Parties, reunions and special nights out are at the cusp of a woman’s life when she must look her best. For my five beauty tips for “red carpet stardom” at social extravaganzas AND a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card sponsored by COVERGIRL, keep reading.
I- Channel Your Favorite Celebrity’s Style
There’s a lot of inspiration to be gained from your favorite female celebrities. If you’re a fan of Sofia Vergara, you know she’s famous for playing up looks that make you think of romance on the red carpet. Maybe, Janelle Monae is more your style. Her fashion sense is a bit more edgy. Janelle has been often seen wearing dark nail colors and rocking a tuxedo. Once you’ve decided the type of look you’re going for (formal, bad girl, etc), it’s time to plan your color palette.
II- Choose a Color Scheme for the Evening
For the most polished look, color coordinate from head to toe. Your makeup should be properly coordinated with your clothes, accessories and nail polish. When in doubt, go neutral (bronzes, silvers, golds). Neutral colors that shimmer are a great way to look gorgeous for a social gathering. COVERGIRL® Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss #230, Golden Opportunity is a gorgeous high gloss shade of gold with just the right amount of shimmer. This nail polish applies smoothly and is equal in quality to more expensive brands. It has a 3-in-1 formula so there’s no need for a base or topcoat. Visit COVERGIRL online for full details and 15 shades to inspire you (more shades coming in January!).
III- Prep Your Skin
Caring for your skin in the most protective way should be standard practice, but when you’re looking for red carpet stardom, you need a special glimmer. Some skin prepping is necessary. Before applying your makeup, give your face a good exfoliation. This will deep cleanse and even out your skin. Follow with a toner, moisturizer and oil-free primer. Then, you’re ready for makeup
IV- Play Up Your Eyes
To make a splash of impression, use your eyes to capture attention. Aside from your eye shadow and liner, your choice of mascara shouldn’t be made lightly. You need a mascara that glides on smoothly and has staying power. COVERGIRL® Clump Crusher Mascara will give you voluminous lashes that are set for the evening. This formula does not clump ever! I was a skeptic at first but after testing out the “zero clumps, even after 30 strokes” claim, I was convinced.
If you’re not a natural curly, use stylers to keep your straight hair in place for a polished look. If you choose to “create” curls, style it in an up-do that cascades those curls for a sassy look.
BONUS Tip: Prepare for Mishaps
While this tip is less about getting you social stardom from appearing red carpet ready, it’s important because it will help keep you that way. When you’re out on the town, beauty mishaps happen. Make sure your handbag is stocked with beauty essentials like HandiWipes, hair pins, deodorant and a nail file. Check out the SheMergency Survival Kit Infographic for more ideas. Before your next event, follow these beauty tips to help you look radiant to release that inner diva!
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What makes YOU feel ‘red carpet ready’ and what are your go-to tricks?
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I feel glamorous when I have some good lip gloss on.
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I feel confident when I wear a cute dress and lip gloss.
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a nice dress and a new hairdo make me feel red carpet ready
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Thanks for the tips. Simple , Sophisticated, & Stylish
To make me feel red carpet ready. I like a fresh haircut, light makeup, a nice outfit and my nails done. It has to be both hands & feet.
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i put on fake eyelashes and curl my hair:)
that’s it!
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having my nails done!!
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A mani-pedi and doing more with my eye makeup than just mascara!
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I feel confident when I am wearing bright lipstick and a cute outfit
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Amazing! Really looking so cute and nice dress collections also.
I always feel “red carpet ready” when I have a great colored lip product on.
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Probably simple things, like heels and a little black dress!
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When I put on nice clothes.
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It is really good for the women to increase the beauty of the nails.
I always wear mascara and a shimmery lip gloss to make me feel carpet ready. A friend once told me the trick is not to wear a lot of eye makeup and lip makeup at the same time, choose one or the other, so that is my trick.
i could see how that would work. If you are trying to bring attention to one part of your face, you don’t want another part overwhelming the rest
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Putting on some great heels and going a little darker on the makeup makes me feel red carpet ready.
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Being red carpet ready for me is making sure my eyebrows and lashes are well manicured. One of my tricks to get the look I want is to plan the outfit O want for the occasion and coordinate my natural hairstyle to match the look
A manicure and red lipstick.
A pretty little back dress and heels make me feel red carpet ready. My go-to tricks- shimmer nail polish, lip gloss and a glitter clutch.
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I love putting on extra eye makeup — mascara and eyeliner — and then fresh lipstick!
I feel red carpet ready if I shave my legs! My go to trick is to wear shimmery lip gloss.
I carry a touchup kit for whatever I’m wearing
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I feel confident when I’m smelling good and have my eyeshadow looking flawless!
I feel ready when I have my hair done.my go to trick is to wear my favorite red lipstick.
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I little bronzer to sparkle and lipstick makes me feel ready for the red carpet
yeah,There is no secret to the fact that we would all like to stay looking good for as long as possible and that means taking steps to keep our skin and especially our faces, nourished and protected.it is a good skin cream.
gotta have a great dress and heels plus mascara
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Red carpet appearance area unit typically one among the foremost glamorous things that you just will ever see. Celebrities would look terribly gorgeous, with their long robes and perfect faces. However, what most people do not know is that it takes lots (and I mean a lot) of meticulous efforts so as to induce the design that they require. If you would like to translate the red carpet glamor examine the foremost casual of occasions, there area unit many tricks that you just will waste order to induce the correct look.
Having my makeup bring out my best features makes me feel red carpet ready!
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I straighten my hair, make sure it’s tidy and looks nice. I put on lip gloss and wear appropriate clothes. Thanks for the tips and giveaway.
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Putting on a pretty black dress makes me feel red carpet ready. My go-to trick is having shimmery eye shadows to go with it.
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I have some metallic eye shadows I like to wear with some kind of skirt or dress.
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A nice outfit and makeup on.
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I have to have a dress that I feel confident and comfortable wearing and a manicure. The only tip I can think of is, I keep a dryer sheet in my purse when I start getting static cling on blouse or dress
A black dress and a great pair of heels makes me redcarpet ready. Also tons of hairspray!
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Jewelry does it for me….and a great hair day doesn’t hurt either!
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I like nice eye make up to liven up my eyes and I use undercover to keep from looking so old or tired…or both!
Using powdered mineral foundation gives me a smooth but natural look that makes me feel polished and pulled together.
Starting with an outfit I feel attractive in, then taking the time to do my hair and apply make-up makes me red carpet ready.
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My red-carpet ready is pretty much the same as yours, except when you say prepare for mishaps come that day, you should see my purse on ANY given day. I prepare for the daily mishap, so my purse is stocked FULL! lol
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To feel red carpet ready the dress has to be stunning! also, the shoes can make it or break it!Thanks for a super giveaway!
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I like having my hair and makeup fixed very nice and a dressy outfit on
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Red lipstick, voluminous curls, and a beautiful dress make me feel red carpet ready! If I’m short on time, my go-to trick is to wear my hair in a messy bun.
I feel red carpet ready when I have my eyeliner and mascara on. My go-to trick is to blow-dry my eyelash curler to get it heated and then use it to curl my lashes before applying mascara. Thank you!
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I keep it pretty simple, so my red carpet ready is a great haircut, a little mascara and an beautiful outfit.
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eye liner and a nice dress always makes me feel red carpet ready sweepmorey at gmail dot com
A nice pair of jeans and a great haircut make me feel red carpet ready or a black suit if I’m going somewhere special.
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nice manicure makes me feel red carpet ready and my go to trick is mayo in my hair…well rinsed out, so it doesn’t look dry
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I don’t wear a ton of make-up, but I feel really pretty when my skin looks healthy and great and with a touch of bronzer to give me a wonderful glow.
Recent haircut, and a mani/pedi.
I feel great when my makeup has gone on without any mishaps and my dress fits perfectly.
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A great smile always makes me feel pretty.
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Red lipstick always makes me feel red carpet ready
and my go to is mascara
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For me, my toenails MUST be perfect! Even in the winter. Looking down and seeing the pretty sparkly toes makes me feel all girly, when otherwise I am not!
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i love lip gloss is makes me feel sexy
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