We, as women, always here people tell us we should really enjoy our youth and feel confident with our young bodies. I know I am very guilty of not listening to that sage advice. I know I shrugged off any one who told me this. I am quite certain that after every time I heard this, I would think to myself that with a good diet, exercise, lots of water, sunscreen I would age ever so slightly and gracefully. And now that I am getting closer to my mid thirties, I find myself looking fondly back at my youth. The days when there was not a single wrinkle, or smile line as I like to call them, my skin was without a blemish, no bags under my eyes from sleepless nights with babies and/or work deadlines and plenty of time to hydrate and hit the gym. I remember when when I would spend days reading a book at the beach or lounging at the pool when i decided to play hooky from class or was on spring break. Now, I find myself with little time to get my eyebrows done, lounge around in the sun without a care in the world or read the latest beauty news. I do, however, find myself in a panic to get ready for a last minute meeting, go on an impromptu date with the hubby or decide last minute to head out to girl’s night out. Over the years I have found some quick, easy tips to feeling fresh and fabulous in just a few minutes. So here’s what I always have stashed in my purse:
Trish McEvoy Beauty Balm SPF 35: A quick rub on the face of this beauty balm will give you sunscreen protection for the day and will make your skin look blemish free without looking like you have any make up on.
Knotieties: MUST HAVE! I am completely addicted to these hair ties. They are so cute! I layer them as blinged out bracelets during the day and if I want/need to pull my hair back into a ponytail…within seconds I have a cute, decorative hair tie. *Bonus: They do not crease your hair
YSL Touche Eclat: I call this my “miracle” tube. It is my go to after several sleepless nights. Within minutes, my dark bags under my eye are presto-magic gone. *Tip: make a “v” under the eye and lightly dab in with a brush and voila! you will instantly erase the bags under eye and look bright eyed and bushy tailed
Chanel Lipstick: Sometimes I just need a little pick me up in my day. I always carry a little Chanel somewhere in my purse. I dig it up and all of a sudden I have a little sass in my step and some va-va voom on my lips
Sumita Brow Kit: Nothing, nothing, I mean nothing will frame your face better than your eyebrows. With a few quick strokes of this pencil, your eyebrows will look filled in, naturally arched and perfectly defined. An instant facial pick me up
Nars Laura Bronzer: These days it can be hard to find time to soak in the sun. Do I still crave that summer sun-kissed glow? You bet! With a simple swipe of Nars Laura Bronzer you can look like you walked in from a relaxing day at the beach *Tip: To maximize your bronzer, make a 3 on your face with your brush. Sttarting from above your brow bone, hitting under the cheekbone and finishing at the jawline helping to help slim and accentuate your cheekbone and jawline.
So now you know all my beauty insider secrets to looking fabulous in a few quick minutes. I am always on the hunt for other fun fixes. Please share! I am always up for trying new products, techniques, accessories that make life on the go-go-go a little easier.