These four beauty looks are anything but traditional—but they're beautiful just the same. Add a wee bit of jeweltone colour to your lids, kisser or nails and you'll be the belle of the ball.


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Very berry
From ruby-tinged pouts to matte magenta mouths, berry lips ruled the fall runways. Their reign continues well into winter with rich, hydrating lipsticks in shades of amethyst and kunzite. Another swoon-worthy trend? Matching your lips to your tips. The retro esthetic of coordinating berry finishes creates a subtle yet powerful beauty statement. Dress, $70, hm.com/ca. Earrings, express.com. Ring, thomassabo.com.


Product photos by Geoffrey Ross

Get the look: 
1. Ceramic Glaze Nail Lacquer in Applause, $10, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
2. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potion in True Liar, $34, esteelauder.ca.
3. Essence Metal Glam Eyeshadow in Coffee to Glow, $3.50, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
4. Gosh Velvet Touch Matte Lipstick in Raspberry, $14, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
5. Essie Nail Polish in Flowerista, $10, essie.ca.


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Ritzy business
Draw attention to your peepers with rich and regal smoky purples. Swapping out sooty black for vivid lilacs instantly softens a smoky eye. And, if you're looking to bling it on—after all, it is the holidays—press micronized glitter over top or look for a purple shadow with major sparkle. Earrings, swarovksi.com.


Product photos by Geoffrey Ross

Get the look:
1. M.A.C Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Plum Dressing, $24, maccosmetics.ca.
2. Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Glaze in Make a Mauve, $12, maybelline.ca.
3. Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow & Liner in Purple, $18, sephora.ca.
4. Ardell Natural Eyelashes, $6.50, ardelllashes.com. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Moss Lipstick in #45, $8, rimmellondon.com.


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The clash
One of the golden rules of makeup is never to pair a dramatic eye with an equally bold lip. We say, phooey! Sometimes, you need to break the rules to achieve true greatness. Take a risk and swipe shimmering emerald-green shadow onto lids, then pair with an audacious juicy red lip. When two striking beauty elements are equally intense, the effect is sophisticated—never garish. Faux-fur stole, $100, lechateau.com. Earrings, winners.ca.


Product photos by Geoffrey Ross

Get the look:
1. Giorgio Armani Eye Tint in Émeraude, $39, sephora.ca.
2. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Lounge, $22, urbandecay.ca.
3. Lise Watier Eye Shine in Peacock, $22, lisewatier.com.
4. Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer in Cherry Pop, $21, clinique.ca.
5. L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Intenza mascara, $11, lorealparis.ca.


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Lost in space
When it comes to nail art, simple touches can make the biggest impact. Instead of applying an intricate design, try a negative-space manicure. A polish-free V-shape surrounded by sapphire-coloured lacquer elongates nails while adding a smidgen of edginess and elegance. Balmain for H&M dress, $179, hm.com/ca. Crisscross ring, baublebar.com. Ring, swarovski.com.




Product photos by Geoffrey Ross

Get the look:
1. Avon Nailwear Pro+ Nail Enamel in Vibe, $8, avon.ca.
2. SpaRitual Lacquer in Intricate, $12, sparitual.com.
3. CoverGirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Mutant, $8.50, covergirl.ca.
4. Urban Decay Revolution High Color Lipgloss in Vice, $26, urbandecay.ca.