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From grungy to groomed

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Katrinawaves · 29/07/2020 20:08

I’ve got just over 3 weeks before I go on holiday (UK) and when I get back will be likely to be back in the office having worked from home since lockdown started. I’m not usually a particularly high maintenance kind of person but even I can see that some body tic is needed Smile

I’ve started to cut back on unnecessary calories and add in some exercise. Had my hair cut a few weeks ago. But I’m otherwise au natural. Looking for ideas to implement over the next 3 weeks to bring me up to scratch. Can anyone share their routines or help out with ideas.

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MooPointCowsOpinion · 29/07/2020 20:11

I’m excited about this thread, I’d love to do the same. A haircut always helps me feel better, as does refreshing my skincare routine.

I’m terrible for clothes, I buy weird stuff then wear it once and hate it forever. I think I need someone to just dress me! I’ve started pinning “classic” outfits on Pinterest and then trying to find pieces that match.

I follow some lovely people on twitter who share fashion advice too. At some point it has to all sink in right?

Should drink more water...

Beeinthecountry · 30/07/2020 08:08

Get some face masks from Superdrug (they’re usually on for 3 for 2 and use one to two a week), some nice shampoo and conditioner (even a hair mask if you want to go all out!) some whitening toothpaste, day moisturiser and night moisturiser (doesn’t have to be expensive), groom eyebrows, trim nails (if you bite them try using clear nail varnish or something to help stop) and use a hand and nail cream (again doesn’t have to be expensive). If you fancy you could add some mascara - always makes me feel more ‘together’ (even the clear stuff) but obviously this is personal choice. With clothes try simple ‘basics’ ie no slogans or logos as then you can mix and match and if this is boring add some nice jewellery. And drink more water!

DollyMixtureLulus · 30/07/2020 08:20

Eyebrows waxed and tinted
Nails done
Treat yourself to a new outfit

Katrinawaves · 30/07/2020 12:09

Some good ideas so far thanks.

Today I’ve done a full body exfoliation and used some Champneys moisturising body cream I must have been given for Christmas at some point. Also used some Clarins serum and face cream and have ordered some face masks online. I’ve dug out the hand cream and will try to remember to use it when I wash my hands.

Tomorrow I may try a DIY pedicure and start using some St Tropez shower tanning cream on my legs.

Will book to have eyebrows and lashes done and some body waxing before I go away.

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XingMing · 30/07/2020 20:44

Concentrate on the visible bits. Eyebrows should be tweezed, threaded, shaped (and tinted if necessary) and brushed into place with a spoolie every day. Your nails should be cleaned at every opportunity, and if you have time for polish a basecoat and a top coat without colour is very natural and very chic, as long as the nails are clean. I prefer to see my own toenails with colour on them because I like open sandals in summer: first pro paint today and they are daisy white, because my feet are already a bit tan and it goes with everything.

I like casual for hair in summer, but mine is casual all year because it's grey and curly and the less I seem do to it, the better it is. Sadly this involves a ton of work and product to achieve an artless tumbled walked-off the beach looking this way, but a decent stylist and the right colour will see you nine-tenths of the way. I only use a hairdryer if the temperature is sub-zero as all I get with one is frizz.

I use a salt scrub once or twice a week on legs and KP zones, and cool showers are stimulating and refreshing, and dry skin out less.

It's more comfortable to wear light loose clothes in the heat than to show more skin. In the country, I mostly wear shorts in good weather, skirts in hot weather and Teva sandals for walking the dog, daily. No skin on view between the collar bone and elbow, or above the knee unless you're at home stretched on a deckchair or gardening or playing with DC or DGC. Sun screen on all the exposed bits. A sunhat that suits you.

Lots of water, salad, fruit and veg... they all hydrate you.

Sorry it's all boring routine you have been told several hundred times, but it works and you don't need to shop much for it, although a new outfit always gives me a perk too.

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