How to Get Ready for a Night Out in Less Than 30 Minutes

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Megan and Nikki out on the town

Wouldn't you love to be one of those women who can toss her hair, throw on an outfit already in her closet and be ready for anything in under 30 minutes? Well you can and I'm going to show you how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Best black pants for your shape
Evening bag
Black heels

Step 1

The first must is to have the best black pants for your body shape already hanging in your closet. Choose a pair that are long enough to wear with heels. Make sure that the fabric is not too casual.

If you carry your weight in your hips and thighs, find a pair of pants that have great movement. This creates a little camouflage. If you are more top heavy then you can get away with a straighter leg.

Pulling out your black pants and putting them on will only take you 3 minutes.
Step 2

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Make sure that you have a really "wow" evening bag in your closet too. It just has to be big enough to carry lipstick, a credit card/money, cell phone and key. Anything bigger is just going to be bulky.

Whether you choose a satin clutch or hard crystal design...your bag should show that this is a special event. You can find a fabulous evening bag on sale in early summer.

Transferring what you need to your evening bag will take you about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Strappy black heels are a must for any girl who wants to look "party fabulous" in no time. Have these in your closet and ready for a night on the town.

You don't have to spend a lot to own a great pair of evening shoes. If you have limited funds look somewhere like Payless to find black satin evening shoes. You might be surprised.

Slipping on your shoes will only take a minute or two.
Step 4

Your top is less important when you have all of the accessories already at your disposal. You can take a fairly casual halter or camisole and paired with your best black pants, a fabulous clutch and evening shoes...you are good to go.

Pulling out a top to go with your best black pants will take no more than 10 minutes.
Step 5

Your last step is to pull your hair and makeup together. Your hair doesn't even have to be clean. A loose updo with falling tendrils is sexy and works best if your hair isn't totally clean. If you have shorter hair, go for a sleek style with your hair pulled totally back off of your face. This should take you no longer than 5 minutes.

Quickly sweep over your face with a mineral foundation using a brush. This will give you a nice even skin tone. Brush a bronzer across your cheeks and the bridge of your nose. Lighter is better. You just want to look slightly sun kissed. Curl your eyelashes and add two coats of mascara. A little gloss and you are out the door. This only took you 7 minutes!

You are out the door in about 27 minutes! Have fun!

Comments

magnadea said

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on 5/14/2009 Great pointers, thanks! 5* and rec

autumn1234567 said

on 5/10/2009 Nice tips on getting ready in 30 minutes. I'm not a pants person so I'll try a "little black dress" in cream instead!

on 5/10/2009 Hi.. ~AOS, btw I couldn't find a thing to wear in your article pix! lol, I can't even get out the door to Teach School in less than an hour! You are too cool! Good stuff here! 5*starz ~ Carson

plasticostrich said

on 5/10/2009 This is great advice for getting ready in a hurry. I would love to get ready for a night out in less than 30 minutes, since it usually takes an hour or two!