There’s one week to go till your hot date. So… how are you going to make sure you’re at your most gorgeous when the day comes? By following the Being Girl countdown to D-Day of course!

D-Day minus one week.

The Outfit – Call an emergency meeting with a mate and go through your wardrobe. Consider where you’re going – no cocktail dresses to the bowling alley please! Think comfy and classy rather than half-naked and desperate.

D-Day minus two days.

Shopping. If you need to buy something new (and who doesn’t?) make sure you keep some cash back for the actual date.

D-Day minus one day.

Double check that everything you want to wear is clean and buy any necessities you need for the date.

D-Day minus four hours.

Eat a light meal. A rumbling tummy is sooo not a good look. Guarantee silky, shiny hair by putting on a hair pack. Slather unwashed, dry hair with your regular conditioner or olive oil.

D-Day minus three hours.

Get your date bag ready – don’t forget to pack lipgloss, a fully charged mobi, Whisper money and a mini mirror. Now you’re ready for anything!

D-Day minus two hours.

Beat pre-date nerves with a relaxing soak in the tub. Paint your nails, exfoliate, slap on a face pack and dream up some things to talk about later if the convo goes quiet.

D-Day minus one hour.

Wash out your hair pack, shampoo and condition, then rinse with fresh, cool water to lock in the shine. Make sure your date is dying to run his hands through your hair by avoiding sticky hair products. Use the Wella® Shock Waves Touchable Texture range instead.

D-Day minus half an hour.

Get dressed. Find a place with lots of bright natural light and apply your make-up. Keep slap minimal and natural; a sweep of eyeshadow, a touch of eyeliner, a quick curl of your lashes and a slick of mascara. Then smile and brush pretty pink blusher onto the apples of your cheeks and finish with lipgloss.

D-Day plus ten minutes.

You are now fashionably late enough to keep him guessing. So, grab your bag, check the mirror, tell yourself how fab you look and hit the road.