Tis the season to be jolly... right?

Tis the season to be jolly, stressed, grumpy, drunky, and oh yeah completely on top of everything while attempting to look your best at all times. This is a lot to deal with ladies, here are a few tricks I have picked up over the years.

Rules for makeup and hair
1. keep it simple
2. black eye-liner and red lips work wonders this time of year
3. keep powder, lip balm, and concealer with you at all times
4. dry shampoo and de-frizz products are your best friend
5. wash your hair with dandruff shampoo, you may not think you have a dry scalp but its winter and its cold... everything is dry, just because you cannot see it doesnt mean that it's not there.
6. if you style your hair daily attempt to go a couple of days without washing your hair. You may think it is dirty, but it is most likely just your scalp. throw on some baby powder over night, sleep with a scarf around your hair and wake up oil free. the baby powder will absorb the oil and you will save your hair some pain by keeping the heat off for at least a day
7. do not take long hot showers, it will dry out your skin
8. moisturize right after you get out of the shower when your skin is still wet. the lotion will lock in the moisture that is still on your skin.
9. use eye cream
10. now is the time to use cream blush, it will enhance your natural rosy wintery flush and hey rosy cheeks are cute right?

Rules for clothing
1. light layers
2. if you're like me then your coats are more for fashion and less for function, accessorize with scarves, hats, and gloves. less may be more but more is warmer...
3. if you CANNOT hoof it in heals please DO NOT try. Clomping around is bad for your ankles and hard on everyone else's ears and eyes. flats are super cute and easier to handle in bad weather.
4. step away from the pant hose, shave your legs, throw on some lotion and if you really think you need to wear flesh colored rights under that dress find some that are invisible or buy some Sally Hansen spray on hose. It is basically sunless tanner but it does the job. (TRUST ME)
5. ugly christmas sweaters are for kindergarten teachers, old ladies and ugly christmas sweater parties

Staying happy
1. smile
2. do not feel like you have to accept every invitation
3. buy yourself a little something, you worked hard this year and you deserve it!
4. set a spending limit on gifts and if you are at a complete loss go with old standbys because they work for a reason.
5. I find that the best gifts given are ones that you are tempted to keep for yourself or that you hope someone would give you.
6. work out daily and eat fruits and veggies
7. sleep is your friend, it will keep you from snapping at family members
8. keep the heavy drinking to a minimum. here is a link to healthy and not so naughty christmas cocktails! http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/best-and-worst-holiday-cocktails
Its time for me to hit the gym and then do some more studying! I will post Christmas decorations this week and look out for a Daily Method post. I have my first day tomorrow!

And remember when all else fails: grab some friends, go ice skating and come back to make cookies, drink coco and watch Christmas movies.