Hey girls! I have one more guest blogger for ya, the wonderful Leyla!
By day, Leyla works as a freelance writer and executive.
By night, she likes to indulge her love of blogging. On this occasion, she is
working closely with Salons Direct to
collaborate with them on style and beauty issues that affect busy working
women. You can find her on Twitter via @DigitalLeyla.
If you were a
Girl Guide or Scout you will no doubt have heard the phrase 'be prepared'. And
while you may be grown up now, those survival skills you learned all those
years ago can still save your skin today, along with your hair and make-up! The
emergency ten pence in your survival kit many have been replaced by the
emergency touch up but the principle remains the same. Being prepared means you
will never go far wrong, whatever your hectic lifestyle throws at you.
As a busy
executive, I am faced with preparing for a day in a busy office quickly followed
by important events and social networking. When I came to write this guest
post, I was inspired by own experiences and decided it was time to address this
issue and provide some advice. The 'office-to-out' scenario is a perfect
example for those like me who work hard and play hard, so follow the tips below
to ensure your transformation from daytime to night-time.
Play It Straight
Whatever your
preferred style, your look has to last all day: so keep it simple. Don't go for
hair up or spend hours preening in the morning. It only takes a strong gust of
wind from The Tube or a sixty-second shower on the walk to work to spell
disaster. If your hair is long, straighten it. I have been a huge advocate of
straightened hair since my teens and I’m not going to stop now! I always carry
a couple of Kirby grips, a comb and a can of strong hairspray. That way I can
assess my options at the end of the day. Pinning back a couple of pieces and a
bit of backcombing can work wonders and produces a cool but low maintenance
style.
Lashings of Preparation
I am just
going to come out and say it: I love false lashes. I don’t know what it is
about them but I instantly feel extremely glamorous and ready to face any client.
If I know I have to go out after work, I apply a subtle set in advance and then
add a couple of coats of mascara to lengthen them at the end of the day. If
like me, you often have work events to attend, it could be worth investing in a
salon visit to get lash extensions professionally added to your own. Word of
caution though; assess the type of false lash for the appropriate occasion.
Double lashes are not appropriate for a formal dinner with the directors!
Nail it with the Nails
There are
three things people are most likely to notice about you: your hair, make-up and
hands. Naked nails are never a good look, so ensure your nails are done in
advance. If it is a quick, informal event I usually just manicure my nails the
night before; if however, the event is more formal, I usually nip to the nail
bar if I can to ensure they will stay chip-free for weeks.
Pack a Make-Up Survival Kit
There won't
be time to spend smudging eyeliners to achieve smouldering eyes so apply your
make up as normal in the morning and bring along a survival kit of beauty
supplies. These should include multi-functional items such as pencils that
can be used for both lips and eyes and bronzers that can be used for face, arms
and chest. A bright-coloured lipstick is also a good way to add some oomph and
can dramatically transform a dull daytime look into a suitably glamorous
nocturnal look.
Finish off the look with the right attire
This is not
the time to be daring with a bandage dress, so stick to something tried and
tested. There is a reason the 'little black dress' has survived all these years
and it has been my saviour since I started working in this industry. Remember
that your outfit has to leave with you in the morning, live under your desk for
the day and still be party perfect, so pick one that isn't going to crease
easily. For a personal tip, I have been sticking to structured peplum dresses
as they are amazingly professional for the office and gorgeously sophisticated
in the evening for dinner, drinks and dancing.
Today's women
lead busy lives and usually don't have the time to spend on elaborate
preparation for an evening out after a hard day at work especially if you work
in the city. You can, though, with a little thought and preparation, make the
transition quick, easy and flawless.
Are you a female professional working hard and doing
it in style? What are your beauty secrets?
Hey girls! I have one more guest blogger for ya, the wonderful Leyla!
By day, Leyla works as a freelance writer and executive.
By night, she likes to indulge her love of blogging. On this occasion, she is
working closely with Salons Direct to
collaborate with them on style and beauty issues that affect busy working
women. You can find her on Twitter via @DigitalLeyla.
If you were a
Girl Guide or Scout you will no doubt have heard the phrase 'be prepared'. And
while you may be grown up now, those survival skills you learned all those
years ago can still save your skin today, along with your hair and make-up! The
emergency ten pence in your survival kit many have been replaced by the
emergency touch up but the principle remains the same. Being prepared means you
will never go far wrong, whatever your hectic lifestyle throws at you.
As a busy
executive, I am faced with preparing for a day in a busy office quickly followed
by important events and social networking. When I came to write this guest
post, I was inspired by own experiences and decided it was time to address this
issue and provide some advice. The 'office-to-out' scenario is a perfect
example for those like me who work hard and play hard, so follow the tips below
to ensure your transformation from daytime to night-time.
Play It Straight
Whatever your
preferred style, your look has to last all day: so keep it simple. Don't go for
hair up or spend hours preening in the morning. It only takes a strong gust of
wind from The Tube or a sixty-second shower on the walk to work to spell
disaster. If your hair is long, straighten it. I have been a huge advocate of
straightened hair since my teens and I’m not going to stop now! I always carry
a couple of Kirby grips, a comb and a can of strong hairspray. That way I can
assess my options at the end of the day. Pinning back a couple of pieces and a
bit of backcombing can work wonders and produces a cool but low maintenance
style.
Lashings of Preparation
I am just
going to come out and say it: I love false lashes. I don’t know what it is
about them but I instantly feel extremely glamorous and ready to face any client.
If I know I have to go out after work, I apply a subtle set in advance and then
add a couple of coats of mascara to lengthen them at the end of the day. If
like me, you often have work events to attend, it could be worth investing in a
salon visit to get lash extensions professionally added to your own. Word of
caution though; assess the type of false lash for the appropriate occasion.
Double lashes are not appropriate for a formal dinner with the directors!
Nail it with the Nails
There are
three things people are most likely to notice about you: your hair, make-up and
hands. Naked nails are never a good look, so ensure your nails are done in
advance. If it is a quick, informal event I usually just manicure my nails the
night before; if however, the event is more formal, I usually nip to the nail
bar if I can to ensure they will stay chip-free for weeks.
Pack a Make-Up Survival Kit
There won't
be time to spend smudging eyeliners to achieve smouldering eyes so apply your
make up as normal in the morning and bring along a survival kit of beauty
supplies. These should include multi-functional items such as pencils that
can be used for both lips and eyes and bronzers that can be used for face, arms
and chest. A bright-coloured lipstick is also a good way to add some oomph and
can dramatically transform a dull daytime look into a suitably glamorous
nocturnal look.
Finish off the look with the right attire
This is not
the time to be daring with a bandage dress, so stick to something tried and
tested. There is a reason the 'little black dress' has survived all these years
and it has been my saviour since I started working in this industry. Remember
that your outfit has to leave with you in the morning, live under your desk for
the day and still be party perfect, so pick one that isn't going to crease
easily. For a personal tip, I have been sticking to structured peplum dresses
as they are amazingly professional for the office and gorgeously sophisticated
in the evening for dinner, drinks and dancing.
Today's women
lead busy lives and usually don't have the time to spend on elaborate
preparation for an evening out after a hard day at work especially if you work
in the city. You can, though, with a little thought and preparation, make the
transition quick, easy and flawless.
Are you a female professional working hard and doing
it in style? What are your beauty secrets?
