“I have not been home in nine weeks. I need to look cute when I see my friends and family again.”
If this thought has crossed your mind, or if you are simply bored with your current beauty routine – fear not. I have some tips to spice up your Thanksgiving and autumn look. When it comes to changing your appearance, there are three important factors: hair, makeup, and outfit.
We all know the drill – go on Pinterest for hours and pin extravagant hairstyles we could never reproduce. Well, a Pinterest-worthy hairstyle, perfect for the dinner table, is a Dutch braid with a low bun. Flash-forward to when you are leaning over those mashed potatoes and stuffing this Thanksgiving; you will not have to worry about your hair getting in your plate. Furthermore, this look is elegant and easy to do.
To achieve this hairstyle, start with a slight side part. Then, grabbing hair at the crown of your head, Dutch braid your hair until you reach the nape of your neck. At that point, pull your hair into a low bun. There is your perfect Thanksgiving or autumn hairstyle!
Next are your lips. The easiest way to transform your look is to simply draw on some color. This autumn, I have noticed an extreme abundance of plum-colored lips. Because this look is for Thanksgiving, I suggest that you purchase a matte lipstick rather than a glossy one. The matte will stay longer, even through your Thanksgiving feast.
To complete the look, we are just missing a Thanksgiving outfit. Since we will be sitting around the table for Thanksgiving, we need to be logical about this. No scarves, no long necklaces, or really anything that could end up in your food. Yes, you would be restricting your wardrobe, but how often do we get to truly enjoy a home cooked meal as a college student? Scroll through these adorable outfits for some fashion inspiration.
If in the end, the outfit is too much, and your stomach is bloated from your Thanksgiving feast, throw on some sweatpants before dessert. Yes, you are allowed to choose comfort over a cute outfit.
Ultimately, Thanksgiving is a time meant for family, thankfulness, and great food. What you are wearing or how you do your hair and makeup should not be the main focus. However, I hope these suggestions will help guide you if you find them necessary. Happy Thanksgiving!