5 Simple Steps to a Gorgeous Party Look

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A busy filmmaker and mom of two, Antoinette Parkinson, 39, has eliminated makeup from her daily life. "I'd still like to dress up my face for a night out," she says, "but now I'm afraid of overdoing it." To help her keep her vow to be more adventurous this holiday season, we brought in makeup artist Troy Surratt to walk her through five easy steps to a gorgeous party face. (After which, she happily let down her hair.)