No Drama Desk to Disco Transformation!

Nathalie Martin
3 min readNov 17, 2017

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Photo by giano currie on Unsplash

Here’s the scenario: It’s Friday 6pm, you’re still at your desk and the office shindig starts at 7pm, leaving you with an awkward hour to transform yourself into a presentable party princess. Panicking? Don’t worry because we are here to turn you from dreary to dreamy in no time.

Sprucing on the go is never convenient, which is why this complex procedure can be made easier when a fool proof plan is in place. This operation is simple — Make a list, pack your beauty essentials and use this guide to help you successfully complete mission: Desk to Disco.

Clothes

To make life easier, your office outfit should be versatile enough to enable a smooth desk to dancefloor changeover. Don’t bother taking different options to work, it will be too time consuming to decide and who wants to carry extra luggage into work when you are already strapped for time? Not us! The key to a quick transition is to wear what you are already rocking with the addition of a few small stunning statements like glitter heels or extravagant Christmas jewellery!

Festive Face

To ensure this look goes according to our well thought out plan, prep is also key. Before the big bash, ensure you are taking care of your skin by staying hydrated and using spa skincare products to help you get and maintain that clear, natural glow for the fun evening — even after a long day at work.

We all know the struggles of feeling and looking a little drained when it comes to the end of the day. As time is of the essence here, keep it simple and do something you are confident you will not have to wipe off 50 million times before getting it right. And it looks like this year, you’re in luck because everyone is talking about minimalism in beauty. This is classic look is fab when being on the go, a dab of concealer here and a dash of highlight there makes this hot trend a super easy and efficient look. To spice it up a little, swipe a festive glittery gold on your eye lids for that extra pop.

Photo Credit: Cosmopolitan

Hair

Hair can be the unruliest things at the best of times and it seems to be whenever you are pushed for time, hair plans never go accordingly. However, this year thou shalt go to the ball with a beautiful looking barnett — using minimal effort! There are plenty of hair do ideas that are super transitional which will have you going from desk duties to dancefloor diva in a matter of minutes. A hot trend this year is the low bun as demonstrated by the beautiful Selena Gomez and Lily Collins, the simplicity and ease of this look can easily be jazzed up using statement hair accessories or big earrings.

Photo Credit: Hair World

So, there you have it, your ultimate Cinderella guide to get you to the ball looking fabulous! Remember, keep it simple, chic and you will be stunning! Now go throw some shapes and drink a little too much to have the merriest Christmas do!

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