The must have staples that will help you make it through the hectic social season looking glam and feeling good. From secret weapons to stash to beauty booty to covet- these are the items that style expert Jenn Falik would not be able to make it through the holidays without.
Garment Guards
These little pads stick into your little black dress or tie neck blouse (big holiday trends) to keep sweat stains at bay- so you can cut down on dry cleaning costs and avoid embarrassing moments as you wave your hands in the air while doing karaoke at the office holiday party.
Price: 5 for $10.95 at www.garmentguard.com
ASSETS Textured Terrific Tights
These lightweight stockings come in the season's most sought after patterns, and are so delicate from the mid-thigh down, you would never know they are sucking you in all the way up to your bust line. They come in handy big time as your waistline shows the after-effects of too much eggnog and gingerbread men.
Price: $14 at Target stores.
Invisibelt
This style saver is so cool- it is a flat, clear belt that you can wear undetected with any skirt or pant to keep them fitting just right, even if they begin to stretch after a couple wears. Also- if you want to leave your top button undone every now and then, this gives you a little breathing room. Layer a thin cashmere t-shirt over it and you still can't tell you have a belt on- no bulk at all so your silhouette is flawless.
Price: $19.95 at www.invisibelt.com
Biolage Cooling Mint Oil Control Treatment
Refresh your hair in a snap with a spritz of this invigorating formula that instantly dissolves oil so that hair looks freshly styled. If a long night of events has left your hair looking more tired than you feel, this is for you.
Price: $16, www.matrix.com for salons
Prescriptives Winter Reflections All-Over Highlighter
No matter how tired you are, your skin will never show it with this amazing highlighting powder. These ultra-luxurious soft powder pearls enhance and illuminate the face and cheeks with a radiant glow. Pearly white, soft beige and a whisper of pink blend together to highlight, define and contour the face with a soft wintry sheen that is flattering to all skin types. This can be dusted on the face or décolletage for soft radiance or layered on for a more dramatic shimmering effect.
Price: $35 at www.prescriptives.com
Old Navy Patent Roll Over Clutch
This metallic clutch is an essential because a) it matches everything and b) the size is adjustable- meaning it can be a sleek accessory to tote around a cell phone, gloss on credit
card or a more practical night-out purse that holds a blackberry, wallet and digital camera.
Price: $19.50 at www.oldnavy.com
ALDO Frodris Pumps
These have a built in platform so you can walk tall without being in pain- yes, the heel is high, but the hidden platform makes it wearable. Also- the hot pink color literally goes with almost anything- who knew? It jazzes up even the most simple outfit- and you barely need any other accessories since these are the statement piece.
Price: $90 at Aldo stores and www.aldoshoes.com
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner:
This all-in-one eye color kit will help enhance and bring out your natural eye color. A total of nine custom shades with three distinct color trios create endless possibilities of high-performance glamour. Each trio is perfectly combined to create a natural, playful and dramatic look. The unique wet/dry formula offers silky, blendable shades to color, highlight, contour and line the eyes for illuminating high impact. Wet for dramatic, intense color and dry for a softer result.
Price: $10 at drugstores
Swabplus EyeMakeup Remover Swabs
Stash these in your purse so as the night goes on, your eye makeup stays in place. I don’t leave home without them. Ever.
Price: $3.99 at www.drugstore.com .
