"Is it really 7:30? Oh my gawddddddd.... Nooooooooo."Of course, you lost track of time and now you have no time to go home. You have to be at a soiree in 30 minutes. You rush to the bathroom and catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. You may have felt as fresh as a daisy just moments before but the reality is you look tired with puffy and droopy eyes, disappearing make up, static hair and clothes that give off the impression that you don't own an iron. What are you to do? How are you to pull yourself together in such a short time frame? You are in luck. Today, I'm sharing practical tips to go from frumpy and fatigued to fabulous and fiery. It's all in the little secrets...
HAIR
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- Need to get rid of hair static? Squeeze a few drops of your hand/body moisturiser in the palm of your hands and rub together. Dry for a minute and then run your hands through your hair. The moisture will help get rid of the static.
- Need instant volume? Change how you part your hair. Switch it up and let the hair fall a different way. It will give you an instant boost.
- ADD TO YOUR MAKE UP BAG: Dryer sheets. When in a rush, rub dryer sheets on your hair to get rid of flyaways. Bonus: you'll smell laundry fresh.
- EXTRA TIP: If you aren't getting anywhere with big bouncy hair, take off your socks and create the perfect bun. Easy as pie right?
MAKE UP
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- Need to get rid of puffy eyes? Go to the fridge and grab some ice. Put it in a plastic bag and place it under your eyes for a few minutes. Instant eye lift.
- Need to get rid of oily complexion? Grab a small square of toilet paper and press on T-zone to get rid of the oil. Works as well as blotting paper.
- ADD TO YOUR MAKE UP BAG: Clear tape. If you have dry skin on your lips, use the tape as an exfoliant.
- EXTRA TIP: I know this is going to make some of you think I'm crazy but when I have no make up and I am desperate for a dabble of eye shadow or a puff of blush, I go to Sephora or even Shoppers Drug Mart. I "test" a product or two and before you know it, I'm ready to party.
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- Need to iron out some wrinkles without an iron or a hot shower? Two ideas. If you or a colleague keep a hair straightener, then you're in luck. You can use it to iron out minor wrinkles. Or, use the office kettle to steam your garment.
- Need to stop a run in your hosiery or tighten a loose button? If you haven't heard of the magical powers of clear nail polish, you will be amazed. Apply the polish immediately on the run and wait for it to dry. You an also brush clear polish on loose buttons to hold off any accidental popping.
- Need to stop your purse from falling off your shoulder? Run to the dollar store and grab self adhesive furniture strips. Tape under the handle and your purse will stay put on your shoulder.
BODY
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- Need to smell fresh? If you don't have deodorant handy, then grab some paper towels and lather up with soap in the bathroom. Then gently wipe your under arms.
- Need fresh breath? If gum isn't cutting through the tuna melt from lunch, then eat some yogurt and if you're on a low carb diet, eat a banana. Both help to get rid of the bad breath. You should also drink water to avoid bad breath because of a dry mouth.
- Need to clean fingernails? You can use paper clips to clean underneath and moisturize to keep them looking healthy.
- EXTRA TIP: If you're in a hurry for your nail polish to dry, spray it with a coat of cooking spray. Wait for it to dry for a few minutes!
You should keep a bag of essentials at your work desk drawer in case of last minute emergencies. Here is a handy list of what I keep at the office:
- Under eye cover. My fave is from MAC. - Blush. Everyone loves Nars Orgasm. - Eye liner. Don't go cheap. Go for long lasting. - Hand cream. I really like this one. Smells like vacation. - Tide Pen to Go. - Mini Rollerball Perfume. So many to choose from. - Hair ties/pins. - Nail polish remover pads. - Mini hairspray - Mini mouthwash
Enjoy!
