5 Essentials For Special Occasions Makeup!

With the chill of WInter here (in New Zealand) and the Summer party & wedding season still months away, you'll probably find yourself with fewer special occasions to 'dress-up'. But don't despair, ball season is here! Whether it's a school ball, business awards night or Winter wedding on your calendar, use your next big social event as an excuse to shake off the cold and look your hottest ever.

I created this high fashion look for model Briar's portfolio photo shoot last month. It was created in the studio of Mount Maunganui photographer Logan Davey.  The makeup look shown here could be customised to rock the dance floor at any ball or party (perhaps minus the crystals on the lips) and has all the elements of a special occasions look:

1.  Dramatic eyes that demand attention
2.  Bold lashes that steal the show
3.  A flattering lip colour
4.  Clever contouring with bronzer
5.  And a decorative touch (in this case, the rhinestones) to add interest and intrigue

It all adds up to an unforgettable look that inspires confidence in the wearer. Can you imagine how fearless you'd feel in this makeup?!  You can enjoy professional makeup in your home when you book the services of a mobile makeup artist.   For more info on mobile, professional makeup in the BOP, visit my website.  For the daring people who wish to recreate this look themselves, I've added a list of the products used below.

PRODUCTS USED
SKIN: Mary Kay (MK) Full Coverage Liquid Foundation in Beige 400. MK Mineral Loose Powder, Beige 1. MK Bronzing Powder, Sandstone. CHEEKS: MK Mineral Cheek Colour Pink Petals & Cheek Palette in Soft Sable. EYES: MK Mineral Eye Colour in Spun Silk, Granite, Iris & Sweet Plum. MK Eyeliner, Black. Maybelline Define-A-Lash Waterproof Mascara, Brownish Black. MK Eye Colour as a brow shadow, Hazelnut. Fairy-style False Eyelashes, Black. Purple rhinestones. LIPS: MK Creme Lipstick, Frosted Rose. Pink rhinestones.