3 LAYNEOnce I’ve pressed SEND on my last email of the day, I check the clock in the bottom corner of my screen. It’s a few minutes after five already.
Shit. I’m going to be late.
After quickly packing my things into my black leather tote bag, I check my reflection in the dark computer screen before leaving. I mastered my everyday lawyer-lady makeup look years ago—a clean, classic, no-fuss eye paired with a natural rosy lip. But lately, I’ve been wondering how well it transitions to the Friday night happy-hour scene.
I fish a slightly deeper red lipstick out of my bag and tap some onto my lips, blending the pigment with my finger. It doesn’t make a huge difference, but at least it’ll look like I put a little effort into my look.
It’s not until I’m sitting in my car, on my way to meet my
