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Get a Quick & Easy Holiday Party Look Featuring ALMAY (Plus a Giveaway)!

November 4, 2013

Products for this post were provided by ALMAY. All opinions are my own. 

When it seems like you’re juggling a million and one balls in the air a holiday party might be the last thing on your mind. After work, after the kids are in bed … that’s my time to drop (and by drop I mean fall on the couch… maybe the floor, not into a gorgeous party dress). But, you do need some time to let loose and there are simple ways to look your best without taking hours in front of the mirror.

For a quick and simple Holiday Look, ALMAY® has exactly what you need to get out the door of your home or office quickly while still looking stunning and playing up your best facial features – the ALMAY intense i-color kits (designed for each individual eye color – brown, green, blue, hazel) and the ALMAY color + care liquid lip balm. Easy Holiday Look AlmayThe ALMAY intense i-color kits (SRP $7.49) have easy application (1, 2, 3) for a mistake-proof look that will intensify your eye color. The smoky-i kit intensifies, the shimmer-i kit illuminates and the bold nudes kit brightens. All kits are hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested. I have brown eyes, so I picked up the three trios designed for my eye color as well as two lip shades that would coordinate with all three eye shadow kits to achieve easy day-to-night looks, all by switching up my lip color.

IMG_9620 IMG_9622ALMAY intense i-color smoky-i kit 401 smoky-i for browns

Almay 401 smoky-i for brownsIMG_9839IMG_0035ALMAY intense i-color shimmer-i kit 421 trio for browns

Almay 421 trio for brownsIMG_9850IMG_9883ALMAY intense i-color bold nudes kit 411 trio for browns

Almay 411 trio for brownsIMG_9858IMG_0048The ALMAY color + care liquid lip balms (SRP $5.99) are available in 10 non-sticky, gluten-free shades. The two I picked up are in the shades 800 Rosy Lipped (a gorgeous nude) and 100 Just Plum Good (a juicy berry). These lip colors offer up the lip conditioning care of a balm while still giving you the color and shine of a gloss. The shiny color drenches lips with 2x hydration* (vs. bare lips) as lip-loving conditioners provide 194% more moisture for softer, smoother lips over time because they’re infused with ingredients like avocado oil and vitamin E. These glosses also have my favorite type of applicator… the doe-foot wand. Hypoallergenic & dermatologist tested. IMG_0073IMG_0068 IMG_9869The secret to an easy yet eye catching Holiday Look? A simple eye and a deep lip! Whether it be a red, berry or burgundy (even a hot pink!) a festive lip brightens and fancifies any look. Below I’m wearing the ALMAY intense i-color shimmer-i kit 421 trio for browns on my eyes. I began my day with a nude lip with Rosy Lipped…. IMG_9889…..then…. voila! Amped up (but not overdone) with Just Plum Good for evening! IMG_9925Basically, you can wear this eye look all day long and just freshen up your lippie to run out the door. Hmmm… maybe change your clothes, too 😉 For more information on these and other products from Almay, please go to their website at www.almay.com.

Tell me about your favorite holiday look in the comments below for a chance to win a $100 gift card!!

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Comments

  1. meredith says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/407325039344644096

  2. meredith says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    my favorite holiday look is my cute plaid dress and cream wrap, with my favorite heels – with a bright red lip!

  3. Whitney Bellows says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/407319046162354176

  4. Whitney Bellows says

    December 1, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    A good smoky eye!

  5. Betty C says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/407291884042588161

  6. Betty C says

    December 1, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    I like a holiday look of bright red lipstick, extra mascara, glittery eyeshadow and my favorite winter white dress.

  7. Thomas Murphy says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/407217654693253120

  8. Thomas Murphy says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    I like wearing silly Christmas sweaters for the holidays.

  9. Amanda Sakovitz says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/407210623693365248

  10. Amanda Sakovitz says

    December 1, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    I love curling my hair and putting on some mascara and lip gloss for a great look. I love wearing a black cocktail dress and high pair of heels.

  11. Rebecca Graham says

    December 1, 2013 at 2:28 am

    I like to wear red for the holidays with red lipstick.

  12. Sonya Morris says

    November 30, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Link to tweet:
    https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/406994626701045760
    Thank you 🙂

  13. Sonya Morris says

    November 30, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    My holiday look is simply a little more eye makeup and an outfit without spit up or baby food!

  14. Jessica Ressler says

    November 30, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    For a holiday party lipstick is a must, normally I don’t wear any or just a light gloss or chapstick. I go heavier on the eye make up and spend much more time than I do with my normal daily routine.

  15. Kerry says

    November 30, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/406965080882806785

  16. Kerry says

    November 30, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    A little bit of sparkle in my eyeshadow or eyeliner is what I usually do for the holidays.

  17. Jess Scull says

    November 30, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Tweeted here > https://twitter.com/loveforlacquer/status/406949345762627584

    Love red lips and a rose gold highlighter!
    Jess Scull recently posted..We Search. We Find. We ShopStyle!My Profile

  18. ewhatley says

    November 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    love smoky eyes with glossy nude lip color

  19. Wild Orchid says

    November 30, 2013 at 7:19 am

    tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/406759131245056001

  20. Wild Orchid says

    November 30, 2013 at 7:16 am

    My favorite holiday look includes dark eyeliner and a red lip.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  21. angie lilly says

    November 27, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/405726512168435712
    angie lilly recently posted..Eyes Wide OpenMy Profile

  22. angie lilly says

    November 27, 2013 at 10:56 am

    For me it is really simple. All I do is change the socks I am wearing. That is right. I don’t use makeup or dress any differently. LOL I wear funny, holiday themed socks! LOL
    angie lilly recently posted..Eyes Wide OpenMy Profile

  23. Madeline says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/405521337671614464

  24. Madeline says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    I like to use silver eyeshadow for a glam look, plus a rose-tinted lip and cheek stain.

  25. maria cantu says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    My favorite holiday look is red lipstick. It always makes me feel more festive.

  26. Nicole Larsen says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/405416982205317120

  27. Nicole Larsen says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    My holiday look is mascara with some eyeliner and a light colored eyeshadow!

  28. Lauren says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    I love smokey, shimmery eyes and a red lip for the holidays!

  29. One Frugal Girl says

    November 24, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/404674308871434242
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  30. One Frugal Girl says

    November 24, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Wearing anything red!
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  31. Andrea says

    November 23, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Red lipstick and shimmer eyeshadow

  32. patricia caradonna says

    November 23, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    I posted this tweet for an entry:
    https://twitter.com/pcaradonna/status/404347666085052416

  33. patricia caradonna says

    November 23, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    My favorite holiday look is dark and light shades of purple for my eyes, brown eyeliner, pink blush with matching pink lipstick.

  34. Wanda McHenry says

    November 23, 2013 at 1:39 am

    https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/404136896097292288

  35. Wanda McHenry says

    November 23, 2013 at 1:37 am

    My favorite holiday look are bold nudes for the eyes with a black/brown mascara, a bronzish blush and a mocha lip color!

  36. Jean says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I tweeted – https://twitter.com/hellina2000/status/403943692567707648

  37. Jean says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    I typically emphasize lips OR eyes, not both. I like to do a shimmery nude wash of shadow with black mascara and do an intense, bright berry lip. You just have to be careful not to get it on your teeth!

  38. Jaclyn says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I love a silver/gold eye with bright red lips!

  39. Susan P. says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/orchidlady01/status/403901719664271361

  40. Susan P. says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:03 am

    I would go with the almay intense i-color smoky-i kit for blue eyes for a holiday look though the colors in the shimmer-i trio for blues would also be a good choice.

  41. Mary W says

    November 22, 2013 at 9:11 am

    I posted this tweet for an entry:
    https://twitter.com/cowladydeland/status/403888144593846273

  42. Mary W says

    November 22, 2013 at 9:08 am

    I am a big fan of red lips and darker shadows to compliment my darker skin.

  43. Andrea Troutman says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    I love a little shimmer for eyeshadow and maybe an extra coat of mascara for holidays. I never go without lip gloss or lipstick but for holidays and parties I usually go a little brighter or deeper than my everyday colors.

  44. Cher Garman says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    For me, I like to go out of my comfort zone and wear shimmery and sparkly shadows, and bronzer! I like to wear a deep, rich looking red lipstick, but I put a shimmery, opaque gloss overtop! It’s like having a bit of candy cane look! Oh, and nice, rosy pink cheeks!

  45. Norma says

    November 21, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I wear a more intense shade of lipstick over the holidays.

  46. LAMusing says

    November 21, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    I like a smokey eye for the holidays.

  47. Debbie B says

    November 19, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    i posted a tweet:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/403016743125151744

  48. Debbie B says

    November 19, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    i like a shimmery eye shadow and red lipstick

  49. Ashley S. says

    November 18, 2013 at 8:50 am

    Tweeted! https://twitter.com/smash906/status/402433372095393792

  50. Ashley S. says

    November 18, 2013 at 8:49 am

    I’ve always been a big fan of the smoky eye look!

  51. Purple_lover_04@msn.com says

    November 17, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I love to gold this time of the year

  52. Purple_lover_04@msn.com says

    November 17, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/402186708197720064

  53. Wendy @ All Kinds of Miles says

    November 17, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I love a subtle smokey eye during the holidays with shimmery pink cheeks. Holiday makeup is the best!
    Wendy @ All Kinds of Miles recently posted..Five Things FridayMy Profile

  54. Petunia says

    November 16, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    tweeted

    https://twitter.com/tweet_petunia/status/401787245511720960

  55. Petunia says

    November 16, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    I love Holiday makeup! Gold eyes and red or berry lips. Another favorite look is from Charlotte Tilbury. She did a great purple smoky eye that is fabulous for parties.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  56. Tina M says

    November 13, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/400846364734537729

  57. Tina M says

    November 13, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    i like it simple. light make up and lipstick

  58. Hannah Q says

    November 13, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I love a red lip for parties!

  59. Ashley H says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    A black dress with red lips and a smokey eye.

  60. Sara Floyd says

    November 13, 2013 at 11:29 am

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/FloydSara/status/400661300973297664

  61. Sara Floyd says

    November 13, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I love the smokey eye look, with a little bit of color in lip gloss

  62. Susan Smith says

    November 9, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/399265996709441536

  63. Susan Smith says

    November 9, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    My favorite holiday look is a smoky eye, red lips, lots of black mascara wearing a black or red dress.

  64. Jessie C. says

    November 8, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/399021282349424641

  65. Jessie C. says

    November 8, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    I like a hint of shimmer in either blush or eye shadow during holidays.

  66. cw says

    November 8, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Favorite holiday look – black dress with a little glimmer (eyes, lips, and accessories)

  67. D SCHMIDT says

    November 8, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/398896483639906304

  68. D SCHMIDT says

    November 8, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    I like to wear a casual sweater, jeans, boots and ‘nude’ make up (eyeliner, mascara, foundation and lip gloss)

  69. Amy Tong says

    November 7, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/398538537672265729

    amy [at] utry [dot] it
    Amy Tong recently posted..Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo–Two Must-Have SaucesMy Profile

  70. Amy Tong says

    November 7, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    You look gorgeous. Really love these eye and lip colors. My favorite holiday look would be natural and simple makeup with bright color of lips gloss.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it
    Amy Tong recently posted..Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo–Two Must-Have SaucesMy Profile

  71. Emily Kristina says

    November 7, 2013 at 3:07 am

    My favorite makeup holiday look is a smoky eye, red lip, false lashes, then dress it up with a little black dress, and black platform stilettos.

  72. amy pugmire says

    November 6, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/398202534860300289

  73. amy pugmire says

    November 6, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    I love a light eye make up look with neutrals with some bright red lipstick that pops!

  74. courtney b says

    November 6, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/398165126521442304

  75. courtney b says

    November 6, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    i like lots of eyeshadow fake lashes, curled hair and a sparkly dress!

  76. Heather S says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:23 am

    https://twitter.com/KaizenFashion/status/398108047937003520
    Heather S recently posted..A little bit of everything – Zara Blanket Scarf, Pumpkin Patch & TJ MaxxMy Profile

  77. Heather S says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:23 am

    I love a simple timeless holiday look! Liquid liner cat eye and bright lip!

  78. rachel says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:21 am

    I want to try a new updo this year — maybe curls or a chignon. But smoky eyes are a must!

  79. sandra says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:06 am

    red and cheery

  80. Robin says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:00 am

    I like to add some sparkle with highlighter, eye shadow and lip gloss.

  81. Brenda Burgess says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I love to wear a red wrap dress for Christmas and some silver accessories.

  82. Dawn Monroe says

    November 5, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    I like the shimmery i kit because it looks like a winter holiday. Its cools colors, glittery and can work in day or night.

  83. Susan Christy says

    November 5, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    My holiday look is pretty simple – something festive, like a red dress or sweater, bold eye makeup and lip color.

  84. Emma Brown says

    November 5, 2013 at 2:55 am

    I have never heard of this. Thank you for introducing me to this brand. I would definitely give these products a try. Moreover you are looking pretty.

  85. Breanna says

    November 4, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    My favorite holiday look includes a red lipstick and a smoky eye 🙂
    Breanna recently posted..Be Yourself, Together [Bridal Shower + Target Giveaway]My Profile

  86. Erika says

    November 4, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    Anything extra, like eyeliner or lipstick.

    chambanachik at gmail dot com
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  87. Andrea Darst says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I love a great sparkly eye and red lip for a special holiday look!

  88. Ebony Jay says

    November 4, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Gorgeous look (:
    Ebony Jay recently posted..BLOGGER BUDDIES SERIES! How To Start Blogging (:My Profile

  89. Ashley C says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    I like to wear gold eyeshadow for the holidays, I think it’s festive and looks pretty on my skin tone.

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

  90. Mami2jcn says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/397436585227980800

  91. Mami2jcn says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I like red lipstick and mascara for my holiday look.

  92. Elena says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/397423937216212992

  93. Elena says

    November 4, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    My favorite look is black dress, high heels and red lipstick

  94. stephanie says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/397420643425058816 .

  95. stephanie says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    i love smokey eye look

  96. Lisa Brown says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:39 am

    tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/397357486253961216
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  97. Lisa Brown says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:39 am

    My favorite holiday look is a smoky eye, red lip, little black dress, and black platform stilettos.
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  98. Ashlee Virostko says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:10 am

    loves to wear lots of reds to correlate with my red lips!

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