How to always look presentable and put together

If you know me you may characterize me as a person who always look put together. I also don’t like to spend a lot of time on getting ready and rather spend time more efficiently. And while my remote work makes it seems like I have the luxury of spending endless time on getting ready every day, I don’t. Most of the time I do my routine in just 20 minutes and this are the tips I use to make sure I always look presentable.

1 Skin care routine. In order to be confident in going out with barely there makeup my skin has to look fresh and clean. It means I use two step cleansing (first with makeup removal wipes then with cleanser), face and body scrub once a week, a toner and bunch of face creams. I’m also a big fan of face masks both sheet and clay ones. Even after a date night in numerous bars in Kaleici feeling tired as hell I would never go to bed in my makeup.

2 Long lasting products. I choose long lasting foundation like Ultra HD by Makeup Forever which I don’t need to reapply or touch up during the day. It means that my makeup will last all day long and I will feel confident and put together.

3 Take care of your brows. This is a life changing thing. When I lived in Russia I would go to a brow bar every 3 weeks to shape and tint my brows. It saves so much time! Your brows would look great in the morning and you won’t loose them sweating on the beach or by the pool. Nowadays there are a lot of tutorials on YouTube and a lot of products you can use at home. Since we moved to Turkey I always do my brows at home by myself.

4 Fresh hair. It makes the biggest difference to any look. I wash my hair every morning. Some days I do ponytail, others make my signature curls in less then 10 minutes. Even when I don’t have to go anywhere I like feeling that my hair is fresh and I’m ready for a spontaneous walk to the supermarket or walk along the beach.

5 Get your nails done. I would never go out without manicure and pedicure. For me it’s just the normal etiquette. When your nails look good you instantly look better in any clothes. This is one of the reasons why Russian girls are considered as the most beautiful in the world, we love doing our nails. Sorry not sorry! I prefer doing my nails at home and a big fan of Essie nail polish. I usually stick to natural beige colors and same color for my hands and feet. I also consider that this tip helps me look more presentable and confident.

6 No makeup makeup. Even if I’m not going out of the house or going to the gym I like to use a little bit of makeup to elevate my look. Usually I just brush and fill my brows, use a bit of concealer and sometimes mascara. My favorite tip is to use pink blush on the apple of you cheeks whenever you don’t have time for anything else. It will make you look more alive and healthy.