190 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, DECEMBER 2015 bhg.com.au
Words Samantha Harrison; photography Getty Images, iStockphotoROCK THE
FROCK
If the thought of
having to find a
fabulous outfit for
every soiree you’re
invited to over the
hols fills you with
dread, try this on
for size; invest in
one simple, black
shift dress. Classic
and timeless, a
black shift can take
you from the office
to the shindig in an
instant. Pair it with
flats and a light
cardy for daytime.
Dress it up with
heels, a bit of bling
and look-at-me red
lippy for evening.
Put your hair up,
change your
make-up, switch
accessories and you
could wear the
dress six different
times and never
look the same.
Case solved!10
The festive season
calls for serious top
to toe pampering.
We’re talking cut
and colour, mani
and pedi, facial, full
body massage,
spray tan, waxing,
the works. So go
on, book those
appointments now!9
Hang with
your best girls
What’s better than a night out – or in – with
your besties? Nothing! So celebrate by
gathering with friends and making your time
together your gift to each other. Paint the town
red in your dancing shoes or play party games
in your PJs with wine and pizza.6Try this at home!
Relax tight muscles with this stress-busting yoga pose
1.Lie on the floor, feet in the air, with your butt as close to a wall as possible.
2.Extend your legs upward, hip-width apart, and rest your heels against the wall.
3.Hold the position for 10–20 minutes, breathing gently in and out.
4.Place a folded towel under your hips for support, if necessary.GET YOUR PRETTY ON
Sip this...
Green tea chia refresher
Add a tablespoon of chia seeds to a
large refillable water bottle filled with
iced green tea or plain water jazzed
up with water flavour drops. Shake
well and sip slowly. The chia seeds
add a crunchy, nutritious and super-
filling edge that makes this drink
more like a meal to keep you
energised and hydrated on the go.7
Recapture the magic
Don’t get so caught up in the
crazy that you forget the reason
for the season. Take the kids to visit
Santa’s grotto, attend a Carols by
Candlelight performance, make a
family trip to a Christmas tree farm
to cut down your own fresh tree,
attend a service at a local church
or volunteer at a soup kitchen
or homeless shelter. And be
thankful for all you have!5
FUEL UP
It’s tempting to devour all the
seasonal goodies in sight and put
healthy intentions on the back burner in
the mad weeks leading up to Christmas.
We say go crazy, just not too crazy as it’s
easy to slip into bad habits that are
tough to reign in later. If nothing else:
Q Don’t neglect your water intake; keep
chugging it back.
Q Get in at least one healthy meal a day.
Q Stick as close as possible to your
regular exercise regime.
Q Snack smart. A handful of almonds, a
cup of fresh popcorn or wholegrain toast
with avocado are tasty fill-me-up snacks.8
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