Is your daily office makeup look as boring as a board meeting? Switch up your beauty- and hairstyling routine by adding a bit of glitz to your hair and pops of colour to your face.

In The Red
From metallic rouge to pink washes and brick-brown hues, we’ve seen all manner of red tones washed across eyelids of late, but it must be said that some are more wearable than others. To make your move into the red zone, choose a cool red such as cranberry. If you feel your eyeshadow is too bright once applied, blend a bronzy brown over it to soften the shade. Avoid major contouring or other skin effects to play down the rest of the face.

Lip Service
Red lips say ‘I mean business’ and are the fastest way to take your look from drab to fab. To create the ombré effect of darker edges blended into a brighter-toned red, start by defining the lip line with Elizabeth Arden Plump Up Lip Liner in Raisin 10, concentrating on the outer corners of the lip area. Next up, blend your red of choice from the centre of the mouth out into the darker tone, using a lip brush for precision. Finish with a dab of clear gloss on the centre of the pout. This three-dimensional effect will create the illusion of fuller lips.

Easy On the Eyes
Getting to the office on time can be tricky, so why not shave minutes off your morning routine by getting lash extensions? With fuller lashes, you look instantly done and getting ready takes a fraction of the time. Apply Revlon ColorStay Crème Eyeshadow in Praline to the lid area, comb through your brows with a brow gel and finish off the look by sweeping your hair back into an effortless pony and stacking clips to one side.

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