Let's face it, the best part about having a bomb night out is getting ready with your squad.
There's something therapeutic about a collective group of your closest friends doing the same thing together. Something as routine as applying on foundation turns into the most exciting process. Getting glam evolves from a solo endeavor to a group party and it sets the tone for the entire night.
The selfies, the makeup, the music — you know exactly what we're talking about here.
Inevitably, these are the 16 things that happen when you get ready to go out with your besties.
Figuring out the perfect playlist and who's going to be the designated DJ.
You know that music is KEY to the getting ready process and it's the "DJ's" responsibility to make sure that each song is better than the last. No pressure.
Drinks.
Whether you're drinking soda or a mixed alcoholic beverage, everyone has a drink in their hand.
The space has turned from an apartment to a makeshift bar.
Huddling around a mirror to get your makeup on fleek.
One mirror and a group of people trying to slay their makeup game spells disaster.
Perfecting the winged eyeliner requires adequate elbow room, people!
Snapchats and selfies.
Did the process of getting ready even happen if you didn't document it?
The answer is no. No, it did not.
But someone turns into a makeup artist and does everyone's face.
This friend is the real MVP. All of their time spent watching YouTube beauty tutorials has payed off.
Hair products EVERYWHERE.
Hairsprays, dry shampoos, volumizing sprays — they all smell so good and somehow have managed to sneak their way into the kitchen, living room, and every possibly window sill.
Compliments being thrown left and right.
When you look good, you feel good and game recognizes game.
The love is so real when you're in pregame mode.
Sing-alongs start to happen.
And it's usually to a Disney classic.
Yes, this will go on Snapchat too.
Asking to borrow each other's beauty products.
The best part about getting ready at someone else's place is being able to try out all of their things.
Storytelling time.
You can't leave the apartment before two to three hilariously embarrassing stories are told.
PERFUME IN EVERY CORNER OF THE PLACE.
You can faintly see the cloud of 15 different fragrances spritzed into the air and somehow the combination of all the smells is magical. If we could bottle that scent up, we would — this is the same way we feel when we walk into a beauty store.
Raiding the closet and changing outfits AT LEAST twice.
It's like doing a mini shopping spree without having to spend a dime. That's what friends are for, right?
Let's not forget that this is followed up by the classic, "Do I look good in this?" question.
Saying "OMG" and "I love you" every other word.
*Cue the "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" song from "The Lion King"*
Going over the night's game plan.
Like the head coach of a football team, you rally up your crew and talk about Plan A thru Z. You make sure you have everyone's numbers, meeting spot(s), and reiterate the golden rule: NO CALLING/TEXTING YOUR EX.
Corralling the crew into the Uber that has been waiting for 10 minutes.
Your friends are still applying mascara when you should have been on your way to the club.
Last minute makeup touch-ups in the car.
The entire group is finally in the car and already touching up their makeup because you can't make a grand entrance without being *flawless*.
