Holiday parties are the best, but getting ready for them can be overwhelming, right? A lot of times they are during the week, so them on top of a normal work day can be crazy. Plus, unless you work from home or have time to go home before—which I usually don’t, especially in LA traffic—the office is your only option for getting ready. After doing this routine for several years now, I’ve luckily come up with a system that works well. Since I know I’m not the only 9-5 party-goer this season, I wanted to share what elements I rely on to create a holiday look straight from the office.
Step 1: Fresh face & body
This is crucial for me because I hate caking on makeup and crave feeling clean before going out. I love Micellear Face Wipes to get off areas of makeup that need to be re-done (usually eyes, right around my nose). I even use these for underarms, behind my neck, and anywhere I might have built sweat.
Step 2: Makeup boost
Next, I bump up my makeup or quickly re-do anything that I wanted to wipe off. I’ll go for a simple cat eye or bold lip and will skip another full face or a heavy eye. I save those looks for when I have more time or want drama.
Step 3: Fix up hair
I honestly don’t know what I did before the invention of dry shampoo, and I’m obsessed with Dove’s. It’s crazy affordable and I looove what it does for my hair. I flip my head over, do a quick 3-second spray all over to add texture, and then I’ll focus more on my roots. I lift up a section at a time around my face to add volume/reduce oil. After about 30 seconds of letting it set, I rub the dry shampoo in with fingers and brush it out a bit. It gives me a perfectly tousled look and know my hair smells fresh.
Step 4: Get dressed
Instead of having to bring a whole new outfit to work, I’ll slip into one statement holiday piece to elevate my look. This WhoWhatWear sequin top is perfection, and the gray is a cool modern twist on festive pieces. Plus, it can go with a bunch of bottoms, like leather pants or a skirt, velvet trousers, or a fun, full skirt.
Step 5: Accessorize
Lastly, I toss on an accessory or two for fun. Whether that’s statement earrings, a textured clutch, or lush heels like these WhoWhatWear for Target red velvet ones (to-die-for!), I always bring something to the office that will take my outfit from work to party mode. This is the time of year that I like to play with textures most, so a mix of sparkle with velvet or faux fur is my way of dressing for the holidays.
Then, I’m out the door and ready for holiday cheer! Easy, right?!
Thanks to Unilever for sponsoring this post. All thoughts are truthfully my own!
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I love that sweater you’re wearing! Where is it from?
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Love that top!!!!
Don’t miss today on the blog my new Designer sunglasses…a lovely pair in grey color with animal print touches ! 😉
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Good ideas!
These are great tips! I love that Dove Dry Shampoo – total lifesaver!
Xo,
Megan at Lush to Blush
You look so lovely! 😀
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Love your burgundy heels!
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I like your suggestions and tips….BUUUUUTTTTT…..after previously reading and hearing all of your “clean” and “natural” cosmetic encouragements here and on LEAFtv, it is sad to see you promoting a Dove product which is anything but clean and natural and actually contain ingredients on your “10 toxic cosmetic ingredients to ditch now” (ingredient #9 – siloxanes). I understand Unilever sponsored this post, but as a long time reader of your blog, and someone who usually likes what you have to share, this makes me sad and questions whether your “thoughts are truthfully your own!”
I really appreciate your comment and hear you. Getting to a place where I’m fully on the clean beauty train is a huge goal of mine but the reality is that I’m not 100% there yet. I still use dry shampoo (and regular shampoo for that matter), a few chemical filled lipsticks, wear perfume and use a handful of other products with toxic chemicals BUT the point I’m making on this blog is that I’m making the changes. I’m conscientious and am hoping to inspire others to be the same. I’ve made huge adjustments (and sacrifices) in the last few years to live as clean of a lifestyle as possible and am continuing to strive to get better. It’s getting easier as the beauty brands catch up to the clean demand but it’s still tough. Hopefully one day we all will be using 100% clean beauty bc we’ll be protected by laws and regulations. Thank you for the note and for calling me out. I appreciate it. XX
Awesome posts!
thank you so much 🙂 Also you look lovely 🙂
Hiii Geri!
Long time follower here 🙂
I’ve always thought you have a glowing skin and I have followed some advise about skin routine you’ve shared. But in this post I can’t get my eyes off of your eyes!!
Could you let me know what eye shadow(s) you use, and how do you apply them to get that beautiful look?
I wish you and any reader a wonderful christmas!!
Muchos besos desde España <3
Laura