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As I'm starting to unwind before the weekend last Friday, I get a call from a dear friend. I pick up and my friend on the east coast dives into a full blown conversation before I even blurt out, "Hello?"
All I hear is, "Xio (pronounced: zee-oh)! OMG! I'm meeting up with this guy from bla bla bla, and we're headed to have a casual drink/meet up shindig in an hour. Help me decide what to wear!"
"OK! What are you wearing right now?" I ask.
"A sweater and skinny jeans."
"Send me a picture. This is a casual meet-up right?"
"Yup."
Picture message received. Evaluating...
Picture message received. Evaluating...
"OK. You're going to keep what you're wearing. Just throw own a pair of heels, amp up the lipstick and eye shadow, and switch out some jewelry. The bigger the better."
"Really? That's it?!"
"Girl, you said casual meet-up. You're just taking your casual outfit up a notch. I'm going for the 'I look real cute, and I didn't try hard' look. It works every time."
I don't know what it is about pumps, but they not only take a look to a different level, but they make me feel different when I put them on. You walk different-- almost glide in a sense to where you think you're strutting on a runway like Naomi Cambell or Miranda Kerr. I just feel...hot! It may not seem a lot, but applying a more noticeable shade of lipstick and/or lip gloss can drastically change a look within two minutes or less. Refresh your lids with an application of eyeshadow and/or eyeliner and mascara. Who knew three small changes in shoes, makeup and jewelry could go so far? What a time-saver, too!
I mean, this is my get-cute go-to trick for jazzing up a look in less than 59 minutes with commuting involved. What's yours? Please share in the comments!
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