So what if you've gained a few pounds? Cover that extra weight with makeup, it's as simple as that! Pretty soon, you'll walk into that party and feel better than ever. The trick is in the face because it's, after all, what people first notice.

Before you start, apply powder foundation on a clean face. Make sure that it matches the color of your skin tone. Looking too glammed up is the last thing you want to do. Putting something that's a few shades lighter can end up looking grey. Be proud of what you have and enhance your already beautiful features. Then, apply blusher with care with this foolproof technique:

1. Suck in your cheeks. Doing so creates a shadow over the hollows of your cheeks. You'll want to shade this area to create the illusion of a slimmer face.

2. Dip a clean contouring brush into powder foundation that's two shades darker than your natural skin tone. Run it over the hollows of your cheeks and make sure you blend it well to erase the harsh lines. A good trick would be to work upwards and upon finishing, glide the brush over your cheeks with downward strokes to erase the lines.

3. To make your face more oval-shaped, run the same brush over your hairline, temples, and jaw line with the use of the same dark foundation.

4. Next, highlight the key areas of your face like the center of your forehead, bridge of your nose, and chin. Do this by dipping a clean brush into powder foundation that's two shades lighter than your actual skin tone.

5. Lastly, finish by dusting a pinkish blush over the apples of your cheeks to bring out your cheekbones and get a sexy pop of color.

So, what if you've got bruises or marks you want to cover? It helps to use a tinted airbrush spray. For bigger marks, like a birthmark, you'll have to use a corrective concealer to balance out the discoloration. Orange or yellow-toned concealer cancels out bluish or purple tones. Use a makeup sponge to pat the troubled area with the corrector, then top off with a concealer and loose powder that is, again, the same shade as your skin tone. If you're not sure which shade is best for you, ask the girl behind the counter. They've been trained to know exactly what you need.

It also helps to bring out your eyes so the attention is diverted to your lovely face. Use shades that bring out your eyes and never forget to wear mascara to add drama and soot to your lashes. Look for wands that are made with super innovative materials. Brushes that are spaced closer make your lashes thicker. Work on the outer area of your lashes first so that these look longer and get the bulk of the color before your work your way inwards. After that, you're good and ready to go. Strut with style and know that as long as you look good, the extra pounds will hardly be noticeable.