We all love a bit of shine and sparkle and there's no better time to start channelling your inner magpie than the party season.

Be the centre of attention with these dazzling pieces that catch the light as you move.

Your pre-party kit

Ensure a flawless look all evening with these long-wearing glow-getters:

● Eyes get quite a battering after a late night. Make sure your lids are prepped before you begin that smokey eye. By Terry Hyaluronic Eye Primer, £32, is a non-slippery eye base that helps makeup stick.

● Cover shadows, sculpt and conceal all with The Retoucher, £25, handy pen by A-list makeup guru Charlotte Tilbury.

● Wipe away shine with Shiseido Pureness Blotting Paper, £18.50, or dab a paper on your lips after re-touching to avoid your lipstick from bleeding.

● You can't beat a red lip. It screams sophistication, glamour and sexiness all-in-one. Gloss up your pout with MAC's Rocky Horror lipstick in Oblivion, £17.

● Bring out the drama in your eyes with clump-free definition with two coats of Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara, £9.99, on upper and lower lashes.

Your post-party kit

Even if your head is fuzzy and you're feeling ghastly from the night's antics, you can still look good (or better!) with these beauty wonders:

● If, heaven forbid, you've gone to bed without removing your makeup, a deep cleanse is vital to wash away stubborn makeup and impurities. Give your skin the all-clear with DHC deep cleansing oil, £21.50.

● Bring back the glow with Crème de la Mer's The Intensive Revitalising Mask, £105. This quick pick-me-up has been proven to quench dehydrated and tired skin in just eight minutes.

● Wallow in Elemental Herbology Detox botanical bathing infusion, £21, to soak away the previous night's damage.

● Dark circles are a giveaway of exhaustion. Stroke Benefit's Fakeup, £18.50, under the eye to conceal shadows without signposting wrinkles.

● A pop of blush will freshen up your whole face. Choose a natural pink shade to bring colour and life back to your skin. We love the fuss-free formula of Max Factor Miracle touch creamy blush, £6.99, in soft pink.