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The holiday season is upon us and that means more stress, more expenses and... MORE PARTIES! Holiday parties call for an "extra special" version of your everyday self. I think we'd all like to look a bit more glamorous for the parties this season, but how? Who has the time and money to create a whole new look? This is why I've put together a list of simple tips and tricks for taking your usual look to the next level. This way you'll still look like yourself... just more fabulous!
1. Get your glow on. Adding a little luminosity to your look can really get you into the holiday spirit! Look like you're glowing from within with some well-placed shimmer. Dust Madeleine Mono Special Effects Face Powder anywhere the light would naturally touch. Try applying to cheekbones, forehead, nose and collarbones for a natural, radiant sheen.
2. Have your brows professionally shaped (or at least look like you did.) If you can swing it, nothing beats having your brows professionally shaped. Well-shaped brows can take years off, and make you look more awake, instantly. If circumstances do not allow for you to have this service done professionally, do not despair! We have just the thing. Too Faced Brow Envy Kit can help you to achieve the brows of your dreams! It has everything you need to get salon-perfect brows at home. Whether you do it yourself, or have someone else do it, get those brows in shape! It is one of the simplest things you can do to get yourself party-ready.
3. Pump up the volume. Add some oomph to your 'do with a little volume at the crown. Whether wearing your hair up or down, this tweak adds glamour to ho-hum hair. Try a volumizing mousse or one of the new root-lifters for touchable, weightless volume. Apply the product to damp roots and blow-dry upside down for maximum impact.
4. Gloss over it. Nothing has a more beautiful effect on lips than a little bit of festive shine. Glosses can add moisture to dry lips and help them to appear fuller. To make lips appear their plumpest, dab a high-shine, plumping gloss like LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen - Color Shine onto the center of lips. This placement creates the illusion of a fuller mouth while special ingredients work to plump instantly for your most gorgeous lips ever.
5. Define your lash line. Make lashes appear richer, thicker and more beautiful by defining your lash line with a black pencil. Sistina Eye Crayon Definire in Carboncino never needs sharpening, for effortless glamour. For a modern look, apply pencil to top lash line only and smudge a bit before applying two generous coats of your favorite mascara.
6. Try shimmery nude nails. Be holiday-festive and work appropriate all at once with this gorgeous take on the neutral manicure. A bit of pearl adds some well-deserved glamour to this classic look. Sara St. James Easy Color Nail Enamel in Sugar Berry is a universally flattering shade with just the right amount of shimmer!
7. Add some color. Need a quick and easy way to change up your eye makeup? Try a new shade of eye liner! This subtle change will instantly update your look and requires no new makeup skills. Deep purples and blues are the most flattering and help to make eyes look brighter. Try Pur Minerals Mineral Eye Defining Pencil with Smudger in Midnight Sapphire or Black Amethyst.
8. Wear a piece of "statement" jewelry. Nothing ups your glamour quotient like a large bauble with plenty of sparkle. A large cocktail ring or dramatic necklace can take an everyday look from so-so to spectacular with a minimum of effort. Inexpensive cocktail jewelry is available everywhere you look and can really spice things up for the holidays.
9. Try a bold lip. It worked for the screen stars of the 1950's and it can work for you too! A bold lip creates drama in moments and can add life to a lackluster complexion. If red is your thing, nothing says "holidays" like a rich, true red. If you're not into red, try a striking fuschia or saturated rose-tone. Sistina Lipcolor Perfetta in Red Glorioso is one of my holiday favorites!
10. Say it with Sparkle. If you need to get your wardrobe ready to party and are at loss for ideas, try this easy fix: Add at least one heavily sequined or beaded piece to your repertoire. These can be added to almost any outfit for a instant injection of holiday spirit. If you're the understated type, try an accessory like a belt or clutch. More of a drama queen? Wear a sequined top, jacket or dress and truly make an entrance!
With these simple updates, you can take your look from average to amazing with very little investment. Try any or all for an easy, holiday update to your usual look. You'll be happy you did!
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