You are going to be one of the chosen few… bridesmaids. Quite the honor, until you discover the bride selected bridesmaid dresses that look like they came out of the fashion don’ts list: Tulle and poof, all in the extremely unflattering shade of pumpkin orange. You already committed to the date, no backing out now. There’s no way you’ll be able to wear the dress again, so why not stand out… with your face. Aren’t you afraid that your independent woman status won't shine through your tacky bridesmaid threads? Here's how to make the masses look at your face and not your dress—whether you want to look au naturale, pretty as a princess or like a femme fatale. No one will notice the dress, promise.

Femme Fatale

Celebrity Inspirations: Charlize Theron, Marcia Cross

Really stand out among the others walking down the aisle. You have to sport matching dresses and hairstyles, but no one said anything about makeup. Vamp it up. Bright red lips and exotic, smoky eyes are key for this look, but you may only be able to pull this off for a nighttime soirée. Never done the smoky eyed look before? Turn to the Bare Escentuals Tutorials. Lesson 1 is the smoky eye, and with their detachable tip cards, you’ll have the look down in no time. Think old Hollywood glamour meets va-va-voom!

Recommended products: Global Goddess BoHo Exotic Eyes ($40), Bare Escentuals Tutorials – Lesson 1: Smoky Eye ($32) and Nars Lipstick in Afghan Red ($23).

Au Naturale

Celebrity Inspirations: Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston

Looking natural is harder than it sounds. If you want to dare to look bare—well, sort of—then go au naturale. This is perfect for the girls that dread wearing makeup on nights out and special occasions. You’re always ready for anything, and keep a coiffed, clean manicure. You can go from a big meeting at the office to surfing lessons, without so much as a makeup remover, and still look fabulous. For this look, focus on black mascara, light blush and a natural, nude colored lip. Less is more, so skip the bright eye shadows and orange self-tanner on this one. Stick with beige and gold shadows. The key is to bring out your eyes. Bare Escentuals makes an all-inclusive kit with everything you’ll need for the look.

Recommended products: Bare Escentuals Shake Your Tail Feather ($55).

Pretty as a Princess

Celebrity Inspirations: Reese Witherspoon, Salma Hayek

Always dreamt of a picture-perfect wedding? Well just because you aren’t the one getting hitched, don’t fret. You can still look pretty as a princess with this look—modern Hollywood starlet meets chic career woman. Think liquid eyeliner, white shimmery eye shadow and soft, pink lips. You’ll get a glowing reception with radiant looking skin, and are sure to turn some heads.

Recommended Products: Make Up For Ever Waterproof Eyeliner ($21), Dior Diorshow Black Out Mascara in Kohl Black 099 ($23), Fresh Satin Luster Face Palette ($45) and Too Faced the Jewelry Box ($39.50).

All products available at www.sephora.com.