Fashion/Beauty/Health: GET GLAM

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4…Ahh yes, we all know what that countdown means: champagne, sequined dresses, sparkly makeup, and fabulous hair!

Whether you’re heading out to a fabulous party or staying in with your main squeeze, I know how très importante it is to look our best on New Year’s Eve. This is how you can take your NYE beauty to the next level. Check out these Hollywood insider tips:

NYE is all about highlighting the eyes and bringing the sparkle!

Lash out: Accentuate and open up your eyes with Ardell Elegant Eyes Sophisticated Glitter Lashes. The glitter is subtle and the lashes are super full, creating a gorgeous dramatic effect!

Let them sparkle: Apply a gray, black, or brown eye shadow on your lid and then on your bottom lash line. Make it pop with MAC’s Violet Pigment. It’s a fresh, vibrant color that brings out the playfulness of any eye!

Shine straight into the new year! Highlight your beautiful face with Stila Kitten Eye Shadow! Although it’s labeled as an eye shadow, it is so much more! Use a loose brush and apply it to your cheekbones to create a glowy, sexy look! It’s a great buy since you can use it on many areas of your face.

Now that you’re covered in the makeup department, you can’t skimp on your locks. I can provide you easy tips for creating new year’s quality right in your own home.

Go simple chic. Show off your gorgeous makeup by pulling your hair off your face with a classic bun! First, pull your hair into a ponytail. Next, tease the ponytail with a small comb to add volume. Hold the ends of your hair straight out and twist. After it’s loosely twisted, wrap it around the base of the pony and secure with a few bobby pins.

Take it down. One of my favorite looks for a special night like New Year’s Eve is soft waves. First, apply a great volume mousse to damp hair. Brenda loves the Enjoy Volumizing Mousse. If your hair is fairly straight, just do a quick blow dry and run a round brush through it when it’s almost completely dry.

If your hair is naturally curly, smooth it with a round brush first and continue to use it throughout the blow-dry process. After your hair is dry, take small sections and use a 1-inch curling iron and curl away from your face. Remember to use a little hairspray before and after curling so your curls don’t fall out before midnight!