Okay, so the title was a little misleading, it is near impossible to realistically be ready within five minutes, twenty is a bit more realistic so here I will attempt to show you both.
1) Venue: Always know where are you going. You need to know what sort of style and dress code you will be needing so that hopefully you could have laid it out the night before.
You must always remember that you could meet anyone anywhere at any time so always look your best.
Subscribe to Vogue magazine if you doubt your ability and think about the celebrity's that are rarely seen wandering out with the bins with no makeup. They are followed constantly and they always look their best- it pays off, trust me!
However, always remember that not only are designer labels what makes you beautiful, they are just the icing on the cake. True beauty comes from within and you should know this.
2) Point of attention: the largely known saying "less is more," is always true. Focus on your most attractive feature and the ready will follow.
•waist: if you have a slim waist or a flat stomach, appreciate this and use low slung clothes to your advantage. Crop tops added can finish the look nicely if you feel a little daring.
•chest: v-necks work miracles, even the smallest ones make the eyes move and jaws drop. Joking on the last part :) Add an accessory like a necklace to draw the eyes.
•butts: heels do wonders, they push out and they tighten the calves miraculously, giving a more curved and slim look.
3) Freshen up, teeth + face: Your face should be cleansed, toned and moisturised. A good scrub can work wonders to freshen the complexion and lead to a decrease of acne (if you suffer from it).
Meanwhile, your teeth should be brushed, flossed and even mouthwash if you're keen on the stranger side of food.
Do these things early on as it leaves a nice fresh canvas to work on and besides- who wants toothpaste stains on their clothes?
4) Makeup: This is one of the most important, if one thing goes wrong your insecurities could get the best of you for the rest of the outing causing maybe even a migraine or sickness!
All imperfections, breakouts, zits MUST be banished.
Aim to look like the model on the magazine, but remember that even they have never looked that good before. Stylists, makeup artists and hairdressers spend hours on them before they are photoshopped and you have only twenty minutes.
Don't feel bad with your insecurities, even supermodels get them.
Have a routine so that you can just get on without thinking. Foundation, concealer, mascara, more mascara- eyes are the window to the soul after all and you can never get enough of this stuff :)
Remember, exaggerate only one feature on your face! A bold eye and classy nude lip or a seductive red lip and light eyes.
The aim isn't to look like a clown.
Remember, you will need to know if you will be seen up close- in that light you will need to fake the 'my skin is au natural with zero makeup, completely fresh faced,' look. Yeah right.
Red lips is only for looking and zero touching. With these it is ideal not to talk much in case of lipstick stains on your teeth. For this casually swipe your tongue along your teeth before talking.
During meals, lick the rim of the glass low key before drinking, you don't want any stains before leaving, then it is perfectly alright to leave a little memoir of your presence to make the mind wander.
5) Underwear: always matching of course. No matter how seductive you wish to be it is a big no no to let it show through.
Nude colours should hide well but beware of white. It tends to go ultra violet in certain lighting.
6) Perfume: Spray a little on your body before putting your clothes on. Perfume is a sweet enchantment so use it. The scent is so distinctly you, when people smell it they will sigh in awe knowing its you.
Okay, maybe not that far but you get the drift.
Leave it to soak into your skin before putting your clothes on. It should be applied straight after deodorant to mask the cheap synthetic scent it may have left and it should blend with soups and body lotions to create your own unique scent.
7) Dress: by this stage you should know you are getting somewhere. You should have a vague idea of what you will be wearing. Now to apply the labels. Chanel or Primark? Ensure you don't forget anything and make sure your clothes are well ironed.
8) Overview: Take a glance in the mirror. Can you see a blemish? Are your clothes suitable to the setting? Is your eye makeup too dark? Are your eyes too light and need more makeup?
9) Hair: tousled or styled straight or curly? Up or down? You should have already decided at this point so now just comb it into place. Not too many sprays, the smell can choke you and besides, you don't want rock solid hair.
10) Shoes: The higher and more expensive the better and more sophisticated. The thinner the heel the more elegant. It is impossible to be well dressed without shoes.
11) Perfume 2: Spray a little in the air and step into it. You don't want it masked under your clothes but you don't want it too strong either.
12) Hair: Given up? Toss.
13) Smile and check the mirror. Flawless? Now you can call down "Coming! Ready!" to any waiting fans. That way they are ready to compliment you as you walk down.
14) Check: Make sure you have your hand bag, phone and purse. You never want to be caught out without those, your life could quickly turn to disaster.
15) Coat/Jumper: Make sure you are warm enough and that it goes well with the outfit. Try for another to aid you with this so that they can see the labels you have draped yourself in and admire you and your outfit up close.
16) Lip Gloss: No point until now, it's sticky and could catch on anything. This will add a little liveliness to you. Sometimes slide it on your eyelids and cheekbones for a little highlight and brightener- but only if it is clear.
17) Finale: Do one more check in the mirror, reenact Snow White, 'who is the fairest of them all?' and you're off.
So there you have it. Remember that realistically the only way getting ready would take five minutes is if you were going to bed.
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