Do you get excited over buying black pants and white shirts? Or does your pulse race when you blow your cash on a gorgeous pair of shoes, or a new party dress?
Much like your sartorial sense of fun, beauty can become boring when mundane, or extra special when applied for a special event – just like your party frock! And even though most of us can’t get all jazzed up for ‘everyday’ and sequins and stilletos, we can incorporate a few beauty buys to help everyday feel that bit more special, sans red carpet.
Here are my 3 favourite ways to elevate your regular beauty look – perfect for making that weekday-mood feel like a fab Friday one instead! Sofia Vergara would be proud…
Wear lipstick
Adding a pop of colour – be it a bold red, or a slightly more subtle pale pink like this matte lip colour from Klara Cosmetics – will help you look and feel instantly more polished, and let’s face it, is a LOT faster to apply than an intricate lined, or beautifully blended smokey eye. Yes, these beauty looks are sooo RC – but who has the time to do them when they need to be out the door in under 10? You can also tote your lippy around in pretty much the smallest of all bags, and apply when needed to feel that extra beauty pep-in-your-step.
Blow dry your hair
Setting your alarm 30 minutes earlier to make time for a wash and quick blowdry in the morning, and you’ll reap the beauty rewards all day long! As the famous saying (meme) goes, “My mood depends on how good my hair looks”, so it just makes sense that dirty, greasy and lank hair will make way for a day that could be describded similarly. When compared to bouncy, fresh and fun, we know which we prefer. Worried about the frizz that can come with a speedy blowdry? Try the Aveda Smooth Infusion Style Prep Smoother. It’s a serum that protects your hair against heat styling and humidity, infused with a healing plant formulation to boot. Just work a small amount through damp strands before drying. Done!
Don’t forget fragrance
We all know scent has the power to immeadiately change your mood – various fragrances are proven to influence the human psyche and emotions. So, why not put your fragrance to good use and spritz away before heading out the door, even if you are only on your way to work? For a pleasing-to-almost-all scent, that won’t polarise any noses too dramatically, try the Lavanilla The Healthy Fragrance in Pure Vanilla. It’s made from all natural, organic and premium pure essential oils – and if that’s not enough of a draw-card, the scent of vanilla has also been said to be linked to creativity.
