Beauty & the Beat
Getting glam for the New Year: Easy beauty fixes that sparkle
Gotta get your glam on, and your cosmetics bag begs for sparkle? Whether it's the company holiday party or a celebratory New Year's rockin' eve, you're sure to shine with a quick fabulous fix.
Metallic eye liner and flirty lashes
Take your look from now to WOW with a swipe of a metallic eye liner to call major attention to those gorgeous peepers. Sephora Collection Glitter Eyeliner in gold or silver ,$12 each, at Sephora.
Need maximum impact? Flirty MAC lashes will ensure you're the life of the party.
All thumbs in the application department? No worries, CultureMap divas. I've got your back: check out this DIY video for expertly applied falsies!
False lashes $14 for the pair, at MAC Boutique and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Luscious lips and cheekbones
Show off those amazing cheekbones with Tarte's Ring It In cheek stain set. Pick from three award-winning mini cheek stains in various universally flattering shades of pink and peach. This limited edition set arrives complete with a knotted gold-tone cocktail ring for added holiday bling, $25, at Sephora.
Keep those luscious lips neutral with NARS' gorgeous gold-flecked lip gloss in Striptease, and leave them begging for more! $24, Nordstrom.
Set and perfect your festive face, decolleté and shoulders with Bare Escentuals brilliant gold beauty duo. The company's cult favorite Mineral Veil finishing powder comes with a mirrored compact with a Buff & Go brush. This limited edition formulation contains real gold powder for a "lit from within" glow. This isn't your mom's powder; no chalky effects here. Just a lightweight formulation that imparts a flawlessly finished look. Go glam, girls! $24 at Bare Escentuals boutiques and Ulta.
Head for the headband
No time for a salon visit for party perfect hair? Why not borrow some Victoria Beckham chic and sport Eddera Paris' elegant golden headband to tame those tresses in super Posh style? Greek Leaf headband $150; order online for free domestic shipping until Dec. 31.
OK, Glamazons, now you're good to go with your new guilty pleasures.