Since I’m loving weddings this week, I thought I would share the perfect look for your next black-tie or formal affair.

This outfit took me through three events this summer, including a ballroom black-tie wedding, an outdoor wine country wedding, and a fancy dinner on the town, and will no doubt take you straight through fall and right into winter, too:

1. Chanel Half Moon Wallet on Chain in Grey Metallic (pictured above in Black). Finally, the perfect evening handbag: with six credit card slots, enough room for your smartphone, lipstick and keys, and a crossbody or clutch option, you’ll never need another evening purse again . . . except this one in every color. Find it at Neiman Marcus and Chanel boutiques.
2. David Meister Drop Shoulder Gown. This drop shoulder jersey dress has more interest than a strapless gown, figure flattering side ruching, and a bold enough brooch embellishment that you can forego a necklace. Available at Bloomingdales.
3. Dior Ondine Crystal Flower Temple Sunglasses in Black. The perfect way to bring the bling.
4. Stuart Weitzman Jazziest Platforms. Black satin beauties guaranteed to lengthen your gams and bring your style to new heights.

And of course, don’t forget to complete your look with a smoldering eye and peachy pout:

1. Les Quatres Ombres de Chanel in Smokey Eyes. If the intensity overwhelms you, try a softer version with the Murano quad.
2. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner in Black Ink. You could always try MAC’s Fluidline in Blacktrack or Smashbox’s Cream Eye Liner in Black - the most important thing is using the right brush.
3. MAC Lipglass in Clear. Sure, it’s sticky, but it stays put.
4. Chanel Joues Contraste in In Love. Of course.
5. Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black. Get waterproof if you’re a crier, but stick to the original formula and brush instead of the newer Diorshow Black Out.
6. Dior Rouge Lipstick in Mazette No. 028. This perfectly bright cherry coral can be lightly applied as a sheer wash or layered for an intense pop of color.
7. MAC Lashes in No. 36. A not too obvious fringe to bat around the ballroom.
8. Chanel Le Crayon Levres Precision in Rouge. Line, fill and blend with one tool.

For a less spendy look, try these alternatives:

1. MAC Cine-Matics Smoky Black Makeup Lesson. Makeup made easy with all you need for your smoky eye look in a compact travel case with mirror: three eyeshadows, Technakohl eyeliner in Graphblack, Zoom Lash mascara in Zoom Black and two brushes.
2. Nars Blush in Orgasm. This contemporary classic needs no introduction.
3. Boots No7 Lip Glace in Cherry Kiss (or try Tangerine Twist). Target comes through with this imported essential you’ll use every day.
4. Nars Creme Lipstick in Blonde Venus (or try Belle de Jour). Good for brunettes, too.

And for a complete - almost - all in one solution (with a most befitting name), try NARS Limited Edition Everlasting Love Artist Palette:

Happy Glam-ming!

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