4 New Year’s Beauty Ideas That Are Bound To Make The Ball Drop:
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| 4 New Year’s Beauty Ideas That Are Bound To Make The Ball Drop |
We've already given you plenty of ideas for holiday beauty this season — including
subversive takes on glitter,
unexpected updos, and pulling it all off with
only five products at your disposal. Yep, we've covered all your bases. So, what could possibly be left?
Well, New Year's Eve makeup is a different beast. You're going for a festive party look, yes, but these are also your very first hair and makeup decisions of 2015. And, don't you want them to be good ones?
In hopes of starting the year off on the right foot, we recruited celebrity hair guru Peter Butler and renowned makeup artist Brigitte Reiss-Andersen to team up on four show-stopping looks that are sure to make the ball drop. Click through for their full step-by-steps, and get ready to have a very beautiful 2015.
Rock Steady
Many, many girls will be booking big, bouncy blowdries and pulling out their finest sequin dresses. That's why you need to do 'em one better — like, Debbie Harry better. Reiss-Andersen found her an easy inspiration: "She always wore a smoky eye, but it was only two colors, so it wasn't contrived," she explains. "This is an easy way to do a lined eye and be festive without going overboard." Naturally, Butler followed suit with a foolproof way to rock easy, loose waves. (Hair covering one eye = mandatory.)
"The first step is to do a pencil liner — thick at the end, and then taper in," Reiss-Andersen instructs. "Lay it down flat, and don't hold it perpendicular. This way, you get more surface painted, and it takes a cat-eye shape. Run that inside the rim of the lower lid and under the lower lashes. Then, smudge the whole thing with a brush so it looks more diffused."
Votre Vu Le Joli Crayon in Charbon, available at
Votre Vu.
"After that, apply a little bit of concealer to the first half of the eyelid, where the eyeliner isn't," Reiss-Andersen says. "Then, apply your silver. The concealer will amplify whatever pigment lays on top, so it goes on much stronger. We used one of the Make Up For Ever Grease Paints for this step, and then layered that with a matching glitter eyeshadow. For the shadows, I recommend using a sponge-tip applicator, because it holds onto the pigment better and allows you to apply it precisely. You don't want it to blend too much — the drama is in the contrast. Finish with mascara on top and bottom."
Make Up For Ever 12 Flash Color Case, $99, available at
Sephora;
MAC Pressed Pigment in Enlightening, available at
Bloomingdale's;
Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara, available at
Nordstrom.
"After, we shaded just under the cheekbones with a little bit of bronzer. And then, we added a little bit of blush in a warm apricot-pink shade called Douceur. It adds a little bit of sweetness to the look, just in the apple of the cheek."
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour, available at
Chanel;
NARS Blush in Douceur, available at
Sephora.
"In order to get texture that lasts, you need to add grit," says Butler. "So, we misted all over with a thickening spray until the hair was completely damp. That makes it more pliable for styling."
TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen For a Day Thickening Spray, available at
Ulta.
"Since our model had a lob, there were basically four main curls," says Butler. "Two at the top of the head, on the hairline for volume, and one on each side of the face. Basically, I grabbed each section, held it 90 degrees off the head, sprayed it, and then twisted it away from the face with my fingers. Then, I pinned it to set. You can leave them to dry, maybe while you do your makeup or paint your nails, or you can pass over them with a diffuser attachment on your blowdryer."
Cricket Carbon Clips, available at
Folica.
"Once your hair is dry, drop the twists and shake out the curls with your fingers. It's important that the hair is completely dry so that the shape remains intact. After that, we had the model add even more grit with Oribe Dry Texture Spray. Then, to soften and give a little separation, she ran a defining paste through her strands with her fingers."
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, available at
Net-A-Porter;
L'Oréal Paris Professionel Architexture Matte Defining Paste, available at
Drugstore.com.
There you have it: Easy, heat-free texture and a smoky eye come together for a look that feels anything but Kardashian.
Novis top; Beckley by Melissa jacket.
The Romantic
A messy, knotted updo is the perfect juxtaposition to a classic, golden New Year's eye — just don't do red lips; it'll be too expected. Monochromatic gold all over the face will look much chicer, especially when paired with your wardrobe's more whimsical embellishments.
"Basically, we're creating a knotted fauxhawk," Butler says. "Take your hair in the back into three sections, which you're going to pull into three ponytails. If you need added texture, like our model, tease each piece before securing your pony."
"After that, you want each pony to turn into a knot, leaving out the layers in front so they frame your face. Basically, you just twist it onto itself, pinning it down and flat against the head, and then repeating that same step down the back of the head. They should weave into one another, so there's an element of design."
Goody Simple Styles Modern Updo Pin, available at
Target.
"Once you pin the knots in place, pull them apart for more texture and effect. Hairspray is optional because it will keep it all together, but resist the urge to curl the sections in front. It should all look effortless."
"We prepped the skin first by mixing a drop or two of face oil in with the foundation, and then applying it to the face," Reiss-Andersen says. "After that, we added a highlighting blush to enhance her healthy glow. The particular product I like to use actually has three parts — a highlighter, a light blush, and one darker blush. Start with the light color on the apple, and then add the deeper shade just below the cheekbone for a little shading. After, apply the highlight to the tops of the cheeks."
Rodin Olio Lusso, available at
Barneys;
Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, available at
Bloomingdale's;
Sephora Collection MicroSmooth Baked Sculpting Contour Trio in Sweet, available at
Sephora.
"Next come the brows. Even if you're a girl with prominent eyebrows, you should still groom them and make them well-shaped, because it adds framing to the eye look," Reiss-Andersen says. "I prefer to use a very tiny brow brush dipped in a little bit of powder. Use tiny, baby strokes to fill in, starting from under and working your way up."
Shiseido Eyebrow Styling Compact, available at
Bergdorf Goodman.
"In order to properly do a metallic eye, you need to base the whole lid with a white cream shadow or even a concealer very subtly," Reiss-Andersen says. (Look at this model's eyes for a reference point.) "Once that's done, add a darker color — we used copper — on the inner and outer corners. This gives you depth. Leave the white space in the middle, and then add your gold. First, apply it as you would a normal shadow, but then wet your brush and reapply it to double its intensity. You should repeat this step under the eye as well, starting from the inner [corners and continuing] to the center to make sure it blends. For an extra pop, take a bronze-glitter liquid eyeliner and pop that just in the middle of the upper eyelid to give it a last touch. That will really catch the light for an amazing gaze."
Stila Eyeshadow Trio in Gold Glow, available at
Stila;
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Midnight Cowboy, available at
Sephora.
When it comes to the lips, Reiss-Andersen suggests the following: "Instead of going red, which is traditional, play with a monochromatic look. A beige-gold lip is fun because you're playing with the sheen — it's very gratifying."
Shiseido Lacquer Rouge Lipstick in Camel, available at
Saks Fifth Avenue.
The result: A killer gold eye look with a no-fuss updo. It's festive — without trying too hard.
Suno top.
Go, Go Graphic
For a more subversive take on holiday makeup, there's nothing like a graphic pop of color to do the trick — just make sure to temper it with imperfect hair, so it retains the cool factor and doesn't look too overdone.
"This is really very simple," promises Reiss-Andersen. "Basically, we got this UV Aquacolor, which you can find at a beauty supply store, and applied it to the eye like a traditional liner. The only thing is, these products can be a little tricky if you've never played with them before. I recommend starting with a thin liner brush, wetting it, and then moving it around in the pot before taking it to the eye. Then, little by little, you should build your shape. After that, grab a slightly larger, flat brush and create the more exaggerated shape."
Kryolan Aquacolor UV Dayglow in Red, available at
Kryolan.
"Then, it's really important to add your mascara on both the top and the bottom to add depth and frame the eyes," Reiss-Andersen says. "I also added a tiny bit of pencil underneath to give dimension. Above all, though, you want to make this look come to life in the skin. I finished by dabbing a little bit of cream highlighter onto the high points of the cheekbones, the bridge [of the nose], the Cupid's bow, above the eyebrows, and the chin. This keeps it playful and realistic."
Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara, available at
Lancôme;
RMS Beauty Living Luminizer, available at
Birchbox.
"A slick look can be festive, as long as you have the right attitude to pull it off," Butler says. "Our first step was to blowdry the hair up and off of the face. You can use your fingers, because that texture will help. After that, run some gel or even a styling lotion through the hair with your fingers to add hold and an element of wetness."
Leonor Greyl Gel À L'Hibiscus, available at
Nordstrom.
"After that, pull your hair into a ponytail. I always recommend tying it with a Blax elastic or a bungee hook, especially if you have thick hair. This becomes especially crucial in the next step."
Blax Snag-Free Elastics, available at
Smoothies Store.
"After that, twist your ponytail, and keep twisting until it folds around the base," Butler says. "As you can see here, your final shape should not be too precious — it should look like a knot, with raw ends sticking out. Two to three pins should do the trick to keep it in place, and you should be all set for the night."
Goody Simple Styles Modern Updo Pin, available at
Target.
Voilà! You've created the easiest-to-accomplish look of this DIY series — and the one that packs the most punch.
Tibi Embroidery Lace Paneled Dress, available at
Tibi.
Full Drama
If you want to go all out, try berry tones — just keep in mind that the face takes major focus. When doing berry lips
and eyes, keep the hair up and away from the face to allow your makeup to take center stage.
"For this look, you want to start with freshly blowdried hair," says Butler. "From there, run a flat iron [from] the mid-shafts to the ends, so that the texture is consistent. After that, spray a little bit of volumizing mist right at the roots
lightly, and then blowdry again up and off the face. You can even backcomb at the hairline, like we did here, for extra lift, but use the spray to help you — it will keep the hair where you want it."
Oribe Volumista, available at
Space NK.
"After that, you're pretty much done! You just want to smooth out the hair with a boar-bristle brush to get it all going in the right direction, and then mist with a firm-hold hairspray."
Sonia Kashuk Hair Brush, available at
Target;
Kérastase Laque Noire Hairspray, available at
Kérastase.
Reiss-Andersen explains the makeup look: "First, take a purple cream eyeshadow from the lashline all the way up to the brow, working out toward the temple. Use your fingers for this and start with a very light layer — think of this as watercolor painting."
Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Mono Cream Eye Colour in Black Dahlia, $36, available at
Dolce & Gabbana.
"Next, take out your powder: We used a raspberry shade. Basically, you want to use the powder to increase the depth of the eye. So, you should place it in the crease, along the bottom lashline, and especially in the outer corners, because that adds the drama," Reiss-Andersen says. "You should blend as you go — I'd recommend dipping a clean, fluffy brush in a little translucent powder and sweeping it over the eye. Finish with lots of mascara: This shape creates a hollow eye, so lashes are key for keeping it realistic."
Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in Berry Crush, available at
Sephora.
"With such a strong eye, you don't want the lip to look too vampy. So, something two-toned makes the mouth look alive and fresh. All we did was apply a dark color all over the mouth using a brush for precision. And then, in the middle of the bottom lip, we added a true, bright-red lip gloss."
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lovemarc Lip Gel in Saboteur, available at
Marc Jacobs;
NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in Norma, available at
NARS.
Your resulting look is all-out drama, rendered in beautiful shades of berry. Just make sure you tuck that lip gloss into your bag for a post-countdown touchup. (We have a feeling you'll be needing it.)
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