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Dress Well, Test Well.

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Samantha Sanchez Student Contributor, University of California - Riverside
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Nicole Martinez Student Contributor, University of California - Riverside
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Riverside chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

As the majority of the Highlander population heads into finals, so do many of us head straight for our beloved campus libraries, Thomas Rivera Library and Orbach Science Library (which has been lovingly nicknamed Sci Li), for endless hours of studying and paper writing. However, taking up residency in the bibliotheca does not mean that HerCampus girls need to start looking like ragamuffins especially when this time of the quarter that the library is the place to see and be seen. In fact, statistics show that those who dress in normal clothing actually perform better on exams versus those who wear work out or lounging attire because taking the time to get ready rather than rolling out of bed and heading to an exam allows for one to be more alert.

Looking polished for hitting the books does not have to be as difficult as taking your O.Chem test. To simplify this, consider these no brainer rules:

Incorporate neutral tones; Neutrals are calming and tend to look chicer when it comes to wearing basics.

  • ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE; Nothing pulls an outfit together or gives it the illusion of being more dressy than accessories. Try incorporating hairaccessories such as headbands or bows, scarves, and light jewelry that won’t be distracting (i.e. no chandelier earrings, statement necklaces, charm bracelets, etc.)
  • Don’t wear anything too tight/revealing or short; Study time is no time to be scantily clad!
  • Wear layers; Libraries tend to be chilly so always be prepared!
  • Stick to knit, stretchy fabrics; I.e. Ones that are comfortable and more importantly won’t wrinkle.

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Outfit 2

 

 

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Makeup routine

When studying, the last thing you need to worry about is reapplying so here are a few beauty products that will make sure to keep you looking fresh (even if you do see the sun rise/set from your study room)

L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara

Revlon 24 hours ColorStay Foundation

Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner

 

Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow

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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter

Tarte Cheek Stain

 

 

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Samantha Sanchez
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Nicole Martinez

UC Riverside

Nicole is a senior at UC Riverside where she is majoring in Media and Culture studies. She co-founded the Her Campus UC Riverside chapter her sophomore year in college. She loves to spend her free time watching The Mindy Project, Girls, Pretty Little Liars, and other shows with leading ladies. She also dabbles on tumblr, instagram (obviwearetheladies), and twitter. Mindy Kailing and Shoshanna are her spirit animals and in the near future she hopes to achieve elite status on Yelp, pursue a career in Public Relations and ultimately conquer the world.