Fabulous in 5 minutes!

Ever had only 10 minutes to get ready for a party, event or surprise romantic dinner? Most men just don't understand do they slynkey girls - you need a bit of notice to look your best, right? Well sometimes it doesn't work that way and time is of the essence.

So here's the downlow on a short cut to looking your best with a limted timeframe. From day to night, corporate to complete hottie, you'll work this look from the office to the bars or bedroom in one smooth move.

Skin
Grab your compact mineral powder and a fluffy brush and buff your skin smooth and flawless with the powder. This will revive your makeup and further extend the wear of your foundation. Smashbox do a fantastic mineral powder with an antibacterial shaver system that delivers the right amount of loose powder each time without it going all over the place. I swear by it!

Eyes
Want smoky eyes but only have a few minutes? Don't panic. Grab your dark eyeliner and line your lash lines and waterlines. Pick up a cotton bud and smudge the hell out of that liner. Apply another coat of mascara and you're done.

Lips
Remember the K.I.S.S rule - keep it simple, sassy! You'll be eating or drinking so go easy on the lip colour. Depending on your skin tone, go for a neutral nude colour or gloss with a hint of pink to brighten up your complexion. Take this with you for touch ups later.

Hair
If you have long hair, bush it back into a sleek high pony and secure with a discreet hair elastic. Finish with hairspray and add hair pins for extra security if required. If you have short hair mess it up and add some guts with a texturing spray for effect.

It might not be your ideal regime but will enable you to work with what little time you've got!


 By Grayson Coutts - Auckland