Make-up For A Christmas Wedding

From intense liquid liner, to ombré lips and lush lashes, reinvent your winter make-up routine with Christmas wedding beauty inspiration via Instagram

Whether you’re a glam wedding guest hoping to step up your make-up regime for a fabulously festive wedding, or a blushing bride in need of Christmas beauty inspiration, check out some of the ways to create an alluring seasonal look.

1. Add a deep red lipstick

 

Beautiful lips by @simoneotis using our Cashmere Lip Cream in Port! 💋

A photo posted by BITE Beauty (@bitebeauty) on Sep 19, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

Obviously this is a classic go-to make-up look, but try updating the Christmassy red shade with a deep port colour like this rich and earthy crimson tone.

2. Or an ombré lip if you’re feeling adventurous

 

Beautiful ombré lip by @wendyrorong! Get the look by dabbing our Qunice High Pigment Pencil in the center of the lips 🌹

A photo posted by BITE Beauty (@bitebeauty) on Oct 11, 2015 at 4:12pm PDT

Clearly one for adventurous wedding guests, an ombré lip requires application in a dabbing motion. Try using a pencil to make it a little easier and keep the rest of the look pared down.

3. Intense black liquid liner

Make a dark, dramatic statement with deep black liquid liner to intensify eye make-up. Finish with a slick of glossy black mascara. The Eyeko Skinny Liquid Liner (link to:http://www.eyeko.com/eyeko-skinny-liquid-eyeliner) is a failsafe, long-lasting precision liner for feline eyes.

4. Highlighter

 

This beauty might just have the best skin I've ever had the pleasure of working on.. @bellejohnson24 #obsessed #skin #nikki_makeup I've used @beccacosmetics illuminating Primer, @chantecailleuk future skin foundation & @anastasiabeverlyhills Illuminator in #starlight

A photo posted by Nikki_Makeup (@nikki_makeup) on Dec 3, 2015 at 9:05am PST

Amplify gorgeous glowing skin with subtle highlighter on cheekbones. Try the NARS multi-purpose stick named The Multiple, in Copacabana to blend a soft festive shimmer and contour.

5. Bold brows

 

Warmth and soft blending on this beautiful eye today using @byterryofficial Eye Designer Palette #2 #nikki_makeup @anastasiabeverlyhills on brows.

A photo posted by Nikki_Makeup (@nikki_makeup) on Nov 10, 2015 at 5:35am PST

When tans are hard to come by and winter means you can amp up your make-up, bold brows help to frame the face and add a different dynamic. Shape and define brows with a palette such as this Kiko version. 

And don’t forget to read our ten commandments of bridal brows here.

6. Smoke it out

 

Smokey throwback ♥ do you already know what kinda eyelook you are going to wear with Christmas? I don't know yet 😓 Details: Eyeshadows in my crease: @thebalmeu Meet Matte eyepalette Matt Abdul, Matt Johnson and Matt Malloy underneath my brow bone 🌸 On my eyelid Noir eyeshadow by @anastasiabeverlyhills and also blended it in my crease together with Matt Johnson eyeshadow. 🌸 Eyeliner by @sigmabeauty in " Wicked " gel eyeliner and used @thebalmeu on top of it to make the corners more sharp 🌸 Underneath my eyes: Noir eyeshadow, Matt Malloy and Matt Johnson. 🌸In my Waterline the @sigmabeauty sigma wicked gel eyeliner 🌸 Brows by @anastasiabeverlyhills dipbrow in darkbrown, brow wiz in medium brown and chocolate Browgel.

A photo posted by An (@makeupbyan) on Dec 5, 2015 at 5:20pm PST

Create a smoky eye with a soft grey or brown eyeshadow palette. You can even add a tiny (and we mean tiny) dusting of delicate glitter if you really want to go all-out as a glam Christmas wedding guest. Finish with a row of soft false lashes for a wide-eyed effect. Which brings us to our next point…

7. Bold lashes

 

Remember when we used to blog our work? Attempting to resuscitate our sad neglected blog by working on this beauty of a wedding post from last season... Stay tuned!

A photo posted by Two Foxes Photography (@twofoxesphotography) on Sep 15, 2015 at 10:11am PDT

Big lashes are a guaranteed way to add the final touch to a doe-eyed make-up look – pretty for brides and guests alike. Go natural if you’re worried about over-doing it and always carry some lash glue to avoid getting caught out on the dancefloor. Or try individual lash strips for a wispy flutter.