First, as always, be sure that your foundation color that you used all summer is still the correct color on you. You probably aren't as tan as you were a few months ago so you may need to go a shade or two lighter.
Add a bronzer to your makeup kit. My favorite bronzer is Smashbox. If you do not like to spend much on makeup, then my top favorite from a drugstore would be Maybelline, True Bronzer.
When applying your bronzer, sweep in over the temples, the top of your cheekbone, your neck and under your chin. You will still use your normal blush, a bronze is an added highlight to your face.
Play your eyes up. Take the time to add several colors to you eyelids. Always start with a nude color for the first coat. The 2nd coat should be a darker color but still somewhat neutral. That color will be added to only half of your eyelid (center to outer corner). Then take a dark color and apply that your eye crease. Blend the middle eyelid to the outer until it looks flawless. Then apply one more color that pops. My top 4, can't live without eye shadow colors that look good on everyone and would work perfect for the "standard 4" are (And you will put it on as the order you see below):
MAC - Naked Lunch
MAC - Cork
MAC- Carbon
MAC - Antiqued
When your eyes are made up, you should play down your lip color and cheek color. Opt for nude colored lips if you are in the age range of 15 - 40. I typically recommend a very deep berry on women that are 40 and above. As we age, are lips get smaller and we get more wrinkles. Nude lips and wrinkles don't go together for some reason. A great nude color is MAC, Gel, mixed with Sandy B. A great berry color is Viva Glam IV.
I hope these makeup tips make your Holidays more beautiful. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
