Corporate to Cocktails: Tips for a Smooth Work to Holiday Party Transition

The majority of people work a 9-5 job and have no time to run home after work, shower and get dolled up for such an event. No worries though, as always, we come bearing solutions to all of your fashion and beauty woes.

So, here are some tips for transitioning from the office to that highly anticipated holiday party:

-Slip on a chic headband (Goody has great, affordable options) to transition from corporate to cocktails. For sophisticated styles, think satin, rhinestone accents, metallic and jewel tones.
- Slick on red or berry lipstick. Bold lips create instant glamour.
- Leave your practical, comfy works hoes under your desk and change into a higher heel or sleek boot before heading to the holiday party. This switcheroo will make you stand straighter and present yourself with more poise and confidence.
- Caffeine may perk you up throughout the say, but it can’t hide dark circles. Gently bad a light reflective concealer under your eyes to cover darkness and brighten up your face.
- Warm skin by dusting bronzer just under the cheekbones and on other body parts that are showing like shoulders and décolleté.

And after a long, hard day with little time to spare, there’s also a few easy ways to fake like you slept eight hours when clocked in at four.
- If your hair looks as flat as a pancake at the end of the day, bring it back to life by spritzing a dry shampoo at your roots.

And if you know you’ve got a long day ahead, apply primer, which helps to prevent makeup from fading, before putting on your makeup. For those with oily skin, pop blotting papers in your purse for a quick fix when your face starts to glisten.

Finally, here’s a few ways to perk up in the morning after a long night out.
- A teaspoon of honey helps break down alcohol in your system.
- If you’re prone to puffy eyes, double your pillows. The extra elevation helps the fluid drain so it won’t pool and cause puffiness. If you do wake up with puffy eyes, slap on some cold cucumbers.
- When you feel blah and look exhausted, attract light to your face by using a shadow with a hint of shimmer. Finish by applying a silvery shadow to the inner corner of the eyes to make them look bigger.