Charmed

Janice was rather camera shy when we approached her, but she won us over with her upbeat personality. “Oh, my lipstick shade matches my clutch?” she says, when we compliment her outfit. “I mean,” she laughs, “I totally planned that.” She does seem to know what she’s doing, however, and we like how she uses different prints and a little bit of colour to make her monochromatic getup more interesting. Janice has her morning routine “down to a science”, she says. “I decide on my outfit while showering, apply my face stuff and the least amount of make up I can get away with, change, pack my stuff, grab something to eat and go, all within 40 minutes.” It probably helps that she works in an environment that doesn’t require her to be in formal business wear every day. Janice also offers a tip when it comes to juggling work and personal life: “If you’re really keen on spending quality time with several people, make the effort to plan them into your life—even if it’s just a couple of hours, every three months.” Ever self-deprecating, she adds, “Yes, I’m that friend that books you two weeks in advance for 4.42pm tea.” We’d take her up on that offer.