Get The Look: Holiday Edition

Despite the rain, wind and snow the holidays are actually quite colorful. Ornaments, wrapping paper, and all of the whimsical shades that make up this special time of year add such vibrance to these winter months. Fashion and beauty are no exceptions, and in fact it's our favorite time of year to pull out all the stops and show our festive side. What’s more fun than a metallic eyeshadow or a rich berry lipstick? How about a killer highlight and a winged eyeliner? We’re going to share with you some of our favorite cosmetics that make up our favorite holiday makeup look.

Eyeshadow & Liner

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, so let’s give ‘em some drapes. For the holiday season, you can’t help but to think of all of the shimmering lights, ornaments and even the glistening snow. Even at holiday parties, it seems like everyone is wearing something that shines and shimmers. We love that so naturally we want a bit of that in our holiday makeup as well.

For a quick, on-the-go shimmer we love the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eyeshadow. It’s easy to use by simply swiping the stick along the eyelid and using a brush or your finger to blend it out. Our favorite shade for winter is Orchid which is a gorgeous lavender/lilac shade. For those more experienced we love this Chanel Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Palette. With sixteen choices of palette options, our favorite for the holiday season is Tisse Rivoli.

For an added kick to our holiday look we really rely on eyeliner. Whether it's a sleek cat-eye or an under eyeliner moment, it really seals the deal on our eye makeup. For a cat-eye we use the Too Faced Better Than Sex Easy Glide Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner. It’s perfect for beginners or the expert and lasts all day long. Seriously. For a festive under eyeliner look we’re using the MAC Cosmetics Technakohl Liner Eyeliner in the shade Risque which adds a subtle golden pop of color where you would least expect it.

Lipstick & Lip Liner

We really want a bold lip for those holiday parties and family photo sessions so we’re reaching for our Tom Ford Gloss Luxe Moisturizing Lip Balm. Even though this is a gloss/balm the color pigmentation is extremely bold and since it’s a balm as well it keeps our lips moisturized all night. This product is the definition of a triple threat and we will continue to purchase it time and time again. Our favorite shade is 01 Disclosure, the perfect winter red. Another liquid lip that we adore is the MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick in the shade High Drama. This rich berry shade soaks lips in a velvety soft color that should be anyone’s staple color this holiday. Our other favorite lip product is something between a lip liner and a lip crayon, the Nars Velvet Lipstick Pencil in Dragon Girl can be used as a liner or as a lipstick sealed with a clear gloss. Your choice, either way you can’t choose wrong.

Shine

What holiday look isn’t complete without a bit of shine? Like the star on top of the tree we want to be seen, baby! That’s where our good friend highlighter comes in to save the day. For an all over glow we reach for our Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter Primer and Highlighter. You control where you want to shine, whether it’s all over, just the cheekbones, alone or underneath makeup. This product is the definition of versatile. For a more controlled highlight we use the NARS The Multiple Stick in Maui for a subtle golden glow atop the cheek bones, down the bridge of the nose and just under the eyebrows. Last but certainly not least we love this fun Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Highlighter Compact. This product comes in two color options Rose and Pink Quartz that each provide a soft natural glow. There you have it, our guide to the perfect holiday face. Only question is, how will you shine this holiday season?