All In A Day’s Work

From nailing the interview to working a power pout – we’ve got your office makeup covered.

Spring Queen’ Collar Button Down Shirt, $19.90, from H&M. THEODORE Blue Stripe Blazer Jacket, $419, from BCBGMAXAZRIA.

Code Red In The Boardroom

Boardroom Powerhouse

Business meetings call for a polished appearance, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work a red lip. Keep the rest of your face refined and understated while you play up that scarlet pout. 

1 MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Acrylip in 400, $42.

2 Dior Rouge Dior in 080 Red Smile, $49.

3 Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Archangel, $32.

Floral Embroidery Stripe Button Down Shirt, $99.90, from Marks & Spencer.

Ace The Interview

When interviewing for a job, keep makeup natural – you’ll want to look fresh-faced and professional. Stick to brown and taupe for the eyes, tinted lip gloss and a touch of blusher. 

1 Nudestix Magnetic Matte Eye Color in Taupe, $37.

2 Guerlain Meteorites Happy Glow Blush, $84.

3 Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Liquid Lip Crème in Yours To Try, $44. 

4 NARS Blush in Bumpy Ride, $50.

Frill Sweater, $69.90, from H&M. Armor Rings, $160 each; and Stacked Ring, $140, all from ALT the Collection.

Casual Friday

Fridays mean you can experiment with different makeup looks. Don’t be afraid to break out the shimmer – lightly dust them on your eyelids so you can sparkle like the star you are on TGIF night.

1 Urban Decay Moondust Palette, $80.

2 Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Diamond Dust.

3 Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Highlighter in Stunner, $48.

4 Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Le Compact Encre De Peau, $99.

Networking Cocktail

Cocktails are a chance to let your hair down. Adopt the smokey eye, but use colours like plum and burgundy to make it look less severe. A subtle ombre lip makes for a great talking point when engaging in small talk.

Off Shoulder Navy Tie Knot Dress, $149, from WAREHOUSE. Choker, $139; and Spiraling Ring, $69, both from BCBGMAXAZRIA. Puffer Fish with Diamanté Ring, $546, from DAVE Fine Jewellery.

PHOTOS ALEXANDER OW / STYLING SHARON TAN, ASSISTED BY JESSICA KHOR / MAKEUP LARRY YEO, USING SEPHORA COLLECTION / HAIR RENO TAN/HAIRLOOM USING GOLDWELL / MODEL YIN YIN/ AVE MANAGEMENT.