Tinker-shimmer

Fairy-like shimmer can quickly turn into "Year Three craft project" if you don't follow the golden makeup rule: less is more. For shimmer highlights concentrate on the high areas of the face - cheekbones and brow bones - using a small dome shaped or angled powder brush. You can also dust a little over the lids, but then put the shimmer down and step away. Far away.

Magic Product: MAC Iridescent Powder, $48.

Red riding lips

Follow the lead of Miss Hood, and you won't have wolves - but boys - following you around. To find your perfect red, first know your skin tone. If you have warm undertones (slightly yellow) choose an orange-based red, and cooler tones (more pinkish) need a blue-based red.

Magic Product: L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Star Secrets Lipstick in Penelope, $21.99.

The dark queen

You may not be ready to get as dark as Snow White's evil queen, but getting back to black is where it's at this season. The key to any smoky eye is starting small and building the colour from there. You can always add more, but trying to take it off will cause tears. Line eyes with a soft kohl first, then add the shadow, starting at the outer lashline and working up in an arc. Don't add more colour until all is blended, and always finish with a heavy black mascara.

Magic product: L'Oreal Paris Eye Designer in Grey Black, $26.99.

Goldi's locks

Porridge eating aside, we'd chase Goldi down just to steal her hair tips. In fact we did. Just use a medium barrelled (25mm-32mm) hair tong and sections of hair 3-5cm wide. Wrap underneath and up to half the hair length, wait 10 seconds then release and spray with a medium-hold hair spray. The result? Hair that's just right.

Magic Product: ConairPRO Ceramic Tools 25mm Curling Iron, $59.95.