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With holiday parties in full swing, it's the time of the season where we find ourselves searching for a new, special look. We've talked about little tweaks we can make to amp our everyday look for all those holiday fiestas, but what if you want to channel the simple, classic glamour of old Hollywood? No one has done a better job of this than Charlize Theron. She has the classic beauty, and the clean, defined features that characterized screen siren-glamour in the golden age of film. It is THE perfect look for holiday parties, and is super-simple to achieve!
Get the Look:
For a sultry, doe-eyed stare a la Charlize, sweep a soft bone or taupe colored shadow from lash line to crease, blending upwards. Mix the left and center shades in Arabella Stuart Petal Soft Trio Eyeshadow for the perfect look.
Next, line upper lash line only with a black pencil. Try Jean-Michelle Le Stylo Pour Les Yeux in Noir. Be sure to keep line thin, and as close to lashes as possible. Use a cotton swab to soften and blend the line for a soft, sexy look.
Now, coat lashes with two generous coats of a mascara designed to lengthen and define lashes. I like Too Faced Lashlight Mascara in Black.
Softly define brows with a powder close to your natural brow shade. Too Faced Brow Envy Kit has everything you need to get perfect brows at home!
After you've cleaned up any spillage under the eye, pat a cream concealer under eyes to brighten and camouflage circles and redness. Diandra Perfect Blend Concealer Duo has two colors so you can customize the perfect shade for you.
Mimic the subtle, matte perfection of Charlize Theron's skin by dusting a mineral makeup over your entire face, beginning at your t-zone and blending outward. Pur Mineral 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation with SPF 15 gives great coverage and has a natural, matte finish.
For a warm glow, apply a peachy-pink blush to the apples of cheeks. Try Too Faced Brightening Blush in Papa Don't Peach for a flattering, light-reflective pop of color.
Now for the lips! Carefully define lips using a neutral lip pencil. The "cool" end of the Madeleine Mono Viva Diva Duo Lipliner gives great definition without looking too "pencil-y."
Apply a rich, cool-toned red to add instant glamour to this classic party look. Blue-based reds are universally sexy and make teeth look whiter. Sistina Lipcolor Perfetta in Red Glorioso is one of my favorites!
...And, you're done! See how easy that was?
Now, to complete this classic, sophisticated look, consider adding chandelier-style earrings or a nice strand of pearls... and enjoy the party!
