Party season is in high gear by now. With Christmas being a hop, skip, and jump away, I know that you are in dire need of fresh beauty ideas to up your party glam game. Don’t fret, I’ve found a ton of hair and makeup trends that are sure to give your new sparkly dress and that favorite LBD the extra kick of chic that it needs. Here are my top picks for the best in makeup and hair trends this holiday 2015:
High Ponytail
Sleek, wavy, or feminine, a high ponytail should be your hairdo of choice if your dress has low-cut back or intricate back detailing.
The Grown Up Sock Bun
Now, we all love a messy sock bun when we’re relaxing at home. Take your go-to hairdo to the next level by making your bun voluminous by teasing it a la Cara Delevingne. You can also take a cue and keep it sleek a la J. Lo or accent it with a full-on bang like Rihanna.
Accessorize It
You can always count on floral or crystal embellishment to cure to a bland hair style. When in doubt, accessorize.
Braided Beauty
Braids have a had a strong showing for multiple seasons now. This holiday season, braids move away from the bohemian and into more romantic and sophisticated territory.
Making Waves
Whether you opt for tousled waves like Jessica Alba or old Hollywood glam like Kate Beckinsale or Blake Lively, or even some asymmetrical action like Allison Williams, your curling iron will be your best friend this party season.
Tease Me
Add a whole lot of drama when you add a little bit of volume to your holiday hair style. A little bit of undone glam never hurt.
Images from PopSugar, Harper’s Bazaar
Bold Lips
Statement lips never go out of style. Classic red, girly pink, or edgy and bold dark berry like Kim Kardashian-West, let your lips do the talking this holiday party season.
Glow On
Enhance your skin’s natural beauty with understated stained lips, gold shimmer on the lids, and a sweep of bronzer.
Color Splash
This season be brave and experiment eyeshadow and liner in shades of blue, mauve and purple.
Smoke It Out
Smoky eyes are always a winner when it comes to nailing a sexy, party look. Deviate from the standard dark, black smoky eye, and try out a softer brown smoky eye.
Walk the Line
A dramatic cat eye is all you need to draw attention to your gorgeous eyes. Put a little mascara on, and you’re all set.
Images from Harper’s Bazaar and InStyle
Which hair and makeup trend will you be trying on for your next party? I’m excited to try a brown smoky eye and a high ponytail. Happy holidays everyone!
StyleWithKate 