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by Kristen Koch
photography by Joseph Saraceno
hair and makeup by Jackie Shawn

 
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  • Two stylin' women share their signature looks for date night — and the inspiration behind them.

    CORI M.

    Age: 40
    Occupation: Account Director
    Her M.O.: A bold lip statement.

    Cori's date-night must-have is a bold red lip. "I started with one red lipstick, then I got more adventurous — and brighter," she explains.


    Before trying Cori's pumped-up pout or investing in a new lipstick, make sure you do a test-drive. "I'm not a big believer in the rules," says makeup artist Jackie Shawn. "Sometimes the opposite can work. That's why it's important to try the lipstick on if you can." And when going red, keep your other makeup basic: a natural-looking touch of mascara and foundation.


  • Rouge recommends: To get Cori's vivid lip color, try CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipstick CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick - HotCoverGirl LipPerfection Lipstick - HotGet soft, smooth lips in a selection of great colors.Learn More|Add to Beauty Kit  in a red like Hot or Flame. To style short, fine hair like Cori's, try Pantene Pro-V Restore Beautiful Lengths Smoothing Balm Pantene Pro-V Restore Beautiful Lengths Smoothing BalmThis balm helps resist breakage so you can grow hair longer and helps keep fly-aways and frizz under control.Buy Now|Add to Beauty Kit . It helps tame unruly, frizzy hair for long-lasting, smooth style.

  • RUTH A.

    Age: 33
    Occupation: Art Director
    Her M.O.: A smoky gaze to emphasize her eyes.

    Ruth favors a smoky eye before going out on the town. "I like to play up my eyes because they're dark," she says. "I like to do a swoopy liner, some mascara, and then add some blush and a minimal lip."


    "I really think you should be comfortable in your makeup," says Jackie, "so I suggest playing up what you think is your best feature. If you're not sure, go with what people tell you is your best feature, like a great smile or beautiful eyes."


  • Rouge recommends: Use a liner, like CoverGirl LiquilineBlast Eyeliner CoverGirl LiquilineBlast Eyeliner in Black FireIt effortlessly adds intensity to a colorful smoky eye look with expert results.Learn More|Add to Beauty Kit  in Black Fire, to help define the upper and lower lids. For Ruth's just-right lips, try CoverGirl Blast FlipStick CoverGirl Blast FlipStickCoverGirl Blast FlipStickTwo paired shades in one lipstick. Wear each hue alone, or blend them to create your own look.Learn More|Add to Beauty Kit . Each lipstick has two ends, so you can wear each individually or blend them to customize your shade. And make sure your primped-and-polished look is backed by a dazzling smile. With Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2-Hour Express Crest 3D White 2-Hour Express WhitestripsCrest 3D White Whitestrips 2 Hour ExpressNeed a whiter smile in a jiffy? Try the latest Whitestrips to help you get noticeably whiter teeth in just 2 hours.Learn More|Add to Beauty Kit , you can get a noticeably whiter smile in just two hours. Just before your date, take care of bad-breath from food odors (like garlic and onion) with a swish of Scope Dual-Blast Mouthwash Scope Dual-Blast MouthwashScope Dual-Blast MouthwashTarget both bad breath germs and strong food odors like garlic and onion with a swish of this mouthwash.Learn More|Add to Beauty Kit .