How to feel pretty while standing up to toxic beauty standards


Do you ever find yourself watching some sort of beauty commercial and all of sudden end up comparing yourself? It’s normal, and it happens to more women than you think - including us!
These commercials inject an idealistic view of beauty, so much so that when watching these commercials sometimes we think whether we’re fit, smart, or happy enough. They make us much more aware of a “perfection” that doesn’t actually exist.
And today, Shapermint Gal Lesley shares with us how she’s naturally more aware of her appearance because of constant exposure to ads, and how she deals with it.



Want to know more? 
Read our blog, or follow us on Pinterest and Instagram

Shapermint's 2019 Cyber week sale


Now’s the perfect time to stock up for all the holidays and festivities with family and friends. Shop daily-wear for that extra wiggle room and spell-bounding comfort, or shop high compression to be picture-ready at all times.
Also during our Cyber Monday sale explore our shaping leggings and shaping camis… it’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet but for shapewear!
Best part? Get up to 80% OFF! We won’t do another sale like this in a long time.
Plus, we know how daunting it might be to shop shapewear online, that’s why we take out all the risk.
How?
All our sale product are eligible for Free Exchanges and No-Hassle Returns - that means you can try any style you like RISK FREE.

Black friday sales on Shapermint!

The best Black Friday Sale on shapewear is getting closer by the minute.
Now’s your chance to stock up on high quality shapewear - from daily-wear (to comfortably smooth everything out) and the ‘heavy duty’ stuff (for a sculpted silhouette during those special occasions).  
But the Black Friday deals don’t stop there.
Get shaping leggings that tuck your tummy, shape your waist, lift your bum, and smooth your legs at a discount you’ll only see during Black Friday - you don’t want to miss it!
Let’s not forget those comfy shaping camis you can wear inside or out! Talk about wearing shapewear LOUD & PROUD.
An extra perk of shopping at Shapermint is our ‘Free Exchanges’ policy, where we help you choose another size in case the one you got didn’t fit just right - all for free. Why? Because we know buying shapewear online can be tricky, we’re here to help until you’re happy with your purchase.
So, here’s what to do next:

1. Bookmark our black friday page  and subscribe to our newsletter to receive instant deals
2. notification.
3. Browse around and write your shopping list

Come back on November 23rd to stock up before we run out of stock

A Thank You to Our Veterans


The whole country is uniting to honor our veterans. These brave souls have dedicated a portion of their life to serve their country and immense sacrifices for their families. A simple “thank you” can make each veteran feel seen. At Shapermint, we’re committed to spreading love, especially for our powerful ladies!

That’s why we’re here shining a spotlight.

Women Making a Difference

Women have been making a difference in the US military since before the 19th century. During the revolutionary war, women had to disguise themselves as men to serve.

The most famous case is Deborah Sampson, who was discovered to be a woman after she was wounded for the third time. Her acts of valor made a difference for Dr. Mary Walker, who didn’t have to disguise herself to serve. She became the first woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for casualty care she provided to civil war soldiers.

If it weren’t for Deborah Sampson and other women like her, Dr. Mary Walker wouldn’t have served and written a legislation that created a permanent nurse corps. This made a difference to more than 33,000 Army and Navy nurses who saved countless lives during World War I.

Today, there are over 2 million female veterans serving in the United States and Puerto Rico. 

We know female veterans are proud to hold that title! They're making a difference in more lives than we can imagine - and we say thank you.

If you know a veteran, show your gratitude and appreciation. They’ve gone through immense sacrifice, commitment and dedication to serve us and our country.

Our veterans have earned the respect, the recognition, and honor for their strength, tenacity, and resilience. Let’s celebrate them!

What Can You Do to Honor Veterans?

We strive to support our women, in all of their roles through life, and being a veteran is no different. Below are some ways to support our ladies, honoring them as the powerhouses they are.

1. Volunteer: Some female based organizations that accept volunteers include:
2. Use your skills: Think about a way you can honor a vet. Are you an attorney? Offer your services pro bono. Are you a great cook? Volunteer to whip up some dishes for people who served and could use a home cooked meal. 

3. Donate: We can help our veterans by supporting charities and organizations that not only support them while they’re in active duty, but also help them transition smoothly back into a civilian life. In fact, this is the way we have chosen to support our female veterans and their families.

As a thank you, we’re slashing our prices up to 50% OFF and for every product purchased on Shapermint.com from November, 8th to November 12th, 2018 we will donate a portion of our proceeds to support our veterans.

There are many ways to honor them, it all starts with a feeling of gratitude and a simple, “Thank You”.

Empower Yourself and Follow Your Dreams––Without Apology


Everywhere women look ––on TV, in ads, in social media––there are reminders of how far we are from achieving perfection.

As women, we’ve been taught that the only way we’ll succeed or be happy in a perfection-obsessed world is to play the roles assigned to us, and give Oscar-worthy performances. We’re told not to make waves--to please others by looking the way they want us to look and act the way they want us to act.

  • Be smart, but not so smart you’ll intimidate people. 
  • Be athletic, but don’t get too muscular.
  • Lose weight, but don’t obsess over your diet. 
  • Negotiate for better pay, but don’t be too assertive. 

Is it any surprise many of us go through the world second-guessing our every move? 
We’re so worried about the disapproval of others that we dim ourselves when we’re meant to shine. 

To heck with that!!!
Lady, your life doesn’t belong to anyone other than you. You’re the one calling the shots, so why not empower yourself with the confidence to ignore what others say and pursue your passion?


As you’ll discover in the following video from Shapermint Gal Khara Campbell, empowering yourself isn’t about appealing to the expectations of others--it’s about being yourself and following your dreams without apology.



Self Love Even When You’re Off Track

If a dear friend were to tell you that she hasn’t been eating healthy or hasn’t been exercising as much as she should, would you try to make her feel bad about herself by shaming her or putting her down?

Hopefully not!

So why do we do these things to ourselves?

One of the best--and surprisingly difficult--things we can do for ourselves is to find compassion and self-love, even during the rough times.
#ShapermintGal Kire has discovered some simple ways to cultivate a sense of self love that has little to do with sticking with a diet or exercise regimen and everything to do with honoring the person you’re meant to be.

Check out her video below to find out how little changes can make a big difference in your ability to give yourself the love you so deeply deserve.


Don’t Be Afraid to Stand Up for Yourself - Be Yourself


We’ve all had that friend that’s says “You should stand up for yourself”, or maybe you’re that friend. Either way, what does it actually mean? Does it mean fighting back and acting tough? Does it mean you should always share your truth?

As we grow wiser, the way we stand up for ourselves starts flourishing from our own values. Those values may change over time. But whatever they are, they’re all valid because they come from your own value systems.

Destinee Stewart – Shapermint Gal- shares her thoughts about standing up for yourself, being yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin.