So, you're counting down the days till you return to work (if you're not there already!). While it's tempting just to roll out of bed and arrive at the office, here are a few beauty-tricks-made-easy to get you looking super smart at the start for the New Year...

1). Try This: Swap foundation for SPF tinted moisturiser.
Not That: Layering on your usual make-up might mean you've forgotten that a little holiday sun has deepened your skin tone. Investing in a natural colour tinted moisturiser (SPF is a real bonus here too) means you’re just evening out your skin tone but not applying blanket coverage that can make your healthy complexion look a little ashy.

2). Try This: Apply a lash-thickening and lengthening mascara to boost the look of your lashes – and that's it! Forgetting mascara will mean your eyes won’t be defined at all. Simply by bringing out your lashes, means that you’re make up immediately looks "done".
Not That: A full on eye make-up look complete with liner and eye shadow colour (This is not only time consuming but if done in a rush, you may suffer from make up meltdown in the heat!).

3). Try This: Twist your just-washed locks into a bun, pin up and then leave your hair to dry.
Not That: A complex blow dry means your face gets hot and your skin starts to shine. On days when the temperature is already starting to sizzle in the morning, simply towel dry your wet hair and twist a ponytail into a bun and secure with hairgrips. While you're sporting a polished up-do for work, your locks are drying in a wavy shape. Once home and ready for a night out, simply take out your bun and smooth some shine serum onto your ends for a sexy, tousled look.