Holiday Makeup Must Haves

The holiday season gives us an excuse to pay extra attention to our hair and makeup.  My favorite looks are either a bold lip or a shimmery, smokey eye.  Here are a few of my holiday make up must haves:

A classic red manicure

Shimmery eye shadow

Glittery nails

Sparkly eye liner

A bright red pout

Glowing skin

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Pure Color Lipstick Spf 15, $30Nars Illuminator, $29Too Faced Starry-Eyed Liquid Eyeliner Mad Mad Love, $18NYX Chrome Eyeshadow (New) :: Shimmer / Glitter :: Eyes :: Cherry..., $4.50Glitter Nail Polish | Shop American Apparel, $9Essie Nail Polish - Reds Really Red ( C ) 0.5 oz, $8

images via allure.com & instyle.com

All About Eyes

I am not a "high end" makeup kind of girl.  I get so much pleasure out of visiting a drugstore or beauty supply and getting to choose from so many different products at half/more than half the price I would pay at a department store.  Here are a few of my latest eye make up essentials...

{E.l.f. Eyelid Primer - The beauty of the E.l.f. line is that all products are $1.00. (The Studio line is $3). This primer works amazingly. Keeps eyeshadow on all day without that nasty creasing}

{Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette - The highly pigmented colors are a great mix of matte and shimmery shades.  The price can't be beat and it's actually 25% off this week.}

{Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner - Goes on super smooth and lasts all day}

{E.l.f. Eye liner Brush - Again a fab product for a buck.  I use this to apply my gel and powder liners.}

 

{Maybelline Volum' Express One by One Mascara - I am always on the search for a really great mascara because I have like two eyelashes.  This one really really brought out my lashes without any added clumpiness.}

{E.l.f Eye Widener - This white liner has a built in sharpener and make eyes pop!}

 {Revlon Fantasy Lengths Maximum Wear Self Adhesive Lashes - For a bit of drama without the hassle of eyelash glue}