https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:51:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088563 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:21:40 +0000 Angie 2088563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a GREAT plan, <b>Helena</b>, Your enthusiasm and positive energy are contagious.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088177 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 09:32:36 +0000 Liesbeth 2088177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My self care routines are pretty much where I want them to be right now, but after the holidays I could use a reset for sugar. I feel better in the long run when I eat less sugar but like nemosmom I've been munching sweets since early December (local holiday). Thanks for the prompt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088161 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:00:27 +0000 Suz 2088161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful idea, <b>TG!</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>My priorities are:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Return to my weights routines. (It's been too long).&nbsp;</li> <li>Continue my walking/ aerobic exercise.&nbsp;</li> <li>(mostly) dry January.</li> </ul> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088080 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:31:47 +0000 SarahD8 2088080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea, torontogirl! I will join you. My self care priorities are:</p> <p>*plenty of sleep<br /> *plenty of exercise (these first two actually relate to each other because I like to exercise early in the morning)<br /> *dry January<br /> *make skin care a habit/routine</p> <p>That’s probably as much as I can handle for one month. Other priorities will have to be added for self care February! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088054 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:26:00 +0000 Helena 2088054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh hooray, I'm glad this is resonating! Sorry I haven't responded very well; it's been three straight days of cooking and fussing over people :D</p> <p>Shevia, that is a great idea and I am totally in for that; actually, I've been working on that last year too - I am definitely a serial lipstick and facial potion buyer, but DH has been buying me these wonderful gift sets at Christmas, so now I create a little 'shop' for myself and anytime I need a pick-me-up makeup-wise, I grab a few different lipsticks from the collection and Bob's your uncle. Last year too I really worked on using all the masks and creams and things ... what was I saving them for?</p> <p>Jenni, DD loves exploring my makeup collection for things I might not use It's great - why waste it when it can be enjoyed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088040 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 07:23:41 +0000 Gigi 2088040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've read my mind about manis and pedis! Everything just seems to blah with the gray sky. Pretty nails can really boost my mood! Now I just have to find time to do it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088036 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 07:03:16 +0000 The Cat 2088036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great reminder. I would like to establish better routines for self-care. Need more sleep, exercise, water, fresh fruit, etc. Sometimes I get so busy helping others that I have too little time left for taking care of my own needs. I actually need to prioritise them more.</p> <p>In January, when indoor air is extremely dry where I live, there will be an extra need for applying skin masks, hair masks, body creams, hand creams, etc.</p> <p>Style Fan and others, vitamin-B complex + multi-vitamins&amp;minerals supplements has proved to be excellent for strengthening my nails. (Also really great for hair, skin, and much more.) Clear nail polish has been useful, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088034 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:28:00 +0000 Jenni NZ 2088034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Shevia there but she said it better. I am not a skincare person,I mostly use soap and water on my face. We bought some good Neutrogena facial sunblock for my walks and DH’s runs/cycling, other than that I have stacks of skincare products that I either get given or that turn up as samples at Fashion Weekend shows once a year. I find it really difficult to use them up! I forget if it is stuff like facial masks. I do buy my own lipsticks but not too many at a time, have about 8.<br /> I used to use up sister’s castoffs of some stuff but now it’s daughter’s. The more things change... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088025 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:27:25 +0000 Jaime 2088025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, how about this twist? I want to shop my beauty closet. SYBC? No more lipsticks, no more skin care experiments. I tend to channel my need to buy new into beauty purchases but right now I have everything I could need or use for more than a month and just need to STOP and play with what I have.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2088014 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:15:22 +0000 Sal 2088014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I am into that - definitely more vege, more yoga and more incidental exercise. I want to do a bit more bike commuting or walking to do jobs for example! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087990 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:08:10 +0000 notsaf 2087990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I am all about skin health and hair health this winter. Also, after a trap injury many years ago, Pilates has been wonderful. Hope you find that as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087985 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:01:42 +0000 Anonymous 2087985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yes from me! I added a moisturizer and oil (instead of powder) based foundation, plus playing with my magpie makeup (though subtle on me). I want to focus on drinking more water, eating less processed foods, and exercize. Sometimes I paint my nails, which I decided is a easy jewelry substitute (for the 2 days before they chip...). My hair, meh...it just needs to grow a foot or 2 and be done with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087958 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:29:57 +0000 Helena 2087958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, and all you do to curl with it is twist and pull - just like curling a ribbon!</p> <p>SF, it's been awful this year - feel better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087957 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 21:24:26 +0000 rachylou 2087957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh. Now there’s a thought: using a flat iron. Hmm. My hair frizzes out something terrible when it’s just washed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087948 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:28:54 +0000 Style Fan 2087948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very timely post, TG.&nbsp; I am recovering from a hideous cold/flu.&nbsp; Menopause ruined my nails.&nbsp; I have been trying to grow them a little bit.&nbsp; I plan to go for a mani/pedi once a month in Montreal (almost impossible to do here) and see if that helps.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087940 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 18:25:52 +0000 Helena 2087940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay everyone!</p> <p>Rachy - have you tried the flat iron for curling your hair? I used YouTube to teach myself, I find it easy and there are some great tutorials online. Good luck with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087933 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:51:53 +0000 Janet 2087933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, January is a good time for that, and your plans sound solid. I’ll continue to up my running (hubs and I have been running every day at least a mile since November 30, and we are signed up for a 10k in May). I’d like to treat myself to a facial and massage sometime in the next couple of months. I’m dialing back my alcohol consumption after Jan 1 too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087926 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:38:04 +0000 nemosmom 2087926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>What great timing, TG! I intend for January to be a time to re-group, and chart my course for the year (thus the SYC challenge).&nbsp; I would love to join in on a self-care January - plus, I need others to help hold me accountable; I can't be left to my own devices these days...</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few self-care things I plan to focus on:<br /></div><div></p> <ul> <li>Hair: I find myself reaching for the hair tie far too often these days; time for a cut!</li> <li>Diet: I've been stuffing my face with endless sweets since Thanksgiving. I am due for my annual physical and labs in a few months and I don't want my doc to yell at me :D&nbsp; I need to up my water intake and I want to look into IF to help reduce inflammation.</li> <li>Exercise: I stopped working out when I injured my knee. That was a year ago... oops :D&nbsp; I need to get off my butt and get moving.</li> <li>Beauty:&nbsp; Now that I am wearing my glasses more, I find my makeup needs some work. I have plenty of makeup so I won't be buying more, but my application needs some major improvement.&nbsp; And, my hands are always a ragged crepey mess in the winter, so I should find a routine way to keep them looking and feeling nice.</li> </ul> <p></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087924 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:32:10 +0000 kkards 2087924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this works perfectly for me. i had already decided that&nbsp; 2020 will be the year i try to get serious about skin care. I've never had great skin, but recently its been looking, well tired and dull. last weekend i bought some new products with the goal of getting 2020 off on the right foot.&nbsp;<br />i've prebooked my Jan Pilates classes so that i'm committed (and not shut out by everyone's new years resolutions)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087916 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:20:05 +0000 rachylou 2087916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really need to work on my curling iron skills... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087912 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:15:46 +0000 nuancedream 2087912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>January is always a good time to reset and refocus on one's self-care. Most of us do a better job of recharging our phones than keeping ourselves recharged.&nbsp; For myself, I am prioritizing getting sufficient rest as well as time outdoors for long hikes/walks, preferably surrounded by lots of trees...forest bathing, which has documented mental and physical benefits.&nbsp; Of course, my yoga and Pilates practice are key to my year round self-care.&nbsp; DH and I are focusing on eating an even more plant-based diet in 2020. TG, I may follow your lead on a dry January too.<br />&nbsp;<br />I'm having a full color and haircut this afternoon. My stylist and I are looking at something with a little more edge for the haircut. Stay tuned.&nbsp; Also, I have been fortunate to find a wonderful and affordable esthetician who I see for facials and eyebrow/eyelash care on a regular basis.&nbsp; My style goal/statement/mission phrase for 2020 is carefree chic. Have a happy, healthy, and stylish New Year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/self-care-january#post-2087906 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:48:01 +0000 Helena 2087906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi friends, and happy holidays to everyone!</p> <p>Was thinking about a style focus for January, and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-up-for-a-syc-challenge-in-january">Nemosmom's post </a>about an SYC challenge for the month dovetails brilliantly with what I was mulling over.&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course, so much of what keeps us looking and feeling great relates to self-care - hair, skin, grooming, etc. - and happily these are also great things to focus on when not shopping! A few things I'll be focusing on for January: <ul> <li>DH stocks me up on a million Clinique skincare lotions and potions; I'll be experimenting with these to see what's working for my skin these days and what I might add to my usual routine (as well as playing with all the lipstick colours that came in a gift set!)</li> <li>January's dry, gray days take a toll on my skin, so I'll be focusing on frequent moisturizing, and getting back in the habit of weekly (as a goal, at least) proper mani/pedi (usually at home, occasionally at a nail shop), hair deep conditioning, deep facial moisturizing, etc.&nbsp;</li> <li>It so happens I'm due for a full colour and hair cut, so that works well for this theme!</li> <li>Of course, after sweets and treats, healthy eating needs a reboot in January, which for me looks like focusing on eating more plants and drinking tons of water. I'm not a big drinker anyway but always do Dry January too, just to start the year off on a disciplined note. Stylewise this helps ensure my clothes actually fit :D</li> <li>Due to a back injury, I changed up my weights-heavy fitness routine to include more restorative things like yoga and Pilates, and fun things like Zumba. Will keep this up for January.</li> <li><i>And of course - having fun with my wardrobe, shopping my closet, and milking my style!</i></li> </ul> What self-care will you focus on for January? You all deserve it!! xoxo </p>