Why: This is what I hope to look like while I'm holiday shopping. The red lip doesn't take much time and it helps me achieve that chic, pulled-together mom look. -- Beth Mayall, Editor in Chief
Why: This simple updo looks easy enough to pull off without a hairstylist, and I feel like it'll look dramatic on me because I never wear my hair up. I also love the simple makeup that puts the focus on the eyes. -- Meghan Rabbitt, Executive Editor
Get the look: Using a diffuser attachment, blow dry damp hair, letting natural waves and curls form. Add more ringlets by wrapping 2-inch sections around Sultra The Bombshell Curling Iron, $130. Loosely pull hair back and twist into a chignon at nape of the neck and pin in place. Tame flyaways and boost shine with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray, $21.
No, not shopping (though we're also engaging in an obscene amount of that recently). We're talking about filling up your Pinterest boards with holiday hair and makeup looks. Even if you're not a heavy pinner, you've probably been trying to figure out festive outfits and the holiday hairstyles that'll complement them perfectly. At least that's what we've been doing.
Our calendars are jammed with family gatherings, swanky soirees, and holiday-themed fetes, and getting all glammed up is half the fun. After all, unless you're Kate Middleton, you probably don't find yourself going to galas every week. True, the holiday office party may not require the same attire as dinner with the Queen, but it's still an excuse to swipe on a new red lipstick and try out that French-braided twist you've been obsessed with for months.
Our editors have been stockpiling holiday looks since June. We've combed through photos from every red carpet event and selected our so-pretty-we-have-to-try favorites. The best part? To make your December "To Do" list a little shorter, we also included all of the products you need to get each look and simple, step-by-step tips. Keep reading to see the celebrity-inspired holiday makeup looks we'll be wearing soon.
