Tis’ the season to break out some sassy, sexy, playful and beautiful holiday makeup tips!

Throughout the holidays there are going to be special events where you’ll want to finish your look with special makeup moods and muse.

The time at which an event takes place often changes the makeup we wear. With most holiday parties or festivals, however, you can stick with evening makeup tips no matter the time of day.

The theme of your holiday celebration is one place to begin looking for makeup inspiration. For example, Thanksgiving hues include gold, bronze, orange, and yellow – all common to Autumn, and all stunning colors to wear for eye shadow. Gold and bronze are both very glamorous, warm and inviting, and they make you look very alluring in candlelight. One easy way to add these metallics into your makeup is by buying a base with the shade that works best with your skin, then mixing that with your normal foundation.

When Christmas rolls around red is definitely the star of the show, as is anything with shimmer and glitter. For facial makeup you can pick up red in your rouge and lipstick. Otherwise pull out some festive nail polish! Fine glitter can adorn your hair, which is where it’s safest. A glittery eye can look very appealing but make sure to use a finishing product so it doesn’t flake into your eyes.

If you’re planning some intimate moments over the holidays, think about dark eyes using charcoal or grey. To this you can add a purple mascara (it’s dark enough to appear black until you get up close – and then your eyes POP).

With dusky, smoky eyes you don’t want to overdo the rest of your face, by the way. Keep your blush light and fresh, and consider wearing a clear flavored lip gloss so you’re ready to be kissed under the mistletoe any time!

Use a good foundation or primer to get a flawless face and so that you don’t have to fuss every hour in the lady’s room.

To get a subtle all-over glow, use an illuminating powder like Bare Mineral's Illuminating Mineral Veil. For more drama, go for a more "sparkly" powder like Estée Lauder Limited Edition Opulent Shimmer Powder.

Before you’re too busy to enjoy a few minutes of self indulgence, consider having a professional facial or giving yourself one. The winter months are hard on the skin, and this is an excellent time to nourish those cells so they look young and healthy. Makeup can only do so much. If you start with well-treated skin, the end look you’ll achieve is always more stunning.

Generally speaking your makeup during the holidays can get as fanciful as your clothing. Pick up the colors from your dress or jewelry somewhere in your face to tie everything together. Additionally:

• With dramatic makeup blending is doubly important. Watch for any harsh lines and work them in
• Shimmer is “in” but keep it away from wrinkles
• In lieu of traditional foundation, try tinted moisturizer
• Choose which feature, your eyes or your mouth, to show off (you shouldn’t do both – it always looks overdone)

Finally don’t forget your hair and accessories. Makeup is a great helpmate but for any “look” to work, the details always matter.