Hello ladies! It is officially December and you know what that means- the holiday parties are here and in full swing! I love any excuse to bring some drama into my life… with my makeup that is. But with all the hustle and bustle- who really has the time to spend hours getting ready? So, I decided to ask a makeup expert Camilla Orosco to show us how to get the glamour without too much fuss. So, let’s get started.
Step 1: Apply your foundation/powder and light application of blush…the key to not looking overdone is to keep a fresh face.
Step 2: Powder your eyelids with your base color or use a nude shadow.
Step 3: Use a liquid liner (we used Mirabella Magic Marker) to create a dramatic cat-eye. Follow the natural line of your lash line to start the line, use small strokes to build on the shape.
Step 4: Use an angle brush and a coal colored shadow to soften the line and blend upward on upper and lower lid.
Step 5: Lightly powder your lips and apply your fave red holiday shade (we used Mirabella in Red Velvet). Start from the middle of your lips and work outward.
Step 6: Pull your hair up out of your face into a loose updo- to see a video tutorial on this easy updo go here.
and finally- step 7: Find a fabulous holiday dress and sparkly shoes and get your holiday groove on!!
And don’t forget to leave the mom bag at home an take a clutch instead!
You are ready to go.
For more on this look and other holiday looks visit me at: www.trulymodlydeeply.com
xo.
Missy says
Thanks for the pictures, makes me think I could do it. Love the shoes! Can’t wait for the holiday parties – always a fun excuse to dress up!
Cristi Dame says
You can! Easy and fast!
Alysha says
This makes me so excited to get dressed up for the holiday parties. 🙂 Where did you get your gorgeous dress?! Love it.
Cristi Dame says
I love holiday parties! My mother-in-law sewed this dress for me believe it or not! She is so talented!
Alysha says
Oh my! She IS super talented! She should start up a business. 🙂 I’d buy for sure. 🙂 Great post Cristi.
rhonda says
What pattern did she use? It is absolutely lovely & I just happen to sew!
rhonda says
Never mind, found it! Very Easy Vogue pattern, pattern number V8469!
Nesleirbag says
Such big, pretty eyes you have! Thanks for the up-close how to pictures.
Christina says
Where did you get that dress?!?! I need it!
Cristi Dame says
My mother-in-law is a fabulous seamstress!
Monica says
You look beautiful! Quick question . . .
My husband’s work party is cocktail attire. What does that mean? Should I wear a semi formal dress or nice sweater and a skirt. Help! I am a stay at home mom of three toddlers getting dressed up to me is wearing a nice pair of jeans and a clean shirt =)
Cristi Dame says
Monica-
THREE TODDLERS!!! I hope you have a babysitter and get to dress up with a night out with your hubby!
Cocktail attire can mean different things depending on what part of the country you are in…but it usually a perfect time to wear something a bit more trendy and dressier than your average day. But you don’t have to wear a long formal gown like you would at a “black tie” event.
If I had to choose something to wear for a cocktail event in the winter- it would be a simple dress just above the knee with cute bright tights and some sexy heels! Don’t forget a cute peacoat for when you go outside!
Monica says
Thanks for your insight and the reminder to have fun dressing up! Looks like I get to go shopping =)
Jessa says
This is so perfect, I have a work party to go to tonight. Thanks for the tips.
mariela says
omg sparkly shoes! 🙂 she looks lovely 😀
Maryannne @Scrappy Gifts says
love that dress!
melissa e says
There are several of us who would LOVE to know what pattern your mom-in-law used- that dress is fabulous! Will she tell?
rhonda says
Found it! It’s a Very Easy Vogue pattern, pattern number V8469!
lupe says
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Jill says
Cool post. I was just looking for some holiday dress ideas for some work parties I’ll be attending and I wanted to really wow ’em. I keep it pretty tame at work, so this should be fun love the hair and makeup ideas and your dress is stunning love the color and cut. super classy.
Michelle says
Well I totally need to make this dress for me and I see the pattern here but what kind of fabric did she use? I love the crisp clean look that it gives. You looked amazing for this post by the way!