As ladies of George Mason, however, we cannot let time constraints or the lack of Patrick Dempsey lookalikes on campus hinder our daily appearance. After all, you never know who you might run into!
Here are some of my favorites:
Tinted Moisturizer
This is, hands down, the best discovery I made since push up bras. Avoid the powder, and
definitely avoid the concealer, you don’t have time girlfriend. A little of this liquid miracle and your
face is not only moisturized but also clear and blemish free.
I love: Nivea Visage Tinted Moisturizing Day Cream.
Dry Shampoo
This I have to credit to one of my best girls, who cannot live without this little gem. I am now a complete convert, and I cannot imagine not knowing about how great this product was beforehand! Spray a little directly into your roots, brush out your hair, and watch that I-went-out-last night-and-didn’t-shower-today look disappear. Your hair will look fresh, bouncy and ready for the day!
Our Favorite: TRESemme Fresh Start. (Comes in travel size bottles…you are
welcome)
Eyebrow Pencil
No matter what kind of eyebrows you have, a little shape goes a long way. Take care of your skin when you have more than ten minutes to spare, that way your tinted lotion will take care of your beautiful face with little to no effort. After that, all you need is a little eyebrow sass and you are good to go. Eyebrows show a lot about a person, make them too ‘archy’ and you might be perceived as intimidating, make them classy, while dark enough and well shaped to give the look of a put-together-princess. My Favorite: (Anastasia, Beverly Hills. $22, Sephora. Used by many celebrity makeup artists, I think it’s the best product out there!)
Perfume
Don’t judge me, but in ten minutes.. a shower is never really feasible. I would rather get some breakfast in me then spend half of those precious minutes cursing under hot water. The best thing to do is conservatively apply, as you usually would, a good perfume. You instantly feel beautiful and put together if you smell like a celebrity, even if you look thrown together elsewhere. Good quality perfume is a MUST have for every woman, find one that complements you, it should almost speak to you. Perfume could be the first impression someone has of you, make it count!
My Favorite: Chanel Chance, $85, chanel.com
And my favorite discovery: Roll on perfume. If you don’t even have enough time for a spritz, throw a roll on in your bag for a perfect final touch to your gorgeous ten minute outfit. I have found my favorite roll ons at Nordstrom and Sephora. My all time favorite is Flowerbomb, by Viktor & Rolf. $58 for 3 viles at Nordstrom.com.
Pick a simple outfit! The best go to I have discovered, without fail, are; skinny jeans, an oversized tee or tunic, your favorite long gold or silver necklace, and boots/uggs//TOMS/flops/flats depending on the season!
Hair is difficult, but you know what looks good on you. For me, my hair is very long. Usually when I wake up, I look like I haven’t had my hair done since Clinton was in office. I find that the easiest thing to do is a low, conservative bun with a side part and a simple black headband.
Finally, sunglasses. I would literally have an anxiety attack if I realized my trusty Dolce and Gabbana aviators were MIA. If you haven’t had time to cover your dark circles (which in ten minutes, I know I haven’t!) Then these babies will take care of you immediately. Just a word of caution: you might want to take them off before your professor begins his or her lecture…
Don’t forget these little tricks, and for goodness sake, brush your teeth. Have a great class!