How To Prepare For Busy Times
March 17th, 2010
Some weeks are just crazy. You suddenly have a lot more work than usual, or things have been piling up and you now cannot even find time to read your favourite fashion blogs. It can be hard to stay stylish in the middle of it all – but fear not! The key (as in most things) is proper preparation. A day or two before things get hectic, simply go through my carefully constructed checklist:
♮Favourite clothes: clean. I know myself so well by now I know that if I have to get dressed in two minutes I always reach for my black tulle skirt, an elastic belt and a 3/4 sleeve button-down. The same goes for my black, shiny jacket from Gina Tricot.
♮Closet: tidy. An organized closet makes getting dressed so much easier. You also won’t have to add “tidy closet” to your already endless to-do list.
♮Hair: acceptable. If you’ve been fretting about those roots or split ends for weeks now, do something about it! Not only will you not have to stress about it during your busy times, but you’ll feel so much better. Good hair = a good day.
♮Designated spot for mess: yes. I’ve decided to put all my discarded clothes in one place in my room. Yes, that pile grows enormous when I don’t have time to tidy, but at least my whole room won’t be covered in dresses. Also, if I cannot find a sweater in my closet, it’s either in the laundry bag or in my designated messy spot. No need to search all over the place any more.
♮Emergency food: in cupboard/fridge. If you don’t have time to drop by the store some day, there ought to be something edible in your home to save you from starvation (yes, even a frozen pizza is better than nothing). And if you don’t have time to eat before rushing out the door, there should be something you can stuff in your bag (energy bars or a pre-made sandwich, for instance). This is an especially important point if you’re like me and get grumpy if you get low blood sugar.
♮To-do list: as short as possible. Things that can be done in advance, such as replying to e-mails and paying bills, should be done before, well, in advance. Some things can probably wait until calmer times, too.
♮Body: ready. Shave legs, pluck eyebrows, file nails and other such things. If you decide to paint your nails, do it properly to make it last – base coat, two (or three) coats of polish, topcoat. A neutral colour such as a nude, red or grey will work for many different looks (which is especially good if you’ve got multiple style personalities disorder, such as yours truly).
In short, if you minimize the risk for fashion disasters, make sure you won’t starve to death and don’t try to do everything that one busy week, you should be all right. And remember to breathe. Breathe.
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