To give your lips definition and pout, lightly line them with a nude lip liner.

Note: If you skipped lipstick, skip this step as well.

A bit of Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss, $26, in White, makes lips look fuller.

Lendzion applied Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow, $24, in White (a matte shade), over my lid up to the crease with a fluffy brush. This added brightness to my eyes. You'll want to choose a shade of shadow a couple shades lighter than your skin tone.

Note: This step is optional if you're pressed for time.

Next, she took Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow, $24, in Cement, a greyish-beige matte shade, and applied it lightly over my eyelid and a little heavier in my crease.

Pro tip: You could also skip this step. It adds a natural-looking contour to your eye that's really pretty, but as long as you've used concealer on your eyelid, you can get away without shadow.

Despite being a total makeup junkie, I had actually never curled my lashes before. But see the difference it makes? You want to clamp near the base of your lashes for best results.