I Committed to Being Fabulous for 30 Days— Here’s What I Learnt

What happens when you decide to be fabulous every single day for 30 days straight? Not only when you have somewhere important to be, not solely for special occasions, but every morning, without exception. Full glam, paparazzi perfect body language, the works—even if you’re merely sitting in traffic or working from home.

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I started this challenge because I wanted to break out of the loungewear rut. I wanted to see what would happen if I treated myself like I was always headed somewhere that mattered, if I showed up as my best self regardless of what the day held. No more saving the good stuff for later. No more half-effort mornings. Just 30 consecutive days of getting fully ready, rain or shine, plans or no plans.

Spoiler alert: it changed everything.

90s Supermodel hair for the win

I realised that I love my hair as big and bouncy and shiny as possible. The shine is Japanese silk locks level lately due to Colour Wow’s Dreamcoat. I am amazed at this product and this is worth the splurge. Unfortunately for my wallet, I am a forever fan and cannot wait to try some other products in their line. In addition, I want to venture out into more hair care and salon visits in future. 

According to the FBI, your hair is what gives the first impression on people. It can give away your age, diet, lifestyle, and even if you are hiding something. I am going to get serious about learning more about hair and trying a sundry of serums and a full mask routine to turn it up a notch.  

Naturally, my hair is 1A straight, so I try to bevel and cook my ends. However, I really love the extravagantly dramatic look when my hair is fully waved with my 2 inch curler or Fyson airwrap. I am thinking of getting the Dyson Airwrap once this dies. It takes no time to heat it and has sped up my post-shower hairstyling routine drastically.

I have been curling all my hair in the same direction on each side to flatter my features a bit more. I also do not do much to my hair and this was my epiphany that my routine needs to upgrade. Bouncy, shiny hair always reminds me of the first fashion show I went to for TeenVogue. It was at Huntington Beach and this is the closest way I can feel like a runway model but everyday in my way. 

More hairspray 

This also means I will be stocking up on at least 3 months worth of hairspray at a time to lock in prices before inflation rises again. My hair is the thickest of all the genetic groups, so it is heavy and also very long making my hairspray feel like it fades faster than usual. I like trying various brands to test the fragrances, hold, and anti-frizz abilities. 

The smell of Garnier is pulchritudinous fruit and flowers whilst Trésemmé holds a bit better. Garnier is either too strong or too soft and makes my hairstyle wear off. Trésemmé smells lovely but not as strong. It has a more base note inspired scent with a heavier aroma profile. 

Washing my hair everyday is now on the menu.

Whoever was the erroneous nut who said we do not need to wash our hair everyday spread a terribly malicious rumour. As an individual who strives for movie star on the red carpet hair perfection as my new regular routine, I am deeply appalled at this deeply misguided information. 

I hear so many women think they do not need to wash their hair daily, but it all depends on how strong the chemicals are in the products you use, your lifestyle, genetics, and how much sweat you produce. Personally, I tend to be a bit more active than the average person and produce more organic matter on my scalp. Not to mention all the product I use that needs to be washed out. This way it does not gunk up on my pores to eventually create balding.

My girlfriend who is blonde with fine hair has the proclivity to do the same, because she has the same issue. Once I learnt she does this, I strategically began doing it as well, because I realised this is the case for me, and I want to be as groomed and polished as possible with no mistaking it. 

Botox has left the building. 

My botox has officially given up as well, so my face looks naturally more round with softened features, and my eyelids are more hooded. It makes me look younger yet more dramatic simultaneously because of the intensity it gives my eyes particularly in my stare. I always look to Eva Green, Eva Mendes, Gisele Bündchen, and Elizabeth Taylor for beauty references when it comes to hooded eyes. 

I learnt to love my mixed features again. 

Doing my makeup has made me take more time to enjoy looking at my beautiful face. It makes me think of my parents, my grandmother, and my heritage. I am very grateful to have this face. It has taken me through winning awards in school, convincing past bosses for a raise, and won a prince by my side. I have to take care of it, because it has so much more to give. I smile so much harder everyday, because I love seeing my face with or without makeup. 

Doing my makeup leads to better, more flawless skin! 

A full face is my goal when it comes to glam, because in an odd way, it makes me look so much better when I take my makeup off. Every night, I am ✨ glowing ✨. I learnt that my entire routine to cleanse my face removing my makeup is not only more consistent, but also my prep routine to prime my face before applying makeup is helping protect my skin better.

My face cleansing routine

1. Makeup remover wipe my glam off. 
2. Wash my face in the sink at night or in the shower in the morning. 

This is my favourite makeup remover wipes brand lately. They are Korean, and I found them in a Korean marketplace, but you can get them on Amazon for less than $7! I want to gradually try all the different types one day. 

The cleansers I currently use on rotation

Herbivore is for removing makeup gently and keeping my skin hydrated and soft. Sunday Riley is for evening my complexion and bringing a radiant glow. 

My skin priming routine (before makeup)

1. The Dark Spot Cream by Musely
2. Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50

My nighttime skincare routine

1. The Dark Spot Cream by Musely
2. Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Moisturiser 
3. Every 2-3 days in between I use Herbivore oil on my face (I like to alternate).*

*To clarify, my skincare routine will change soon. I have a lot of new fun things I want to try. Sign up to my newsletter here to get notified on that post coming soon! It’s 100% free.

I am finally putting on sunscreen everyday! Again. 

This was something I did as a kid with sun cream that was less than $5. I remember the white cast it would leave on my face before heading to school. This time, I am using the more grown up version of Unseen Sunscreen to prep my skin before makeup. It truly does make a good primer and my makeup does not budge one bit. It may be the adult thing to do, but it truly makes me feel like a child again. 

My makeup routine 

Dior Beauty is my go-to for all things makeup, because of the way it seamlessly blends into my skin. It is so high quality compared to a lot of other brands I use that rely on pigment more than being user friendly, buildability, and even having light engaging fragrance. To add to the enchantment of it all, the packaging is not too shabby as well. It is quite elegant and makes me feel like a socialite housewife of Hollywood Hills more than other brands. 

I fixed my posture. 

When I am dressed properly for the day, I have a tendency to want to show off my ensemble more. This made me want to be consistent, so even when I am in my finest pajamas, I sit up at my lap top as well. Beyond that, dressing up makes me match my outfit with the right shoes, so I have a more poised and feminine walk. 

My feet are more fabulous.

At home, I am taking better care of my feet, so I am wearing slippers to protect my toes, but also wanting to wear heels because my toes are done (and feet skin looks perfect). I have always taken care of my feet and do my toes, but since I am body scrubbing so much more and applying assorted lotions each night, I tend to present my toes more in open-toed sandals which my boyfriend loves – not in a creepy way. But yes, in an attracted way. 

I got a lot more done. 

This and the bouncy, shiny hair are my favourite results of this entire project. Being productive is soooo sexy. I found my discipline and allure again. 

Simply put, it just makes absolute sense to get up in the morning and get everything done. Brushing your teeth, showering, and doing glam everyday was so easy and made it non negotiable. 

It also made me proud, because I looked so good, so I wanted to go out more to show off my look and be present everywhere I went. I could focus on what was in front of me rather than worrying if my clothes look good, my skin looked fresh from last night’s cleanse instead of being ready for anything all day. 

It also made me more disciplined at night to wash off all the products I applied that supported my hair, skin, and perfume before it turned into sweat and stink when I woke up the next morning. 

I turned so many heads.

My sweetheart noticed me dressing up more (aka dressing properly in juxtaposition to my loungewear rut), looked me deeply in my eyes longer, and even spoke softer when we had a disagreement. Other men would notice and tell him how beautiful I was and I got stopped in the street one day a maximum of 7 times. People would literally stop and have a shocked, visceral outburst. Even Eastern European women would give me the smileless nod of approval. 

People are like hunters in the wild who immediately smell prey when you walk by in your best self. They want to know what you are doing that they are not and are seeking for some otherworldly answers to why they cannot achieve the same thing. Others really do notice when you take care of yourself. 

I fit better into my clothes.

Maintaining myself has given me a coherent mindset to want to show up and get things done. I want to be ready for anything, so I have not been working out. Simply doing more, driving around town, and living a full life. There is nothing more glamorous than having a place to be, things to do, and being chased by others, because you always leave them wanting more. 

I finally found a way to keep my stomach perfectly flat and maintained it for a sustained period. Currently, I weigh 105 pounds at 5’2” after being 110 pounds for so long. You can read more about it here. 

I still do not have enough clothes. 

Doing inventory on my wardrobe to see what I could wear this season and get myself together was tough to say the least. The weather here in Los Angeles permits for a very specific closet of clothes that are for one extreme or the other. 85 degrees Fahrenheit the entire day to shivering nights that start at 4pm. 

It is seriously getting dark at 4pm. It’s nuts. I cannot procrastinate photo and video shoots at all or else I lose all the natural light. It may be annoying, but I am getting a lot done faster, that’s for sure! 

I really need to go shopping for appropriate clothes for all shorts of occasions, and weather. This has been a weak spot of mine, especially since I have been working from home and have only been going to certain events in the evenings with friends. My closet is either all summer dresses or wool coats, but nothing in between. An update will definitely be coming soon! 

I do not have a set routine, but I have more of a routine. 

Since being funemployed and running my own business from home, everyday looks different. However, I am always dressing my best, doing my full glam nevertheless. Going out to do errands is more of a romanticised feat. I act like a movie star on errands who has several places to be even if I am simply getting gas and having lunch with my sweetheart at his work. 

Routines have always benefitted me. They make me healthy, keep me in check, and give me more purpose. I love this life and what it has to offer. A routine significantly highlights that. The multi-faceted day gets you out of any rut, shows you what you are capable of and makes you want more. 

You should try it! You will love it and love yourself more. 

When you show up for yourself every single day, something shifts. The bouncy hair, the glowing skin, the perfectly curated outfits—they’re not superficial indulgences. They’re acts of self-respect that ripple into every corner of your life.

I have learnt that getting ready isn’t a chore; it’s a catalyst. It makes you want to be more and show up fully in everything you do. The discipline of a morning routine bleeds into habitual action. The confidence of feeling beautiful makes you walk taller, speak clearer, and command attention effortlessly.

This is not about perfection. It is about intention. About refusing to save your best self for someday and instead choosing to be that person right now, even on a random Tuesday refueling petrol. Because when you treat ordinary days like they matter, your whole life starts to feel extraordinary. There is absolutely no going back. 

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