10 quick tips to a more glamorous you

Stepping out onto the red carpet looking like a movie star is not as easy as one might expect, contrary to popular belief, we don't wake up that way. Except for Megan Fox, she does, but I am also almost certain that she’s an alien sent from Planet Perfection to make us mere mortals feel eternally bad about ourselves.

For the rest of us, it is a lengthy process that requires a team of stylists, make-up artists and hair gurus before we look like the genetically enhanced ‘superbeings’ that modern society expects to see.

Unfortunately, not having time to get ready is often a problem, as rushing from set to get to a function doesn’t leave you with hours to get everything perfect. So after much experience and some great advice from those more knowledgeable than I, here are some very handy ways to go from grim to goddess in a flash:

1) Use a primer under your foundation, it helps make pores invisible which goes a long way to helping achieve that perfect Hollywood complexion.

2) I actually apply my eyeliner before my foundation, that way if I make a mistake, I can quickly neaten it up with a cotton bud and make-up remover without worrying about having to touch up my foundation too.

3) Eyeliner is a great way to frame your eyes and means that you don’t have to wear as much eyeshadow. Eyepencil is the easiest to apply, but a great alternative for a more dramatic evening eye is cake eyeliner, which you apply with a damp liner brush.

4) Apply mascara in layers for well-separated, longer lashes. Fake lashes take practice, but once you get the hang of applying them, they are a very easy way to give a glamorous finish to your look.

5) I find a neutral lip to be a lot easier to apply and keep up through the night. Dark shades tend to bleed and you have to keep reapplying all night. You also need to worry that you don’t have lipstick on your teeth. For your best neutral shade, match the colour to the inside of your bottom lip.

6) Use eyebrow shadow and a brush to fill in and shape your brows, but don’t make them too dark or you’ll look like you have two fat black worms chilling above your eyes.

7) If you apply too much blush – it’s easier to do than we think – take a clean brush and dust off the excess. If it’s still too much, dust some translucent powder over for a quick fix.

8) For a glamorous day look, a great pair of shades are a must.

9) Your shoes and handbag are a quick way to glam up a plain outfit and make you look effortlessly cool.

10) No doubt when you are getting dressed in a hurry, you will end up with deodorant stains on your outfit. Have no fear, Wetwipes work wonders to remove these pesky white marks quickly and effectively.