Metallic Makeup

Chromed finishes may have been over the top and hard-edged in the ’80s, but the advent of microfine shimmer has made the look softer and more universally flattering. “Metallics work on everyone, regardless of age, eye shape, or color,” Francelle says. “It’s a hint of life on the lid.” To keep the shine modern—not robotic—limit reflective shades to eyes and highlighted cheekbones, as Francelle did on model Chrishell Stubbs. “It should look simple and effortless.”

 

 

The Stained Lip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Between the lipstick-crazy ’80s and the lip-gloss-loving 2000s, stained lips rocked the ’90s as a sheer, pretty complement to the prevailing less-is-more natural look. Today’s stains are nondrying and long-lasting, won’t transfer to your teeth, and can tint lips from a barely there pink to a vampy deep plum. You want no shine. Color should look stained into the lip, not applied on top.

The New Classics.

When Yves Saint Laurent said, “Fashions fade; style is eternal,” he might not have been talking about beachy waves, but the sentiment holds. Long, windswept strands, which gained steam in the ’90s, are now ubiquitous, from the office to the runway. Beachy hair should carry over from day to night, so it can’t be such a mess that you can’t wear it to a cocktail party. Aim for a rougher, edgier version of Veronica Lake curls.

How To: Blowdry the Back of Your Hair.

Wish your straightened locks looked as good going as they do coming? Follow this blow-drying tip from NYC Bumble and Bumble stylist Nikki An to get the back of your hair kink-free and full of body.

STEP 1: After applying a straightening balm to damp hair (we like Bumble and Bumble Straight), create four equal sections — two in front and two in back. Clip the front ones up and pull the back ones forward.

STEP 2: To blow a back section straight, tilt your head forward, place a paddle brush an inch below the roots to hold them taut and aim the dryer above the brush for a few seconds.

STEP 3: Next, pull the brush forward around your neck (this curving motion creates body), placing the dryer in front of it until you reach the ends. Repeat until dry.

Enhance your skin. Tips from the famed Misha Nesselrod.

 

we all want beautiful skin...

Don’t fret if your skin isn’t spot- and line-free—that’s what primer and foundation are for. To fake a pristine complexion, follow these steps given to us by Misha Nesselrod, Holiday’s Key Makeup Artist: 
1) To prevent makeup from settling into lines and acne scars, prep skin with a primer.Smear it on everywhere you intend to apply foundation or concealer. 
2) Depending on your preference, dampen a sponge or brush 
3) Pour a nickel-size drop of foundation into your hand, and dip the brush or the pointed end of the sponge into it. 
4) Spread the foundation onto your skin in the thinnest possible layers. Makeup artists swear that if you start at your forehead and move down toward the nose, cheeks, and chin, you’ll get the most natural-looking finish. (It helps to smooth down all the little hairs on your cheeks and keeps you from ODing on tricky areas, like your jawline.)

Holiday’s Hair Accessories Report.

Just in: a headband that’s chic, comfortable, and doesn’t break our bank account (three musts). The hair clips and headbands from True Birds are so pretty and romantic, we thought of Renoir’s ballerinas—all the chiffon going on. Our favorite is the Budding Chiffon, the line’s signature look. We’ve been obsessed with headbands for a while now, and this one is so easy to wear, we couldn’t take it off for days!

There’s nothing like a good headband on a bad hair day. But, according to a Goody survey, 62 percent of women complain that they get painful headaches from the accessories. No need to suffer: These four are comfortable and stylish.

1. Terri Fellows links-on elastic: Created by Fellows, a hairstylist at the James Corbett Studio in New York City, the double-elastic straps shown above can also be twisted into cool ponytail holders. We love the camel-colored one—it looks gorg in brown hair and nearly disappears on blondes. If you want a brighter color for summer, our pick is the robin’s-egg blue.

2. L. Erickson Double Strap Headwrap Silk Dupioni: The double straps—one slightly thicker than the other—have a slight shine, thanks to the silk coating.

3. Goody Sport 2-Layer Headband: These thick cloth bands are perfect for working out or for schlepping around on the weekend—or, if you go with the black one, even for a cocktail party with a casual bun.

4. Pluma:  They’re more for show than for holding a large amount of hair back, but they’re so chic and come in a zillion color options.

Michelle Obama’s New ‘Do.

Our First Lady’s hair was the talk of the town when she stepped out with fresh new cut at a celebration of country music at the White House. The bob has been gaining popularity for a while, and this woman could do the same thing for short hair that she did for J. Crew.  With all the hustle and bustle about Michelle’s new cut, it turns out no scissors were involved! Mrs. Obama’s spokeswoman confirmed that there was no haircut, just some creative styling.  Just goes to show that you can achieve many looks with your hair with some styling tips. When you make your next appointment at Holiday Salon, ask your stylist for some new tips on how to wear your hair.