It’s the second week of December and the Christmas spirit is in full swing. Calendars are filled with parties and meetups, carols are playing everywhere, and eating big meals seems to be norm. In the beauty world, holidays usually translates to a bright red lip, smoky eyes, and lots of glitter—preferably worn one at a time. Has your makeup look gotten into the Christmas spirit yet? Here are four looks you can try as suggested by some of our well-loved cosmetic brands.
1. Jewel tones and high shine
Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman created The Evening Opulence collection for Fall/Winter 2013 which plays with rich purples, violets, and emeralds for the eyes and plums and fuchsias for the lips. Nails are decked out in graphite and matte sparkles. “I pictured a luxurious and polished woman, who looks to makeup to accessorize and enhance her look using bursts of color,” Westman said. “She is sensual, sexy and smart; modern, yet a little over-the-top. She makes each look her own, and her style is timeless.” Well, don’t we all want to be that woman?
Play up both your eyes and lips with this collection, as modeled by Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde. Try out the Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Embellished, Bejeweled, or Adorned. They can either amp up your existing lipsticks or tone it down, and the lacquer-like finish isn’t the annoying sort of gloss. It has lots of color and subtle shimmer, and stays for a decent amount of time before it needs a retouch. Another winner from this collection are the nail polishes in Divine, Elusive, Rich and Seductive. All say “opulent” and “holiday” and if you stock up on all four, that’s enough week-long manis to cover you for the whole month of December!
Perfect for: Dinner celebrations in neutrals, if you’re the low-key type, or in jewel toned sequins just like Revlon’s ambassadors Stone and Wilde. The holidays are the best excuse to pile on the shine, if that’s your style. Keep your hair sleek and simple so as not to go overboard. Emphasizing your eyes than your lips when lots of eating is involved will lessen the chances of makeup faux pas mid conversation.
2. Plums and pinks, and mauves
The Body Shop’s Winter Trend collection for 2013 recommends a smoky purple eye with a pink or mauve lip, for morenas. The 4-step Smoky Palette in Icy Plum carries different shades and finishes of violet, and the darkest shade, a matte plum, is a great break from the expected black smoky eye for the holidays. The brand’s new lipstick formulation, Color Crush Lipstick, is a shot of color with a creamy finish and Peachy Pink is the collection’s shade for those who prefer pale lips to a smoky eye. Feeling bolder and adventurous? Swipe on The Right Mauves for deep berry lips.
Nothing says happy like radiant skin, and The Body Shop’s latest Radiance range can enhance your complexion. Try Illuminate with Brush On in Sunlight or Shimmer Waves in Coral after foundation and before finishing or loose powder for that “lit from within” glow.
Perfect for: Brunch or lunch gatherings, where the natural sunlight will bounce of your extra radiant skin. Pull away your hair from your face if you truly want to highlight your skin, and don’t forget to sweep the extra on your decollete and shoulders, if they are exposed.
3. Old Hollywood glamor
Got the perfect little black dress and feeling a little classic? Bobbi Brown’s Old Hollywood collection pays tribute to the Golden Era of cinema and its American screen sirens. Perfectly lined cat eyes played up with shades of brown, gold, and champagne, and of course, a classic red lip, is Bobbi Brown’s Holiday 2014 look.
Check out the Old Hollywood eye palette which carries nine eyeshadows, from soft silver sparkle, subtle metallic gold, to rich chocolate and charcoal shimmers, these shades will define your eyes and create a great back drop for a precise winged eyeliner. Complete your glamor girl look with a bold red lipstick, also named “Old Hollywood” encased in a retro-gold case. And who says this look is just for an LBD or an LWD? Make it modern by donning red on red, like Katie Holmes’ on the ad!
Perfect for: Cocktails, where the low lighting, candles, and wine will really make you feel like a hobnobbing movie star, and you won’t have to worry about your red lips fading. Set your hair in Veronica Lake-esque waves, just like Holmes did, and opt for fine jewelry or smaller, classic accessories for a ladylike look.
source: interaksyon.com
