(This marks my 100th post!)

So, you’ve got a date.  Good for you!  I don’t, so you’ve got one up on me.

What I can do is help you look perfect for that date, at least where your makeup is concerned.

Dinner Dates are special because they have romance and intimacy.  Different from a regular date, your goal for a dinner date should be to wow, impress and entice.

While there are many different configurations for the perfect dinner date makeup, here are some rules to live by:

• Keep your eye shadow subtle. Instead of going for bold colors, go for something soft.  Soft pinks and browns work well for this.  Be sure to blend a lot and don’t go too far off your natural skin color.  You want just a hint of color on your lids.  This is the aspect of your look that will seem demure.
• Go with a striking line.  While your eye shadow is subtle, your eyeliner shouldn’t be.  This is the perfect time to bust out some liquid eyeliner.  Try for the blackest black, and create a wing near the outer corner of your eye.  For even more drama, try lining your lower lid as well. Keep to the inside of the lid, also known as the water line.  Liquid liner doesn’t work well here, so try a gel liner instead.
• Blush is your best friend.  A dinner date is the perfect time to wear blush.  The rosy complexion will give you a flirty look.  Try for warmer colors.  This will give your date a really good impression.
• Red those lips!  Even if you’re not brave enough to do a full-on red lip, at least do something bold.  This will draw your date’s attention right to your mouth – one of the most sensual parts of your body.  Hey, you can’t beat that publicity!

Now you should know exactly how to do your makeup for that date.

While makeup may be very important, you’ll also be more attractive based on your demeanor.

So, here’s some tips on how to act on this day:

• Smile a lot, but only when you truly mean it.
• Look into his eyes and show that you’re really listening.
• Drink from a straw if you want to bring his attention back to your mouth.
• Have confidence – nothing is sexier.
• Compliment your date.
• Ask about him.
• Lean in for more intimacy, but keep your shoulders back for better posture.
• Don’t fidget.  Believe me, your date will notice.
• Don’t be afraid to eat.  This is a dinner date after all.
• Find something you have in common and talk about it.
• Don’t be afraid of a comfortable silence.
• Watch how much you drink.  Only bad things will happen if you get too drunk.
• Touch your date.  It shows you’re interested.  But keep it PG, though.  You’re in public!

What are your great dinner date tips?  What do you wear for such a special occasion?  What’s your dinner date makeup style?

Be sure to tell me all about it in the comments!

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