So many parties… so little time. Many of us find our busy selves dashing all December long from one party to the next – running from work to an evening soiree. So how do you stay looking fresh throughout the day and into the evening? How do you go from day time professional to merry and festive in a jiffy? Here are a few of my secrets and some of my favorite items I throw in my bag to help make the glamorous transition.
1. Refresh your fragrance at the end of the day. Perfume is not developed to last all day so feel free to freshen up with another spritz.
2. Use a makeup and lid primer after applying skincare, but before applying all over makeup. This will keep you looking fresh longer and keep makeup from disappearing.
3. Mid-day blahs? For dry skin, freshen-up your look by lightly “pressing” moisturizer over makeup. For oilier skin, freshen with blotting sheets then lightly dust face with translucent powder.
4. Bare legs? Lotion up and dust with a little shimmer bronzer for sexy, glowing skin.
5. Back-comb hair to add a little volume, shake, then lightly spray to add shine and protect.
6. Add lip gloss and then go and enjoy the festivities.
1. Diane by DVF
It all started in 1974 when the wrap dress was
launched by Diane VonFurstenburg — making her
mark in fashion. And now she does it again with
her new fragrance, Diane; a sensual, sophisti-
cated fragrance that is as recognizable as her
famous wrap dress. Diane is infused with exotic
base notes such as myrrh and musk, and laced
with familiar essences of vanilla and violet, as well
as floral and green accents. Very modern. Very
special. Very holiday glamour. $90-$110.
2. It’s a 10 Miracle Shine Spray
From anti-humidity to adding softness and taming
frizzies, It’s a 10 Miracle Shine Spray will make your
hair look like a million bucks. Throw it in your
handbag for a little extra spritz of control and
shine later in the day. A must have for holiday
beauty. $19.96.
3. Fusion Beauty Plump and Re-Plump Liquid
Lipstick in Starlet
A shimmering blast of trendy color instantly
lifts and hydrates lips simply by licking them.
This is the perfect product when needing
glamour on the go. Love the color and love the
convenience. $41.
4. YBF Automatic Eyebrow Pencil Duo
Eyebrows frame your eyes and balance your
face, so the brows cannot be overlooked. These
eyebrow pencils match any color and there’s no
need for sharpening – just twist. Giving
customizable color and a natural feathery look,
this convenient pencil has a no-fail application,
5. Skintimate Baby Soft Shave Cream
Create extra shine and smoothness all year
long with the Skintimate Baby Soft Shave
Cream with vitamin E, baby oil, and anti-oxidants.
Legs will feel smooth, moisturized, and look
fabulous with that holiday cocktail dress. It’s
definitely a personal favorite of mine.$2.95.
6. Beth Bender’s The Get in Line Eyeliner
Stencil Kit
So you have this really big night planned. You
want to look special, but you have a little diffi-
culty with applying certain products – eyeliner
being one of them. Well help has arrived…and
without an appointment. Using Beth Bender’s
Get in Line Kit you can get those sexy cat eyes
easily. Even Kate Middleton is rumored to be a
devoted fan of the product.$32.
7. Smashbox Softbox or Smokebox Eye
Shadow Palettes
Get a range of photo-ready day and night eye
looks with these fail-safe palettes. Softbox includes
six ethereal shades to create lovely, soft looks
while Smokebox gives you six perfectly coordi-
nated shadows in dramatic shades. Each allow
you to simply scan the tag or peel back the
shade label on the palette for application tips.
Why choose one when you can have both.
$42 each.
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