Megan Fox knows the secret to looking great isn't a lot of makeup -- it's luscious lashes and a gleaming white smile. Photo courtesty WireImage.com.
New Year’s Eve means something different to everyone. To some, it’s a chance to start over with a clean slate, to set goals and look future-forward. To others, it’s a time of reflection and reminiscing about previous years and just how far one has come in life. To me, it really is just a night to go all out and celebrate being fabulous!
I’ve always said that getting ready for a party can be just as fun as the party itself. So this New Year’s Eve, no matter what your plans are, take some time to get ready and relish the fact that you’re a woman who is perfect just the way she is. And if you feel like you could use a little beauty boost (because who isn’t exhausted after the holidays), here are some of my favorite tricks for instant glamour that I picked up while working as a makeup artist for Chanel. Believe it or not, looking great is not always about loads of color, but simply enhancing what you already have naturally! So whether you’re staying in or painting the town red, here are three of the simplest tricks to put your best face forward in 2010.
1. Boost your lashes: No tired-looking eyes this year! One of the simplest ways to open your eyes and brighten your look is to simply lavish a little TLC on your lashes. This New Year’s Eve, take the time to not only curl your lashes and apply mascara, but also try this eye-opening trick afterwards. Take your favorite black eyeliner and line the inner rim of just the upper lash line. Spend a few extra seconds dotting the liner in between your lashes for maximum effect. If you’re feeling extra bold, try using a pair of false eyelashes. You don’t need a lot of eye makeup if you boost your lashes, but you will be amazed by how much fuller your fringe looks. Blake Lively and Megan Fox are fans of this trick. Hello, Bambi!
2. Love your lips: It’s no secret that men love a kissable pout, so make sure you’re kisser is ready this New Year’s! If you’re a chapstick girl, try my favorite Mentha Lip Balm from C.O. Bigelow. This no-shine formula is infused with mint so it soothes, protects, and it even freshens breath! Added bonus — SPF 15. I even layer this over my favorite lipstick because I love the taste so much!
3. Put your best smile forward: Living in Los Angeles, it’s no surprise that I’ve been whitening my teeth for years. However, I’m still amazed every time I leave the city limits by how few people take advantage of this beauty-boosting secret. I remember when I first whitened my teeth, nobody could really put their finger on what was different about me — just that I looked better. For relatively little cost, you can put your best smile forward. I like the GoSmile Whitening System. However, my sister swears by the budget-friendly Crest Whitening Rinse.
