Date Night Beauty | Janelle Monae

Did you just get that call over the holidays that family is in town and they would love to watch the children? Hubby finally has time off and you can't wait to take advantage? Now ideas of date night come flooding through your head and you are wondering exactly how you're going to jazz up your look? Well you've come to the right place! Tonight's post is all about creating a celebrity-inspired date night look. Here, we have the beautiful singer/actress Janelle Monae rocking a sultry red lip and matching crimson cheeks. Under the jump, I have a list of tried and true beauty favorites from the MAC counter along with steps that will help you pull off this glamorous look with ease.

Date Night Essentials | Fail-Proof Planning

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For my husband and I, date night is something like a big deal. Date night is that coveted time when we are able to decompress and enjoy each other simply as husband and wife.  And while the idea of date night is a beautiful thing, the reality is that date night has become a rare occasion.

Married & Dating: WE WANT YOU!

Calling all married couples!  Baby Teems, Green-Eyed Carissa, the Chic SAHM, and myself have teamed up again to spread the love all over social media once more. This time are collaborating on a link-up series called "Married & Dating." We all agree that keeping the fire going in our marriages means spending quality time with our spouses. And each of us thought it would be awesome to see more stories from other married folks about their experiences with dating.  So in an effort to support and highlight these precious moments, we're doing a link-up every third Monday of the month on our blogs. And we want you to participate! 

All you have to do is share a post on your blog about your date night (or date in general). It doesn't have to be a lengthy post, either. Just share a few pics and notes on what you guys did, where you went, what you wore, or whatever you feel comfortable sharing. Our first link-up kicks off next Monday and we would love it if each of you that can will take part.  I know many of you have a few pics stored in your phone from your last date night that you'd love to share with us!

And if you're reading this and don't have a blog, you can still share! Feel free to upload your pics to Instagram, Twitter, and or Pinterest using the hashtag #MarriedMondays. We love seeing happily married couples on the Interwebs and we know you do, too! 

So remember, all you have to do is go on a date (or have gone on a date) and share your experience. The first link-up will be available Monday, March 17, so be on the lookout. I can't wait to see your posts and read all about your experiences with being married and dating!

If you would like additional information about this link-up or have questions, feel free to comment below or email me at missdre910(at)gmail(dot)com. 

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