With careful color choices and application techniques, enhance what nature has already given you. Follow these five simple steps to create natural look, perfect for the woman on the go:

1. Apply moisturizer on neck and facial area.
2. For blemish free skin, forgo foundation and just sweep loose powder over face. For those who prefer to wear foundation, apply it with a slightly damp sponge, and only apply to places needed. This will soften the look and create a dewy sheen.
3. Lightly sweep a sheer blusher just over apples of your cheeks.
4. Using an eyeshadow brush, shade only a line around the upper lashes and underneath the outer corner of the eye with a light colored eye shadow. Smudge to create a very soft look and finish with brown or brown-black mascara.
5. Apply a sheer lipstick for a final touch.

Focus on having fun instead of filling up — and you’ll be able to stick to your diet. Stressing about the calorie content of cocktails and canapes? Don’t feel too guilty if you overeat at a party. Overeating in a day does not make you overweight. When you do it frequently, that’s when you gain weight.

Try a variety of food at the buffet table. Don’t forget to start with vegetables and fruits. They are lesser in calories and make you feel full because these are rich in fiber.

The more color you have in your diet, the better. But if it’s a stir fry or tempura, that doesn’t necessarily help.

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