What to Do When You Feel ‘Meh’ in the Mirror

We all have those days. You wake up, look in the mirror, and everything just feels… meh. Your skin looks flat, your hair’s doing its own thing, and you’re not even sure what to wear. Not a crisis - just a vibe that’s slightly off.

Here’s the thing: you don’t always need a big change. Sometimes, your brain just wants a little visual spark. Like that feeling when you scroll past a cozy, colorful interior or see someone wearing the cutest pink sweater with fluffy socks and a messy bun. That small moment of “aww” or “ooh I love that” is a mini dopamine hit.

And the best part? You can give it to yourself.

Tiny Mood-Shifting Changes That Actually Work:

💗 Add a little color. Seriously, it works. If you always reach for grey or beige, try switching to a soft pink, mint green, or even a warm red. Not forever - just today. Even a colorful headband, earrings, or cardigan can shift the whole vibe.

💄 Blush is everything. If I had to pick just one makeup product to keep forever - it would be blush. Cream blush especially. It wakes up the face like nothing else. And guess what? Dab it on your lips too, and suddenly you look like you slept well, even if you didn’t.

🎨 Play with something new. A tiny tweak - like a colored eyeliner, a tinted lip balm you’ve never tried, or even a subtle temporary hair tint - can remind your brain, hey, I’m allowed to play. It’s not about perfection, it’s about permission.

🌸 Change your texture. Swap your cotton tee for something soft and fuzzy, or satin. Sounds silly? Try it and tell me your mood doesn’t shift.

And don’t worry if you’re not sure which colors actually lift your face. That’s something we help with all the time - our Color Analysis package designed to show you the exact shades that make you glow effortlessly.

This isn’t about covering up how you feel - it’s about gently inviting yourself back into the fun of feeling like you.

And if you ever need help finding that spark, you know where to find me 😉