You ever come across those women who always look put together? Their hair is in place, their outfit is coordinated and their makeup is flawless. It can be in the office or someone you notice on your daily commute, they always appear to have it all together.
I use to wonder how they did it? I mean fine, I was able to look put together on weekends and for events, but doing it every single day for work, specially on early mornings seemed like a daunting task. Don’t get me wrong, my clothes were always well kept, but other things were lacking, like either my makeup wasn’t done or my hair wasn’t well taken care of, I just couldn’t find the time to bring it all together specially on an early mornings. I wanted to level up and present the best version of myself every single day.
When you present your best self, life kind of shifts in a different direction and you no longer feel as if you’re living for the weekends, now everyday starts to matter. Every day you can choose to be the best version of you and not wait around for a ‘special event to showcase’ that. Seems simple, but looking put together everyday requires commitment and a shift in mindset. You might even ask yourself, Why look great for the office? you’re only going into work then home? you see the same people everyday? no one will notice? is not a special occasion?
I realized not only did showcasing my best self opened up a lot more doors and opportunities in my life, (people would interact with me more, the level of attention seemed to shift as well as the level of respect, people would take me more seriously, I was able to network everywhere I went) I also felt incredible. Everyday I felt as If I could truly manifest my goals into reality all because the person looking back in the mirror appeared stronger and more self assured. She was not afraid to leap, and this change in image and mindset spread into other parts of my life. It’s sad to say but others will judge you based on your appearance, and even though this is true, it doesn’t matter, the ultimate goal is to improve your self confidence. You want to do this for you. You want to feel good about yourself. I truly believe making yourself feel top notch will light the fire you’ve been missing in your life. Your confidence will rise and you will feel as if you matter and everyday matters, because guess what it does.
Looking put together everyday is not one magical leap into better appearance, is truly about taking small steps, daily, weekly, or monthly to maintain the final package. Small efforts lead to huge results and these little steps can help you showcase the best version of yourself in the long run.
These are the things that have worked for me in order to streamline the process of looking polished everyday. Take tips from here and implement them into your life.. Everyone is different and some things might come easier to you then others.
How To Look Put Together Every Single Day:
1. Always keep your nails done: Keep your nails done at all times, either with a weekly manicure or acrylics. A mani and pedi routine will keep your hands and feet looking well kept, this is one less thing you have to worry about. A chipped manicure can make you look careless (I know sad to say). For me is difficult to keep nail polish from chipping on my natural nails, so i always get acrylics because the nails always look painted and well kept.
2. Have a go to makeup routine/signature look: Some of us have to leave the house early for the office and can’t spend too much time on makeup. I wear makeup everyday now, including eyelashes and it takes me about 7-10 minutes to apply my entire makeup look. How? I’ve mastered my routine, I can get it done easily and look flawless.
My go to makeup routine: Foundation , Face powder, Bronzer, Brows, Mascara, Curl lashes, apply false lashes, Gloss and done.
Having your eyebrows micro-bladed or eyelash extensions can also cut the time, but mastering a routine and sticking to it is key. I avoid eyeshadows and experimenting in the morning, I need to be in and out. For you it can be a bold red lip and nothing on the eyes, or eyeshadow and gloss, find what works for you and stick to it, make it your signature style.
3. Always have your hair done or styled: Have your hair done the night before or pick 1-2 signature styles to do in the morning. A lace front wig also helps cut styling time in half. Hair is essential to looking polish but because it brings the entire look together.
4. Clear skin: Having clear skin can make your routine easier and make your makeup appear flawless, but achieving this is not an overnight task. It involves day to day conscious effort, like washing your face every night, using a toner, drinking plenty of water, sun screen, nighttime moisturizers and exfoliating. This brings us back to how important these small efforts are and how they have a compounding effect in the long run.
5. Keep your brows shaped and clean: Maintain your brows by visiting a salon or maintaining them at home with Eyebrow Razor Shapers in between visits. This will make your face look cleaner and polished.
6. Style your clothes and get them tailored: Clothes are a huge part of looking put together. They should fit well and be cleaned and ironed. Always dress like you’ve made an effort, people really notice your clothes and it shows how you care for yourself.
7. Pick outfits the night before: Selecting your clothes the night before will save you a lot of time in the morning. No one has time to search through outfits and decide what matches and what haven’t you already worn, do this on Sunday nights or a couple of days a week.
8. Accessorize: A little accessory can go a long way, a watch, a pair nice earnings can bring an outfit together or upgrade an old look. Keep it minimal and classy or stick to one statement piece if is either a necklace or earrings.
9. Wear heels or dressy flats: Heels can upgrade any outfit and dressy flats can get you by on those days where you want to be comfortable. Invest in pumps, they always look professional and can be worn with almost anything. Shoes can be a statement. If you have to walk a lot, 3inch pumps look just as great as 5inch.
10. Life is short always dress up: Always dress up, if you’re not sure always dress a little bit up. Dressing up will always make you stand out. Is important to always know the type of environment you’ll be in, so do your research, but dressing up wont hurt. You know what they say, if you’re dressed up people will assume you came from somewhere better or you are going somewhere better.
Looking polished and put together everyday is a conscious effort, it also doesn’t happen overnight. Small steps everyday will make it easier and more manageable. Showcasing the best version of yourself everyday will make you feel incredible, because to attract better you must be better.
