I have had a concealer craze for several years and experimented with as many brands as I could find including Bobbi Brown, MAC, and Sephora...
It wasn't until recently I was introduced to Estee Lauder's concealer which I can proudly say has worked it's magic. The combination of two pigment concealers gives you as much coverage as you prefer and does not crease or crack!
Necessary: Even if you are blessed with a flawless eye area, concealer is the key to brightening up your face.
You have to be careful when applying because a spill is very likely and the last thing you want is to look like an ornament...
Option: Make-Up Forever has a line of glitter shadows that combine glitter & color to give you just enough sparkle!
The beauty of this bold eye, is that you can try this, regardless of your eye shape because it will generally produce the same look. Smudge free liquid liner and eye-liner is a must!
You will need a black matte shadow and an eyeshadow stick to give you the defined shape. Try YSL Color Rich Eyeshadow Stick as your base to give you less of a mess, and use a thick layer of liquid liner, followed by black shadow.
Afraid to go bare? An alternative to a nude matte lip would be to use MAC cosmetic's Lustre lipstick with Revealing lip gloss on top to give you the just enough color. I wanted to draw just enough attention to the lips, without having it overshadow the colors used in the eyes.
Groggy to Glamorous: It will set your make-up for the entire day, so your face will continuously stay looking so fresh and oh so clean...
Warning: Do not over spray, all you need is a spray for each side of your face = 2 sprays.
The holidays are also an ideal time to experiment with colors and adding a touch of merry to your make-up style!
Option: Smoke your eyes with a hint of black, or a darker shade of shadow and try to balance the emphasis on your lips with a deep pink shade to match your eyes.
Eyes: I used a cream base and added a deep purple on her crease to give her an edge versus making it appear too smokey.
Lips: A deep pink mixed with a gloss to complement her eyes and cheeks, while giving a balance to her look.
Accessorize: Her eyes are bold with a black shadow and a nude lip gloss, paired with a chic necklace. 
Make a statement: By accessorizing with not only with your make-up, jewelry, and dress, but most importantly with a handsome date!
I could go the generic route, but sadly I have made a lifetime commitment to most of these products, and can't cheat my way out of spending less money, which led me to ask:
Question: What are 3 essential make-up items you can't live without?
Most to least:
Christmas wish list: A new soul, lots of new make-up. Thanks Santa!
Don't be blue: You can pick your color of choice, and play with mascara and eye-pencils, and maybe some shadow to line the top/bottom of your eyes.
Cultured: A hint of pink + purple = Ideal
Nymphette: A mix of golds and pinks give you the perfect gloss to mix with any lipstick.
Revealing: A brownish, nude shade that complements your lips by itself, or a lipstick of your choice.
MAC has a range of brands they are promoting based on seasons, like the Dazzleglass lipglosses, which combine a mix of shimmer in the color and look fabulous on your lips!
Personal Favorite: Moth to a Flame, which is a mix of neutral glossy earth tones with a hint of shimmer, and wearing it alone give your lips the perfect amount of shine.
If you're typically just looking for a lip shine, with no color, my suggestion is a clear LipGlass by MAC or Juicy Tubes by Lancome.
Pain: Do not rub your lips to blend the lipglass in, it's extremely sticky and will prevent any kiss exchanges you're planning...if you're a shine-seeker, Lancome would be a better option.
Gain: Both products provide a glossy shine to your lips and you'll soon become addicted!
