Helping the wedding party on their big day requires no fuss hair, makeup and outfit. A messy chignon still looks styled when rushing around, and no nonsense ballet flats keep you sure on your toes. Coordinated black and silver jewellery dresses up a basic black dress. Layer false lashes and add a bright pink lip for colour balance. Keep it stylish yet cute with a collar necklace and you're set!

Such flowing patterned statement pants are best complemented with structured minimal details. Hair knotted in a messy bun and a fitted tee for casual cool. Structured leather and silver for sophistication. Navy liner for color.

Usually I put tons of effort into my costumes. For this last minute party in SF I'm ordering a dress, gloves, wings and headpiece off Amazon, and will just paint on a Venetian-style mask.
 
Red flames and black smoke wrap around the eyes while a nude lip and set of false eyelashes complete the look. Hair up in a messy knot and we're good to go!

I'm not a fan of fussy outfits. But I do layer a lot. Strange isn't it? This tends to be my default outfit: skinny pants for comfort, wedges for height, tank and shroud for depth, and a long silver necklace for sparkle. Such a dark outfit requires a pop of color. Enter stage right: a beautifully sculpted, multi-dimensional eye. Complete with nude lip for sophistication and nerd glasses for hipster whimsy.

I'm going to WonderCon as Nightcrawler. The costume looks elaborate but is actually very basic: black full length unitard, red mesh body suit, white tabi boots, white gloves, blue face paint, and yellow contacts. Now if only I could buy a prehensile tail?

It's a fine line between looking conservative versus drab, and a fine line between looking coordinated versus tacky. Match neutrals like nude blush, lips, and nails, to contrast the all black simplicity of a sheath dress and heels. A messy chignon adds textural interest and sparkling studs and clutch hint at drama.

Black and gray essentials get remixed with unexpected combinations. An architectural gray pump lends structure to an otherwise flowing dolman top and harem pant outfit. Strong brows frame flawless skin and a matte gray manicure highlights a showstopping gray lip. Add some luxe with a black cocktail ring and get ready to be the attention grabbing mysterioso.

My company's having their holiday ball next month.
Sequin glitz and glam to the fullest! A sparkly dress detailed wtih equally sparkly acessories: manicure, rings, and eyeshadow. Balance the look with a simple pulled back bun and nude lips, and basic yet sky-high heels.

A simple black dress paired with serious boots form the base for a go-anywhere outfit, with flicked out cat eyeliner to match your cool. Soften that hard edginess with glowing skin, and kick it up a notch with a neon pink lip. Chunky cocktail rings finish this tough girl about town look.

Living in the city means pub crawls in The Mission, ultra lounges in Soma, and all night clubbing downtown. Be sleek in an outfit that flexes as much as your spending limit: stiletto boots vamp up a classic dress, topped by a blazer to pull it together. Smokey plum shadow and a nude lip keep the face polished yet minimal.