Well folks, they're here. No more escaping. The holidays have come! This time of year is bound to bring on some type of stress (good or bad) so why not look your best when running to four different Christmas parties or while being cornered by weird Uncle Harry?? Here are seven beauty tips to ensure a fabulous holiday!
1.) With crazy fashions constantly hitting the shelves, nails are sure to be a hit this year. But instead of painting them like candy canes or the always popular cranberry shades, try glamming up a neutral. Neutral hues are always classy but how about adding a glitter polish as a top coat? Try OPI nail lacquer in "Bubble Bath" as your neutral than your favorite glitter polish. You're sure to be a perfect 10!
2.) Nix your old faithful eyeliner for a look that will be the envy of the party! Try using a sapphire or plum shade on your bottom water line. Not only will these colors make your eye color "pop", but they also make the whites of the eye look whiter, which tend to yellow the older we get. I use Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner pencils in "Binge" and "Rockstar". TIP: Is your eyeliner too soft or crumbling? Pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes before applying. Works like a charm and feels great putting it on!
3.) When the holidays approach, some many experts say, "try a red lip!" Well if you don't know exactly which darker shade looks best, this trend can go really wrong. Instead, try a neutral high shine gloss. This allows your eyes to grab the attention and your lips to keep them looking. Glossy neutral lips can make your pout fuller. So if thin lips are what you've got, try this instant (and painless) plumper. TIP: Running low on your fave gloss near the holidays? Drop your closed gloss stick into a mug of warm water for 10 minutes. The heat melts gloss off the sides so you have more to use. And then pray for a gift card to MAC from Santa!
4.) Sometimes we want a new hairstyle but don't want to cut it or don't know how to style it. Here's a way to do both without changing your length at all! Blow dry and curl your hair. The curls underneath don't have to be perfect so waves will do just fine. As soon as it's curled and the front looks the way you want it, take the ends of your hair and roll them under creating a faux wavy bob updo! Secure the hidden hair with a few long pins or bobby pins. The undone wisps of hair make this look modern and fresh.
5.) Want fuller eyelashes without the hassle of false lashes? Using a waterproof eyeliner in a dark neutral shade, trace the upper inner rim of your lash line. Lashes can look or actually be sparse. This trick fills in the gaps and gives the illusion of thick, full lashes. TIP: Try this method before you shadow your eyes. This way the shadow doesn't get on your fingers and on the rest of your face. Using a make-up brush, horizontally push on your eyelid. This will expose the inner lash line. Use a sharpened pencil so the product doesn't get into your eye!
6.) Give your hair a little sparkle for a holiday party. A low bun will not wow anyone. But a low bun with a glittery head band will! Dress up a messy side bun will a sparkling clip or pin. You can even bobby pin in a brooch made from crystals. Or if you really want to wow people, re-purpose a sparkly necklace. Attach a necklace onto a ponytail holder. Put your hair up and start to braid, only in one of the sections, add the necklace so its like a strand of hair. Continue to braid and then wrap the braid around into a bun. Secure with bobby pins and Presto! You now have that glittery necklace woven into your hair.
7.) It's a fact. There will be more treats and drinks at holidays parties than anyone knows what to do with. The problem... other than your waistline, is puffiness! Your face and hands can retain water because of dehydration and too much salt. The solution? Drink LOTS of water! This will help flush out the salt and keep your face looking fresh. Try to stay away from caffeine as well. It will only dehydrate you and your skin more.
Here's to a beautiful holiday season and an even more glamorous 2013!!
XOXO Mindy
