For the ultimate night-time look go for a modern vintage feel (along the lines of a flawless Elizabeth Taylor). The key to keeping it fashion-forward is all in the details, Montano explains. “The brows are wide-set, but not too dark. The lower lashes are drawn on precisely with liquid liner, and the face is gently contoured under the cheekbones and hairline. The extra dash of glitter in a clear gloss is entirely optional, though,” she says. Now, to find a party.

Poudre Universelle Libre in Translucent, £34, Ombre Contraste Sculpting Veil For Eyes And Cheeks in Notorious, £31, and Écriture De Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner, £25, all Chanel; Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation SPF15 in Warm Ivory, £30, Bobbi Brown; High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara in Extreme Black, £17, Clinique; Loose Glitter, £6.50, Fardel Blouse, £2,398, Corrie Nielsen; hairband, stylist’s own; earrings, £6,890, Natasha Zinko

Four party make-up looks by Kay Montano