Go for contrasting lids and tips.

Pair a smoldering eye look with a crisp off-white nail polish. The combo looks elegant, plus you won't have to worry about your manicure matching your clothes.

Perfect your complexion.

Camouflage any pimples by applying a yellow-based cover-up to counteract the redness. Use a concealer brush to pat it on precisely, then blend the edges with your finger.

Pump up the volume.

For the perfect look and tousled strands, try this little known trick. When you're finished blow-drying your hair, switch to the cool setting, flip your head over, and aim the nozzle around randomly for a few minutes.This creates pockets of air between your locks so they look extra full.

Sweeten up your cheeks.

Create a foxy flush with a deep berry powder blush. Use a fluffy brush to swirl it in small, circular motions over the apples of your cheeks and back toward your hairline. This will help to blend the color evenly.

Sweeten your handshake.

Since you're going to be shaking hands and mingling, mist your fragrance on your palms so that your touch will release a small amount of scent throughout the night.

Work a sexy updo.

Starting with dry locks, tease the hair around your crown, then flip your head upside down and mist the underneath layers with hair spray.Flip back up, then gather all of your hair — except the front section — into a loose bun and secure with bobby pins. Now mist those face-framing pieces with hair spray and use a round brush to blow dry them so they're sleek.If you're feeling adventourous you could also enhance the look by adding a sparkly hair accessory a few inches above one of your ears.

Prep your lids.

Before you apply any eye makeup, blend a creamy concealer onto your lids and into the inner
corners of your eyes. This will give your shadow a base to stick to and conceal any redness.

Revive your manicure.

Slick a shiny, clear top coat over whatever polish you have on your nails. It'll give them a glossy finish and prevent nicks so your manicure will look freshly done.

Go for a smoldering stare.

A smoky eye effect is a classic night-out look. To do it: Line the rim of your upper and lower lashes with a black eyeliner and use a stiff brush to smudge the pencil into your lashes. Finish by sweeping a dark shadow onto your lids.

Soften your heels.

Get your feet in shape for strappy sandals by first sloughing them in the shower with a pumice stone,then slather on an ultrathick foot lotion and put on a pair of cotton socks to help the moisturizer soak in while you finish getting ready.

Get 24-karat eyes.

The perfect complement to dramatic red lips: glistening gold eyes. To get the look, use your finger to blend a cream eye shadow onto lids. If you're pale, go for a light champagne tone; if your skin is medium or olive, opt for a bronze color.

Glam up your liner.

Instead of using a basic eyeliner, go for one that's spiked with flecks of shimmer to make any eye color look extra sparkly.

Look pretty in pictures.

Avoid a shiny-looking complexion caused by a camera flash by applying a matt lotion to your T zone before you put on your makeup. It'll keep oil at bay all night.

Ditch dark circles.

To camouflage undereye circles, use a salmon-hued concealer. The pinkish shade counteracts bluish undertones.

Befriend your bedhead.

Instead of trying to wrestle messy morning-after hair into submission, work with the rumpled texture. Just scrunch some curl-enhancing mousse into your dry locks to tame frizz and bring out your natural waves.