Need a little makeup inspiration for your next night out? Gold, silver and copper light the way to mesmerizing eyes.

Behind the line is internationally respected and influential makeup artist Pat McGrath, (if you don’t know google her) who is the Global Creative Design Director for CoverGirl.

Want to feel like you’re the only girl in the world or at least at the party? Put down that boring black eyeliner and follow makeup artist David Goveia’s steps to a magical multi-coloured look.

Eggplant, amethyst, violet, plum — whatever you want to call it — it’s positively purple

My cosmetics bag is stuffed with so many eyeshadow palettes, tubes of mascara and eye pencils that I can’t even close the zipper. So I’m going cold turkey (and makeup free!) – it’s au naturel for me. Do you know what tools I need to achieve a simple, but flattering look?

Whether your mother’s vanity was lined with bottles or merely stocked with soap and cold cream, she no doubt taught you a thing or two about feeling beautiful. From past and present, we asked three families of women to share their experiences.

My beauty routine consists of doing things in painful, spread-out steps. Simple things like showering, putting on makeup and even brushing my teeth often feel like luxurious treatments. And, don’t get me started on my toes! I keep making appointments to get a pedicure but I never seem to get there. The hardest part is that I just haven’t felt the same.

Where to wear it: On your hottest date. This is the go-to look for steamy days and even steamier nights.

Where to wear it: A rooftop get-together. This flirty lip colour and inventive braid are guaranteed to make you stand out against the night sky.

Admittedly, this palette might seem crazy-bright, but a sliver of the lime powder along upper lash lines is noticeable without being overwhelming. As for the sparkly plum, it’s dark enough to be used like any neutral. Lise Watier Eye Duo Vintage Moderne in Modern Twist, $25.