Going on a date is all about feeling empowered and confident in yourself, including your hair and makeup.
It’s sometimes difficult to know which kind of look will make you feel best, but we’ve picked out 5 of our favourite classic beauty looks which exude timelessness.
From the bold, attention-grabbing red lip to the naturally tousled hair, these beauty looks are sure to get you date-ready. And who best to show off the looks? Our fave confident and cool women, of course.
1 Baby pink lips
Diane Kruger is single right now, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t nailed the perfect date night beauty. We’re totally smitten with her baby pink lips with just a touch of sheen. Teamed with jet black lashes, dewy skin and a touch of blush – this is the perfect look for a laid-back date. You might want to leave the bling earrings at home – unless that’s your style, and then GO. FOR. IT.
2 Golden orange eyes
If you don’t fancy a full-on smoky shadow, a gorgeous gold like this look on Olivia Wilde is a perfect alternative. It’s pretty and very eye-catching, making it ideal for a first date. Gold looks great when applied in a creamy formula. Or, if you’d like to add a little orange, powder is best. Blend the bold shade into your eye crease to make it more wearable and subtle.
3 Red-hot lips
Red lips like Kendall Jenner’s are totally classic, and they are sure to get your date’s attention for all the right reasons while making you feel bold and sophisticated from the get-go. We recommend sticking to a matte finish and using a lip liner first to ensure perfect application. Pair your bright lips with toned-down eye makeup and glowing skin to keep the look natural.
4 Tousled waves
Straight hair can sometimes look a little severe, while a tousled wave keeps your look natural and summery, too. Paired with any makeup look, loose curls like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley look pretty and are easy to maintain throughout the date, too. Just spritz on some beachy salt spray before leaving for your rendez-vous!
5 A subtle smoky eye
If a bold lip isn’t quite your thing, turn your date’s attention to your eyes like Jourdan Dunn. While a full-on dark grey and black eye can look a little dramatic for a first meeting, a gorgeously bronzed smoky eye is sure to make you feel sexy and confident. The beauty of this look, too, is that you can apply as little or as much shadow as you like in order to feel comfortable and ready come date night.
6 A feline flick
Sexy, sultry, and a great alternative to a smoky eye, a feline flick is perfect for a date. We suggest keeping your flick on the subtle side like Rihanna, but it’s really up to you! After lining the eyelid with a liquid liner, keep the waterline bare and run a little highlighter under your brow bone for date night perfection.
7 ‘No makeup’ makeup
Not really into makeup, or just want your date to see the real you? We like your style. Make like Ellie Goulding and keep it natural; a rose-tinted lip balm, a little cream blusher and some tinted foundation is all you need!
Taken from GLAMOUR UK. Click here to read the original.
Your makeup is sorted, now it’s time to think about your clothes! Here’s what to wear on a first date. If you need more date inspo, check out these 5 beauty looks men love.
