HOW TO LOOK GOOD ON YOUR NEXT ZOOM CALL
(At Least From the Waist Up)
If you’re one of the millions of workers who traded their office or cubicle for the kitchen table, guest bedroom, or home office, chances are you have to hop on a lot of video meetings. This new interfacing dynamic might keep you safe and connected with coworkers, but when it comes to looking your best, it presents a whole new set of challenges. Fortunately, you can practice a few simple tricks to look great, even from the comfort of your own home. LIGHT UP YOUR FACE. If you want to look your best on camera, start by making sure your coworkers can see you! If you’re constantly backlit, you’ll look like a silhouette. Facing the best light source in your workspace while on camera gives your coworkers the best look at you. If you’re worried about what the light might reveal, brightening eye cream can help you look more alert, under-eye patches or eye masks can help you get rid of bags, and even just a little moisturizer can go a long way in brightening up your face to match the light. GET THE CAMERA ANGLE RIGHT. Always have your camera at eye level. If your camera is too low, your coworkers will see up your nostrils, and you’ll just look plain unflattering. (Fun fact: A low camera angle is how the director of the 1931 movie “Frankenstein” got the monster to look more menacing.) If necessary, stack some books underneath your monitor so, even though you’re looking at a screen, you’ll still look like you’re meeting your coworkers’ eyes.
AVOID DISTRACTING CLOTHES AND BACKGROUNDS. When it comes to your clothes, avoid busy plaid and/or patterned shirts; they can numb your viewers’ eyes. Opt instead for a plain-colored shirt, which will accentuate your face. You can apply similar principles to your background. Having a bookshelf with lots of trinkets on it behind you can draw viewers’ attention away from you. Opt instead for a “boring” background, like a plain wall with maybe a simple piece of art on it. While these tips certainly aren’t new, they’re good for anyone working from home to keep in mind. Just because you’re wearing your comfy pants doesn’t mean you can’t look your best from the waist up.
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VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
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Making chocolate mousse with avocados may sound strange, but we promise it’s a match made in heaven! This sinfully delicious recipe is a great holiday treat.
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INGREDIENTS
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4 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped 2 large avocados, pitted and skinned
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1 tsp vanilla extract
1–3 tsp maple syrup, to taste
3 tbsp cocoa powder
Fresh berries, for garnish
1/4 cup almond milk
DIRECTIONS
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate. Heat in 15-second intervals, then stir and repeat until melted. Set aside to cool. 2. In a food processor or blender, combine the cooled chocolate and other ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding additional sweetener as desired. 3. Scoop into glasses and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top with berries and serve!
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