Who wouldn’t want to look their best for a big event? Having the perfect outfit and hairstyle can make any woman feel like a princess! But planning for such events can often feel stressful and overwhelming. That’s why careful and thoughtful preparation for such an event is important and can help relieve some of the stress you may be feeling.

Chipped nail polish will land you on the ‘worst dressed’ list in a flash! Prepare for your big event by booking an appointment at a nail salon for a pedicure and manicure several days prior to the event. Although you could easily paint your own nails, chances are pretty good that it will look far more professional if you have this done at a salon. In terms of style and class, you can’t go wrong with a french manicure and pedicure, and it’ll match the color scheme of anything that you wear. And the pampering you’ll experience at the salon will give you a chance to relax and unwind a bit.

How often have you stood in front of your closet, unable to decide on an outfit? Avoid last minute panic by carefully planning what you’ll wear – down to your shoes and jewelry – several days before your event. The more rushed you feel, the harder it’ll be to be able to make a clear headed decision, so avoid this needless stress by carefully planning ahead. Lay out everything you’ll wear the night before, and do any ironing or steam cleaning necessary the night before as well.

You want your beauty preparations the day of your big event to go as smoothly as possible, so make sure that you have done as much of the work ahead of time as possible! If surprises come up the day of the event, they’ll be far less likely to throw you.

How will you wear your hair for your big event? Many women are comfortable doing their own hair for fancy parties, but if you fear you’ll be plagued with self doubt, or if you simply don’t want the added stress, consider either enlisting in the help of one of your girlfriends or booking an appointment at a top notch hair salon. Go with several pictures of hair styles that you have in mind and ask the stylist what she things would look the best.

Make sure you take into consideration factors of the big event – will you be dancing, for example? If so, you’ll need a hairdo that can withstand twirling and spinning. Will the event be outside? If so, you’ll need to take steps to minimize possible frizziness.

Important social events can be a chance to shine! Getting dressed to the nines and knowing that you look your best can be a wonderful boost for your self confidence. Eliminate as much of the stress that can come with preparing for such an event by doing as much of the work and planning beforehand as possible.