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TWINKLING TRESSES
Get your golden glitz on for the holidays. BY STACY BARRY
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t’s your time to shine, Houston. The Bayou City’s homes, streets and landmarks are donning glimmering lights, glitzy accents and brilliant displays of color, so don’t forget to add some personal sparkle to the scene. Here are five dazzling suggestions for getting your shine on this season.
Buttery blondes, deep coppers and auburns, and the ombré, all accent mid-length cuts and bobs in Houston this season, according to Caitlyn Palmer, co-owner of M Salon in Montrose. She adds shimmer to her clients’ strands with Oribe Gold Pomade ($45). “You can make it as subtle or as vibrant as you want,” says Palmer. “Put it in loose waves to give it some shine and glitter, or use more product in up styles to make more of a statement.”
GREAT COVER UP
Typically, a cropped moto jacket does not conjure up images of holiday glamour, but the sequins and velvet of this one may make you think again. Sure to be a hot seller, the Clancy Long-Sleeved Moto jacket by Rachel Zoe ($295) leaves a glimmering, sleek silhouette and is the perfect topper over seasonal brights and jewel tones. Available in silver at
BE-DAZZLING
Part of the fun of holiday decorating is ornamenting yourself with stunning sparklers that reflect the light as much as they do your personality. The Jarin K Filigree Collection is a vintage jewelry line with a modern twist, featuring bold, yet delicate pieces including rings, layered necklaces, pendant earrings and a gorgeous statement collar and cuff ($165-1,315). Each hand-set, hand-cut piece is of timeless design and bears a signature costume look with the feel of fine jewelry. Available at Tootsies. 2601
Nordstrom.com
and in gold from Tootsies.
Westheimer Road.
FACE VALUE
Corinne Williams and her team of artists have been keeping Houston faces glowing for more than a decade at Façade, now in an ultra cool new location. She recommends illuminating looks with Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Liquid Lighting Fluid in Candlelight ($52). “It’s a bit shimmery
but incandescent on the skin,” says Williams. “Gorgeous for the evening.” Use the kitten-soft Façade 50 synthetic blush brush ($25) to gently glaze the creamy product to the high apples of the cheeks or dab onto the tip of your nose and the high edge of your forehead “just into the hairline” for a beautiful polished look. 1700 Post Oak Blvd.
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SHOW OF HANDS
Tasha Antonow, spa manager of Bliss Day Spa, says this season’s nail trends pair subtle, minimalist hues with eye popping accents like shimmery French tips with cross hatch metallic or a “half-moon with bling” design like these created by Bliss Nail Supervisor Snow Huynh. The key is a neutral base polish, such as OPI’s “I Theodora You,” and a sparkly, sheer complementary shade of lacquer like OPI’s “My Favorite Christmas Ornament.” Also used here is Color Club Nail Art Nail Lacquer in “White.” $35-45. 701 Shepherd Dr.
