Need some date night make-up and hair ideas? Here's our 'first date' winners 💄
Going on a first date is all about feeling empowered and confident in yourself, including your hair and makeup.
It's sometimes difficult to know which kind of look will make you feel best, but we've picked out 5 of our favourite classic beauty looks which exude timelessness.
From the bold, attention-grabbing red lip to the naturally tousled hair, these beauty looks are sure to get you date-ready. And who best to show off the looks? Our fave confident and cool women, of course.
Picture Editor: Sandra Waibl
Getty ImagesAmazing golden orange eyes
Diane Kruger totally nails this look. It's all about subtlety rather than being too bold, especially on a first date. Stick to a wash of light colour like Diane.
Getty ImagesAmazing golden orange eyes
If you don't fancy a full-on smoky shadow, a gorgeous gold is the perfect alternative as seen on Lupita Nyong'o. It's pretty and very eye-catching, making it ideal for a first date. Gold looks great when applied in a creamy formula. Or, if you'd like to add in a little orange (powder is best). Blend the bold shade into your eye crease to make it more wearable and subtle.
Getty ImagesA feline flick
Sexy, sultry, and a great alternative to a smoky eye, a feline flick is perfect for a date as seen on Candice Swanepoel. We suggest keeping your flick on the subtle side, but it's really up to you. After lining the eyelid with a liquid liner, keep the waterline bare and run a little highlighter under your brow bone for date night perfection.
Baby pink lips
DIane Kruger is single right now, but that doesn't mean she hasn't nailed the perfect date night beauty. We're totally smitten with her baby pink lips with just a touch of sheen. Teamed with jet black lashes, dewy skin and a touch of blush - this is the perfect look for a laid-back date. You might want to leave the bling earrings at home - unless that's your style, and then GO. FOR. IT.
Getty ImagesRed Lips
Red lips are totally classic, and they are sure to get your date's attention for all the right reasons while making you feel bold and sophisticated from the get-go.
We recommend sticking to a matte finish and using a lip liner first to ensure perfect application. Pair your bright lips with toned-down eye makeup and glowing skin to keep the look natural.
Alexa Chung
Rex FeaturesTousled waves
Straight hair can sometimes look a little severe, while a tousled wave keeps your look natural and summery, too.
Paired with any makeup look, loose curls look pretty and are easy to maintain throughout the date, too. Just spritz on some beachy salt spray before leaving for your rendez-vous!
Diane Kruger
Getty ImagesTousled waves
Behati Prinsloo
GettyA subtle smoky eye
If a bold lip isn't quite your thing, turn your date's attention to your eyes.
While a full-on dark grey and black eye can look a little dramatic for a first meeting, a gorgeously bronzed smoky eye is sure to make you feel sexy and confident. The beauty of this look, too, is that you can apply as little or as much shadow as you like in order to feel comfortable and ready come date night.
Sienna Miller
Getty'No makeup makeup'
Not really into makeup, or just want your date to see the real you? We like your style. Make like Rachel McAdams and keep it natural; a rose-tinted lipbalm, a little cream blusher and some tinted foundation is all you need!
Rachel McAdams
