From now until New Year’s there’ll be more parties, gigs, dinners and dances than any other time of year. So it’s time to sort out that make up bag, put the neutral summer palette to the back of the press and break out some glamour.

beautyPARTY FAVOURS

BY lAURA BURY

SHINE ONKeep your lips kissable and irresistible all night with a glam lip gloss. Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Premium Pink, b13.JK Jemma Kidd Air Kiss Shine Lip Gloss, b11.30 (available exclusively at ASOS.com)

FlawlESS FINISHIt’s time to steer away from the tinted moisturiser. Winter is coming (sorry to be the barer of bad news) and so is the need for a foundation with great coverage – one that will leave your skin looking flawless.MAC Studio Fix Fluid, b31Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, b37

OUR FaVE!

MatcHMakERBright nails are on-trend this season, so make sure they’re colourful and make them match your outfit.MAC Nail Lacquer, b23, from the new ‘Magic, Mirth & Mischief’ range.

lEt lOOSEThe curl is the party season's hottest 'do. No need to fret, we're not talking Irish dancer corkscrew - party locks should be bouncy, voluminous and loosHerbal Essences, b5.60 each (get 3 for 2 at Boots stores nationwide).Elnett Very Volume Hairspray, b4.01, 75ml.

BESt BUY!

SpaRklEGive your eyes some added dazzle with glitter cream shadow. For extra wow factor add an iridescent eye liner.Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow, b24Prestige Cosmetics Total Intensity Eyeliner, b7.59

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