John Kernick
Work is over, and you're ready for cocktails. Here's what to bring to the office for an instant upgrade.
An extra pair of earrings. "I always have two pairs — one small and one dangly," says Loretta Sanchez, a U.S. congresswoman representing California's 47th District. She also attaches clip-on earrings to her pumps.A lightweight shawl. "It's an easy new focal point for your outfit," says fashion consultant Leah Feldon, author of Does This Make Me Look Fat? (Villard, $15, www.amazon.com).A fancy pair of pumps or strappy sandals.Black eyeliner. For a smoky look, line your outer rims close to the lash lines, then smudge with a cotton swab, says New York City makeup artist Mally Roncal.A peach-tone cream blush. "The color will uplift your cheeks and eyelids," says New York City makeup artist Lea Siegel.
