Ahhhh finals...THE worst word a college student can hear. I haven't yet met a person who doesn't pull their hair out during finals. Quite frankly, it's torturous. And when you're headed to the library to study for hours upon hours, yoga pants and a big comfy sweatshirt, hair tied on top of your head in a messy bun, and some furry slippers are extremely tempting. I'm definitely guilty on the yoga pants.
Well, THANK YOU, Collegefashion for helping us through final exams.
As I now study endlessly for the next two weeks, I wanted to share with you some of the tips that this awesome website has for looking cute during your final exam period! Stay tuned for more blogging post-exams and post below if you utilize some of Collegefashion's tips! Good luck on exams!
"Look for pieces that all go together and could be mixed and matched in a bunch of different ways. That way, when it’s time to get dressed, you just need to throw on some clothes from that pile and go ace your exam! No extra worries.On the Sunday before exam week, put together a wardrobe full of basics for the days ahead – as if you were packing for a vacation.
Don’t wear sweats or pajamas.
Exam week hair & makeup tips
- Undereye concealer – I love Benefit Erase Paste
- At least one coat of mascara
The most important thing
As every college girl knows, fashion is pretty much last on the list of priorities during exam time – who has time to pick out the perfect outfit when you might fail your biology final?
And that’s how it should be. When you’re in college, fashion can’t come before doing what you’re there to do – pass your classes and graduate!
That said, I’ve received lots of emails and comments from readers who want some ideas on what to wear during exam week – outfits that are comfortable, stylish, and easy to put together when you’re pressed for time.
I think I can help you guys with that – just because you’re super busy, it doesn’t mean you have to completely abandon looking good. There’s definitely a middle ground; it just takes some planning.
A sample “exam week clothing list” could look like this:
3 pairs of jeans – One for every other day. You want to go basic here, nothing too crazy looking that would be hard to pair with your other clothes. When in doubt, go with dark stretch jeans. They’re always classy in any situation. Also, comfort is key – those super-skinny jeans might be your new faves, but sitting in them for 5 hours studying might not be very comfortable. Basic tanks and tee shirts – My wardrobe staples when I need a chic outfit in a hurry. I love American Apparel deep v neck tees in basic colors and A&F , H&M or James Perse tank tops (so comfortable.) 1 or 2 cardigans! – Another staple for me. Cardigans are so chic and they dress up a plain tank top or tee. Even better, they keep you warm! If you aren’t on the bandwagon with cardigans yet, see my article 5 Reasons You Should Own a Cardigan. Cute earrings – An easy accessory that will make a huge difference. If you’re going to be writing a lot or just bubbling in ScanTron sheets, having a bunch of bangle bracelets on your arm will annoy you and everyone else around you! Skip the bracelets and wear cute earrings instead. Ballet flats or flat boots – You want to make sure you’re comfortable and at your exam on time, so those 4 inch heels are out! A cute pair of ballet flats or some flat-heeled boots are chic options that are still comfy and easy to wear. A small purse – If you’re just taking a test and don’t have any other classes, a small purse is the easiest option. Just bring your ID, money, phone, and some extra study materials. Less stuff to carry and less to worry about are both good things to have on exam days!
While I know it’s tempting to stay up all night studying and go to your final in sweats, you’ll feel more awake and ready for your test if you’re dressed normally. Going to an exam in your PJ’s might make it difficult to concentrate, not to mention that it’s definitely not a stylish choice at all!
It’s no more difficult to throw on a pair of jeans before you go to your exam, and it will make a huge difference in how you feel during the test. Try it for yourself – I think you’ll be surprised at the results.
The best tip I can give you for doing your hair and makeup during exam week is keep it simple. There are few times in your college career that are more stressful than exam weeks, and the easier you can make it on yourself, the better.
Here are a few tips on how to look cute while still spending little or no time on hair & makeup during exam week.
Makeup
Here are my makeup essentials – this is pretty much all the makeup that I usually wear on exam days:
My advice is to skip the eyeshadow, bronzers, eyebrow powders and complex makeup when you’re going to an exam! The goal is to look presentable without spending more than 5 minutes doing your face. Keep the complicated makeup for another time – after all, you have last minute studying to do!
Hair
Your hair should be out of your face so when you’re working on your exam it doesn’t get in your way – I hate when I’m constantly trying to pull my hair back during a test! Again, skip complicated styles and go with something basic, like one of these fast and easy hair styles. You’ll be ready in a flash and won’t be fixing a complicated hairstyle all day.
Another quick hair tip: don’t wear a headband if they can give you headaches. This happens to me occasionally and I wouldn’t want to be stuck wearing one during an important final.
Hopefully this article will help make it easier to look cute without worrying about it, so you can focus on doing your best on all the tests you have to take. I know it sounds cliche, but at the end of the day, what you wear during exam week isn’t as important as how you do on your exam. Good luck to all of you on your finals this year!"
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