Glamour on the go

by Lee Corbett Wallick

At this time of year you have to move like superwoman in her transforming telephone box (a.k.a. the office lavatories) to get to the evening's soirée - on time and looking gorgeous. Not always easy, but with the right bag of tricks it can be done in a flash...

Ideally, you'll be able to stash your cumbersome, file-filled boat of a handbag in the cloakroom and only take with you your petite, life-saving dinghy bag - big enough for all of your goodies but small enough so you don't knock the drinks over when you turn around.

It's best to take your standard "day" make-up and add a pinch of glitter, a dash of colour and hint of shine. But before you get to the good part, you must start any proper beauty session afresh with a quick cleanse followed by an essential moisturiser. Unless you want big, red spots in the morning, you don't need to be burying the day's dirt on your face. Cleansing wipes are an ideal way of wiping off the grime. Round off with your usual moisturiser.

Sweep Set Now, which Wonderwoman would be complete without her set of trusty tools to help her on her way? It might not be an invisible lassoo, but a brush set can assist your every make-up need. Having the right brushes will assure you aren't dabbing silver eye shadow on lips or vice-versa when you've forgotten which finger you were using.

So, regardless of the look you want to achieve for the night, from fifties Hollywood screen legend, to sixties sex kitten, seventies disco diva, or modern-day, drop-dead gorgeous, there are some basic guidelines you should watch for. You want your skin to have a light, powdery, luminous complexion with rosy cheeks and a healthy glow. For the eyes, a sultry, smoky something, set off with a bit of sparkle. And for the lips, it has to be red.

Handy hint
Now's the time to dig out those free trial sizes and samples you get as gifts from cosmetic companies. The colours were made for "outings" and the size will fit perfectly into your party bag.

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Glamour on the go