10 Party-Perfect Celebrity Makeup 

                             

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10 Party-Perfect Celebrity Makeup Looks

There's no better time than a party to step outside of your comfort zone and experiment with a bright lipstick or a new eyeshadow technique. Whatever your cause célèbre may be, why not draw some inspiration from these 10 perfectly party-ready celebrity makeup looks?

Keira Knightley
For a classy affair, look no further than Keira's crimson lips and dramatic, doe-eyed liner. Using brown rather than black around the eyes keeps a dark look from appearing too heavy-handed, especially when paired with an equally bold lip color—just add a little black dress and go.

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Shailene Woodley
The earthy star's flattering, no-fuss makeup may be understated, but if you, like Shailene, err on the side of low-maintenance, a bit of mascara, brow gel, and a complementary eyeshadow (purple looks great with the actress's hazel eyes) make all the impact you need. Brush brows upward for fullness, and don't forget to wiggle your mascara brush deep into the roots of lashes to create lasting definition without clumps.

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Kerry Washington
The "K" in "Kerry" stands for "killing it." The "Scandal" star rarely misses the mark, but this fresh-faced look in particular really pops, thanks to the bright, slightly sheer fuchsia lip color, which looks incredible on medium-dark skin tones. A wash of shimmery champagne shadow is all you need to impart that cheesily (but accurately!)-named candlelit glow.

10 Party-Perfect Celebrity Makeup Looks

Kristen Bell
Orange makeup gets a bad rap, which is why we're here to tell you to abandon your fears of the citrusy shade. Case in point: With just a light, dewy foundation and defined lashes, Kristen's glossy tangerine lips are flattering, not freakish, and ideal for summer beach days.

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Rose Byrne
Party makeup doesn't have to mean over-the-top smoky eyes and lip colors not otherwise found in nature—Rose's softer, more subdued look is a perfect example of just how striking neutrals can be. If you're fair-skinned, a sweep of chestnut shadow and a meticulously-applied (go ahead, dust off that lip brush) rosy lipstick is all you need for a super sophisticated, '20s-inspired look

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Jennifer Lawrence
When done incorrectly, deep-set eyes can get lost in rings of dark liner, but Jennifer doesn't let that small fact deter her—and neither should you. Complement almond-shaped eyes by using a light, shimmery shadow on the browbone and lid before smudging black kohl into the entire perimeter of the eye, then finish off with a satiny nude lipstick for a super sultry look. You don't have to be a screen siren to look like one.

10 Party-Perfect Celebrity Makeup Looks

Kristen Stewart
For all of her tomboyish proclivities, Kristen Stewart sure does clean up nice when it comes to the red carpet. She's also a testament to the fact that you don't have to load up on lipstick to look pretty and pulled together—this shimmery lavender eye look, complete with curled lashes, groomed brows, and (gasp!) bare lips, is all a green-eyed girl needs to blow 'em away for every occasion.

10 Party-Perfect Celebrity Makeup Looks

Jessica Biel
If your look leans more garden party than black-tie gala, try Jessica's watermelon lipstick and flushed cheeks on for size. A red-leaning pink shade works double duty as a face brightener and optical teeth-whitener, while a rosy neutral blush applied with a fluffy angled brush defines cheekbones and warms all complexions. Feeling festive? A touch of silvery shadow at the inner corners widens eyes and makes a sweet, simple look more "finished."

10 Party-Perfect Celebrity Makeup Looks

Taylor Swift
Taylor's tinsel-y look is not for the faint of heart–or of makeup palette. For fair, blue-eyed girls with pink undertones, a dusky purple shadow accented with metallic silver and petal pink lips hits all the right notes. Use a larger, fluffy eye brush to apply dove grey shadow up to the browbone, and a smaller, stiffer brush to target inner corners for a precise, almost futuristic effect. Bring this ambitious look back down to earth with a creamy medium pink lipstick and a dusting of translucent powder.

10 Party-Perfect Celebrity Makeup Looks

Rihanna
If anyone knows a party, it's Rihanna, but this look is considerably more low-key than the songstress's favorite fire engine red lipsticks and ever-changing hairstyles. Add a flesh-toned matte lipstick, rosy blush, fully lined eyes, and a serious pair of falsies to put it all together, and you've got a face that screams both Cleopatra and, well, uniquely Rihanna.

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SMOKY EYES

Give eye makeup a bedroom-y kind of sex appeal by working in layers and smudging it along the way. First up, creamy black pencil—wedged into the upper and lower lashes and softened by gently rubbing with your finger or cotton swab. Trace over that with black shadow and smudge with the swab. Then sweep shimmery gray shadow over the upper lids and blend it up beyond the crease (the more tangled it is with the black, the better).

GLOSSY NUDE LIPS

There's no simpler way to get a sex-kittenish pout. Choose a nude that's slightly pink or flecked with shimmer (they're the most flattering), and concentrate the gloss on the center of the lips (that's the most fattening).

RED LIPS

The trick here is to pick a formula that looks moist (that's sexy), but not superglossy (that can verge into slutty territory). Look for lipsticks with "moisturizing," "creamy," or "butter" in their names, and select one that has a little brown in it.

GOLD SHADOW

The key to making eyes glisten with gold: Choose a shimmery shade, and don't be skimpy with it. Spread a layer or two of gold over the lids and up beyond the creases, and don't forget to dab some at the inner corners of the eyes. When it comes to adding liner to the look, a smudgy chocolate brown looks way better than your usual black

FULL LASHES

Create the effect of huge doe eyes by gluing on a few clusters of fake lashes before you layer on the mascara. Grab each cluster at its base with tweezers, dip the root in glue, wedge it into the outer corner of the upper lash line, and hold it in place for 15 seconds so it stays put.

BRONZED SKIN

The first trick to using bronze: Choose powder (it's actually easier to apply than cream), and be sure the shade is more golden than brown and without a speck of shimmer. Second trick: Swirl the brush not just over your
cheeks, but along your hairline and jawline and down the bridge of the nose. Make it look authentic by topping it with rosy blush on the apples of the cheeks.

KOHL-RIMMED EYES

It's the signature look of vixens and rock goddesses—and all it takes is black liner and some subtle blending.

1. Choose a waterproof pencil, so you can darken even the inner rims. Run the liner just inside the upper lids, then close your eyes tightly—this will smudge just the right amount of liner on the inner lids on the bottom.

2. Trace the upper and lower lashes with more black liner, and don't worry about neatness—your mistakes will disappear once you start blending.

3. Smudge the pencil outward with a dense eye-shadow brush or sponge—softening all that black liner will create the illusion of larger, deeper-set eyes

STRONG BROWS

Think Brooke Shields next time you tweeze your brows. Pull out only the strays that fall well outside your brow

line, and then get to work filling with brow pencil and powder. The pencil is for bald spots: Use short, light strokes to draw in missing hairs. The powder is to make brows look thicker: Load some on an angled brush and gently stroke through the entire brow. Finish by running a spooley brush through to blend all your handiwork.

ROSE-BITTEN LIPS

Give lips a juicy, just-been-kissed look by dabbing them with sheer strawberry-colored lipstick or balm.

Concentrate the color in the middle of the mouth and blend outward—that gives the most natural effect.

WINGED LINER

Flicking liner just past the corners of your eyes creates a flirty effect. For the least theatrical take on the look, extend the line just a quarter inch past the corners and give it a soft curve upward.

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How to do wedding/party makeup at home

Want to do wedding/party makeup at home?

So many of us love getting ready for a wedding or a Diwali party or on New Year’s Eve at home. Many of us get confused as to what comes first – eye makeup or foundation, eyeliner or mascara? How to put it all together? This guide is intended to help you in those situations. Hopefully, I have explained the entire look in easy-to-follow steps. So lets get ready for a wedding or party at home!

Step 1: Always begin with skincare and then follow up with foundation

Make sure that you are using your regular moisturizer & allowing it to seep into the skin at least for 15 minutes before moving on to foundation. After moisturizer & before foundation, I would strongly recommend using a face primer. A primer makes your foundation last longer, it acts like a barrier between your skin & foundation & also makes the application of the foundation smooth. Now since you’d need your makeup on for many hours at night (or even during the day), a primer should be applied. Next, apply your choice of foundation – powder, liquid or cream. Make sure that you set the liquid or cream foundation with a loose powder so that your foundation stays put all through!

Step 2: It’s Eye shadow time!

Remember, your eyes should not ‘match’ your outfit. Instead it should ‘compliment’ the colors on your dress. Meaning, use colors that are the opposite of the colors on your dress. The key to applying eye shadow is using a flat eye shadow brush & then using a fluffy dome shaped brush to blend. Make sure to apply a darker color in your crease & follow it up with a highlighter up to your brow bone. This softens any harsh lines that may be visible to the naked eye.

Step 3: First comes kajal followed by eyeliner

Apply a black, brown, blue or green colored kajal in the waterline & then line the lash line with black eyeliner. You could use a pencil, gel or liquid liner – whichever you feel convenient to use. If you’d like, add a ‘flick’ at the outer corner of the eye to add some drama. Indian women look great in a winged liner. Never EVER do a smoky eye & a red lip! It’s always ‘smoky eyes with nude lip’ or ‘bright lips with nude/neutral eyes’. Only if you are walking the ramp you can go for ‘smoky eyes & a dark or red lip’! In this case, I would suggest that you do your eye makeup first and then move on to foundation because you are going to have a lot of fall outs from the eye shadow

Step 4: Time to curl lashes & apply mascara

An eye lash curler is the most underrated makeup product! Just using a curler can make your eyes look ‘awake’! Apply mascara from the roots of the lashes & wiggle the wand in a zig-zag motion till the tip. This will nicely coat the lashes individually & will add definition & volume. Remember, always curl first and then apply mascara. If you do it the other way around, your lashes are going to break!

Step 5: Blush, Contour & Highlight

For a natural looking glow, apply blush on the apples of your cheeks upwards, going into the hairline. The best way to judge where blush needs to be applied is by smiling in the mirror… Use a big fluffy brush to blend the blush on the cheeks. Next, use a brown-matte shade which is 2 shades darker than your skin color to contour your cheeks. This will add structure to your face & will make your face look slimmer in pictures! Suck in your cheekbones, notice the hollows & apply the contouring powder just there & blend! No lines must be visible. It needs to look most natural. To highlight, apply a shimmer blush or powder on the high plains of your face, i.e. the T-zone & cheekbones. The idea of applying a highlighter is simple – when light falls on any of these areas; your skin is going to give out a sheen/glow which looks amazing – especially in photographs.

Step 6: Pucker up

Before starting lip makeup take some face powder on your brush and run it over your lips to make it even . then line your lips with the help of a lip pencil. I feel that lip liners are brilliant as they act as a base for your lipstick! Fill the entire lip with the pencil & then run the lipstick over. Take a tissue & place it on your lips & run some loose powder with a brush over it. This will make the lipstick matte & will make it last much longer! Next, apply another coat of the lipstick & gently press a tissue over. After doing this, if you eat or drink anything, your lips are going to look as fresh as new!

Step 7: Smile

Now that you've followed all the steps, walk with confidence & don’t forget that million dollar smile! Be sure to notice heads turn & people compliment you. If they don’t, they are just jealous :-p Remember, even if you haven’t followed a certain step to the T, no one will notice it if you seem confident & happy!