New Year’s Eve is upon us, and that means party time!

Every year I get together with my friends for a party on New Year’s Eve. We hang out at a central house, eat, drink and get our merry, kinky, pervy groove on. One thing I do for my friends? Well, I cook, but I also bring all my makeup swag and make everyone look fabulous for the ball drop!

Let’s say you’re interested in going a little glam for your party…

But you don’t know how to fab it up?

Never fear, I’ve got tips for you that will help you go genderqueer glam and wow all your friends. And don’t worry, just tame these tips down a bit and you’ll look less like David Bowie in his androgynous glam phase and more like yourself with a hint of something extra.

In no particular order, may I present to you: Harper’s Glam Tips!

• Eyeliner is your friend. Go for a soft pencil in shades of black, brown or grey, and smudge it darlings! Tap it on, right at the eyelashes, not inside your eyelashes either! Then use your fingertip to smudge it. Does wonders, and, if you go lightly, with a shade that matches your hair color, most people won’t realize you’re wearing it! For an everyday look, do the top lid and the outer corner on the bottom; for a fantastic night look, thicken it up and go for the gold!
• Lip gloss makes everyone look kissable. The simple version, just to genderqueer it up a bit, would be to put a hint of clear lipgloss on your lower lip, rub your lips together, and go. A hint of shine that most people will mistake for lip balm, but you’ll know it’s there. Full on glam? I’ve already explained about the joys of lipstick, now just add that same clear lip gloss on top for shiny sexy goodness. Fabulous!
• Blush brings a hint of color to your cheeks, and that’s all good. Now, darlings, you’re going to want to have a nice clean shave, unless you’re going for the rosy-cheeked Santa look… Your day look, if you incorporate blush, should be a subtle lighter shade, not too pink or you’ll look like you’ve been hitting the holiday Schnaps early. Go look at pictures of makeup tutorials to get placement right, because this part’s tricky. Blush does not go on your cheekbones, it goes ~under~ them! You’re drawing in shadows to make your cheeks look more chiseled and give definition to your face. I know, it’s tricky, and that’s why blush is an advanced technique! But well worth mastering.
• A fantastic hairstyle is a must. If you’re not going to go for a wig (and let me tell you, they itch and get sweaty, especially if you’re dancing), then you’re going to need some gel and glitter hair spray. Gel your hair into spikes, think… pixy. Not sharp defined spikes, more, a profusion of spiky hair. Your day look would be just the spikes, and at night? Glam it with that glitter hairspray! Those little stores in the mall that sell cheap necklaces and earrings will carry it — when in doubt, go in, be confused, ask the store clerk to help you because your girlfriend sent you out and you’re so lost, poor lamb.

Ok, those four things will bring you into the genderqueer glam world!

Eyes, lips, cheeks and hair. You’re all set! Go forth my petunias and rock the night life with your newly glamorous looks. And post pictures, if you’re feeling brave, on the Enchantrix Empire for us all to oooh and aaaah over you! Send me a link and I’ll feature you here, too!

Let’s all go forth this New Year’s Eve and make merry, and fabulous, and fantastic fun! I really do want to see you all glammed up!