4 Amazing holiday makeup Ideas

Very berry

From ruby-tinged pouts to matte magenta mouths, berry lips ruled the fall runways. Their reign continues well into winter with rich, hydrating lipsticks in shades of amethyst and kunzite. Another swoon-worthy trend? Matching your lips to your tips. The retro esthetic of coordinating berry finishes creates a subtle yet powerful beauty statement.

Dress, $70, hm.com/ca . Earrings, express.com . Ring, thomassabo.com .

et the look: 

1. Ceramic Glaze Nail Lacquer in Applause, $10, shoppersdrugmart.ca .

2. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potion in True Liar, $34, esteelauder.ca .

3. Essence Metal Glam Eyeshadow in Coffee to Glow, $3.50, shoppersdrugmart.ca .

4. Gosh Velvet Touch Matte Lipstick in Raspberry, $14, shoppersdrugmart.ca .

5. Essie Nail Polish in Flowerista, $10, essie.ca .

Ritzy business

Draw attention to your peepers with rich and regal smoky purples. Swapping out sooty black for vivid lilacs instantly softens a smoky eye. And, if you’re looking to bling it on—after all, it is the holidays—press micronized glitter over top or look for a purple shadow with major sparkle.

Earrings, swarovksi.com

Get the look:

1. M.A.C Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Plum Dressing, $24, maccosmetics.ca .

2. Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Glaze in Make a Mauve, $12, maybelline.ca .

3. Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow & Liner in Purple, $18, sephora.ca .

4. Ardell Natural Eyelashes, $6.50, ardelllashes.com . Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick in #45, $8, rimmellondon.com .

The clash

One of the golden rules of makeup is never to pair a dramatic eye with an equally bold lip. We say, phooey! Sometimes, you need to break the rules to achieve true greatness. Take a risk and swipe shimmering emerald-green shadow onto lids, then pair with an audacious juicy red lip. When two striking beauty elements are equally intense, the effect is sophisticated—never garish.

Faux-fur stole, $100, lechateau.com . Earrings, winners.ca .

1. Giorgio Armani Eye Tint in Émeraude, $39, sephora.ca .

2. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Lounge, $22, urbandecay.ca .

3. Lise Watier Eye Shine in Peacock, $22, lisewatier.com .

4. Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer in Cherry Pop, $21, clinique.ca .

5. L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Intenza mascara, $11, lorealparis.ca .

Lost in space

When it comes to nail art, simple touches can make the biggest impact. Instead of applying an intricate design, try a negative-space manicure. A polish-free V-shape surrounded by sapphire-coloured lacquer elongates nails while adding a smidgen of edginess and elegance.

Balmain for H&M dress, $179, hm.com/ca . Crisscross ring, baublebar.com . Ring, swarovski.com .

Get the look:

1. Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel in Vibe, $8, avon.ca .

2. SpaRitual Lacquer in Intricate, $12, sparitual.com .

3. CoverGirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Mutant, $8.50, covergirl.ca .

4. Urban Decay Revolution High Color Lipgloss in Vice, $26, urbandecay.ca .

This story was originally published in the December 2015 issue of Canadian Living.4 Amazing holiday makeup Ideas