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ALISSA’S TOP 5 TIPS & TRICKS TO GET RED CARPET READY

Whether it’s a holiday party, big date, or a high school reunion, every woman has those evenings where she pulls out all the stops. Here are my 5 best tips for looking red carpet ready.



Take pictures of prospective outfits
When it comes to finding that perfect outfit for an event I like to try things on and take a picture of myself in it. I have to admit that I got that tip from the 90’s cult classic movie Clueless. Yes, mirrors don’t always tell the truth but a camera will. Taking pictures of my outfits has helped me to see if certain colors really do match or if any of my nooks and crannies are bulging out where they shouldn’t be. Once I find the right look it’s as if that photo screams it out to me saying, “Wear me.”

Walk around in shoes a day before
I learned this trick from the shoe-loving women in my family. If I know I have an event coming up, I try to wear the shoes a day before to help stretch them out and get familiar with them. This helps me determine how long I can wear the shoes. Whether it’s 2 or 3 hours before they start to hurt my feet. Also, make sure you have a pair of cute flats that are able to fit in your bag in case your feet hurt.

Get a mani and pedi
Nothing says polished like well-groomed hands and feet. I love getting a manicure and trying out new nail polishes. I like to get my nails done at least 2 days before the event so the polish is still fresh. Most recently, I tried COVERGIRL(R) Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in “Forever Festive.” It is the perfect shade of red for my skin tone and the color screams party time. I guess that’s why it’s called Forever Festive. I am not the one to be doing my own manicures but COVERGIRL’s Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss is perfect because the color is consistent and not streaky due to its high pigment. The brush is small enough for me to use without getting polish everywhere else except my nail. The polishes have a 3-in-1 formula that is made up of a base coat, high-gloss color, and a chip-resistant topcoat that helped my nails to dry quickly and look super shiny.


Try a bold lip


I don’t know what it is but every time I have a party to go to, or an event, I am always reaching for the brightest lipstick in my collection.

One of my favorite celebrities is Janelle Monae. Whenever she is having a red carpet moment there is one thing you can count on with her. She is always, always rocking her signature bold red lip. As a woman of color I love to play around with lipsticks and see what colors work for my complexion. I love when I wear a bold lip and someone asks me what color lipstick am I wearing. A little joy fills my heart. Currently I am obsessed with bright pink or fuchsia lips.



Look like you’re wearing faux lashes by using mascara that adds volume
Whenever I can’t get my faux lashes put on, I rely on mascara. COVERGIRL(R) Clump Crusher Mascara has 200% more volume and gives a great illusion of full lashes. No matter how much you put on, it never clumps, even after 30 strokes. It just makes your lashes look full. They say the key to great-looking mascara is the shape of the brush. COVERGIRL’s Clump Crusher Mascara has a curved brush and lots of tiny little bristles that prevent clumping. I am a true mascara girl and CoverGirl’s no-clump mascara will be in heavy rotation.

My bonus tip and absolute favorite thing to do when I want to be red carpet ready is smiling. Let’s face it, when you know you look good, you can’t help but smile from ear to ear. I know I do!

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Comments

  1. Savannah says

    I feel red carpet ready when I do a nice facial and I blow out my hair after showering. I also like to plan all of my outfits and accessories before I go to my event. I love your black and white dress!

    Not sure if you need emails, but here is mine: Savannah.Perry.95@gmail.com

    xxx

  7. Tammy S says

    To feel red carpet ready i like a nice outfit, fresh haircut and my nails done. You have to do both your hands and feet to really pretty!

  16. Lisa Brown says

    I always feel “red carpet ready” when I have a great colored lip product on.
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  18. chambanachik says

    Probably just wearing simple and classic things, like heels and a little black dress!

    chambanachik at gmail dot com

  20. Anonymous says

    What I do to get red carpet ready is take a nice hot shower or bath. Play some party music, while i get ready and make sure i have my spanx ready.

  24. kellyr78 says

    I always wear mascara and a shimmery lip gloss to make me feel carpet ready. A friend once told me the trick is not to wear a lot of eye makeup and lip makeup at the same time, choose one or the other, so that is my trick.
    kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

  29. JC says

    A pretty little black dress and heels make me feel red carpet ready. My go-to tricks- shimmer nail polish, lip gloss and a glitter clutch.

  32. Jessica To says

    I am red carpet ready if I shave my legs! My go to trick is to wear shimmery lip gloss.
    reklaw422 at hotmail dot com

  38. cw says

    I have to agree with the mani/pedi and
    I little bronzer to sparkle and lipstick makes me feel ready for the red carpet

  41. Gina Wildorchid says

    Having my makeup bring out my best features makes me feel red carpet ready! My tip is to bring extra lipstick or liner with me if I go out.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  43. sy says

    I like to straighten my hair and wear brighter lip gloss. If my friends are going to the event too I ask what they’re wearing and wear something appropriate. Thanks for the tips and giveaway. I’ll try on shoes before the event.
    songyueyu at gmail

  45. Amy says

    a pretty black dress makes me feel red carpet ready. My go-to trick is to have bright color lip stick to go with it. You have some wonderful tips here.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  47. Madeline Brubaker says

    I like to wear a flirty dress with some metallic eyeshadow.
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail (dot) com

  51. MANDY83 says

    A black dress and a great pair of heels makes me redcarpet ready. Also tons of hairspray!
    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

  55. Norma says

    Starting with an outfit I feel attractive in, then taking the time to fix my hair and apply make-up makes me feel red carpet ready!
    bingomamanorma at gmail dot com

  56. LAMusing says

    Powdered Mineral foundation makes me feel polished and ready to go – it’s smooth but natural looking. My go-to is a fabulous lipstick.
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

  58. Angel Jacklyn says

    Like your “bold lip,” I like a bold eyeliner & shadow. It can really spruce up any outfit & bring out the sparkle in the eyes. I like my hair done, my nails done & my face lookin’ fresh! Thanks for the chance to win!

    kytah00@yahoo.com

  60. Anash says

    To feel red carpet ready the dress has to be stunning! also, the shoes can make it or break it!Thanks for a super giveaway!
    My email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  62. ms-texas says

    i feel red carpet ready when i put on my best outfit and have my hair and makeup fixed very nice.

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

  64. Lynn says

    My favorite nude pumps make me feel red carpet ready! My go-to “trick” is to wear red lipstick!

    rawrms at gmail dot com

  65. nanjhall says

    I keep it pretty simple, so my red carpet ready is a great haircut, a little mascara and a beautiful outfit.

  67. Jammie Morey says

    eyeliner all the way! I am an eyeliner girl brings out my eyes. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

  68. Thomas Murphy says

    A nice pair of jeans and a great haircut make me feel red carpet ready or a black suit if I’m going somewhere special.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  71. Deb says

    I don’t wear a ton of make-up, but I feel really pretty when my skin looks healthy and great and with a touch of bronzer to give me a wonderful glow.

  73. Betty C says

    A new hairdo and a dress in a great bold color makes me feel ready to take on the town.

    willitara [at] gmail [dot] com

  77. Tabathia says

    Red lipstick always makes me feel red carpet ready
    and my go to is mascara
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  79. angie lilly says

    I put on my silver snowflake dangle earrings, my silver and crystal sparkly necklace, and paint my nails a frosty light blue!
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  81. kimberlykeyosha@yahoo.com says

    I feel red carpet ready when I put on a lil eyeshadow. It brightens my whole face. As a dark skinned woman I never thought I would wear eye shadow…until I saw a person do it right and decided to give it a try .
    kimberlykeyosha@yahoo.com

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