I finished my eye makeup with a bit of defining mascara.

Lips are the main focus of this look. I started by using matte deep red lipstick shade all over the lips. Then I used makeup lock and seal liquid that basically seals in makeup. I used it as a base over the lipstick. Over it I applied regular craft red glitter. I applied it with a brush to get as even application as possible. You want glitter to be on the smaller size, but not too small, because you'll loose that chunkiness and reflection of it.

It actually sealed it on really well. I didn't have any fallout, but I still wouldn't recommend you to go kissing someone. This looked super pretty to me and I didn't wanted to take it off. It looks really pretty in low light situations (like evening events) and the glitter makes your eyes look fuller and luxurious. It doesn't look as pretty in direct sunlight though. In real life it looks way better than what my camera is picking up.

On the rest of my face I used foundation mixed with golden shimmer. I also concealed and powdered. I used bronzer to make my face look a bit warmer and sun kissed. For highlight I used golden shade and  I didn't use any blush, because I just wanted my skin to look glowy and tanned. 

First manicure is one of those that I see a lot around the internet, but I was recently admiring it on Mateja's nails. It's pretty simple to do, if you do it right.

I started by painting my nails with a red wine nail polish shade (Revlon Vixen). When it completely dries (I was a bit too impatient), apply small pieces of tape to create the triangle shape on my nails. This part is always tricky on my nails, because I can never make it look perfectly even. Once you have this just paint your sparkly nail polish (Avon Magic Effect Liquid Sequin Dazzle) over it and quickly remove the tape, before the nail polish dries. Voila. Now you can apply top coat and make it even more shiny.

For the second manicure I applied lavender nail polish (Kiko Nail Lacquer 330) on my thumb and ring finger. On my index and pinky I applied dark violet shimmery nail polish (Models Own Roxy) and on the middle one I applied sparkly silver nail polish (Avon Magic Effect Liquid Sequin Sequin).

Then I used the same sparkly silver nail polish and applied it on all purple nails as different sized dots to make it appear as a Christmas tree ornaments. The I used the opposite purple shade and drew strings coming from the upper part of the nail down and I created a little bow to make it look like they hang down. I also drew some really simple wavy lines and dots on the ornaments. 

On my ring finger I wanted to create Christmas tree. So I used the same tape as in the first manicure and then I used some smaller decorative nail tape and put some lines across it. I applied sparkly silver nail polish over it and quickly removed the tapes. I also drew a little star at the top with dark violet nail polish. To make it look more perfect, I finished with lots of shiny top coat.

For this one I went a bit more candy or cookie like. I applied brown nail polish (Kiko Nail Lacquer 322) on my thumb and middle finger. On my index and pinky I applied light pink nail polish (Maybelline Colorama 77) and on the ring finger I applied white nail polish (Revlon Nail Enamel White on White). 

On the thumb I drew snowflake design with white nail polish. I also added different sized dots to represent falling snow. On my middle finger I drew a wavy line to make it look like a Christmas tree. In between the lines I drew small dots for the ornaments. 

For the ring finger I used sparkly pink nail polish (Avon Magic Effect Liquid Sequin Glitterati) and I drew diagonal lines to represent the candy cane pattern. On my other pink painted nails I also applied glittery pink nail polish on the tips of nails to make it look like a frosting on top of cupcakes or something like that. Finish with top coat. It should look yummy and inviting. 

The last manicure is the most minimalist and still looks like you put some effort in it. I used black nail polish (Maybelline Colorshow 677 Blackout) on my thumb, index and pinky. On middle and ring finger I applied sparkly gold nail polish (Avon Magic Effects Liquid Sequin Glimmer). 

Then I applied matte top coat (Kiko 3 in 1 Mat Fortifying Fast Dry Base and Top Coat) over the black nails. Over gold nails I drew two black lines to represent wrapping paper and then I drew small bows to make it look like wrapped presents. I also applied top coat over these gold nails.

The beautiful sparkly nail polishes are the newest Magic Effects range added to Avon. They are called Liquid Sequin. The range currently has four different shades. 

Sequins usually look like hexagon shapes and those are in these nail polishes. It looks like sequins in the nail polish with a colored base. Some even have added small shimmer. 

The formula is in between being liquid and thick and it applies nicely, although sequin parts can sometimes slide over with your brush, so you need to assemble them on the nails and pull them in all directions to make it look even. You do get a nice amount of hexagons with just one coat.

One coat looks more sheer with some, while others are already opaque enough.

Two coats cover the nail, but can also look a bit thick with some of these. The finish is shiny, but also a bit 3D, because of the bigger hexagons. 

Glitterati

Glitterati has a pink sheer base. In the base are bigger blue hexagons and smaller silver hexagons, which actually have a multi chrome sheen to them, so they look different colors at different angles.

Sequin 

This one is very interesting. It has a transparent base with lots of small silver shimmer. Hexagons in it have different colors: silver, gold, blue, green, pink and copper. This one is actually a bit more opaque because of the small shimmer, so one coat can be enough.

Dazzle

This was the first one that caught my eye. It's the pretties one in the bottle. The base is dark blue purple. In it are bigger pink hexagons and small copper shimmer. The combination looks so pretty, especially over darker nail polishes. This one is also very opaque in just one coat, because of the dark base. 

Glimmer

Glimmer is the most subtle of these. It has a shimmery gold base. In it are middle sized silver hexagons with multi chrome sheen. One coat is pretty sheer and two look best, although you can apply just one coat over other colored nail polishes. 

They look great on its own or as a statement nail among your other colored nails. They also look really pretty over other colored nail polishes. All of these have pretty sheer bases so one coat is still gonna let the base polish be seen through. Especially Glitterati and Dazzle are great for layering over darker nail polishes. Sequin and Glimmer look better on its own although you can still use it on top. Those have more shimmer in it and are therefore are a bit less seen through. I also like if you apply top coat over them, because it makes them extra shiny and it looks more smooth.

A very pretty glittery effect nail polishes. I hope you liked my manicure ideas. Maybe I gave you some inspiration for today and tomorrow, if you're still deciding what to wear on your nails. Which one of these is your favorite?

I started with eye shadow primer and skin like shade all over the lid. Then I added a bit of taupe brown in the crease and darker forest green in the outer corner of my eye. I added a true dark green shade all over the lid. 

I also used the forest green around the lower lash line and then added a true green all over and more toward inner corner. In the center of the lid I used a more yellow toned brown just to give it some more dimension.

In the inner corner of the eye I used metallic silver based green shade. Next was my usual winged liner and then I added glittery gold eye liner all over the mobile part of my lid. This will make it sparkle every time your look down. I finished with mascara and skipped false lashes, because I didn't want to hide all the gorgeous glittery goodness. 

On the rest of my face I used foundation with high coverage and concealed any imperfections. I also added some powder. For my definition I used contour kit and contoured my outer edges of the face. I used a very shimmery champagne gold highlighter, because when, if not on Christmas?! I also used my favorite peach shimmery blush to give me some extra glow.

On my lips I used a bright red lipstick with a darker lip liner to give it more of a 3D look. I also tried this look with a tad bit more neutral shade, which is like a dirty mauve pink brown matte lipstick, just to give you another option. 

That's my sparkly green and red Christmas makeup look. Fairly simple, but also pretty colorful. What do you think about this? Too much color or just enough?