The Lazy Girls Guide to Looking Polished
Ever wonder how some women always look so effortless from head to toe? Maybe it is because they they know the secret lazy girl’s guide to dressing up five minutes before heading out the door. It is no exact science, we promise. It’s all about the details! And no, this doesn’t mean every time you go out you have to wear a huge statement necklace to look somewhat presentable; sometimes it’s the small things. Believe it or not, but even details can make a difference in an outfit. Just with a simple change in a plain shirt to one with lace can make all the difference in one’s look.
By: Julie Queiruga
1. Attire
Looking good should never mean going over your means. The best tip is to always plan ahead. Plan the night before your outfit and what shoes you’ll wear, that way in the morning you are not wasting time thinking about what to wear. While we are aware that your job or school is not fashion week, it doesn’t mean you can’t look good either. The key is to feel confident, not that you were too tired so you just threw whatever on. Try a little, add some interesting pieces; whether it’s colored pants or a textured top. Little details really do make all the difference in the world. A plain top versus a lace top can instantly change your look. Every now and then, don’t be scared to add small pieces to your closet that you normally wouldn’t wear. Remember, fashion should always be fun.
Lace Belted Blouse; $470
Nine West Sleeveless Plaid Tie-Front Blouse; $34.99
BASLER PLUS Ruffle Blouse; $195
Joie Marcher Silk Pintuck-Pleated Blouse; $141
A.F.VANDEVORST high-waisted palazzo pants; $499
2. Accessories
Now back to the accessories part, there is a whole range of accessories to choose from. You don’t always have to go the jewelry route. Sometimes adding a fedora can really make it look like you are trying. And the best part is, you’re totally not.
Nina Silver-Tone Geometric Crystal Drop Earrings; $95
kate spade new york Lady Marmalade Stud Earrings; $48
XL SMOOTH BEND EARRINGS; $285
Bcbgmaxazria Chained Asymmetrical Fedora; $32.76
V. Fraas Cashmink Classic Scarf; $28.99
Echo Silk Chiffon Scarf; $98
3. Shoes
One our favorite trick is with our feet. And we don’t mean a magic trick with your feet, we mean to let the shoes do the walking. Buying booties or even flats with a different texture, design, or even look bring a whole new dimension. Shoes have always been known to spice up any outfit, it is no different when it comes to you day to day routine.
kate spade new york Taley Suede Block Heel Booties; $104.30
JIMMY CHOO LONDON Ballet flats; $535
Aerosoles Betunia Smoking Flats; $79
Bella Vita Owen Flats; $63
4. Hair
While we agree that doing your hair every day can be a burden, we don’t agree with the same style ponytail every day. Switch it up. There are tons of fun, quick, and easy hairstyles to do. The best part is, they won’t take up much of your time in the morning. If hairstyles are not your forte, add cute hairpins or even a headband. After all, they are guaranteed cuteness!
Nina Silver-Tone Crystal and Faux-Pearl Set of Two Hairpins; $68
Nina Silver-Tone Set of Three Crystal Starburst Hairpins; $78
Josette Metal Leaves Headband; $12
5. Makeup
Lastly, there is one more trick to looking put together. Before we tell you, bare with us; we don’t know how it works, we just know it works. Sometimes you can completely forget all about the accessories and just leave it to your face. While it is always great to embrace your natural beauty; wearing a bold lip from time to time does not hurt. Keeping the makeup settle with a statement color on the lips bring a lot of attention and drama to your look. How great is that? That’s guaranteed to save you lots of time in the morning leaving you to apply two coats of your favorite lipstick before you head out the door. Yep, life just got a whole lot easier. And if you are not into lipstick like a lot of us, there is always alternative routes such as curling your lashes or even applying blush to the apples of your cheeks for a more awake appearance.
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick; $24
Estée Lauder All-Day Lipstick; $22
Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick; $21
Laura Geller New York Iconic Baked Sculpting Lipstick; $21
BareMinerals Bare Escentuals Blush; $21
Tarte Amazonian clay 12-hour blush; $28
Bobbi Brown Blush; $28
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara; $23
Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara; $30
Looking good shouldn’t mean having to set your alarm at four in the morning. Just like in life, it’s the small things that matter. Besides it’s best to add a few details here and there then go all out as if you were attending the Oscars. I think we can all agree that less is more and it doesn’t take much effort to look good. If you walk with confidence, you are already more put together than the rest of us.
