Getting glam for office drinks

Grooming and make up

• The night before your office drinks, girls get your little makeup bag ready with all your essentials. Mascara, powder, blush, lippy...be prepared

• To get a sultry sophisticated look, glam up your day look with fabulous red lipstick. When wearing red lipstick, think classy not trashy. Check out our resident make up artist, Sandra's tips above

• Book a blow dry at lunch time. Check out http://www.blowdrybar.com.au/

• Check nails are polished and even better match your night time red lippy.

Bling with accessories

• Transform your day look with dramatic and bold accessories. We love the latest look of layering gold and silver chain necklaces

• If you are petite, give the illusion of height with eye catching earrings, but keep the sparkle simple so you don't blind your co-workers

• Add a fabulous cocktail ring or an amazing statement cuff. Take a bejewelled clutch to finish the look.

Stay sophisticated but sexy

• Book a fake tan a few days in advance to give you a Summer glow

• Show off your tanned legs and add a fierce pair of stunning peep toe shoes. Dressed in statement heels, it's sure to get you walking on the wild side while looking sophisticated among work colleagues.

Make up tips for the festive season

Summer is fast approaching as is the Festive Season but how’s a girl to know what works as the temperature sores and her makeup melts.

We asked CHIC in the City’s resident Makeup Guru, Sandra Glynn to share her latest makeup tips so you stay fabulous all Summer... here's what Sandra had to say:

"First and foremost cleanse and moisturise. MV Organic Skincare is my favourite cleanser and moisturiser. The range is amazing!

I highly recommend using a primer. Primers have been designed to smooth the look of fine lines/open pores, reduce redness, matt oil and make your makeup last longer. I love ERA Spray on Primer $55 or Melli Cosmetics Velvet Primer $68.

Once you’ve primed your ready for foundation. You can’t beat ERA Spray on Foundation $72 for perfect coverage. I was in Dubai recently and my Era Spray on Foundation withstood the heat and humidity. Plus ERA has an SPF 20, is water, wear resistant and is so light you’ll feel as though you’re not wearing anything. Either mist it on the face or spray onto your hand and apply with a brush.

Eyes: Black is back! To achieve sultry smoky eyes this festive season check out MAC’s Greasepaint Stick ($38). It’s a black eye crayon that can be used as a soft but intense liner or blend out to create a smoke-like shadow. Long-wearing. Transfer and water-resistant. Its limited edition so girls, be quick.

Harlotte Cosmetics has also just launched its fabulous Smudge Pots in six great colours. Like the signature Black Smudge Pencil, they have been created specifically to create smoky eyes. Don’t be afraid to give them a go, they are so velvety and last up to eight hours without creasing.

Cheeks: with your smoky eyes – keep them soft and subtle– muted pink or peach.

Lips: nude them up if you are going for the smoky eyes or for your “I’m not wearing anything” day look, use a tinted lip conditioner. For the festive season go dramatic and stand out from the crowd with fabulous Red lips. Just keep your eye makeup simple. For super red lippy – try Lipstick Queens Red Sinner from Kit Cosmetics at $33.95."

To learn more from Sandra on the latest cosmetic tricks & techniques used by make up professionals, book a CHIC make up session with Sandra today. Bookings made by 31 January 2010 will receive a 10% bonus discount on any products purchased from Sandra during your CHIC make up session.

Horses Four Courses – a luncheon fit for the most fashionable of fillies

Horses Four Courses – a luncheon fit for the most fashionable of fillies. From 12.00pm to 15.00pm, Saturday 31st of October, 2009.

With Spring race season a mere gallop away, it is the ideal time to update your racing wardrobe and an on-trend hat is the ideal starting point.

The Day Spa at The Observatory Hotel has gathered together its favourite style aficionados to host a four course luncheon with matching bubbles and fine wine.

Join celebrated, Victorian-based milliner, Marilena Romeo and professor of style, Siobhan Young of CHIC in the City for the latest fashion insider tips on this season’s racing trends with a few what not to wear rules thrown in.

As always, the Day Spa team will be on hand to pamper guests with mini hand and foot treatments throughout the afternoon.

Tickets cost $98 per person. To book, phone 02 8248 5261 or email spaevents@observatoryhotel.com.au