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Here is the classic holiday fashion dilemma: you've got a long shopping list of family and friends and co-workers and teachers, a budget that has to cover all of that and more, and no extra time in your jam-packed schedule. But you're also invited to more than one party, and you would love to have something special and fun to wear.
The temptation to buy a new dress is hard to resist, isn't it? But I have a better alternative.
Change your makeup. Simple, fast, and easy to do without breaking the bank.
Instead of trying to shop for a new outfit for every holiday function, change up your makeup. Trade your ChapStick for a shiny gloss or red lipstick, or opt for some dramatic eye liner. Experiment with liquid or cream liners, or try some false eyelashes for an extra dramatic look! But practice ahead of time, because these are advanced steps and you don't want to be wrestling with new products at the last minute.
For dramatic eyes, keep makeup simple: black liner, right at the lash line, a little shimmer under the brown bone and at the inner corner of the eye, and black mascara on the top lashes only. If you are feeling brave, add some false eyelashes, for an extra sexy edge. Keep the rest of your face simple, with muted cheeks and neutral lips. Alternatively, go with a simple eye and a more dramatic lip. This can be anything from a bold red lipstick to a simple red-tinted gloss, depending on what your normal makeup is like, and what you are comfortable with.
Simpler -- and substantially less expensive -- than a new dress.
Do you have an eye liner or lip stick that you save for party nights? Tell us about it! And our own Miguelina also has some great tips and tricks for eye shadow how-tos, for special occasions as well as your normal work day.
