event prep

Senior year is quickly coming to a close which means, among the many emotions that accompany the end of "the best four years of your life," there are many events to attend. Between cocktails, senior nights and graduation parties there is a lot to be excited about! 

In order to feel your best at an event it is important to "prepare" throughout the week so you aren't rushing around last minute trying to get pretty.

A few of my favorite preparation products

These are a few things I try to do the week leading up to a big event:

1. Drink a ton of water. Drinking more water than usual throughout the week is a natural and easy fix for making your skin look more radiant. Make a goal for yourself each day - it is easier if you always carry a water bottle!  Drinking more water also means cutting down on sugary and alcoholic drinks because they make your skin appear dull and exaggerate imperfections due to dehydration.

2. Get enough sleep. A lack of sleep also makes your skin look more dull and causes under-eye puffiness and darkness. If you don't have time to get the doctor's recommended 8 hours a night, consider investing in de-puffing eye cream and a creamy under-eye concealer.

3. Exfoliate. I am a huge fan of exfoliating because it makes your skin glow. Exfoliate your face, lips (especially if you're trying a bold lipstick) and body two days before an event. Exfoliating is also super important if you're planning on sunless tanning, which is best to do the day before an event so you have time to fix tan streaks if needed.

4. Do the big stuff the day before. Do not wait until the day of the event to do a face mask, hair treatment, tan, nails, shave, etc. Sometimes you may not have as much time to get ready as you planned so get the time-consuming, important things over with the day before so you don't have to worry about packing it in right before the event, which can be stressful.

5. Get inspired. An event is the perfect excuse to switch up your normal makeup routine and try something new! If you have always wanted to try a bold lip, smoky eyes or a cool updo but don't want to show up to class or work looking way overdone, this is your chance. However if you're trying a new beauty look for an event, try it out before to make sure you like it. Pick a night that you have some free time and try different makeup/hair looks so you know exactly how to do it the day of the event and feel rushed. (Hint: The Beauty Department and magazines always have great beauty inspiration!)

It's so much fun to get dressed up and ready for an event, so make the most of it - turn on some music and squeeze in front of the mirror with your friends!

How do you prepare for an event in terms of beauty?