The holidays are calling, and at HI, we’re answering with bold berry lips from the ‘90s, frosty lids of the early aughts, and the truly eternal: rosy cheek.
If you’re looking for a fresh take on holiday glam, no need to reinvent the wreath. Browse our roundup of vintage-inspired makeup that will sleigh at all your fêtes. These looks have a permanent spot on our nice list:
FULLY FROSTED
We talk a lot about glass skin and a dewy glow for the summer months. Still, this holiday season, we’re looking to Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows of yore and going for frosted rather than fresh-faced. Think super-shimmery eyeshadow, icy highlighter, and light, glassy gloss. Pull out your cool-toned pastels, silver glitter, and serve ice princess.
‘60s FULL GLAM
Funny Girl didn’t concern itself with era-authentic makeup, and neither should you. Barbara Streisand slays a dramatic ‘60s smoky eye in this movie set in the 1910s-1920s. Sometimes something unexpected is the most beautiful. While a red lip may be the obvious choice for full winter glam, a natural nude makes this audacious eye far more effortless.
BE THERE WITH BOWS ON
If you aren’t passionate about bows yet, just sit tight – it’ll come. A refined, unexpected take on a bow will endow any great cocktail dress with holiday spirit. If you’re not much for Christmas colors, sparkles, or the overly thematic, bows hold nothing but potential and understated holiday cheer. You don’t need anything more than your best LBD and a well-placed bow to be the star of the soirée.
WINTER WINE LIP
You really can’t make it through the holidays without a red lip. Not to worry if you’re not in your Taylor Swift era; there are options. We love this subdued glam with a vampy, wine-stained lip and minimal eye. A sultry shade like this one can take a holiday look from kitschy to classic. The understated eye makes something that can seem fussy and overdone feel fresh and effortlessly cool.
FROST FLUSHED BLUSH
Jack Frost nipping at your nose? Good, that’s exactly what we’re going for. If you’re looking for that rom-com, swept in from the cold and right into the waiting arms of Matthew McConaughey feeling, you just need a natural flush colored blush and the perfect placement. You’ll keep that doll-like cold flush long after you’ve warmed by the fire.
WHEN IN DOUBT: MARTHA MAY WHOVIER
She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment. No notes.
