On some days, it’s easier than others to look good.  Some days you can get up and run your fingers through your hair and look like a million dollars, while on other days you have to force yourself to look your finest.  Here are some quick and basic ways to look your best while barely trying.  Do any of these (and combine them for an even more awesome look) and no one will ever know that you pressed the snooze button 6 times this morning.

Lip Gloss- For $5 a tube at your local supermarket, you can pull your whole face together. “Nuff” said.

Mascara- Even the most dressed down woman can look pulled together when her eyes pop.  Pair it with lip gloss and you’re ready for a casual day at the office or a night on the town.

Heels- Wearing heels corrects your posture and who doesn’t feel sexy in heels?  If you’re feeling in a slump, throw on your sexiest heels to show off your long legs (or lengthen them if they aren’t that long).

Fitted Jeans- Many women are guilty of not taking the time to find jeans that fit us well.  Today, more than ever, there are jeans for all body types.  Get online to find jeans for you if you’re tall, short, slim or round.  Find a brand that looks good online and find a local distributor where you can try them on.  For curvier women PZI Jeans are a winner.  DKNY Jeans fit well on curves also.  Find them both at Macy’s.

Sexy Ponytail- Long hair can be a pain to deal with on a daily basis.  Rather than just throwing on a hat or doing the normal ponytail, how about a low ponytail that hangs over your shoulder?  Ponytails also look sexiest when they look like they’ve been thrown together.  Ask your stylist for simple sexy ponytails that you can do yourself at home.

Headbands- Headbands come in so many looks that it’s nearly impossible to go wrong with one.  They’ve got plastic, cloth, beaded, or metal bands.  A headband brightens up your face also. They also help to keep your bangs out of your face as you grow them out.

Earrings- Granted, those small studs are adorable and they go with everything, but bold and dangly earrings brighten up the dullest outfit and hair.  Earrings can brighten up your eyes and if you’re in a pinch for a pair, they can be gotten pretty cheaply at a lot of places (although if you want a good quality pair that you can wear on a regular basis, you may want to invest a little more).

Purse- No longer your mother’s “pocket book,” purses truly can make an outfit.  If you’re wearing a dull black dress, why not spunk it up with a brightly colored purse?  Nothing is more awesome than having another woman squeal how much she loves your bag.  The Coach counter is a great place to find a good purse (every woman needs at least one expensive purse!) but don’t be afraid to comb swap meets and discount retailers for purses.  You can go for funky and brightly colored, or a solid basic. Leather is great, but fashionable purses come in all kinds of materials.  Be wary of knock off purses though.  The last thing you want is someone accusing you of not having a real Louis Vuitton.  Get the real thing, or go with a non-name brand purse.  There is no shame in a non-name brand purse, but there’s plenty of shame in someone calling you out on the fake.  As an added bonus, when you have a young child, a big purse can help to carry baby accessories.

Rubber Rain Boots- While not too many of us enjoy going out in the rain, you won’t despise it quite as much when you step out in style all while keeping your feet dry and warm. Not only are they an awesome throwback to childhood, the brighter and funkier the colors are, the more they’ll warm up your spirit during those cool rainy days.

So take one or several of these tips.  You can pull yourself together even on your frumpy days!