You may not be ready for the holidays, but believe me, you're ready for holiday beauty! This year brings some of the chicest collections I've seen, and the makeup palettes are unbelievable. Whether you want to be fully prepared for a fabulous season of soirees or have someone on your list that deserves the most amaze gift, I've got you covered. Here are my top 5 holiday palette picks that will have you glowing, gorgeous, and looking like a total hottie straight through the New Year! Just keep in mind you'll want to snag your "must haves" soon because these beauties will be gone before the first snow hits ... Err the second snow in my case.
Obsessed! Where do I begin with this palette of gorgeousness? Not only does the over-sized gilded compact hold bronzer, blush, four shadows, a double-ended gloss and brush, it also includes a fab gold clutch to carry it in! If this isn't the answer to every woman's party-going beauty dilemma, I don't know what is. Oh, and goldie also has room to hold your keys, smartphone, rollerball fragrance, mints, & your wallet essentials too. I thought it was only appropriate that I test it out...
Hoping to meet Mr. Right under the mistletoe? Then you'll definitely want to pick up Dior's lip-loving palette. With three stunning shades of lipstick, a mini liner, balm, & a lip maximizer, your pout will be absolute perfection. Pucker up!
3. Laura Mercier Glamour Wardrobe
Every year I wait with anticipation to see what amazing holiday palettes Laura Mercier will dream up, and she never disappoints. This double-decker delight is literally an all-in-one wonder! If you're always on the go or have a social calendar that requires day-to-night transformations in a flash, this is the palette for you. It includes eight shadows, five lip glazes, four creme cheek colors, and three professional brushes in one easy-to-carry anywhere case. Throw it in your bag or keep it tucked away at your desk, and you'll be ready for anything the holidays throw at you ... All while looking gorgeous I might add.
Instant chicness. With this palette in hand, you'll head into the season feeling like a haute couture holiday princess and looking like a stunning socialite. Two metallic shadows give eyes a soft shimmering glow, lift the tiny gold door to reveal a duo of glosses, and finish off your look with a deep black liner that doubles as the clutch closure (genius!).
5. Bobbi Brown Bellini Palette
The holidays make me think of champagne merriment and so does this palette! Ten wearable shadows create standout eyes, four glosses sparkle & shine, and two mini brushes help make this sleek compact your secret weapon of pretty. If your style is bubbling over with beauty, then you'll love this sparkling seasonal treat.
