thePULSEApril Goddard
Happy official holiday and party season to everyone! This month is full of excitement and fun and lots of great opportunities to get out dress up and have a great time. Now is the perfect time to go fourth and try that new trend or look that you have been debating for the last month-or two. Party season is a great time to go out with the old, and in with the new, eye-catching, creative, and all around fun! Not sure what, exactly, you’re looking for? See below to check out my top three trends for the season.
White Manicure: Who says white has to be exclusively for summer? This long-discarded beauty rule can be seen through not just the Fall, but the Winter months. One of the best ways to sport this trend through the holiday season is by keeping it simple with a clean, milky white polish. This color looks great with a variety of nail shapes and lengths, and goes with any look due to its neutral, yet eye-catching tone. If you want to take this look up a notch, you can go with a reversed twist on the classic french manicure by asking for white cuticle striping, while keeping the rest of the nail either plain or pairing with a flesh-toned pink.
Mermaid Eyes: This is a trend that was huge during fall fashion week, and that will be holding just as strong through the month of December. Whether it be for a holiday or New Year’s Eve party, the ‘Mermaid Eyeshadow’ look is a great way to make your look that much more festive. Typically, the look is done by placing an 80s-inspired blue hued shadow in the inner corners of the eye. This can really be done with any brightly colored shadow. Hint: A glittery shadow is my personal party favorite.
Slicked Hair: This look is trendy, sophisticated, and-the easiest and most time-efficient hairstyle that you will ever do. It’s very simple: Start by brushing your hair into a moderate side part. Lightly spray with hairspray, and brush to slick down. Gather hair into a low pony, and secure with an elastic that matches your hair colour. Smooth any additional flyaways by first spraying a generous amount of hairspray in your hands, and then pressing the hair down. Be careful not to overdo the hairspray though-too much can make your hair go from great to greasy-looking fast!
