Holiday party Purse Essentials

Big parties, lots of celebration, and more importantly, first impressions. Here’s our guide to the must-haves in your purse; for last minute invites or last minute breakouts.

Your phone: You couldn’t possibly go to an ugly sweater party without bringing your smartphone to capture and tweet out all the fun! We recommend using the Hipstamatic app to give your photos that vintage Polaroid feel.
Listerine® Pocketpaks®: It’s small size makes the perfect purse accessory. You never know who you’ll run into this holiday season (perhaps an old crush?) so make sure you’re prepared!


Clean &Clear® Advantage® Acne Spot Treatment: Holidays stressing you out? Feeling the wrath of breakout gods? Have no fear, we’ve got you covered in just four hours! Did we mention it’s as cute as a button and small enough to fit in any purse or clutch? You’re welcome.


Hand Sanitizer: ‘Tis the season of colds and flu’s. Sanitize often especially since you’ll be doing so much hand shaking and hugging.
Dr. Scholl’s Fast Flats™: Let’s be honest, as fabulous as those heels look on you, they are cause for some seriously sore feet. These compact and foldable shoes fit discreetly in your purse and come with a wristlet for easy storage and portability. Did we mention they come in three sizes?
Be sure to check out what our globetrotting host Sharlene carries in her purse!

Jessica Alba's Party Hair

Get Jessica Alba's glamourous party hair with these easy to follow tips...

Jessica Alba ditched the easy updos and Alice bands last night in favour of glamorous waves with oodles of volume. Jessicas caramel coloured hair complimented her dark eyes and olive complexion, while the volumised blow dry and tousselled finish provided the perfect party look.
Get the big-hair effect and follow these quick easy steps:

1. Wash hair with a volumising shampoo and conditioner (go easy on the conditioner to prevent hair from looking lank), and then add a volumising styling product.

2. Tip your head upside down and blast with your hairdryer until nearly dry.

3. Take a large round bristle brush, lifting the hair at the roots concentrating on lifting the crown for a bouffant effect.

4. Next, pop some Velcro rollers in your hair while the hair cuticle is still warm. Leave the rollers in for as long as possible.

5. Finally, remove the rollers, fingering the waves rather than combing to avoid the frizz factor, shake your hair and your good to go.

Taylor Swift's Party Hairstyle

Divide wet hair into six or seven sections, and blowdry one by one using a round brush. "Drying small sections instead of large chunks makes the hair super straight," notes Ammon Carver, artistic director for Matrix. "If your hair's naturally curly like Taylor's, pull your locks tightly as you draw the brush through — the tension stretches out curls." Once you've blown out all the sections, run a flat iron quickly through the ends of your hair (this will help keep it from kinking up later on). Finish by smoothing on a frizz-fighting cream or serum.

How to Dress for a Cocktail Party - Women

 

Dress for a Cocktail Party-Women

How to Dress for a Cocktail Party - Women

Cocktail parties are the perfect occasion for the famous little black dress. Whatever your attire, keep it dressy and elegant, but not too formal.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Handbags
• Hosiery
• Little Black Dresses
• Scarves
• Women Dress Coats
• Women Dress Pants
• Women Dress Shirts
• Women Dress Shoes
• Women Dress Sweater
• dresses and skirts

1. Think about your invitation. If it came by phone or e-mail, chances are it's a more casual affair. If you received a formal invitation, and especially if the event benefits a charity or association, consider it a dressier affair.
   
   
2. Choose dress and skirt lengths from mini to just above the ankles. Save anything resembling a full-length sequined gown for a different occasion.
   
   
3. Choose fabric according to the season. Wool and wool blends are perfect for fall and winter; satin, silk, rayon and fine-gauge knits are great for the spring and summer months. These materials can be dressed up or down with jewelry, handbags, shoes, wraps and hairstyles.
   
   
4. Attend a more formal after-work party in a business suit, or if you wear more casual clothes to work, bring an outfit to change into. A black wool dress with stockings and pumps is a simple solution for fall or winter. Pair a strapless or spaghetti-strap dress with an embroidered cardigan and slingback pumps or strappy sandals for a spring or summer event.
   
   
5. Head to a more casual after-work gathering in a dressy-casual outfit. Pair a wool skirt with a fitted turtleneck and leather flats for winter parties. Consider a fine-knit twinset, slim satin pants and low-heeled mules in the summer.
   
   
6. Wear a printed A-line sundress to a cocktail party on a weekend afternoon. A party scheduled for a weekend evening warrants a more flirty or elegant ensemble. Pair a colorful satin or silk empire-waist dress with a velvet or silk shoulder wrap.
   
   
7. Accessorize. Show off your gold charm bracelet or favorite pair of dangling earrings. Match hair adornments and a handbag to the motif, material or colors in your outfit.

Party Makeup

Everybody in this world wants to look beautiful. This desire becomes more prominent especially if there is some special occasion or party. Researches say that a nice make up boosts up the confidence of a person in the social arena. So, not only on physical level, the art of make up has it charm on psychological level also. Apart from this, who does not love being the center of attention in a party? In case you are scheduled to attend some party recently, go through this article to discover some handy tips on part makeup.

How is Party Makeup different from Regular Makeup?

Party Makeup is very different from the makeup we apply on a regular basis. As most of the parties are scheduled on evening or night time, the party make up is obviously more glittery and shining than the regular make up. It is also comparatively darker and dazzling than the regular makeup. Apart from the clean, clear and attractive look, the party makeup aspires to provide a poised and jaw drop gorgeous look.

Before you choose a Party Makeup

It is very important for you to keep certain points in mind before you go for a party make up.
Go for a makeup that suits the mood of the party.
Choose the makeup complementing your skin tone.
Try to look gorgeous without experimenting much with your comfort level.
Go with a makeup that suits your persona.
If you are planning to do something new, go for a trial first to avoid any haphazard at the last moment.
Try doing something different from what is in extreme fashion to avoid being a commoner.
Feel confident of whatever you get done with yourself and carry it well.

Tips for Party Makeup

Go for proper cleansing, exfoliating, toning and moisturizing before anything else.
Apply ice all over your face.
Now thoroughly apply concealer in order to hide the scars and imperfections on your face.
You should then apply light base and foundation on your face and neck to make your skin smooth and even. This also helps to avoid sweating which can spoil your makeup.
You should now apply a highlighted oil-free moisturizer mixed with shining products such as shimmer dust to provide extra shine to your face. Remember to set loose powder by even brushing on the face and neck.
You can experiment with eye makeup according to party wear you are planning to wear. However, Smokey eyes are always a good option for a sexy and sensual look in parties.
Choose your lipstick in accordance with your dress. However go for darker shades if it is a night party.
Golden, bronze and silver liners add to your freshness and glamour. So prefer using them.
In case the party is a little formal or a day time party, go for a little lighter make up and less shimmering dresses.

Gorgeous & stylish Party Sharees.................

Gorgeous Party wear suit "Salwar Kameez" (2)

Gorgeous Party wear suit "Salwar Kameez"

Stylish & Fashionable Party Pair