Glamour on the go

For some, layers of shadows and red lips are a bit too much, but once those lights are dimmed, the depth of colour will give you a whole new dimension of glamour. After you've concealed any bags and perfected your foundation, start with your eyes. First apply a light creamy shade from the crease to the brow. From there, gradually apply darker colours downwards and outwards to the lash line. Use a coloured shade between the crease and the eyelashes and then either a dark liner (try wetting a tiny brush and using the colour as before, but as a liner- this is easier than trying to use a liquid liner) or a light white or silver pencil liner to open up the eyes . Once you've put your eye colours in place, it's time to highlight.

This is where you can dazzle 'em on the razzle. Use glitter to line your eyes or focus on the outside edges. Remember that subtle is sexy and if you choose cooler silver or warmer gold, stick with one or the other but not both. Your other highlights come in the form of luminescent face shimmers, powders and blushers. After the tiny specs of light have landed in their place, apply your mascara, paying special attention to lengthening the ends of the lashes.

For your perfect party pout there are two good colour routes to follow. One is to choose a shade of red that suits your skin tone. The other is to create your own by blending. Apply, blot and reapply. Mwah! You're gorgeous.

Spritz on your favourite perfume and all that's left to do is kiss your daytime look goodbye, slip into your stilettos and dash out the door to dance the night away.

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