*'Tis the season to get sparkly chicas! One of the things I LOVE the most about the holidays is that it gives me the perfect excuse to doll up (not that I really need one)! With all the chic makeup trends that have been taking over this winter season, there's more than enough super-glamorous makeup ideas to choose from. And why not look to the stars for a little inspiration? From metallic shadows to burgundy pouts–there's a look for everyone! Get inspired with a few of these fabulously festive, celebrity makeup looks and check out a few of my easy how-to-guides to get them right all on your own!
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Sexy smoky eye
Let's be real, you can NEVER go wrong with a smoky eye! This classic look is super glamorous and always in style. For a smoky look like Camilla Belle's, start off by using a three or four-color eyeshadow palette, like Mally The Perfect Smokey Eye Kit ($30). Begin by sweeping the medium shade all over your lids, followed by a darker shade that should go into the crease. Then take your lightest neutral shadow and dust it over your brow bone. Trace your top and bottom lash lines with a black pencil eyeliner and smudge for a smoky, dramtic effect. Finish off the look with two or three coats of mascara.
Dramatically long lashes
Take your look to exaggerated lengths with a some super-long lashes. Line your upper lash line with a liquid eyeliner and then use a pencil eyeliner to rim the inner rim of your lower lash line. For a dramatic fringe like Eva's, try full lash stripes like Make Up Forever Eyelashes Strips ($16). Simply squeeze a fine line of lash glue onto the ends of your lash strip and then lay the strip on the outer half of your upper lash line, making sure to position it as close to your lash line as possible. Apply one coat of mascara to help your real lashes blend in with your faux ones.
Metallic shadows
Bring on the glittery metallics! To get sultry shimmery smokey eyes like Jennifer Lopez's, start off by layering a dark black shadow as your base, all over your eyelid. Next dab on a silver shadow like MAC Eyeshadow in Frost over your base color using your index finger to help the shimmer stay in place. Then take an eyeshadow brush and apply another layer of the silver shadow to help add dimension. Using the same brush, sweep the shadow under your lower lash line to create a smoky effect. Finish off the look by lining your eyes with black eyeliner and applying 2 coats of a lengthening mascara.
Burgundy lips
Nothing makes a bolder statement than a dark oxblood-colored pout. For a look simliar to Jessica Alba's, look for a burgundy lipstick with a berry tint like Lancôme Color Design Lipstick in Curtain Call ($22). Use a lipstick brush to apply the color, starting off in the center and working your way out towards the edges. If the color looks too intense, blot some away with some blotting sheets like Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets ($6).
Bronzed cat-eye
Naya Rivera's eye makeup look is definitely the cat's meow! Using a pointed eyeliner brush, glide on a bronze shadow like MAC Eyeshadow in Bronze ($15) directly above your upper lash line and right under your lower lash line. Then, create your winged-out edge by tracing a line along your upper lid crease moving outward. Take an eyeshadow smudge brush or a cotton swap and blend in the shadow to create soft, smoky look. Finish off the look with a few coats of a very black mascara.
Classic red pout
Nothing says holidays better than a classic red pout like Salma Hayek's. For a look that flatters all skin tones, opt for an orangey red lipstick like NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Heat Wave ($24). For a neat and precised look, begin by tracing lips with a lip liner pencil in the same shade as your lipstick. Then use a lipstick brush to apply the colors starting in the middle of your lips and moving out to the corners.
Dark blue shadow
Get in with the blue with this totally on-trend navy shadow look Selena Gomez rocked here. Dab on a shadow primer to your eyelids like Urban Decay Primer Potion ($20) to help keep the shadow from creasing or flaking. Then apply a dark blue eyeshadow like Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Navy Blue ($20) all over your lid and into the crease.
