If you are going to a party or out on the town this weekend, of course you want to shine. To show how to add that sizzle to your outfit like the stars do, Dawn Yanek, editor-at-large at Life & Style Weekly magazine shared these tip with us.
Glittery drops:
• 14K white gold diamond earrings (2.02 carats), Endless Diamond Collection, $2,544 at Macy's, Zales and several independent jewelers nationwide.
• Bakers, $14, Bakers stores nationwide
• Express, $22.50, Express stores nationwide. For help finding an Express store, click here.
• Aqua, $28, Bloomingdales stores nationwide, or try Bloomingdales.com
Here are some of her ideas and some of the products that were used to illustrate them on the show:
The Little Black Dress: If you don't have one, you should get one. You don't need to spend a ton of money on it. You can get a black strapless tube dress for $69.50 or a black beaded halter dress for $98 at Express stores. For help finding an Express store, click here.
Makeup: This is also something that is simple and can make a big difference in the way you look from day to night.
The "smoky eyes" look is popular, and you can use the Tarte Peep Show Palette in Amber ($37, 800-HBendel) to get it.
Chanel is out with a new limited-edition metallic eye-shadow compact that is designed to resemble the sequins that are sewn onto a Chanel gown. Here is the information:
# Chanel Lumière D'Artifices, $60, chanel.com
For sparkling eyes and glowing body (all at Target.com)
# Sonia Kashuk-Target: Leading Lady holiday eye set, $14.99
# Glow Shimmer Powder with Kabuki, $19.99
# Sheer Luxury Lip Color, $7.99
Red polish:
Beginners would love this classic matte shade.
Creative Nail Design in Candy Apple, $6, goindulge.com
Sparkly red is the perfect pick for New Year's.
OPI Nail Lacquer in Red Dazzle, $8, 800-341-9999
Pearly red looks festive, but not over-the-top.
Color Club in American Beauty, $5, salons nationwide
Jewelry
You also can look like a star by using the jewelry they wear, including long drop earrings, or simple diamond-like earrings to wear with your hair in an up-do.
Bangles are very hot this year, and a long necklace can help jazz up that little black dress, too.
Glittery drops:
# Bakers, $14, Bakers stores nationwide
# Express, $22.50, Express stores nationwide. For help finding an Express store, click here.
# Aqua, $28, Bloomingdales stores nationwide, or try Bloomingdales.com
# 14K white gold diamond earrings (2.02 carats), Endless Diamond Collection, $2,544 at Macy's, Zales and several independent jewelers nationwide.
Bangles:
For the chunky ones with the concave shape and antique-gold tone that look cool with jeans:
# A.V. Max, $32 for three, avmaxaccessories.com
For the slim wavy bangles that look elegant with a cocktail dress:
Lydell NYC, $40, Bloomingdales stores nationwide, or try Bloomingdales.com
Long necklaces:
# Axcess, $28, Kohls.com
# J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, $40, Macys.com
# Aqua, $85, Bloomingdales stores nationwide, or try Bloomingdales.com
Belts at Express:
# Metal mesh scarf/belt, $29.50
# Bronze wide braided belt, $39.50
# Metallic silver snake print belt, $29.50
# Black wide patent leather belt, $39.50
Handbags at Express:
Black, gold, & silver metal mesh clutch, $39.50
Gold shimmer ball-clip clutch, $39.50
Shoes from Bloomingdale's (in stores or try Bloomingdales.com:
# Ralph Lauren, $125
# Anne Klein, originally $285; on sale for $189.99
