[tps_header]How often does it happen that you have a class early in the morning, but because you were up till 2 pm the previous night finishing that report (or binge-watching True Detective) you barely have time to roll out of bed and groggily sleepwalk to class, wearing whatever you can lay your hands on? If you’re anything like me, far too often. If you’re wondering how some girls manage to look impeccably put together all the time, your musing ends here. Here are four fail-safe tips to looking polished with minimal effort.[/tps_header]
[tps_title]Plan your outfit a week in advance[/tps_title]
I know, I know – this sounds scary, high-maintenance and totally overkill – but hear me out. This simply means putting aside potential outfit combinations on Sunday nights. You don’t have to come up with seven different weather appropriate outfits, just lay out certain articles of clothing you may want to wear in the coming week, like maybe that pair of jeans you haven’t washed yet, and one or two tops. Just this much shaves off lot of time from your daily routine. Create as many outfits as you can when the inspiration strikes, and then mix and match. You’ll realize that having fewer pieces to work with makes you more creative and minimizes the “I have nothing to wear” dilemna.
[tps_title]Accesorizing is Key[/tps_title]
One of the easiest styling hacks when you’re short of time or simply feeling too lazy to put together an outfit (but also want to look good) is adding statement accesories. These can be anything – scarves, bib necklaces, a statement purse or a bright pair of shoes. Just throwing them on gives you the illusion of actually having put effort into your outfit. Pair a necklace with a simple tee and unwashed jeans, and no one will be able to tell that you woke up late in the morning and had breakfast on your way to class!
[tps_title]Find your style uniform[/tps_title]
One of the biggest secrets to getting dressed with no problem at all within a short duration of time is having a go-to style uniform – an outfit combination that you know works on you and can be used multiple times. Do patialas and short kurtis flatter your body type? Do you like wearing statement tshirts and printed skirts? Finding out your style uniform makes you have a go-to outfit that you know you can rely on and don’t have to expend any mental energy on, while also feeling chic and confident.
[tps_title]Pick makeup for maximum impact[/tps_title]
There’s this girl in my class who always looks fabulous and wears bright orange-red lipstick, even when she’s just in jeans and a plain grey top. If you can create a cat eye pretty quickly, opt for one because it immediately pulls your whole look together. Otherwise, if you really need to look polished in a pinch, statement lips are the way to go. A bold lip can jazz up concealer and mascara, plus it will instantly make you look more well-rested.
