Party Perfect Makeup

There are two typical party looks- smoky eyes or bold lips.  Both can be perfect for a special night out or party.  The trick is to keep the focus on one feature on the face.  With both looks it is important to have defined brows (they help frame the face like a picture) be careful not to have drawn on brows, just defined. 

Smoky Eyes

Dramatic eye makeup can be rock ‘n’ roll or refined.  This is a great option for nights when you are tired and want to look fresh because the eye makeup will help distract from the bags or shadows under your eyes.  I love the look of a sheer gold shadow all over the lid (just to the natural crease) and heavy dark black eye liner.  Keep the eyeliner thicker toward the outer corner of the eye on the top and bottom lash lines and smudge it.  The last step is at least two coats of mascara, minimum!  I like Hypnose mascara in deep black by Lancôme.

Keep the rest of your look simple, perhaps a soft shine nude lipstick.

Bold Lips

This look is great when you want to look dressed up but not made up.  Pick your signature color, if you don’t have one here are some color suggestions:

·         Red is great for holiday parties, try MAC Viva Glam I

·         Coral is a bright option for spring and summer, check out Clinique colour surge butter shine lipstick in Ambrosia

·         Bright Pink is fun for a night out with the girls, try NARS pure matte lipstick in Carthage

Line the lips with a lip liner that is a more natural shade of the lipstick color you choose.  Be sure to use the side of the lip liner, not the tip for a smoother outline and then blend in the color.  Then fill in lips with your choice lipstick.

As with the smoky eye you want to keep the rest of your look clean.  A bold lip is paired well with a simply lined eye and of course, two coats of mascara!

Try these looks out and tell me what your favorite is!  I love hearing about new colors and ideas.