Easy, Quick NYE Hair, Makeup, Nail Ideas

How were your holidays? I'm safely home after visiting my family for the holidays. The worst part was sitting in traffic for hours and then deciding to take blog pics, hehe. Apologies in advance for looking so tired! Anyway, I think I enjoyed playing with the toys more than my nephews! Well, today I'm playing with my hair, makeup, and nails to give you some ideas for New Years Eve. These are easy and quick. Enjoy!

H a i r 
The easiest way to dress up any hairstyle (short or long) is to grab a sparkly headband. Instant glamour in seconds! Mine was on clearance at Ulta, but these can be found for any budget. Here are some easy and quick hairstyles for NYE:

Headband, clearance at Ulta//sparkly bun//top view

Side pony//updo//wavy hair + headband

Sparkly Bun

• Place hair into a bun using your preferred method (I adore the donut bun since the sock bun doesn't work for me).
• Add a headband on top.
• Easier: Wrap the headband around just the bun.

Sparkly Pony

• Straighten hair or curl it.
• Pull into low side pony.
• Add headband to finish the look.

Sparkly Updo

• Curl/wave hair.
• Collect hair as if you are going to put it in a ponytail.
• Twist hair clockwise and bring the tail up.
• Clip/bobby pin hair into place. I used Goody Spin Pins to hold my hair.
• Add headband!
• Easier: Put hair into ponytail and add headband or wrap headband around hair elastic.

E y e s

• Place primer to the lid to avoid creasing and to allow shadow staying power.
• Use NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and place on the lid.
• Sweep an aubergine (or whatever color you'd like) shadow into the crease and blend inwards.
• Apply the sparkly aubergine shade into the outer v and blend.
• Dust a sparkly white shadow on top of the white lid.
• Sparkly shadow pigment can be purchased cheaply, like NYC or Wet N Wild. NYX makes great pigments for $3 too.
• Add liner, mascara, and false lashes to finish the look.
• I used the LE Wet N Wild Lust palette for this look.
• Tip: If sparkly shadows sound too young or intimidating for you, try dotting the sparkles just in the inner corners of your eyes.
• Tip: Use a Post-It note or tape to capture errant sparkly shadow.
• If you'd like a golden shimmery look, click here.

N a i l s

• I originally was going to use these Sally Hansen nail strips, but for some reason, they wouldn't stay on my nails. I must've gotten a bad box or something? So I decided to recreate the same effect on my nails.
• Sparkly black polish (Ulta's Little Black Dress)
• Layer fine gold glitter and chunky silver glitter (didn't do this step).
• Add chunky gold glitter (Milani's Gold) and clear top coat.

try these polishes or polish strips//my black and gold glitter nails//my recreation vs. inspiration

Check out these other polish ideas (just use the colors you'd like):

• Silver Bell Nails
• Snakeskin Nails
• Velvet Nails
• Caviar Nails

Have a great weekend! Be safe, behave, and be well. Love, Elle