5 Easy Ways to Look Festive for the Season
5 Easy Ways to Look Festive for the Season
Maybe you’re heading to a party after work or you’re pressed for time, but there are still ways to incorporate these festive products with little time and effort. Thanks to reader Lisa for today’s idea!
- Glitter Nail Lacquer — most glitter polishes are best when used to layer over existing polish, so a quick coat of one will jazz up nails (or help make an existing manicure look fresh); pictured above is Zoya Electra
- Red Lipstick — most reds are long-wearing, so they’re great to add bold, festive color and will last well through parties/meals; pictured above is MAC Russian Red
- Glittery/Shimmer Lipgloss — my personal favorites are all within Bobbi Brown’s High Shimmer range; pictured is Firefly, a very cool-toned, iridescent shade, and another favorite is Canary, which is lots and lots of gold sparkle. Alone or layered, they add instant glitz with very little work; plus, they’re easy to reapply
- Glitter Eyeliner — the best kind to use in a pinch is liquid, because they come with an applicator and are less prone to fall out; if you have more time, Lit Cosmetics does excellent glitter and adhesive
- Transformative Powders — these duochrome (sometimes tri-chrome almost!) powders can be patted on top of existing makeup to add a flash of iridescent sheen and transform your look
Wooooo, I love Zoya Electra! 😀
For festive holiday looks I like to use shimmery highlighters on my cheeks and temples. Chanel puts out new ones every year.
Shimmery highlighter is a must for the holidays!
A really metallic gold shadow used on my lids or on the inner corners is something I like a lot at holidays, along with a highlighter that is a bit less ‘subtle’ than what I might normally use (achieved with the same products but a bit more liberal application).
Great idea, Mariella!
I often use loose powder in my hair ( Chanel Féérie ou this year Rêverie ), it’s a way to look really festive !
Great idea!
Hi. Can you please list some of your favorite transformative/dura chrome powders? Thank you!
OOps…I meant duochrome. 🙂
Make Up For Ever Star Powders! 🙂 MAC/Illamasqua have some pigments that can do that, too, but they’re more colored – not just transformative!
Thank you!
I’m all about glitter nail polish even on an average day, so yeah I take it to the max for holidays, lol. I don’t mind looking crazy. It’s way too fun.