In today’s world, we girls stay busy around the clock. It’s no rare occasion that we’re asked to go straight from work or running errands to an evening on the town. But your wimpy daytime swipe of mascara isn’t going to suffice under some strobe light at Teddy’s, is it? I don’t think so! Here are a couple of tips on quickly transitioning your daily au naturel makeup to a nighttime appropriate look:
- Add another coat of mascara, but only apply to the tips of your lashes. It won’t clump with your existing mascara, and it adds a quick touch of drama.
- Apply an intense lip color. It doesn’t have to be dark red; a bright pink will do the trick. The point is to draw attention to lips, the easiest and quickest part of the face to highlight dramatically.
- Put on a headband. They’re trendy, and pulling hair back from your face instantly gives your look a sleeker and more put-together effect.
- Carry bobby pins that match your hair color and use them to tame stray hairs that make you look less polished.
- Smooth on a cream blush. They’re easy to apply and give your face a healthy glow without looking cakey. I like Redpoint Blushwhip.
- Whip out the shimmer. Use anything remotely shimmery, glittery or pearly you have in your bag, since shine screams evening.
I agree with everything, but I think the shimmer tip is the best. That can make a real difference if your overall look.
I agree with the shimmer tip, too. Even the slightest big makes the biggest difference.
I meant bit, not big.
Indeed, ladies, but here’s a tidbit many don’t know: the eyeshadow shade you use in the crease should be matte. That’s because the crease shade is often used to create the illusion of an actual shadow, so light-catching shimmer isn’t really optimal.