It happens when you least expect it: Your significant other is away for the holidays, leaving you to enjoy some much-needed me-time. And by “me-time” we mean full throttle, self indulgent Secret Single Behavior, which could be anything from slathering on a concoction of facial masks, strutting around the living room in nothing but compression socks and skivvies, or living in a fort crafted out of comforters. But just like that, it can be instantly shattered with a FaceTime call. “He was abroad for Thanksgiving and I was at home in the midst of an aggressive triplicate peel by Dangene—aka full snake-mode—and was fresh out of the bath, so I looked like a boiled piece of chicken,” explains an anonymous colleague about recent videophone experience. “Then, the FaceTime call comes through! I was torn between catching up and freshening up.” And with the upcoming holiday season practically in full swing, there s a good possibility that you and he will be spending days apart with your respective families, meaning a FaceTime, Snapchat, or Skype call is more than likely. So how does one exactly look presentable for the pixelated dial? It’s all about working with your surroundings and state. “If you are at home, own it! If you are bare-faced, work it,” says Vogue.com Market Editor Chelsea Zalopany. “Maybe you want to spray some distilled water on your face for a dewy glow, or pinch your cheeks to look more awake, but otherwise, you are golden. It’s the natural look, so embrace it.”
The good news is that it won t take much to make the look work at a moment s notice. “Really, they are just going to see your upper body,” says Zalopany. “A quick throw-on classic? One of his throwback crew tops or a button-up—it shows you’re thinking about him!” And what do you do if the call has been scheduled for a while? “Well, that means more time, more detail," says Zalopany. “In that case, it’s all about the accessories. Highlight your neckline with a slightly embellished collar, or wear a pair of festive Coops London star earrings.” But the most important thing to remember? “He’s not texting, he’s calling, and not just calling,” says Zalopany. “He wants to see you.”
