Its been such a long time since my last post. Since then Ive decided to broaden the content of WOWStyles to deliver more info outside of fashion on topics that every girl/ woman should stay up to date on. In my opinion. I will begin to add information on health, makeup and last but definitely not least, hair.
Having said that, the holidays are soon approaching (Christmas is this week!) and what better way to bring in the new year than with a new and or different look. A little attention to hair and makeup can make a big difference. Here are some ideas for holiday hair and makeup to try.
Gabrielle Union
Hair How-To:
For Union's shiny, bouncy curls deep condition your hair the night before so it's extra glossy. Blow-dry your hair with a round brush then use a large curling iron, rolling hair around the barrel in one direction and then again in the other direction. Once you're done, mist everything with a lightweight shine spray.
Makeup Tip:
Give your regular smoky eye a sultry holiday upgrade by using metallic shadows. Use a dark blue or purple for shading and lining and highlight your brow bones and inner corners with a champagne color. Check out the Bobbi Brown Metallic Eye Shadow collection ($20 each) for a slew of stunning options.
Blake Lively
Hair How-To: Take a cue from the Gossip Girl star and weave your hair into a low, loose side braid. Let
your shorter pieces fall around your face and don't worry if some strands stick out of the plait.
*This look was also worn by the actress on last nights episode of Gossip Girl, I tried it today and loved it.*
Makeup Tip: The easiest way to make your eyes look big and bright is to blend a bit of pearly white shadow or highlighter in the inner corners, like Lively did here. Try BeneFit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Ice Shot, $19.
Kelly Rowland
Hair How-To: This super-sleek style makes a short cut look polished and sophisticated. Create a deep side part then mist hair with a heat protective spray such as Mizani Thermastrength Style Serum, $17. Working in small section, run a flat iron from root to ends. Apply a drop of shine serum to your palms then run them over the top layer of your hair. Try SoftSheen Carson Roots of Nature Remedies Mango Oil & Sweet Almond Oil Thermal Smoothing Serum, $7.
Makeup Tip: Don't have practically poreless skin like Rowland? Fake it. Start with a dime size drop of primer then use a clean cosmetics sponge to press (don't rub) a creamy foundation into your skin, wherever it needs it. This will give you even, natural-looking coverage. For darker skin tones try CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Compact Foundation, $8.99.
Lauren Conrad
Hair How-To: Stash a hair accessory in your purse during party season. A sparkly headband or eye-catching barrette adds an instant shot of glamour to any style, even if it's a messy chignon like LC has here. ( right now I keep my pearl studded elastic headband in my bag everyday.. for just in case purposes.)
Makeup Tip: Make your skin look more radiant and luminous by blending a light-reflecting liquid highlighter over your blush, such as BeneFit Girl Meets Pearl, $30.
Happy Holidays! Try one of the looks or mix and match hair and makeup ideas and let me know which one you chose and if you liked it.
XOXO,
WOWStyles.
