We asked makeup artist Julia Stronach for her advice on the hottest party looks this season…
A red lip is a festive classic that never goes out of style. If your makeup is normally minimalist, you might prefer to tone down your eye makeup in order for it not to feel too much. Sometimes a little sparkle and a pretty set of strip lashes teamed with winged eyeliner can work wonders for making the eyes pop!
A mascara that’ll stand up to the rigours of Mad Friday is another must. Benefit’s ‘Bad Gal’ is a firm favourite. The waterproof version lasts all day.
Eyeliner can be tricky, but go with ones that look like a felt tip pen. Tilt your head back while looking in the mirror, while keeping your eye open and horizontally ‘print’ the lash line with the pen. Stop and take blinks in between to allow your eyes to replenish moisture. Keep it thin on the inside, and thicker on the outside, tailing off into a wing in the corner. A little practice really helps! Remember that the more you look after your skin, the better result you’ll get from makeup. It’s always worth treating yourself to a facial, and having your skincare in check well before a big night out.
Lastly, if you’ve been applying the same makeup look for years, take it right back to basics. Really study and understand your facial features, skin type and eye shape. You could book a makeup lesson or watch some tutorials on YouTube and have fun trying out new ideas. You could even get together with a couple of friends and relive your teenage years by giving each other a makeover.
When you know what you are working with, what to disguise and what to emphasise, the rest becomes so much clearer!
Julia Stronach Makeup | 07784 621280 | www.juliastronach.co.uk | @julzstron