1. The Liquid Liner — Smoky eyes are all well and good, but we prefer a thick black line on our lids when it's time to party. It adds instant definition to the eyes, keeps your look sophisticated, and stays put without smudging into that weird raccoon mask by sundown.

Essence Cosmetics Super Fine Eyeliner Pen, $2.99, available at Ulta; By Terry Ligne Blackstar Liquid Eyeliner, $43, available at Barneys.