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15 Shortcuts for Everyday Tasks
John Kernick
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Turn Day Wear Into Evening Wear
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, $14, 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.


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