Few things can match the excitement of doing a full face of glam while listening to just the right playlist, right before a big night out. The season of love is upon us, and whether you’re hitting the dance floor with your squad or heading to the buzziest new restaurant with your S.O, we’ve just got the look you should be trying! Plus, find our top song recommendations to get you in just the right groove ahead of the evening.
The plan: Night out with your besties + stopping for fries on your way home
Add to playlist:
Dancing Queen by ABBA
Wannabe by Spice Girls
Superstar by Jamelia
A fun night-out like this one deserves a look that’s part glam, part sexy — we’re talking sultry, metallic eyeshadow, a snatched, bronzy-glow replete with a current, nude gloss! Start with a long-lasting, sweat-proof foundation that won’t budge or fade, even after the after-parties have ended. If you’re trying to channel your inner Y2K diva, pick a vivid shade of blue for the eyes, preferably with a frosty or glittery finish. Make sure you finish with shimmery nude gloss, and lots of highlighter on your cheekbones, nose and clavicles!
Tira Recommends:
L.A. Girl Dream Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow - Meteor Shower
Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Mini Foundation - Warm Natural
Wet N Wild Color Icon Bronzer - What Shady Beaches
The plan: Hitting the arcade with a new beau + getting ice cream later
Add to playlist:
Teenage Dream by Katy Perry
You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift
Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jaspen
The vibe for this one is fresh and flirty—think bare-faced radiance, blushed cheeks and a pink, juicy pout! Start with a hydrating moisturiser and a strobe cream to achieve that dewy glow. Next apply a BB cream for light coverage and add a rosy blush to your cheeks and nose bridge. Finish with a mascara to define your lashes and a pink, plumping lip gloss for full, juicy lips.
Tira Recommends:
M.A.C Strobe Cream - Pinklite
Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Stick - Proud Pink
Too Faced Lip Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss - Pretty Pony
The plan: Dinner at a romantic restaurant with your SO + long drive
Add to playlist:
All Of Me by John Legend
Take Me To Church by Hozier
Apocalypse by Cigarettes After Sex
A big romantic date like this one deserves some old-school, iconic glam — picture dreamy, fluttery lashes, a golden, glowing complexion and deep, vampy lips. Start with an illuminating primer and your favourite hydrating foundation for that glowy base. Next, define your lashes with a voluminous mascara and a thin, precisely drawn cat-eye liner. Finish with a long-lasting matte lipstick in a berry or crimson shade for a statement pout that lasts all night.
Tira Recommends:
Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick - Ladies Night
L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara, Washable, Black
Laura Mercier Flawless Lumiere Radiance-Perfecting Foundation - 2W1.5 Bisque