Day-to-Night Makeup
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The makeup you wear is generally governed by two things: the nature of your job, and lighting. For example, electric blue eyeliner may be commonplace at a graphic design studio but completely inappropriate at the Annual Bar Association luncheon. Similarly, a glittery eye that looks tasteful and elegant in a dimly lit lounge runs the risk of being outright garish in the light of day. Luckily, you don’t have to start from scratch makeup-wise—even if you’re dashing straight from the office to a cocktail party—to achieve major nighttime drama. Simply build upon your daytime look with one of the following three tips.


Written by: Jennifer James

Jennifer James is a freelance writer based in New Jersey who has almost a decade of experience reporting on beauty and lifestyle trends. Her work has appeared in Teen People, Shape, Lucky and The Washington Post.