Tashaan Secrets

Today, as I spend the day sick in bed, sipping on chicken noodle soup, I realize how little Tashaan I must be showing right now - Care Bear socks, flannel pajamas, an over sized sweater, bed hair, a pile of tissues on the floor and Vicks Vaporub on my nose and chest (doesn't that just sound sexxy). And, then it hit me! Even at our worst moments, we all still have Tashaan. It just depends on how we show it!

Tashaan is that special je ne sais quoi that takes a man's breath away at one glance and leaves him begging for more. It's that kuch kuch that makes women want to talk to you. And, emulate you.

Every desi girl has four Tashaan secrets, which if used properly even in flannel pajamas will make you shine - a stunning smile, a sparkle in your eyes, beautiful hair, and a great sense of humor.

Smile. The first step to a great smile is brush regularly and keep your teeth white - there is nothing more gross than having yellow teeth or saag paneer stuck in your teeth. Smile at everyone. The baker, the cashier at Target, the little old lady getting into her car next to you, the librarian. Hell, even the co-worker that always gives you nasty looks. Make your smile genuine, open, friendly and cheerful. Nobody wants to talk to a sour puss. After all your "smile is the second best thing you can do with you lips."

Sparkle in Your Eyes. When you make eye contact, your eyes should look excited to be where you are at that moment and the person that you are sharing it with. Show your happiness, your excitement, your passion for being able to live in this very moment. Just be where you are, and forget all else in the world around you.

Hair. Desi girls have been blessed with a great head of hair. Keep it long, flowing and shiny. Add highlights to bring out our mocha skin tones - the reds, the caramels, the browns. Let it be touchable and soft. Add a hint of scent, spray your favorite perfume on a brush while you brush your hair. Or, use a leave in product from Herbal Essences...my personal favorite it the Long Term Relationship with Red Raspberry.

Sense of Humour. Be yourself and bring out your inner goofball!! Whether its with corny jokes, naughty jokes, witty jokes, your quirky ways of being or your inner blond, laugh!! And, make others laugh...or at the very least make them smile.

Above all else, be confident of who you are. You are an intelligent, beautiful, funny woman. With these four secrets, not only does your Tashaan shine, but it makes others feel special and important. And, making others feel worthy is the ultimate goal of my Tashaan.

What do you think are your Tashaan secrets? Do you agree or disagree with my four secrets? Tell me what you think, post here or email me at desigirlhouston@gmail.com.