I have a date night confession.
I confess that date night is non-existent in this house. Oh, I know. Couples need date night to keep things fresh, nourish their relationship, and just spend time together. To be honest, the last date night Hubby and I had was a funeral. I know that doesn’t count as a date night, but that was the last time we went out together without our daughter.
Our daughter is six years old!
It’s not for lack of trying. Date night has been a challenge to organize. Life on the farm is a little bit crazy. Okay…it’s a zoo! Hubby is out of the house early in the morning because he drives special needs students to and from school. Then he comes home and works on the farm. He heads back out on his bus run and then back home to farm again. Oftentimes, it’s just Little One and myself for dinner, as Hubby needs to maximize hours on the farm. We don’t see him until it’s almost time for Little One to go to bed. In the Summer we sometimes don’t see Hubby until after dark unless we’re out there working on the farm with him.
It’s not just Hubby whose schedule does not permit for date night. I have to admit I am a bit of a workaholic. I’m away at meetings during the week and I travel off-Island when clients need me. Then there are social media events as well. It also doesn’t help that Hubby and I are both on several committees and involved in our community. We’ve both dropped a few committees to make more time for the family, but we still seem to be incredibly busy.
There’s no time like the present
With loved ones passing away and people close to us getting ill, I’ve decided that we need to spend more time with those we love. This also means making time for date night.
Date Night Beauty Tips
- Highlight what makes YOU feel beautiful! I have some friends who are big into make-up. I have some friends who are not into make-up at all. Though I do not think a woman needs to wear make-up to feel pretty, I do think that if wearing a bit of mascara or lip gloss makes you feel good, then do it. I don’t wear too much make-up, but I do wear eye make-up and lip gloss/lipstick. My eyes are so tiny that I like to accentuate them to make them look bigger and more open. As for highlighting what makes me feel good? The one thing I do like are my lips. Going out with a pretty shade of lip gloss or lipstick makes me happy. I do this for myself, but when Hubby comments, all the better! 🙂
- SMILE! Smiling is good for the soul. Smiling is also attractive (well, if you do it in a non-creepy way)! A smile can also change the mood of a situation. Think about it. When you’re greeted by a scowling, miserable look, does that seem inviting? When you’re greeted by someone’s smiling, happy face, does that make you feel welcomed and at ease? It’s a positive feeling when you’re on the receiving end of a smile! Know what else helps? Adding a little sparkle to your smile!
- A great hairdo can make a gal feel like a million bucks! I don’t know about you, but when I step out of the hair salon and get a really great cut and style, I feel ahhhh-mazing. I don’t normally pay much mind to the outside – it’s something I’ve been trying to teach Little One. Real beauty is how you treat others and what you do from your heart. This said, taking care of your “outside” is also important. When I get a haircut I like, I feel really good. A good cut and style can make all the difference in the way you feel. Maintaining the look is a bit harder for me. I leave the salon feeling fab and when I get home, it’s a different story! I can never get my hair to look the way my stylist does! When I had longer hair, Pantene Pro-V Full & Strong was my go-to shampoo. I have thin hair, so Pantene Pro-V Full & Strong made it look fuller.
- Dress to impress! I actually mean dress to impress yourself! We all know that beauty comes from the inside, but I’d be lying if I said that I don’t feel my best when I look my best. When I’ve got an outfit that makes me feel like I look great in it, I feel good about the way I look! I’m not saying to be vain, but if something makes you feel good about yourself, then why not? A cute pair of shoes or a flattering dress can really do the trick.
Some Tips from the Pros
Stylist Tip: Pantene Consulting Stylist, Justin German, recommends using the whole collection in order to maintain the full-haired look every day. When using the PowerFull Body Booster Spray, he suggests separating your hair to apply at the root, pulling the product through the ends. Follow these directions and you will look like you’ve just stepped out of the salon in time for date night!
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Pro Tip: COVERGIRL Makeup Pro, Veronica Chu suggests creating a defined lip shape by using the pointed tip of the lipstick in an “X” motion at the Cupid’s bow for enhanced precision. After this, fill in the rest of your lip with your Colorlicious shade for a bold pout!
Giveaway
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Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom/mamanP&G. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Curl your eyelashes!
I like to line my eyes real good on a night out
Wear a comfortable dress you can rock in.
Mostly it consist of jeans and a nice table.. mascara is my number key makeup must
I must have a pink lipstick and striking bold eye look.
My ultimate date night would be a home cooked meal with wine.
My date night look is AU NATURAL, with AU NATURAL lip gloss. 🙂
Can’t have a date night without chocolate, and good chocolate at that!
I use perfume, black eyeliner and mascara before my date night!
I keep my date night look simple. a little mascara and lip gloss and I’m good to go!
I think the most important thing to wear is a fun attitude!
mascara and eye liner
I curl my hair on date night and wear mascara and liner.
Black eyeliner and blue and silver shadow is my favourite look.
On date nights, I usually go with my hair down, and dark/bold eyeliner and shadow- my husband’s preferences, which are polar opposite to my own!
A nice smoky eye, big loose curls and a fabulous lip gloss!
I like to put make up on and wear a tight dress
I am a red lipstick and black eyeliner woman all the way!!!
I consider changing out of my sweatpants and sweatshirt into black pants and a sweater and brushing my hair getting ready for date night so I am not the best for offering suggestions.
When my Husband and I have a date night I like to dress nice and wear make-up I feel good when I do that
I don`t go on a date hardly ever,,but when I do,I like to dress up a bit,and wear mascara,eyeshadow,,eyeliner,and lipgloss.
I don’t have any tips but I try to go with a natural look with the makeup.
My must-haves are a red lipstick and black eyeliner and mascara,.
My date night look is a pony tail, mascara, eye shadow and liner and some lipstick.
I like to do a full blow out to get volume in my hair and do some eyeliner and a smoky eye
mascara and eye liner
lip balm and mascara
Do not do date night often. When I do I like to wear a dress or a skirt (since I never do at any other time). Keep it simple with nail polish, understated makeup focusing on the eyes to make them pop
I don’t look much different on date night but my girlfriend is great at doing hair and makeup and always looks great when we finally get out of the house!
My gold hoop earrings. They dress up just about everything
Date night look: extra coat of mascara, red lipstick, and a lovely fragrance.
Cheers.
Date night, they are few and far between these days but when we do I like to wear something something nice, leave my hair down instead of up in a pony tail, and some lip gloss. Nothing to fancy.
haven’t had a date night in many many years..but would have a more natural look and dress up in a nice dress.
My date night look is bold eyes and natural lips , with a dressy shirt and jeans
Always wear red or pink.
Date what? I remember going out years ago think I had on makeup and a dress.
We don’t have date night either so it’s usually jammies lol
I am a glitter gal! So the more the better! 🙂
I try to look flirty for date night. Some dramatic eye make-up and a red lip does the trick.
umm, okay. we don’t do date nights either. guess my look wouldn’t change much!
I like the natural look, a little bit of makeup. I need my lip gloss and mascara.
My look would be natural looking using foundation, mascara, a hint of blush and lip gloss.
I don’t get out for date night very often either. I usually like to put on some mascara, lip gloss, jewelry, and perfume.
I like to dress up, put on some lipstick, a bit of blush and a bit of eyeliner to go out to a nice dinner.
i like to wear heels because i normally don’t wear them day to day. when we do get to go out we go out to eat
Charity, there was a time when I used to wear heels daily! I used to wear them when I was teaching in Toronto! Now I’m so accident prone in heels! LOL!
My date night must haves are glossy kissable lips and mascara. I also like to put on a black dress and have my hair up! With an exposed neck, I”m hoping that would invite a kiss!! *wink*
Hehe! Jeannie, you vixen! 🙂 Love that!
When we have a date night its great to wear makeup, extra jewelry and perfume, which I don’t do on a daily basis.
Eyelash extensions and a bold lip!
I have a very natural look. Mascara is a must and something I am comfy in.
Im usually very natural with my makeup but like to have some intense mascara and black eyeliner to jazz things up.
Weae a sexy dress, and a nice bold mascara!