It's party time, ladies. So play with all that glitz, glamour and sparkle you have been craving for and give in to opulence and the fairy-like shimmer dreams. Here are some tips and ticks to use, next time you do makeup for the party:

* Light base, foundation and cover assists you in highlighting your lips and eyes and also keeps you fresh all through the sweaty dance numbers.
* For a good base, wash you face with warm water and massage it with a tinted oil-free moisturizer mixed with illuminating products such as highlighters or shimmer dust available in the market. Let it set by brushing loose powder lightly on it.
* Skin illuminators are great at hiding skin imperfections and dark circles and give you a radiant glow.
* Smokey eyes are great for evening parties and make you look sexy and sensual at the same time.
* For Christmas parties, choose sparkling red outfit or the right shade of red lipstick that makes you look hot and sophisticated at the same time.
* For more informal parties, you may use subtle play of colors; daytime makeup looks and may add a little eye shimmer or minty green as an accent. Omit the luminous makeup and may try a blend of pale pink and green shades.
* Remember, your personality and confidence matters more than you looks, so try the makeup only if you are comfortable with it.
* Rubbing ice on your skin for 5 to 10 minutes before applying makeup helps your makeup to last longer.
* Golden, bronze and silver liners add festive touches to your makeup instantly.
* For office parties, sheer use of blush can make you look dressy and yet polished.
* Pearly brown, gray and pink lip colors look classy and subtle at the same time.