Feeling good about the way we look physically always does wonders for mental motivation - so why not spruce up your look? You can enjoy the weight loss journey by looking fantastic at the same time.

Use these eight easy tips to control the way you look and feel today - ways that won't break the bank.

1. Put a colour rinse in your hair. If you are a brunette, a red rinse can put the shine and life back into your hair. If you are blonde, a brush of fine hair glitter can transform your look for an evening out.

2. Treat yourself to a new handbag. Most people have roughly two functional handbags for everyday use, one black, one brown. Why not treat yourself to a small feminine handbag in your favourite colour. It may not be the most practical purchase - and you won't use it every day - but when you do, you'll love the novelty and it will make you feel great.

3. Invest in some hair clips. Whether your hair is short or long, clips are in. Use small delicate fairy clips or slides to add some sparkle to your hair - your children will love it!

4. Be bold, and wear false eyelashes. Buy some false lashes for £3.50. They add a feminine touch to your features and you'll feel like a princess all day as you bat your eyelids!

5. You too can have a Hollywood Pout. Invest in some gloss for your lips. Lip-gloss is all the rage this season - whether it's worn over lipstick or on its own, it will give your face a fresh lift and leave you feeling fantastic.

6. Get your eyebrows shaped. From as little as £10 you can get your eyebrows professionally shaped, which can make you feel like a superstar. You won't be able to stop looking at yourself in the mirror.

7. Treat yourself to a new set of underwear. Try to avoid anything functional and practical - instead, get something that you've always desired, but never bought. Try a matching underwear set in sultry red or pink - whatever takes your fancy.

8. Get into the summer feeling, with an all over body bronzing treatment. It's amazing how good an application of self-tan can make you feel. If you worry about streaks, there are also some fantastic bronzing powders on the market - simply brush on for a little sparkle during the day or an evening out.

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