This time of year usually calls for a lot of get-togethers and social gatherings. Some of which can last all night and leave you wondering what happened to all that primping you did pre-party. Here are a few of the extra steps I like to take for those special occasions.

• Be sure to use a primer under your foundation. whether you like a loose mineral powder or an all out liquid foundation, this will keep your coverage true on through the cocktails.
• Pack blotting papers in your purse to ensure excess oil doesn’t shine through in photos.
• Use waterproof/smudge-proof mascara and eyeliner for the night. If you’re like me and always messing with your eyes and face, this will help ensure you don’t rub off the cat-eye look you’ve mastered.
• Use a highlighter on the high points of your cheekbones, and on the inner corner of your eyes.  This trick will help those features pop not only in pictures, but from across the room as well.
• GO Smile makes these amazing little travel touchups that fit perfectly in any clutch, or purse. If you’re a red wine drinker these babies will save your life (well, maybe just your teeth). 
• Always pack a concealer pencil/pen, black eyeliner, backcombing comb, and of course your lip-shade for the night to make sure you stay flawless the whole night through.