Your Holiday Party Looks Guide
Philip Newton
Philip Newton
How to Dress for Any Occasion If you’ve ever been stumped by the appropriate dress for an occasion, here’s help: a guide to the modern do’s and don’ts of proper attire
Hair and makeup (and relaxation) tips to let you glide through the party season—plus, advice on pulling together the right outfit for any invitation
Ericka McConnell
5 Party-Worthy Updos

How to get a festive, put-together look for any hair type
Bill Phelps
Hair Accessories—and Styles—for All Hair Types

Whether your hair is long, short, thick, or thin, there’s a pretty ornament to suit it
Blow Dry Your Hair Like a Pro

Hairstylists share their tips for the best blow-dry at home, whether your hair is long or short, curly or fine
10 Beauty Tips and Shortcuts

When you’re pressed for time pre-party, you can cut corners and still look good
5 Updated Evening Makeup Looks

These easy how-tos prove that trying new looks needn’t be daunting
Dress Up Your Eyes

Chic and easy looks will have you party-ready in just minutes
Classic Mascara Favorites

Lash extenders that have been lid-tested, reader-approved
Easy Tips for Wearing Red Lipstick

Anyone can wear red lipstick—yes, even you
Universal Makeup Shades for Nails

The perfect colors for all skin tones, right at your fingertips
The Best Nail Tools

Get your fingers in tip-top shape with the five best grooming tools and you’ll soon be admiring your handiwork
Easy At-Home Pedicure Shortcuts

Figure out how much time you have to spare and follow these instructions
Relax in an Instant

Take a deep breath: You can work relaxation into the busiest day
Glam Party Looks for Less

Dazzle partygoers with a shimmery evening piece—and the bargain price you paid for it
A Dermatologist’s Skin-Care Picks

A top dermatologist picks the products to get you through the cold months
The Best Makeup Palettes

These slim compacts simplify your stash and house the prettiest, most universally flattering colors for your entire face
A Black Skirt for Any Shape

Styles that will flatter your body type
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