You’ve been so helpful with my question about shoes, I’m hoping someone can help me and DH look and feel our best generally for our big night out next weekend. We haven’t been out at night since our anniversary in August and won’t be going out again for some time. We are going to Le Gavroche, private dining, for BIL’s 40th. He and my sister are extremely stylish, and we haven’t had occasion to dress up for years. We have two young children with disabilities and babysitters don’t come around very often!
I’ve ordered this dress (just waiting for the kids to go to bed so I can try it on) and am working on the shoes (thanks everyone) but need to sort myself out so I’m not a hot mess!
I’ll break it down so people can chip in with their areas of expertise 😂
DH needs an outfit. He owns one suit that’s wheeled out for every occasion. He’s medium height, medium build and wants to look good but isn’t very adventurous. Dress code says jackets and ties aren’t essential, but I believe most men there will be wearing a jacket.
My hair I’ve recently bought a BBH and after a few attempts I’m getting the hang of it. But my hair is often still fluffy. I tried using Olaplex to see if it helped - it did a bit, but the next day my hair is really greasy and it was still fluffy. Looking for suggestions for treatments and styling products. Also suggestions for easy up dos I can do myself.
Skin where to start? I don’t even know the name of the main skin issue I have. I have enlarged pores, combination skin (gets very oily) and if you painted some PVA on your cheeks and smiled, that’s what my skin looks like. Lots of little lines, but not what fine lines looks like apparently. Estée Lauder resurface peel did help to an extent but I ran out a month or two ago and have neglected my skin since. I’ve just got some new products that are similar so will try them today but if anyone has any specific suggestions for this problem (or even knows what it’s called!) I’m all ears!
Make up Are there any foundations / primers that actually help to even out skin like this? I need foundation but most I’ve tried make my skin look worse! I’m going to go into town on Monday and try some out but there’s not a big range in my town (couple of Department stores).
I’ve ordered some of the new maybelline made for everyone lipsticks and I’m really hoping one suits me as I can never find lipsticks I like.
I’m going to get my eyebrows tidied up on Thursday - should I get a facial too, or is this a bad idea the day before an event?
Any suggestions for simple make up looks that would work?
Nails I planned to get a basic manicure as I have good strong nails... but of course, this week I have broken several. I don’t want to have to get fake nails that I have to maintain as it just wont happen! Any suggestions?
My confidence in my appearance is so low since I had my twins and I really just want to feel like I look my best. If you can help suggest anything, please do!