Beauty Files | Holiday Hair & Makeup

Hello friends, and welcome back to a new week! We had an uneventful weekend, which was perfect after all the excitement from last week!

I think fall is finally here to stay (give or take the rogue hot days that are sure to pop up), so I switched over my closet for the seasons… and donated five bags to our local women’s shelter in the process! Such an incredible feeling to minimize, and know the clothes are making someone happy.

Okay, last week was all about our Home for the Holidays Collection clothes, so now let’s turn our attention to the other star of the show… the makeup! Specifically in my case… the lipstick! In fact, my lip colors are one of your most frequently asked questions, and such a big part of the looks, we organize the shot list by lip color!

And once again, Suzie Moldovan, the award-winning makeup artist whom I’ve worked with for all our Gibson x Hi Sugarplum Collections, found some of the most gorgeous and flattering shades, and it’s all available at Nordstrom!

‘Home for the Holidays‘ Makeup:

Primer // Becca Backlight Filter
Concealer // NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in ‘Creme Brulee‘
Blush // Kosas Cream Blush & Highlighter Duo in ‘8th Muse‘
Bronzer // Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronzer Duo
Setting Powder // Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in ‘Dim Light‘
Eye Liner // Smashbox Always Sharp Pencil in ‘Raven‘
Eye Liner (Waterline): Charlotte Tilbury Rock n Kohl Pencil in ‘Eye Cheat’
Brows // Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil in ‘Taupe‘
Mascara // Dior DiorShowLash Extension Mascara
Eyeshadow (Base) // Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in ‘Amethyst‘
Eyeshadow (Lower Lid) // Mac Matte Eyeshadow in ‘Patina‘
Eyeshadow (Crease) // Mac Matte Eyeshadow in ‘Soft Brown’

Lip Colors //

Pale Pink for cozy styles // Mac Satin lipstick in ‘Pink Nouveau‘
Bold Pink for plaid & fuchsia styles // Hourglass Ultra Slim High Intensity in ‘I Can’t Wait‘
Red for the black & grey holiday styles // Mac Satin lipstick in ‘Mac Red‘

Hair Products & Tools //

Just to show you the power of good makeup… how’s this for a Before and After! We started Day 1 of the photoshoot with the cozy and casual styles, so we kept the makeup softer, with a light lip and loose curls.

Mac Satin lipstick in ‘Pink Nouveau‘ is a soft pink that’s perfect for adding a touch of natural color, and the satin formula is moisturizing and long-wearing.

Mac Satin lipstick in ‘Pink Nouveau‘

Once we shot all the loungewear, it was time to push the lip up to something bolder, and Hourglass Ultra Slim High Intensity in ‘I Can’t Wait‘ is a stunning bright pink that brightens the whole face, and perfectly matches the pink and plaid of our Collection.

Not only is the packaging so glam and chic, but the slim tip makes for easy and precise application.

Hourglass Ultra Slim High Intensity in ‘I Can’t Wait‘

For Day 2, we upped the glam factor a bit with a smokier eye (same colors, just a little more smudging and mascara!), more volume in the hair, and a bold holiday-red lip… Mac Satin lipstick in ‘Mac Red‘.

Suzie’s hands are in my hair and on my face before literally every single shot. I remember how uncomfortable and awkward it felt the first time I worked with her, and now it feels as natural as if it were my own hands!

Mac Satin lipstick in ‘Mac Red‘

Hourglass Ultra Slim High Intensity in ‘I Can’t Wait‘

Of course I had to have all these lip colors for myself, so I headed straight to Nordstrom to stock up, and have been wearing them all on repeat. I’m a huge fan of their buy online with curbside pickup option. They just released their Holiday gifts, and their beauty sets are some of the best! Find those HERE.

Are you a bold lip girl, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? I got my love of bright lips from my grandmother, she always told me to ‘Put your lips on!’ I think it just instantly brightens your face and smile. I think all of these shades would be favorites for her.

I hope this post was helpful and gave you some fresh new colors for the holiday!

PS – Find the entire Gibson x Hi Sugarplum Home for the Holidays Collection HERE, and the accessories HERE.

*Photos by the darling and talented Valorie Darling. This post is created in collaboration with Nordstrom and ShopStyle, but all opinions, product selections, and lipstick obsessions are my own. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors!*