Four Fabulous First Date 'Fits
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Ahhh, the first date. You've had your eye on this really cute guy and you two talk for a bit and before you know it he asks you out! You're on cloud 9 and in the days prior to your date, you imagine the two of you sitting across from each other in a dimly light super-swanky restaurant hand-in-hand. But then it dawns on you. WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR?!?!?!?!?
Have no fear. I've got you covered!
Let's get some ground rules covered before we go over our outfits.
1. This is a first date---emphasis on first. You want there to be a second and third date, right? Men are intrigued by a bit of mystery so we never want to visually give all the goods away with our ensemble. We want him to wonder what we have on underneath, so more is more!
2. Guys don't get major fashion trends, well most of them don't at least (and if you're guy is way into fashion trends, you may want to file him in the 'friends' category). So while those round toe Christian Louboutin pumps are all the rage amongst your circle of girlfriends, they won't necessarily bring the boys to the yard. Simple yet chic is best.
3. Comfort is key. If you have to constantly be tugging on your micro-mini, how will you ever be able to relax and have fun?
4. We're all proud of your vast Stila and MAC cosmetic collection and all, but bet on your date being less than thrilled to have your NC42 foundation smeared all over his jacket or getting a mouthful of your Lip Glaze when he reaches over to kiss you. With date makeup, less is more.
And now for the outfits!
Outfit 1 (strike him out in this cute get-up on your bowling date)
Outfit 2 (wear this to your museum date and you'll be the only exhibit he'll want to check out)
Outfit 3 (so we know you may not watch most of the movie, but you'll be looking FAB when the lights come back on in this)
Outfit 4 (you'll look so great in this dinner date ensemble, he may forget to eat!)
Date makeup for every chica. Keep it light and pretty!
Get the look:
To keep this look dewy and not greasy, start with an oil-fighting moisturizer like Cosmedicine Medi-Matte.
Prep skin with a tinted moisturizer like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Cover stubborn blemishes with Stila Perfecting Concealer
When you've got that glow, you've used Benefit Hollywood Glow use it sparingly on your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, the bow of your lips, and the tip of your chin.
Smile and dab a bit of NARS Powder Blush in Orgasm on your cheeks
Line eyes with a black eyeliner pencil like MAC Eye Pencil in Smolder
Swipe a couple of coats of Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black 090
Pucker up with Mark by Avon Juicy Gems in Juicy Fig
Get the look:
MAC Select Tint will provide a sheer coverage giving the illusion of perfect skin
Touch up blemishes with Becca Foundation Stick
Finish with Becca Fine Finishing Powder which will set your makeup and give your skin a natural radiance without looking cakey.
Brighten cheeks with NARS Powder Blush in Taos
Curl your lashes and give them two coats of Cover Girl Volume Exact Mascara in Very Black
Give your lips some shine with MAC Lustreglass in Ornamental
Ahhh, the first date. You've had your eye on this really cute guy and you two talk for a bit and before you know it he asks you out! You're on cloud 9 and in the days prior to your date, you imagine the two of you sitting across from each other in a dimly light super-swanky restaurant hand-in-hand. But then it dawns on you. WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR?!?!?!?!?
Have no fear. I've got you covered!
Let's get some ground rules covered before we go over our outfits.
1. This is a first date---emphasis on first. You want there to be a second and third date, right? Men are intrigued by a bit of mystery so we never want to visually give all the goods away with our ensemble. We want him to wonder what we have on underneath, so more is more!
2. Guys don't get major fashion trends, well most of them don't at least (and if you're guy is way into fashion trends, you may want to file him in the 'friends' category). So while those round toe Christian Louboutin pumps are all the rage amongst your circle of girlfriends, they won't necessarily bring the boys to the yard. Simple yet chic is best.
3. Comfort is key. If you have to constantly be tugging on your micro-mini, how will you ever be able to relax and have fun?
4. We're all proud of your vast Stila and MAC cosmetic collection and all, but bet on your date being less than thrilled to have your NC42 foundation smeared all over his jacket or getting a mouthful of your Lip Glaze when he reaches over to kiss you. With date makeup, less is more.
And now for the outfits!
Outfit 1 (strike him out in this cute get-up on your bowling date)
Outfit 2 (wear this to your museum date and you'll be the only exhibit he'll want to check out)
Outfit 3 (so we know you may not watch most of the movie, but you'll be looking FAB when the lights come back on in this)
Outfit 4 (you'll look so great in this dinner date ensemble, he may forget to eat!)
Date makeup for every chica. Keep it light and pretty!
Get the look:
To keep this look dewy and not greasy, start with an oil-fighting moisturizer like Cosmedicine Medi-Matte.
Prep skin with a tinted moisturizer like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Cover stubborn blemishes with Stila Perfecting Concealer
When you've got that glow, you've used Benefit Hollywood Glow use it sparingly on your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, the bow of your lips, and the tip of your chin.
Smile and dab a bit of NARS Powder Blush in Orgasm on your cheeks
Line eyes with a black eyeliner pencil like MAC Eye Pencil in Smolder
Swipe a couple of coats of Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black 090
Pucker up with Mark by Avon Juicy Gems in Juicy Fig
Get the look:
MAC Select Tint will provide a sheer coverage giving the illusion of perfect skin
Touch up blemishes with Becca Foundation Stick
Finish with Becca Fine Finishing Powder which will set your makeup and give your skin a natural radiance without looking cakey.
Brighten cheeks with NARS Powder Blush in Taos
Curl your lashes and give them two coats of Cover Girl Volume Exact Mascara in Very Black
Give your lips some shine with MAC Lustreglass in Ornamental