How to be party-fabulous in 20 minutes
Believe it or not, it IS possible to look amazing in the few minutes between clearing away tea, organising the kids and the babysitter arriving…
Take a cooler shower
Take a five-minute shower at a setting less hot than usual. This will help you freshen up without getting overheated. While your skin is still damp, smooth on some body lotion. Try one with a subtle shimmer to enhance your natural glow.
Fix your hair
If just-washed hair isn’t an option time-wise, just put it up – the big hair bun is in this season (check the look with our *celeb hair tips). Or give your hair body and a heavenly scent with dry shampoo – an easy two-minute fix and very on trend!
Wear what works
The classic little black dress gives you the ideal ‘blank canvas’ for this season’s easy to apply show-stopping accessories – Top Shop’s luxurious-looking pendants are all under £20, their flamboyant Kate Moss ring is £30, three gorgeous Next bracelets will add shimmer lined up on one arm for just £8 each, or try Zara’s dramatic evening neckwear, they have a selection of stunning looks for around £25.
Freshen your face
Prioritise even if you don’t have time for the works. Mascara is a must for opening up those peepers; apply blusher to the apple of your cheeks – blending up and out for a natural look; and go for lipgloss if you don’t want to faff with lipstick shades.
Savvy tip
Use a tinted moisturiser – rather than a face cream AND foundation. It saves time.
Pass it on – 3 ideas to share
1. A large flower clip worn low over one ear is also an easy shortcut to fab party hair.
2. If you don’t wear contact lenses, try some brightening eye-drops for party twinkle.
3. Use a little Vaseline to tame eyebrows instead of messing with tweezers.