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Fabulous Christmas Make Up Ideas for the 2016 Party Season

December 17, 2016

The Christmas party season is a time when you can really ramp up your make-up game and have some fun visiting the beauty counter. From chic metallic to luxurious jewel tones, we’ve got the latest Christmas make-up trends covered. Read on if you’re a self-confessed beauty addict…

Grown-Up Glitter

Grown up glitter Christmas make-up ideas

Images: Top Row Left via Anna Sheffield Blog | Top Row Right via Into The Gloss | Bottom Row Left via Because I'm Addicted | Bottom Row Right via Byrdie

Glitter is essential throughout the Christmas season. Whether it’s the tinsel on your tree, the sequins on your dress or the sparkle of your eyeshadow – it’s a must-have during the festive season. Channel your inner-ice queen with twinkling silver eyeshadow, or opt for warmer tones and use a light dusting of shimmering champagne gold. Rose-gold is a super pretty alternative to silver and gold, and it gives a festive make-up bag a feminine touch. The glitter doesn’t just have to stop at your eyeshadow! Sequin-inspired manicures and glittering lip gloss are obligatory for Christmas.

Cool Copper

Rose gold and copper festive make-up looks

Images: Top Row Left via SoNailicious | Top Row Right via TrendHunter | Bottom Row via Byrdie (as before)

Copper really is the metal of the moment. The warm, luxurious tones teamed with a modern twist make it an ultra-stylish choice for your Christmas make-up. Create a contemporary smoky eye style by blending copper tones with deep brown shades – the perfect combination! Alternatively, dazzling copper eyeshadow will look oh-so-glamorous on it’s own. Swap your dark Summer bronzer for cool Winter tones and use a copper-based bronzer instead. You’ll get the same effect as a traditional bronzer, just with a subtle copper shimmer. Metallic lipsticks are a seriously hot look for 2016, so why not try out a lippie that has subtle copper finish? You’ll be ready to take on that Christmas party in just one application of lipstick.

Berry and Burgundy

Christmas make-up looks with deep berry and burgundy lips

Images: Top Row Left via Glamour Magazine | Top Row Right via Crazy For Us | Bottom Row via StyleCaster

We’ve all fallen in love with beautiful berry details and luxurious jewel tones this year, and they’re absolutely everywhere at the moment. Whether it’s wedding themes, home interiors or shop-windows, burgundy is making a big come-back. If you want to rock a vampy look without looking like you’ve mistaken Christmas for Halloween, deep red is the perfect colour of choice for you. Make a statement with a dark cranberry lipstick or a matte wine red lip colour. Compliment your make-up look with a light dusting of brown, cherry or golden eyeshadow – your lips can do all the talking with this style. A delicious scarlet red manicure is an absolute essential, and you’ll look fabulous as your carry your glam clutch bag into the Christmas party.

If you can’t get the glitter out at Christmas, when can you? Plus, the festive season is the perfect time to play around with new metallic shades and dramatic ideas. Which is your favourite Christmas make-up style?

Written by Lottie - Blogger at Glitzy Secrets


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