Go from office bland to full-out holiday glam for your office party with these 6 beauty tips.
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• Top the eyes with a fresh coat of black mascara, applying slightly more than you normally would, and a touch on the bottom lashes.
• Finish off with a sheer dusting of pressed powder on cheeks to refine pores, then top with a gentle sweep of a pinky rose, soft blush.
• Red lips are a must. "I really like to work something in red especially for holiday. It's the one time of the year you can always pull it off," says Atkinson. To ensure that you won't be sipping or kissing off your red pout, line your lips completely with a red lip liner, then top with your fave red lipstick. "Gloss is totally optional," adds Atkinson. "You can apply a clear gloss in a tapping motion to the centre of the lower lip and very, very sparingly on the upper lip and blend it out. Don't wipe or you'll smudge your lipstick!" he warns. Try Rimmel's Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in #170 Alarm for a vibrant red lip. Secret weapon:To get a fresh and glowing face blend along the top of the cheek bones and the bridge of the nose to create a lifting effect. "I would keep it in a clutch for the evening with lipstick and powder to freshen up throughout the party," suggests Atkinson.
If you want to be the diva of the holiday party, don't shy away from bold look-at-me colours. Play up your eyes with either bright plum or purple (a hot fall runway look), or go for ultra-dark shades of grey and black. For a show-stopping look, add a touch of sparkle to the eyes, but don't over do it, warns Atkinson. And even though you are playing with more dramatic eye colours, you can still pull off a red pout. "It will give you a more confident look," explains Atkinson.
Biggest holiday no-no:
"The biggest no-no of the holidays? Too much of everything!" says Atkinson. "Not being judicious with your makeup and looking messy. Shimmer or sparkles are ok, but not everywhere -- just a little along the top of the cheek bone, or a little bit on your shoulder blades or décolletage."
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