Holiday makeup is allowed to go where everyday makeup wouldn’t dare. Bold and demanding attention, the eyes can be laden in splashes of color and glimmer that border on theatrical. For an attention-getting holiday look, you can wear it.

A glittery holiday look is a dark eyeliner with a white, or metallic shimmer eye shadow extended up to the brow line. Laura Mercier Metallic Creme Eye Colour comes in 8 gorgeous glowing shades and is an Allure magazine Best of Beauty pick for 2006.

For eyeliner, go darker and bolder than you normally do. Define those eyes; if you ever wanted to line the whole eye including the lower lid, this is the time to do it. Extend the eyeliner and smudge a bit into the corner of the eye as well. Go ahead and wear those false eyelashes. Brush brows and use a gel color to define and set them.

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For a little extra attention at this year’s holiday party, try a little glimmer. Your hands will sparkle and entice as you reach for that glass of champagne if you add a little shimmer to your regular manicure.

Revlon Glimmer Gloss can be worn alone, in layers or simply brushed over your regular nail color for an added shine and dazzle. There are eight shimmering shades to choose from, one just right for your holiday look.

Color for eyes has never been more popular. Dramatic blues, greens, purples and pinks are back in style. Eyeshadow is no longer trying to hide and blend.

L’oreal has just introduced a loose powder, luminous eye shadow that creates a shimmering, glimmering look. The powder can be applied lightly in some areas and layered in others to create dramatic color and highlights. Use more than one shade to enhance the look. Some of the shades employ a metallic shimmer. Beam is an earth shade with a hint of silver and my favorite, Limelight, combines green with gold. The colors are iridescent and all about being noticed.

It’s time to light up the night with shimmer! Shimmer shadows, glosses and highlighting powders are “in” and a wonderful way to warm up cool days and sparkle all night long.

The best places to wear shimmer are eyelids, under the brow bone, ridge of the cheekbone and lips.

For eyes, Paula Dorf Eye Color Glimmer is translucent, sheer shimmer in colors and neutrals to wear as eyeshadow or as a highlight.

For lips there are dozens of great shimmer glosses. Revlon’s Skinlights Glosslights capture light with micro-crystals for a glimmery shine on your lips.

Light and neutral shades are perfect for daytime but don’t be afraid to be daring in the evening. Why not try Nivea’s Silky Shimmer Lotion? It moisturizes for silky, touchable skin and gives you an all-over radiant glow.