giveaway: cooper & ella

We've teamed up with cooper & ella to ring in 2014 with an ah-mazing giveaway:
cooper & ella's giving one lucky reader* a $300 gift card to spend on their beautiful collection of blouses!

Dressed up for date night with skinnies, paired with a pencil skirt for work, or styled more casual for every day, cooper & ella blouses are the perfect way to upgrade your wardrobe for the new year.

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how to make your makeup last

With holiday party season in full swing, we can only hope our makeup will cooperate for the long hours and late nights ahead. As impossible as it may seem, maintaining that “fresh-faced” look long after the last bottle of champagne has been popped is actually doable. Here are some of our favorite products and tips to ensure your makeup lasts all day and night!

Step 1: Prep Your Face
After giving your moisturizer time to set in, apply a primer to prep your skin (we love Smashbox’s Photo Finish Primer). Next, apply your favorite foundation directly to your skin (we recommend Bobbi Brown’s Stick Foundation for long wear). Blend the foundation using a foundation brush, buffing in circles for a flawless, even finish. For glowing cheeks that will withstand the day, NARS The Multiple, applied over foundation, gives a long-lasting, healthy glow.

Step 2: Prime Your Lips and Eyes
Swipe on a coat of lip primer (our favorite is Too Faced’s Lip Insurance Lip Primer) before you apply any lip product for a bold look that will last. If you’re applying lipstick, it’s best to use a lip brush to precisely fill in the lips and ensure a lasting pout. For eyes, we love NARS’s Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base — the primer holds onto even the most glittery eyeshadows, prevents fallout, and will make your eye makeup look freshly applied even after you’ve been wearing it for hours! Finish it off with a long-lasting eyeshadow (we swear by Make Up Forever’s Aqua Cream shadow).

Step 3: Set It
Lock-in makeup with a good setting spray (Urban Decay’s All Nighter Spray is our favorite—it prevents fallout and ensures that your makeup will last all day and night). Spray on your face at the end of your makeup application and you’re good to go!

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5 holiday party outfit ideas

Every year, the holiday season inevitably morphs into a lively, seemingly endless string of celebrations. As fun as it may be, it can get chaotic at times—especially when it comes to your outfit. We’re here to help you take the guesswork out of gussying up with five party looks to carry you through the holidays in style.

urban outfitters sequin blazer (similar, similar), h&m two tone blouse (similar), gap shorts,
vintage clutch (similar), payless pumps (available here), ring c/o just svara, hue tights (available here)

Look #1: Sequins are practically synonymous with “holiday.” Break out your sequined best alongside winter white for a grown-up take on glitz.

givenchy dress (similar, similar), prada bag (available here), hermès bracelet (similar),
payless pumps (available here), forever 21 necklace, hue tights (available here)

Look #2: If the lightest and darkest colors in your closet are jet black and obsidian, then adding a little cheer to your look can be pretty tough. Fret not: Chunky gold baubles will add a healthy dose of sparkle to any LBD.

j brand skinny jeans (available here), forever 21 sequin top (similar), forever 21 blazer (similar), vintage chanel clutch,
hermès bracelet (similar), christian siriano for payless leopard pumps (similar)

Look #3: For more casual fêtes, tone down sequins by pairing them with leather-look pants and a draped blazer.

helmut helmut lang top (available here), vintage skirt (similar),
vintage gold clutch (from grandma - similar), zara ankle boots (similar)

Look #4: Embrace the skirt of the season and go midi. Skip the tights and wear a fun pair of ankle boots for an edgy finish.

ali ro metallic lace knit dress (available here), hue tights (available here),
ralph lauren coat, vintage chanel bag, zara ankle boots (similar)

Look #5: Go full-out-festive in a look that hits on the season’s sartorial high notes—bright, bold colors and shimmering fabrics.

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