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Festive fingertips Pulling off the perfect Xmas office party outfit is often the hottest topic of conversation during the months leading up to the event. But don’t forget the details: make sure your nails are noticed with one of Mavala’s six jewel collection nail polishes (£4.50, John Lewis) – we love the thick glitter and hard-wearing coverage. For a high street bargain pop into Primark and treat yourself to a glitter polish by Angelica for only £2.75 with seriously amazing coverage! Need something a little more subtle? Try MAC’s new metallic shade Military: a matte black with silver frost which looks perfect after only one coat. If you’re short for time, try these Ted Baker nail wraps, or artificial nails. They’re super quick to apply and are available in the designer’s trademark beautiful patterns (from £7.50, Boots).
Glow all night
Party pout
For a glow that stays with you into the wee hours, it’s all about priming your skin! Try switching your usual primer with one that offers a little shimmer. Arbonne’s Sheer Glow Highlighter (£31, www. arbonneinternational.co.uk) can be used under or over make-up for a dewy look, then finish off with MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish in ‘Centre of Attention’ (£22, John Lewis).
Tradition would dictate that you choose between a strong lip or strong eye, but for the festive season we say go for both – as long as you choose complementary colours, there’s no reason why you can’t go heavy on both. A glossy finish always looks great for a party so try Sleek’s gloss (£4.99, Superdrug) which will give your lips colour without breaking the bank.
On the lash We love a good pair of false eyelashes: they can instantly transform a look and give you a more wide-awake appearance. We’ve recently discovered the brand Shavata who have a fab range of City lashes, (£8, www.shavata.co.uk) each named after a city in the UK; how could we resist the beautiful Cambridge lashes! For something a little more daring, how about Eylure’s Katy Perry Showtime Lashes (£7.99, www.asos.co.uk) or Bourjois’ Miss Couture lashes (£11.99, Superdrug). Mascara-wise, we’re loving Eye of Horus’s goddess mascara (£20.40, www.eyeofhorus.uk.com). No time for falsies? Pop your own mascara into a cup of hot water for a few minutes – this will soften the formula allowing you to coat every single lash individually.
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Party Hair Sometimes a speedy but glamorous dayto-night transformation is in order – we asked Julia Gaudio, owner of Elajé Hair & Beauty, for some tips to transform your look. “Creating something different with your hair makes an immediate impact and is a fantastic way to give your look the wow factor. The good news is it can be easy to do. Here are some simple steps that will see you through the party season in style,” says Julia. Long & luxurious If you’re used to wearing your hair down, try an updo. 60s inspired hair is massively on-trend. Lightly backcomb unwashed hair and use wadding or a bun doughnut to emphasise volume and height. Pin in place and brush the outer hair to smooth it, leaving some ends loose. Secure with elegant jewellery for a sophisticated look. Sleek & short Just because you have short hair doesn’t mean you can’t transform your look. With a good moulding cream you can create an edgy quiff while the rest of the hair can be slicked back or texturised. The trick is to use just enough product to get the look without weighing the hair down – then spritz with a strong hold hairspray. Perfect party pastels Pastel shades are still hot and chalk dyeing is a quick and easy way to temporarily dye your hair. Buy chalks from your hair salon or you can use real chalk to achieve instant pastel tones. Style your hair first and make sure you spray each section with hairspray before applying the chalk – this acts as a bond for the colour to attach to the hair and makes it easier to remove.
Keen to get that party look? Elajé hair & beauty are offering 20% discount for new visitors to their salon - just quote EDIT01 when booking your treat! Discount applies to all services and treatments for new clients on their first visit. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
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