacea, and dermatitis, look for retinoic acid, retinol, or retinyl-propionate. For Vitamins B & B5, which moisturize while addressing acne, itchiness, eczema, and sunburn, look for niacin, nicotinamide, pantothenic acid, or panthenol. For Vitamin C, which enhances skin texture while decreasing wrinkles and sun damage, look for L-ascorbic acid. For Vitamin E, which moisturizes and helps prevent wrinkles, look for DI-alpha-tocopherol. Do not use products that include tocopherol acetate, since this form of Vitamin E is especially susceptible to degradation from sunlight and can therefore actually cause damage to your skin. The most basic “line” will pair a cleanser with a moisturizer. If you’re looking for a more complete regime that can address more specific issues, you can consider adding on toners, exfoliators, serums, and/or specific treatments (for instance, for nights, wrinkles, under-eye puffing and discoloration, or acne). The amount of product you get should correspond with both your skin care needs and lifestyle. More comprehensive lines will be more costly to purchase and time-consuming to administer.
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Determine how much money you want to spend. Decide whether you prefer organic or synthetic products. Get to know the active ingredients. Figure out how comprehensive you would like your line to be.