Perfect Pairs: Makeup Looks for Your Favorite NYE Outfits
“Sparkles are often to be expected on New Years Eve, here’s how to wear them the chic way.”
While for many New Years Eve festivities are a bit different this year, this doesn’t mean that you need to put away your glam party looks! From your outfit to your makeup, I’m a firm believer in dressing up because it makes you feel good no matter what the occasion may be. To help ensure that you feel extra special this New Years Eve, here are some simple and chic makeup looks paired with outfit inspiration to bring you into 2021 in style.
THE SUIT & GLITTER LIPS
Photo: @patmcgrathreal
Since this outfit, put together by NYC-based stylist Allison Bornstein, is a fun take on a classic suit, I would add a pop of color with a glittery lip to make a statement! This OpuLUST: Gloss in the shade ‘UNDER YOUR SPELL’ from Pat McGrath Labs adds the perfect amount of sparkle to this mauve pink hue, making your entire look a bit more special.
Start with the glittery lip as your focus point, then add a chiseled cheekbone and leave the rest of your makeup pretty minimal, so as to not compete with this stunning pouty moment.
THE SILK SLIP & GLOWING CHEEKS
Photo: @namvo
A silk slip dress is an effortless way to look chic while feeling comfortable and glamorous. To add to this elegant look, wear a blush and highlighter that gives you a fresh, “glow from within” look, à la makeup artist and dewy skin-extraordinaire, Nam Vo. This makeup will enhance the subtle shine of the silk and add a beautiful sheen to your complexion. This look is best paired with a glass of champagne in hand!
THE SPARKLES EDIT: SHIMMERING BLAZERS & DAZZLING EYES
Photo: @missjobaker
While sparkles are often to be expected on New Years Eve, here’s how to wear them the chic way. This sparkling blazer & heels combo would pair perfectly with this silver eye look by London-based makeup artist Jo Baker! Inspired by fireworks and Ziggy Stardust, this shimmering eye with fluttery lashes, a dewy base, and a glossy lip will help you shine throughout the whole evening in a way that’s also fashion-forward.