The Ammonite Journal · Self Care
Getting Ready, as a Ritual
The half hour before you leave the house can be the best part of the evening.
Some of the best moments of a night out happen before you leave: music on, a drink on the dresser, the slow transformation in the mirror.
Give it time
Rushed getting-ready feels stressful. Unhurried getting-ready feels like a small celebration. Start thirty minutes earlier than you think you need to.
Skin first
A hydrated face makes everything easier. Moisturiser, a few minutes to absorb, then whatever makeup you enjoy — a little or a lot.
Finish with something for you
Perfume on your wrists. A last look. Getting ready is not about meeting someone else's standard. It is about arriving somewhere feeling like the version of yourself you like best.
