The lazy girl’s guide to a quick morning routine

Ali Hanson

Combine 12 or more class credits with club meetings and trying to maintain a social life, and there may be little time for sleep. For some, sleep is a luxury one may safrice for an early-morning beauty routine. Amanda Holstein, fashion blogger behind advicefromatwentysomething.com, spilled her secrets to look your best, while keeping up with your rest.

  1. Focus mainly on your hair. This area speaks just as loudly as clothing.
  2. Or go in the completely opposite direction and embrace your natural, messy mane! Ballerina buns and exaggerated headbands are perfect for these days.
  3. Invest in professional hair products to build luscious locks. Shower at night and you won’t have to feel like you’re Medusa every morning.
  4. Same advice goes for your face: purchase quality cosmetic brushes from brands like MAC, Clinique, Makeup Geek or Smashbox that will apply and spread make-up more efficiently and effectively.
  5. Skip make-up altogether. You can reread this tip again, but it’s the truth. Let your skin breathe and avoid smothering it for just one day. See how it rewards you.
  6. As for clothes, Amanda says to love every single item in your closet. Don’t buy anything unless you’re excited to wear it. That way, no matter what you throw on, even in the 5 minute chaos of your morning routine, you’ll love how you look.
  7. Piece together your outfit the night before to minimize time spent doing so in the morning.
  8. Throw on a dress. Most people don’t even think of this option because it is considered “dressing up”, but in reality it’s less work
  9. What do guys love more than yoga pants? Very few things come to mind. Pair this popular pick with a chunky, over-sized sweater or a chaotic scarf downplayed with a solid tee.
  10. Avoid pajamas and repeating the grunge look. You work hard in all other aspects of your life; allow yourself to fake it here.