Picture perfect looks to make you stand out on the holiday party circuit

<p>When it comes to holiday parties, all that socialising, catching up with old friends and inevitable Instagram-ing means that you'll want to look and feel your absolute best. Enter these brilliant party make-up tips and looks to try at your next seasonal soirée.</p><p>Holiday get-togethers are the perfect opportunity to shake up your beauty routine with a little extra sparkle and some fun accessories.</p><p>We've rounded up eight simple ways to update your everyday make-up for your festive bash, including shimmering party looks, fabulous nail art ideas and picture-perfect 'dos.</p><p>Are you ready to find your new style? Get inspired by these perfect party looks below.</p><h2>Add some shimmer</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/353743745716365124/"></a><br><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></p><p>Want all eyes to be on <em>your </em>eyes at the party? Add some holiday sparkle with a shimmery <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/eye-shadow/george-velvet-eyeshadow-stardust/910000232508" target="_blank">gold eyeshadow</a>, gently swept across the eyelids.</p><p>Start with one layer and then build up, depending on how much glitter you want to show off. Make your eyes really pop by teaming with a smoky eye, like actress Lily-Rose Depp.</p><h2>Go metallic</h2><p><a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/71142869091748218/"></a></p><p>Not into shimmer but still want your eyes to pop? Try <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/eye-shadow/max-factor-excess-shimmer-eye-shadows-copper/910001736446" target="_blank">a copper tone</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/eye-shadow/max-factor-excess-shimmer-eye-shadows-bronze/910001737610" target="_blank">bronze eyeshadow</a> instead! Sweep eyeshadow across lids and gently dot below the lower lash line to really frame your eyes.</p><p>Copy Swedish beauty Alicia Vikander's look by keeping the rest of your party make-up neutral, with a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/womens-christmas-gifting/hard-candy-all-glossed-up-lip-stain/910002542292" target="_blank">softly stained lip</a>.</p><h2>Go bold</h2><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BFO908eOLRH/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani)</a> on <time datetime="2016-05-10T16:42:50+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">May 10, 2016 at 9:42am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><p>If you tend to stick to a nude lip or neutral eyes, then now is the time to give those vampy lips and smoky eyes a go. Because if you can't do it at Christmas, then when can you? But just remember to do either/or - not both! </p><p>Worried about lipstick ending up all over your teeth?  Learn <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/makeup-tutorial" target="_blank">how to apply lipstick so that it stays on where it should here.</a></p><h2>Nail your party look</h2><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/_kC2xksjqS/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by The Nail Bar �� (@the_nail_bar)</a> on <time datetime="2015-12-21T18:02:28+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Dec 21, 2015 at 10:02am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><p>Novelty Christmas jumpers aren't just for keeping warm (or <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/madame-tussauds-dresses-the-royal-family-in-ugly-christmas-jumpers" target="_blank">for the royal family</a>) - they're also Instagram's latest nail art trend!</p><p>That's right - this fabulously festive trend is all about knitwear-inspired designs on your nails and the results are anything but ugly. Find out <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/christmas-nails" target="_blank">more about this holiday beauty trend here.</a> </p><h2>Nifty nudes</h2><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:55.126182965299684% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BNt32y4jRgJ/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by Sienna Miller (@ilovesiennamiller)</a> on <time datetime="2016-12-07T12:58:16+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Dec 7, 2016 at 4:58am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><p>For an understated yet stunning look, embrace neutral tones and stick to a similar <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/womens-christmas-gifting/make-me-up-too-nude-eye-shadow-palette/910002541982" target="_blank">nude shade for your eyes</a>, cheeks and lips like Sienna Miller.</p><p>This is a great option if you'd prefer to let your frock or accessories your look's main focal point.</p><h2>Hair accessories</h2><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:40.4166666667% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKbOC3yArjr/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by Chloe Grace Moretz (@chloegmoretz)</a> on <time datetime="2016-09-16T17:32:24+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Sep 16, 2016 at 10:32am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>There's nothing like a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/aisle/hair-care/hair-accessories/1215431235299" target="_blank">sparkling accessory</a> to make a special occasion even more special. Even something simple like adding some pretty hair grips or a colourful headband can transform your everyday 'do into a party-ready style (plus disguise hair that hasn't been washed for a few days). <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/party-hairstyles" target="_blank">Find more party hair ideas here</a>. </p><p><em><strong>Get your party make-up and more online from <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/dept/health-beauty/make-up/1215185955607" target="_blank">Asda.com</a> or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">in store</a>. </strong></em></p>

Get festive fast! Beauty tricks to shimmer and shine at the Christmas party

By Asda Good Living,21st December 2016

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