| How to Ask Your Girlfriend to Hold Hands Posted: 16 Nov 2021 04:00 PM PST Ah, love—sometimes just the thought of your girlfriend is enough to put butterflies in your stomach. If you're thinking about asking her to hold hands, you may feel a little nervous. The good news is there are things you can do to ask her in a way that feels natural and makes her feel comfortable. To make it a little easier for you, we've put together a helpful list you can use when you do ask her to hold hands. [Edit]Ask her to warm your hands up. - Take advantage of chilly weather with this cute move. Rub your hands together and mention how cold they are. Then, give your girlfriend a smile and ask her to help you warm them up. Hold both hands out to her as you do this. Chances are, she'll put her hands onto yours to warm them up. When she does, it will be easy to shift to a hand holding position.[1]
- This probably won't work quite as well if it's hot out, but you could save it for when you head inside where there's air conditioning!
[Edit]Stay calm and confident. - Try to relax and settle your nerves before you make your move. It's completely normal to feel a little nervous and anxious before you try to hold your girlfriend's hand, especially if it's for the first time. Try to think positively by imagining how great it'll be to hold her hand. You can also try to take some deep breaths to calm your mind. Do whatever you can to relax yourself before you ask her.[2]
[Edit]Pay attention to her body language. - Look for signs that she's interested in getting closer to you. Positive body language, such as your girlfriend leaning in towards you or if she has relaxed, open arms is a good sign! If she's leaning away or has her arms crossed, it could be a sign that she's not interested in holding hands and you may want to back off.[3]
- Additionally, if her hands are closed into a fist and she keeps turning away from you, it may not be the best time to try to hold her hand.
[Edit]Put your hand close to hers. - Brush knuckles with her or keep your hand next to hers. If you're walking together, try allowing your hand to get close enough to hers to gently touch it. If you're sitting together somewhere, try placing your arm and hand as close as you can so it's super easy for you to hold her hand when the time is right.[4]
- For instance, if you're at the movies with your girlfriend, try placing your arm next to hers on the armrest so your hands are close together.
[Edit]Ask her directly if you're not sure how she feels. - It's never a bad idea to make sure she's okay with holding hands first. If you really don't know how your girlfriend is feeling or if your relationship is still pretty new, try asking her if it's okay if you hold her hand. The worst thing that could happen is she'll say no. But she'll be grateful that you were kind enough to ask first. Here are a few different ways you can ask her:[5]
- "Can I hold your hand?"
- "Do you want to hold my hand?"
- "May I get the honor of holding your hand?"
- "I want to hold your hand right now—is that alright?"
- "My hand is lonely—can you hold it to keep it company?"
[Edit]Take her hand if you're feeling confident. - Go for it! If the timing just seems right you can tell that she's super into you, reach out and casually hold her hand. If she's okay with it, she'll keep holding your hand. If not, she'll pull away.[6]
- If she does pull away, don't force the issue. She may not be ready or feel comfortable just yet.
[Edit]Try bumping into her and holding her hand if you're shy. - If she's interested, she'll keep holding your hand. If you're feeling too nervous to ask her, try a more playful approach. If she doesn't pull away, just keep holding her hand![7]
[Edit]Offer her your arm first. - Make it a cute chivalrous gesture. If you're walking with your girlfriend, confidently hold your arm out to her with your elbow bent. This will signal to her that she should put her hand on your arm. You can then place your opposite hand over hers, or just keep walking the way you are.[8]
- This sweet, romantic move might not be quite the same as hand-holding, but it will help the two of you break the touch barrier, so holding hands might feel easier later on.
- If she gives you a confused look, it's fine to say something like, "I thought it would be cute if you put your hand on my arm, like in the movies!"
[Edit]Come up with an excuse to check out her hand. - Pretend you're a palm reader or give her a small gift. Any excuse will work. Confidently cup your hands in front of you and say, "Can I see your hands?" Gently hold her hands in yours and stare at her palms, examine her nail polish, or place something into her hand.[9]
- You could also ask her to hold her hand up to yours to compare the sizes.[10]
- After a moment, if you're feeling brave, slide your hand into hers and go back to talking normally.
[Edit]Grab her hand during a scary movie. - Suspense is the perfect excuse for hand holding. Queue up something spooky on Netflix or head to the theater for the latest horror flick. Either way, when things start to get really tense, it's the perfect time to reach over and give her hand a quick squeeze.[11]
- Not only do you get to hold your girlfriend's hand, but you'll seem super reassuring—bonus!
[Edit]Lead her somewhere by the hand. - Pull her with you to something you're excited to see. Okay, so maybe you're just using that new school bulletin board as an excuse to grab her hand. That's fine! Just slip your hand into hers and say something like "Let's go!" or "Come with me!"[12]
- When you get there, keep holding her hand unless she pulls it away.
[Edit]Give her a hand massage as a coy lead-in. - Don't let go at the end. Show off your amazing masseuse skills—it's okay if you're totally faking it—by giving her a gentle hand rub. Press lightly on the heel of her hand (the area under her thumb), then draw your thumbs across her palm from the base of her fingers toward her wrist or in circles. Eventually, slip your fingers into hers, and voila, you're holding hands!
[Edit]Mix up your hand-holding technique to keep it interesting. - Change things up from time to time. There's nothing wrong with the classic technique of clasping your palms together, but you can try switching it up to something like interlocking fingers, using both hands to hold her hand, or even just holding onto 1 finger. Keep it casual and natural and just go with what feels good.[13]
[Edit]Use hand-holding to build a bond with your girlfriend. - It's a great way to establish an emotional and physical connection. While it may seem just like an innocent and cute way to tell someone you like them, some women actually prefer to express their feelings by holding hands instead of kissing. Whether you're still getting to know your girlfriend, or you've been together for a long time, holding hands is a simple and effective way to build and strengthen your bond with her.[14]
- Even if you and your girlfriend aren't feeling as emotionally connected as you once were, holding her hand can be a great way to try to rekindle your feelings for each other.
[Edit]Don't get upset if she rejects your attempt. - Accept her decision and respect her feelings. If your girlfriend pulls her hand away or says no when you ask her to hold her hand, don't get upset or angry. Definitely don't try to hold her hand anyway. Calmly accept her decision.[15] Who knows—she just may not be in the mood. She also may want to wait a little longer before she holds your hand. Whatever the case, don't react negatively.
- Some people have different views about things like holding hands. Try talking to your girlfriend to see how she feels about it.
[Edit]Warnings - Always respect your girlfriend's wishes when it comes to physical contact. Never try to touch her or hold her hand if she's not okay with it.
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| How to Dress for a Tea Party Posted: 16 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST A tea party is a fantastic reason to get dressed up! If you've been invited to take tea, your invitation will probably say whether it's a formal or semi-formal event so you'll have some idea of what to wear. There are lots of stylish options that will make you feel comfortable while you look your best. [Edit]Keep your outfit modest. - Save your plunging necklines and daring styles for another event. Tea parties are traditionally somewhat conservative when it comes to the wardrobe. You don't want to show too much skin, so wear a skirt or dress with a knee-length or longer hemline. Choose an outfit with a modest hemline, too.[1]
- A button-down sweater or cardigan is a great way to add a little coverage if your dress or top has a low neckline.
[Edit]Wear a bright-colored dress. - A vibrant, colorful dress is a tea party classic. Dresses and tea parties are a timeless combination. Any kind of semi-formal, colorful dress will work. Leave your little black dress in your closet for this occasion—black clothes of any kind aren't usually appropriate for a tea party.[2]
[Edit]Choose a skirt and flowy blouse. - Pair a skirt with a blouse for a sweet, comfortable look. This is a great example of a semi-casual outfit that works really well for tea parties. Choose a skirt that's at least knee-length—like a snug-fitting pencil skirt or flared full skirt. Then, wear a top that you can tuck into the skirt so your outfit looks polished.[3]
- For example, wear a blouse with billowy sleeves and tuck it into a colorful pencil skirt. Finish the look with kitten heels or sandals.
- To make a retro tea party outfit, wear a short-sleeved shirt with a cashmere cardigan and a full skirt.
[Edit]Pick out clothes with soft colors or floral patterns. - Reach for pale colors, fun patterns, or clothing with ruffles. Instead of dressing in bold patterns or edgy prints, choose soft, timeless looks. You might find a tea-length dress with a pale blue polka dot pattern, a light pink dress with a ruffled hem, or a soft plaid suit, for instance.[4]
- In general, skip the color black for a tea party, which can look way too formal or serious. Remember, you want light, bright, fun colors!
- Choose light, flowy dresses made from cotton, linen, or a synthetic blend for spring and summer teas. Save heavier dresses made with velvet, chenille, or tweed for cool weather teas.
[Edit]Layer your outfit with a cardigan or vest. - Soften your tea party look by putting a cardigan on over your dress or shirt. Not only does a cardigan, button-down sweater, or vest add a little warmth, it can also add a nice pop of color. If you're wearing a white dress or shirt, for instance, throw on a soft rose or pale green sweater.[5]
- For something a little more masculine, wear a pale sweater vest over a collared shirt. To add a little interest, pick something with a pattern like argyle print.
[Edit]Style tailored pants with a blouse or collared shirt. - Opt for stylish pants to create a comfortable tea time look. Dress pants or slacks are totally fine for men or women to wear as long as they're tailored to fit you perfectly. Wear a stylish blouse or shirt with the pants and consider throwing on a light blazer to make your outfit look really put together.[6]
- For example, you could wear navy slacks with a crisp, white or pale blue collared shirt, and leather shoes. To give the look a more feminine feel, choose a blouse with a floral print and choose kitten-heeled shoes.
- Skip the jeans, shorts, and T-shirts since these are way too casual for most tea parties.
[Edit]Pair your semi-casual outfit with open-toed sandals or flats. - Comfortable sandals, flats, or boat shoes are great for semi-casual outfits. Open-toed shoes are perfect for most garden teas, although you could reach for casual flats. Match a comfortable style of shoe with your look—boat shoes work well with slacks while you can find sandals that work with any dress or skirt.[7]
- Avoid wearing sneakers or flip-flops to a tea party since these are a little too informal.
[Edit]Wear closed-toed shoes with a more formal tea party outfit. - Dress up your look with stylish closed-toed shoes like heels or mary janes. For a more formal tea party, feel free to reach for heels—just skip stilettos and choose something with a stacked style so it's a little more conservative. If you're wearing slacks, wear nice leather shoes, pointed ballet flats, or leather Mary Janes, for instance.[8]
- Not sure which shoes to wear? Try pairing brogues with a tailored suit or wear wedges with a flowy maxi dress.
[Edit]Choose a hat that reflects your personal style. - Look for an elegant hat or fascinator that matches your outfit. Since there aren't rules about what type of hat you should wear, the sky's the limit! Go for a big, floppy hat if you're attending a garden tea party, for instance, or pick a small, artsy fascinator for an intimate tea party.[9]
- If you'd like to complete a masculine outfit, pop on a fedora to give it a sharp style.
- Hats are usually optional at a tea party, but it's a good idea to check the invitation for a specific dress code.
[Edit]Add gloves for a formal tea party. - If you're wearing an elegant dress, finish the look with long gloves. Save the short gloves for more casual events.[10]
- Gloves aren't required at tea parties, but wearing gloves with lots of lace accents or small bows can make you look even more dolled up.
- While you don't need to remove your hat during tea, it is good manners to remove your gloves before the tea service begins.
[Edit]Complete your outfit with jewelry. - Choose simple, elegant accessories that don't overwhelm your outfit. Accentuate your outfit without going overboard—pick one statement jewelry piece like a cocktail ring, classic watch, or a sparkly brooch, but keep the rest of your jewelry simple. If you're wearing a suit, reach for classic cuff links.[11]
- For example, if you're wearing a simple tea-length dress with sandals, classic pearl stud earrings are perfect. If you're dressing up for a more formal tea, you might wear diamond studs and a simple gold necklace.
- Dressing up for a children's tea party? Break out the tiaras, feather boas, and long strands of beaded necklaces!
- Bring along a blazer or shawl if the weather is cool. The blazer is great for dressing up a pair of trousers while a shawl works with skirts or dresses.
- Find out if the tea party has a theme. It may be inspired by a book, movie, or style that can help you plan your outfit.
- A bow tie is a fun accessory if you're wearing a suit at a more formal tea.
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| How to Get Curly Ringlets Naturally Posted: 16 Nov 2021 12:00 AM PST Bouncy ringlets are gorgeous and you can achieve them whether you were born with straight, wavy, or curly hair. To help you get the springy curls you're dreaming of, we've put together this useful list of tips and tricks for you to try out. We'll walk you through multiple options for creating bouncy ringlets without using chemicals and you can experiment with the techniques that interest you the most! [Edit]Try foam rollers for no-heat curls. - Foam rollers can transform straight hair into ringlets overnight. Start by dividing your hair into 4 equal sections: front, back, and sides. Clip the sides and back sections out of the way and grab a section of damp, clean hair at your front hair line. Place the roller at the ends of your hair, loop the hair around the roller, and roll upward until you reach your scalp. Snap the roller's attachment piece in place, move to the the next section of hair, and repeat.[1]
- Once you finish the front, do the sides and back. Wrap a scarf around your head and let your hair air-dry overnight.[2]
- For tight spiral curls, loop your hair around the rollers vertically. For soft, loose curls, place the rollers horizontally.
- Foam rollers come in different sizes. For tight, bouncy curls, use rollers. If your set has assorted sizes, that's awesome! Use the smallest rollers around your face and bigger ones for the back/sides.
- Sectioning makes your hair easier to work with and helps curls lay naturally once you remove the rollers.
[Edit]Wrap damp hair around a headband. - Use a stretchy cloth headband for this technique. Slip the headband over your head, pull the front part up over your face, and position it just beyond your front hair line. Tuck the sides of the headband behind your ears. Then, starting in the front, take a section of damp hair and loop it up and around the headband multiple times until you get to the ends. Tuck the loose ends under the headband, move to the next section of hair, and repeat the process.[3]
- When you're done, let your hair air-dry before unwinding it and separate the curls with your fingers.
- This technique creates loose ringlets rather than tight curls. It works on all hair types, including straight hair!
[Edit]Braid damp hair before you go to sleep. - The tighter you make your braids, the tighter your curls will be. Divide damp hair into 4 sections (front, back, and sides), apply curl cream from root to tip, and braid each section down to the ends as you normally would. If the braids won't stay in place on their own, loosely secure the ends with a hair elastic.[4]
- When you wake up in the morning, unravel your braids and style your curls!
- If you want tight curls that start closer to your scalp, use French braids instead.
- Apply a little curl cream to define your curls as you're styling them.[5]
[Edit]Give sock curls a try. - You'll need 6-8 clean socks for this technique. Comb through clean, damp hair and divide it into 6-8 even sections, clipping all of them out of the way except 1. Hold a sock vertically next to the first section of hair so their lengths are lined up. Wind the hair around the middle of the sock in a vertical spiral until it's completely wrapped. Then, tie the ends of the sock together against your scalp to hold everything in place. Do the same thing for the remaining sections.[6]
- When your hair is dry, untie/unroll the socks and finger-comb your bouncy curls.
- The tighter you roll your hair around the sock, the tighter your ringlets will be.
- If you need to speed this up, use a blow dryer to dry each section of hair.
[Edit]Twist damp hair and let it air-dry. - Twisting is a super easy way to get bouncy, heat-free curls. Comb out damp hair, apply curling cream from root to tip, and divide it into 2 equal sections (or more for tighter curls). Spray sea salt spray on the first section of hair and start twisting it away from your face. When you get to the ends, pull the twist up and clip it against the crown of your head. Then, twist the ends sticking out of the clip and bobby pin them to your scalp. Do the same for the remaining sections and let your hair air-dry.[7]
- The tighter the twists, the tighter the curls.
[Edit]Try the T-shirt halo technique. - This technique works for all hair types including straight hair! Grab an old T-shirt, twist it until it looks like a rope, and tie the ends together with a hair elastic. Place the "halo" on your head like a crown. Starting in the front, grab a section of clean, damp hair and loop it up and around the T-shirt multiple times until you get to the ends. Tuck the loose ends under the T-shirt and continue the process for the rest of your hair.[8]
- When your hair is completely dry, unwind it and separate your curls with your fingers.
- For tight spirals, use sections of hair. For big, loose ringlets, go for or larger.
[Edit]Pin curl damp hair and let it air-dry. - Pin curling is a classic way to get vintage-style curls. Start with clean, damp hair. Comb through your hair to remove any tangles and, starting in the front, gather a section. Wrap the ends around your index and middle fingers to get the loop started, then roll the loop all the way to your scalp. Pin the loop in place against your scalp. Then, grab the next section of hair and repeat.[9]
- Once you've pinned all of your hair, let it air-dry completely before you remove the pins.
- This works for any hair type, including straight hair. It's also a great option if you have shorter hair!
[Edit]Use a diffuser to create tight curls fast. - Start with clean, damp hair. Flip your head over and scrunch some curl-enhancing styling gel into the lengths. Then, cup the ends of your hair in the diffuser and push the diffuser up to your roots. Hold it there about 5 seconds, release, and scrunch your hair a few times with your hand. Continue diffusing using the same technique until your hair is dry.[10]
- Diffusing is one of the best ways to get springy ringlets in minutes, especially if you already have some natural wave to your hair.
- Stick with your blow dryer's lowest heat setting to prevent damage.[11]
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