A Holiday Look

So your holiday office party is coming up and you are fresh out of ideas on how to look stunning yet effortless?

Well, I can help you with that :)

I think a lot of women have a hard time putting their look together, because they focus on each element individually rather than putting the outfit together from head to toe (face included).

You can't simply think of the outfit and shoes, you also need to think about how to make your hair and make up match the look.

I like to go for a natural look: light on the eyes and flawless skin (if possible). Sometimes I like to spice things up with red lipstick (did I say sometimes? K, almost always).

I love a nice wing-tip eye. Ladies with a strong eyebrow (thick, well defined) do well with a thick liner. If you have thin eyebrows then, in most cases, a thicker liner will look off balanced in the small space the eye takes on your face. Focus more on shadows and mascara. Of course, you can use liner, just not a thick, wing-tip or strong obvious line). Having said that, should you choose to use colour liner, then you can throw my whole theory out the window.

Back to red lips. The ultimate sexy look and since the holidays are white with red all over, then it is 100% appropriate to glam up those lips. A little shimmer and shine on the eyes to accentuate the almond shape and in the case of the lady below, tons of contouring, and voila!

A variation on wing tips. extremely thick liner and nothing else. if you look like an Olsen twin, then you can achieve this look.

And for what I think is the look to strive for this season: high bun, pearl earrings, red lips and a nicely, but not overly, liquid-lined eye. Party dress on and cocktail in hand. Oh how I wish I had somewhere to go this holiday season! haha (not kidding).

So, whether you are wearing your version of a Santa costume,

or you choose to shine like an ornament form your tree...

 dress up from top to bottom! There are very few occasions where you can contrive a look, and not be the only one overly dressed for the party - and the holidays is one of those occasions.