Do you sometimes catch a glimpse of yourself in a window as you run into the office or on the school run and wish you looked slightly more polished? Of course we often need to wear our gym gear and have our hair in a high pony complete with bobby pins with a beautifully makeup free face. But there are times when some of us want a little bit of fabulous. I love a bit of glamour (actually alot of glamour!) and as I don’t frequent decadent cocktails parties or elaborate dinners nearly as much as I would like I need to create a bit of glamour in my every day life. There are soooooo many ways to glam up- but here are three simple ways to get some gorgeous glamour into your life…
Beautiful nails - This one is actually super easy for most of us and really makes a difference. If you’re not a nail person my advice would be to keep them short to minimise breaking and maximise polish longevity. Nail bars are officially everywhere now and you can choose from lux to cheap and cheerful. Gel polish (with a UV light) can last 2-4 weeks and has been a game changer for lots of mani fans. However there are plenty of regular polishes on the market with good staying power. If you prefer a no UV light option- go for a gorgeous colour and great top coat to get salon results. My fav is CND Vinylux. For instant glamour side step pale pink and reach for a bold colour- push the boundaries and go for something new- you might just love it…
Great hair - I can hear some of you groaning from here as you read this one. I know that many women are unhappy with their hair- and if that’s you I want to encourage you to make it a “work in progress”. Work with your hairdresser to find a style that you can do yourself that won’t take forever and will get you out of your daily slicked back pony or crazy frizz routine. For those of you who have found your style (yipeeee!)- factor in some time to get your glam on. You may need to set your alarm a bit earlier in the morning- but as you swish your way through the day you’ll be glad you did!
Wonderful white - White is one of fashions best assets and at the same time one of the most feared. Whether it’s a classic white shirt, summer dress or the ever chic white jeans- don’t be afraid to get into white! Even if you’ve got the grottiest toddler of all time- you could have a special something that you wear on the razz with the girls or on date night. If you’ve got the fear go for white cotton- that way you can soak it in some serious products if things don’t go as planned… Don't underestimate the power of white- it’s glamour in its purest form!
If all three of these are too much to begin with- pick one and have some fun with it for a while. You’ll be rocking a more glamorous you before you know it!
Lise x
Beautiful nails - This one is actually super easy for most of us and really makes a difference. If you’re not a nail person my advice would be to keep them short to minimise breaking and maximise polish longevity. Nail bars are officially everywhere now and you can choose from lux to cheap and cheerful. Gel polish (with a UV light) can last 2-4 weeks and has been a game changer for lots of mani fans. However there are plenty of regular polishes on the market with good staying power. If you prefer a no UV light option- go for a gorgeous colour and great top coat to get salon results. My fav is CND Vinylux. For instant glamour side step pale pink and reach for a bold colour- push the boundaries and go for something new- you might just love it…
Great hair - I can hear some of you groaning from here as you read this one. I know that many women are unhappy with their hair- and if that’s you I want to encourage you to make it a “work in progress”. Work with your hairdresser to find a style that you can do yourself that won’t take forever and will get you out of your daily slicked back pony or crazy frizz routine. For those of you who have found your style (yipeeee!)- factor in some time to get your glam on. You may need to set your alarm a bit earlier in the morning- but as you swish your way through the day you’ll be glad you did!
Wonderful white - White is one of fashions best assets and at the same time one of the most feared. Whether it’s a classic white shirt, summer dress or the ever chic white jeans- don’t be afraid to get into white! Even if you’ve got the grottiest toddler of all time- you could have a special something that you wear on the razz with the girls or on date night. If you’ve got the fear go for white cotton- that way you can soak it in some serious products if things don’t go as planned… Don't underestimate the power of white- it’s glamour in its purest form!
If all three of these are too much to begin with- pick one and have some fun with it for a while. You’ll be rocking a more glamorous you before you know it!
Lise x
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