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10 steps to instant evening glamour

If you're going out straight from work, don't panic. You don't need to lug a huge vanity case around with you. Follow these 10 simple tips from colour me beautiful, and you're sure to be the belle of the ball

The secret of perfect evening make-up is to choose products that are a shade or two deeper than your daytime make-up. This way you can be certain that the products suit your colouring and that you'll be pleased with the finished result.

1. If you have time, remove your make-up, moisturise and then start again from a fresh face. If you're really pushed for time, leave your eye make-up in place. Re-apply your foundation lightly and don't forget concealer and powder.
2. When it comes to evening glamour, the eyes are where it's at this season. Accent your eyes by using an eye pencil in a darker shade and an eye shadow in a brighter shade or with a sheen. Apply the pencil a third of the way along your upper lid, working from the outer edge of your eye inwards. For added glitz, a touch of gold or silver powder will give sparkle to your eyes.
3. Emphasise the outer edges of your eyes with mascara to give you that wide-eyed look. If you have very fine eyebrows you might also need to re-apply you eyebrow colour.
4. To give your cheeks more definition, choose a blusher in a deeper shade from your palette. Apply your blusher to the apple of your cheek, working upwards and outwards.
5. For perfect lips, choose a lipstick that is either a couple of shades lighter or darker than the one you wear during the day. Just be sure it is the right shade for your personal colouring and the colour of your outfit. To ensure your lipstick has the staying power to last the night use a lip base. For added glamour, finish with a coat of lip gloss.
6. Bring a healthy glow to your face by applying bronzing powder in sweeping movements over the prominent parts of your face.
7. For a touch of instant evening glamour apply some highlighter to your shoulders and decolletage.
8. A splash of your favourite perfume will help boost your mood and your energy levels. Place it on your decolletage, the nape of your neck and behind your ears and you're sure to be in the party spirit in no time.
9. Hair should always be clean and cared for. The perfect and quick way to boost your hairstyle at the end of a working day is to use tongs or straighteners. To add volume, tip your head down and brush downwards from the nape of your neck. Keep a handbag-sized hairspray at work and just give a light spray. It will help keep your hair in place for the rest of the evening.
10. Counter the dark nights at this time of year by wearing bright, shiny jewellery. To lift your outfit, add some sparkly earrings or a statement necklace and it will transform your day look to evening immediately.

For more styling tips visit www.colourmebeautiful.co.uk

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