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What small things make you feel put together day to day?

72 replies

Linenspots · 14/03/2026 11:08

What makes you feel 'complete' in your self-care routine?

For me, it's having my nails done and my hair clean. I don't wear make-up every day, and when I do, it's usually only a quick swipe of mascara. I'm not fussed about looking trendy or immaculately attired, and happy to slop around in baggy jumpers and leggings at home.

But I do like having my nails done every 3 weeks, and I feel very discombobulated if I have a day when I've not washed my hair, even if I'm not leaving the house all day.

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InMyOpenOnion · 14/03/2026 11:13

I like lovely crisp ironed clothes. I really notice if I'm wearing something unironed. I know ironing is unpopular these days but I love it!

NormasArse · 14/03/2026 11:20

Clean hair. I’m the same as you, OP.

Couldn’t be doing with nail polish though.

dontforgetme · 14/03/2026 11:22

Clean hair! Also get my brows waxed and tinted and my eyelashes tinted every 3 weeks. Nails every 4 weeks.

Clogblog · 14/03/2026 11:25

Eyebrows are the biggest thing for me, I feel really unkempt when they aren't waxed

The other thing for me is jewellery - watch and earrings at a minimum and I usually have a necklace and bracelet too

Purplecatshopaholic · 14/03/2026 11:31

Do my eyebrows, wear some mascara. I like to have short, but painted nails too.

Coachn · 15/03/2026 16:04

i also have to wash my hair everyday, I feel awful without it, and get my nails done every 3 weeks. Other than that I’m pretty low maintenance tbh

Pootles34 · 15/03/2026 16:23

Earrings. I tend to tie my hair up so it makes me look like I've bothered.

My next aim is to get a pair that I can wear in bed, the shower... Just not take out. Yes I am lazy.

nothingcangowrongnow · 15/03/2026 16:29

Clean straightened hair and a fresh fringe (wash this more than the rest of my hair)

scandinavianyellow · 15/03/2026 16:29

Lurking. I never feel put
together of polished

Patchworkquilts · 15/03/2026 16:48

lipstick and well fitting clothes

buymeaboaanddrivemetoreno · 15/03/2026 17:27

Mascara for me.

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 15/03/2026 17:29

Can't have nail polish at work (cook) but I always have eyebrows done, mascara, bit of foundation and earrings (which I take out at work) and feel much better for it.

GameOfJones · 15/03/2026 17:38

Jewellery. Always stud earrings, a bracelet and a simple necklace. I never take them off, just swap them over once a week if I feel like a change.

Spritz of perfume every morning after I'm dressed.

I don't necessarily wear make-up every day but I do look after my skin so I always apply a vitamin C serum and a SPF in the mornings. My make-up is light (bb cream, tinted lip balm, mascara and blush) but if I don't feel like wearing any I'll call it a skincare day and layer up a couple more skincare products.

I don't get my nails done, I just file and buff them once a week and apply a nail oil and hand cream.

dudsville · 15/03/2026 17:48

InMyOpenOnion · 14/03/2026 11:13

I like lovely crisp ironed clothes. I really notice if I'm wearing something unironed. I know ironing is unpopular these days but I love it!

I agree with this, and I go so far as to also iron my nightwear too. They're all woven cotton and it feels and looks so much better. It's a treat to myself and makes me feel like I'm looking after myself.

MrsCarmelaSoprano · 15/03/2026 17:56

Always wear silver jewellery - earrings, bangle and a ring as well as wedding rings

Clean hair

Always wear make up,only takes 5 mins

Doggymummar · 15/03/2026 17:59

If I manage to shower sometime before bed it's a good day. And leaving the house is also a chore but I do it a couple of times a week

TB23 · 15/03/2026 18:01

Every day mascara (me eyelashes have blonde tips, so I hate being without), a splash of my favourite scent, a bit of undereye concealer. For nicer occasions a proper blow dry for shiny hair.

sunsetsites · 15/03/2026 18:04

Air wrapped hair most days of the week. Instantly polished regardless of makeup or even outfit. It’s almost a non negotiable, I’ll never be the one to shove my hair up in a pony tail or badly styled bun.

LetaLestrange · 15/03/2026 18:06

I really started paying attention to this a few years ago (after seeing a lot of instagram posts about it)

I get my nails and eyebrow done regularly, and I try to “style” outfits as opposed to just wearing them. So belts, scarves, jewellery. I sleep in stud earnings and a simple necklace so i always have something on.

I also make sure I polish my shoes and mend my heels

usedtobeaylis · 15/03/2026 18:13

Eyebrows. I actually don't really care much, I keep things very basic, but in the last couple of years my eyebrows have got out of control so I do get them threaded every few weeks. I feel much neater. I love feeling neat and I feel it most: freshly showered, hair blow-dried, eyebrows tidy, clothes ironed, shoes polished. I very much agree about ironed clothes = put together and I see other people with ironed clothes as more put together too.

Overtheatlantic · 15/03/2026 18:13

Short, manicured nails and neat eyebrows, and coloured lip balm. My clothes for the office are always clean and thought out, even though I usually wear jeans and lightweight knit tops.

PearlsTeapot · 15/03/2026 18:15

Pootles34 · 15/03/2026 16:23

Earrings. I tend to tie my hair up so it makes me look like I've bothered.

My next aim is to get a pair that I can wear in bed, the shower... Just not take out. Yes I am lazy.

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I get my nails done every 3 weeks (biab)
Eyebrows threaded once a month (this really makes a difference to me!)
Mascara every day
Jewellery- always earrings and wedding rings, feel better when I add a necklace

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Skyflier · 15/03/2026 18:44

Nails for me too OP. Get builder gel every 2 to 3 weeks. Also lash lift and brows done.

Arraminta · 15/03/2026 18:59

I aim for a low key luxe look.

Always, always clean and fresh with a daily shower. Good perfume every day.

Every 2 weeks I have gel nails in a dark colour. Matching gel pedicure every 4 weeks.

Light make up. Erborian BB cream. Mascara. Tinted lip balm. Tidy brows. Even if I'm not leaving the house.

Doing this means that I can just throw on some jeans and a sweater and still feel put together.

Villanousvillans · 15/03/2026 19:00

Earrings in.