Holiday Glam

Its getting colder and evenings are getting darker earlier but regardless, it’s the holiday season and there will be plenty of parties and events. All the more reasons to have a few tricks up your sleeve to get your glam on!!!!

I LOVE all the new holiday collections- its my favorite time to stock up- I am such a packaging junkie- and the holiday season is when the cosmetic companies go all out!!!!

Glittering eyes, glowy skin, lush glossy lips- tis the season to be sparkly!

This season the color palate is soft and sultry- grays, pinks, plums, golds, and greens dominate the holiday makeup collections. Take these colors as deep or as bright as you wish.

Holiday makeup tips for those special occasions:

• Match your makeup to the party’s dress code – the more formal the event the more dramatic you can be with your application.
• Buy a shimmer stick or bronzer with a good sheen to use on cheekbones to brighten your look before the party begins.
• For a quick pick up, use a cool washcloth or makeup remover cloth to remove leftover foundation. Then apply a sheer new layer to even out your skin tone.
• Avoid overdoing your foudation as it can easily look caked and tired.
• BLEND BLEND BLEND your makeup as you want others to notice a sexy you and not your makeup.
• Feel free to try some dramatic looks during the holidays, now is the time to step out of your norm.
• Consider wearing faux lashes! Strips or individuals can really open up the eyes- not to mention gives you a sexy gaze!!!!
• Sexy red lips are ALWAYS a holiday classic- Don't fear red- embrace it and watch what happens!

Often at holiday parties, there isn't time to sneak away for a retouch- or your having so much fun you forget! Make your makeup last for the whole party by using these holiday makeup tips:

• Prep with foundation or primer before you apply color. Even to Eyelids- to make colors "pop" and stay all night long!
• Always set your look with a powder. Whether it be a colorless powder as an overall finish or shadow powder over liquid eyeliner, powder will help your makeup stay put.
• Pat products into your skin to ensure adherence.
• Always carry your lipliner, lipstick, or gloss- retouching your lips can revamp your whole look. ( and you can do it with out a mirror)
• Fill in brows with a pencil & brow angle brush- the brow powders tend to get darker and don't look crisp throughout the day/evening.