Burlesque for the Holidays

While the looks in the photo above can be worn year-round--for clubbing or nights out with friends, for instance--they are appropriate for holiday parties as well.

The glitter on the eyes is suitable for the season, as glitz and tinsel are everywhere, so go ahead and experiment with sparkle this time of year if you want to wear it but have never done so before. This way, you'll look less conspicuous if you prefer not to stand out too much. :)

The look in the picture on the left is based on singer Christina Aguilera's makeup when she performs the song, But I Am a Good Girl, from the movie Burlesque. And on the right we have a look similar to that worn also by Aguilera during the performance of the song, Express, from the same film.

(Click on the song titles to view the makeup tutorials.)

I personally like the look on the right more, just because it's fiercer than the one on the left and has that yummy-looking candy apple red shade on the lips, hahaha! But those whose personal style is more on the sweet, rather than bold or dramatic, side may feel more comfortable wearing the look with the twinkly pink eyelids.

So there you go--a couple of possibilities to try out the next time you want to shine. I'm off to catch an early dinner with my family on this Turkey day, so I'll go for now.

Enjoy the holidays!

~Lea