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From casual celebrations to cocktail soirees and decked-out dinner parties, here are tips for making one tasty and tantalizing entrance.
DRESS BY EVENT
- Kitchen Couture Even when you're the one doing all of the slicing and dicing, you don't have to throw on a frumpy sweats ensemble. Long before guests arrive, you may want to feel fashionable while getting cozy with the Cuisinart. Slip into some sassy flare-leg yoga pants and a long fitted t-shirt, along with a pair of cushy flats. Add a cheerful apron to keep you splat-free. Now that you're the most stylish chef in the neighborhood, put on some fun music to help avoid last-minute stress.
- Creative Cocktails You can always go with the everlasting little black dress.... Or you can show off your creative side with something more colorful. Try a sexy, jewel-tone wrap dress and a pair of peep-toe heels (that you can walk in for more than thirty seconds!). Or go with a pair of flat front, flared slacks, a dainty camisole, cardigan, and kitten heels. The finishing touch to either outfit--a few layered gold necklaces and an oversized cocktail ring.
- Dashing Dinners Pour on the sophistication with a flowy knee-length skirt, fitted v-neck sweater, chunky necklace and feminine pair of flats. Or go for contemporary elegance with a great dress, dangle earrings, and wedge heels. Be mindful of any dress with bell sleeves, as you could end up in that big bowl of creamed spinach!
- Polished Potlucks Casual gatherings, such as potlucks or Sunday night pizza-and-Tivo get-togethers, call for dark wash jeans with a cotton button-down shirt and a pair of mules. A pair of earrings (studs or small hoops) and a cuff bracelet are all you need for perfection.
FINISHING TOUCHES
- Makeup Mission Stick with the Foxy 5: a bit of cover-up, a dusting of powder, neutral blush all over for glow, mascara, and lip gloss. That's it-the only essentials you ever need for a flawless face!
- Beautiful Bling Don't overdo it on jewelry--strive for a look that's effortless, not fussy. You might not want to loudly jingle your way through a party with too many bracelets or too much bling.
- Holiday Hair Another thing to stay simple with: hair. Especially when you're hosting a gathering, it's not the best time to experiment with a high-maintenance ‘do that may come tumbling down halfway through the appetizer course.
- Forever Fresh Make sure your breath stays clean even through the most anchovy-and-garlic-laden Caesar salad by popping a mint between courses. And if you've been cooking, rub your hands with a stainless steel utensil to get the smell of garlic and onion off them.
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