AFINEEXCESS

A FINE EXCESS

This holiday season, trade in traditional silver glitter and the standard smoky eye for vibrant gemstone shades on your lids, lips and tips.

BY JULIA MCEWEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIERAINVILLE HAIR AND MAKEUPBY OLIVIA COLACCI/ORIBEHAIR CARE/MAKEUP FOR EVER/JUDYINC.COM

very berry

(Opposite page) From ruby-tinged pouts to matte magenta mouths, berry lips ruled the fall runways. Their reign continues well into winter with rich, hydrating lipsticks in shades of amethyst and kunzite. Another swoon-worthy trend? Matching your lips to your tips. The retro esthetic of coordinating berry finishes creates a subtle yet powerful beauty statement.

Dress, $70, hm.com/ca. Earrings, express.com. Ring, thomassabo.com.

ritzy business

Draw attention to your peepers with rich and regal smoky purples. Swapping out sooty black for vivid lilacs instantly softens a smoky eye. And, if you’re looking to bling it on—after all, it is the holidays—press micronized glitter over top or look for a purple shadow with major sparkle.

the clash

(Opposite page) One of the golden rules of makeup is never to pair a dramatic eye with an equally bold lip. We say, phooey! Sometimes, you need to break the rules to achieve true greatness. Take a risk and swipe shimmering emeraldgreen shadow onto lids, then pair with an audacious juicy red lip. When two striking beauty elements are equally intense, the effect is sophisticated— never garish.

Faux-fur stole, $100, lechateau.com. Earrings, winners.ca.

lost in space

When it comes to nail art, simple touches can make the biggest impact. Instead of applying an intricate design, try a negativespace manicure. A polish-free V-shape surrounded by sapphirecoloured lacquer elongates nails while adding a smidgen of edginess and elegance.

Balmain for H&M dress, $179, hm.com/ca. Crisscross ring, baublebar.com. Ring, swarovski.com.

get the look

This year’s jewel-tone holiday beauty looks are easier to achieve than you might think. These products will help get you there.

VERY BERRY

From left:Essence Metal Glam Eyeshadow in Coffee to Glow, $3.50, shoppersdrugmart.ca. Ceramic Glaze Nail Lacquer in Applause, $10, shoppers drugmart.ca. Essie Nail Polish in Flowerista, $10, essie.ca. Gosh Velvet Touch Matte Lipstick in Raspberry, $14, shoppersdrugmart.ca. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potion in True Liar, $34, esteelauder.ca.

RITZY BUSINESS

From left:M.A.C Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Plum Dressing, $24, maccosmetics.ca. Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Glaze in Make a Mauve, $12, maybelline.ca. Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow & Liner in Purple, $18, sephora.ca. Ardell Natural Eyelashes, $6.50, ardelllashes .com. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick in #45, $8, rimmellondon.com.

THE CLASH

From left:Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer in Cherry Pop, $21, clinique.ca. L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Intenza mascara, $11, lorealparis.ca. Giorgio Armani Eye Tint in Émeraude, $39, sephora.ca. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Lounge, $22, urbandecay.ca. Lise Watier Eye Shine in Peacock, $22, lisewatier.com.

LOST IN SPACE

From left:Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel in Vibe, $8, avon.ca. SpaRitual Lacquer in Intricate, $12, sparitual.com. CoverGirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Mutant, $8.50, covergirl.ca. Urban Decay Revolution High Color Lipgloss in Vice, $26, urbandecay.ca.