Ways to take your makeup look from day to night

When you're a 9 to 5 girl, little time is left for transforming from professional goddess to flirty girl about town in time to grab dinner with your besties or drinks with that hottie you've been texting all day. Pack your purse with these makeup must-haves to easily take your look from day to night.

ENHANCE YOUR EYES

The night goes dark so why shouldn’t you? To get your eyes ready for a night out on the town, use a darker shadow, such as a charcoal, brown, mauve or green hue, and apply it with a shadow brush in the crease of your eye toward the outer edge. Less is more; don’t over-apply the shadow but be sure to blend it in with a sweeping motion.

Add a shimmery highlighter, filling in the space just under the eyebrow to the crease of the eye. Choose a soft pink, beige or silver colored shadow that will illuminate your gaze.

Really want to sparkle on your next night out? Glitter is another night-appropriate addition to your eyes but less is definitely more.

LITTLE BLACK EYELINER

Complement your little black dress with some little black eyeliner, perfect for night and any skin tone. Extending just past the outer edge of your eye, draw a thin line along your upper lashes to the midpoint of the eye. Consider the natural shape of your brow bone to know how far and at what angle your eyeliner should extend.

Then use an angled brush to blend the eyeliner so there isn’t a hard edge between it and the shadow. Finally add a small amount of eyeliner just below the lower lashes and blend toward the center of the eye to complete this smoky look.

LUSCIOUS LIPS AFTER-DARK

Start with the lip color you already chose for the day, and using a lip brush, apply a darker hue over it. Go for a purplish-brown, red or darker pink shade that complements your skin’s natural undertones (pink, yellow, olive; warm or cool). The brush will make the color last longer since no oils from your fingers can prevent its application. It will also ensure a sheer coverage that isn’t too overwhelming for a powerfully subtle, sultry kissable look. Add a luster gloss for a shiny statement.

FOUNDATION FAÇADE

Don’t overdo your makeup touch ups from the office cubicle to the intimate, candlelit dining booth. Use face blotters to remove excess oil and perhaps a refreshing mist before selectively touching up problem areas with loose powder. Adding a full face of makeup to your already made-up face could end up looking cakey and totally obvious.

PACK A HIGHLIGHTER

When the sun goes down so does your chief natural illuminator. Let the evening’s lighted ambiance draw attention to your skin’s shimmery glow by adding a highlighter to your face. Apply the highlighter with your fingertips, beginning at the top of your cheekbones and blending up to your brow bone. You can also add a dab to the inner corner of your eye using your pinky, or lightly brush shimmer onto your chest.