{"id":6368,"date":"2015-11-27T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2015-11-27T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/?p=6368"},"modified":"2015-11-27T12:00:57","modified_gmt":"2015-11-27T12:00:57","slug":"3-winter-beauty-trends-that-look-great-with-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/3-winter-beauty-trends-that-look-great-with-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Winter Beauty Trends that Look Great with Glasses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The magic of makeup is that it allows you to change your look, highlight your best features and hide your worst ones. It can give you a whole new appearance and persona. And for those who wear glasses, it can stop your eyes from getting lost behind them.<\/p>\n<p>Some say that wearing makeup with glasses can be difficult, but it\u2019s actually quite simple. The key is to enhance your features (especially your eyes) and pick the best frames to suit your chosen style.<\/p>\n<p>While you may have already nailed a signature look that works with your specs, why not shake up your makeup style and try out some new trends for the winter season? If you\u2019re a spectacle wearer, we\u2019ve come up with three winter makeup trends that look amazing with glasses.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dark and Vampy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Every winter, the vampy look returns. That&#8217;s not a bad thing though; it\u2019s a tried and tested favourite of the season that&#8217;s ideal for parties and evening events. This sultry\u00a0look is as much about the lips as it is the eyes; think dark, smokey eye makeup and a bold lip in shades of deep\u00a0purple\u00a0or burgundy red.\u00a0Karima McKimmie shows you how to get this dramatic look in her vampy and festive makeup tutorial below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vampy &amp; Festive Makeup Tutorial | Karima McKimmie\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TtZEcHqK99c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dark and vampy makeup is perfect for glasses wearers because the heavy eyeliner and lashings of mascara\u00a0really bring out the eyes, which can often be hidden behind lenses. Bold\u00a0shades of lipstick also help to balance out the face while also giving your makeup a statement look.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to choosing frames to wear with this glamorous, gothic\u00a0look, we suggest matching your makeup to your glasses. A bold, dark frame will really complement the look. The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/prada\/pr-03qv\/ss206.97.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prada PR 03QV<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>glasses have thick, black frames and a cat eye shape that will add an extra touch of glamour.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/206_97_1.jpg\" alt=\"Prada PR 03QV\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/prada\/pr-03qv\/ss206.97.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, go for a coloured frame to co-ordinate with deep\u00a0shades of lipstick. The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/zenith-zest\/75\/ss393.30.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zenith Zest 75<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is finished in vampy purple and black with a classic wayfarer shape that will look amazing with plum lip colours.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/393_30_1.jpg\" alt=\"Zenith Zest 75\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/zenith-zest\/75\/ss393.30.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> When you&#8217;re wearing such a heavy makeup look, don&#8217;t forget to define your eyebrows to help frame your face and to stop them\u00a0from getting lost.\u00a0This is especially important for glasses wearers, as they often\u00a0draw attention to your brow area.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Retro Red Lips and Cat Eye Flicks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Next up, we have a look that was made for the winter season. Pointed cat eye makeup and red lips are a perfect combo that just ooze\u00a0festivity, whether you go for a deep crimson or orangey-red shade.\u00a0This classic style is inspired by retro beauty but still looks amazing\u00a0today. It&#8217;s sophisticated and glamourous at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at this tutorial by Maryam Maquillag to get the look. We love the glitter on the inner corner of the eyes which will really make your peepers sparkle and shine.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cat Eye + Red Lip Makeup Tutorial\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-J3d_1G_kNQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Spectacle-wearing girls\u00a0can totally pull off this gorgeous look. Glasses will help to frame those flirty cat eye flicks and bold red lips will make sure you&#8217;re ready for a special occasion. To continue the classic, pin up girl look, this makeup\u00a0is made for cat eye frames.\u00a0The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/ray-ban\/rx5226\/ss110.33.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ray Ban RX5226<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>have a feminine, flicked shape that will really enhance your eye makeup and help you to achieve that retro appeal.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/110_33_1.jpg\" alt=\"Ray Ban RX5226\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/ray-ban\/rx5226\/ss110.33.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a slightly alternative take on this trend, amp up your red lips with a pair of sexy red specs. The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/brendel\/902195\/ss38.03.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brendel 902195<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>feature metal horn-rimmed\u00a0frames in red that would look perfect with berry red shades of lipstick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/38_03_1.jpg\" alt=\"Brendel 902195\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/brendel\/902195\/ss38.03.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Long false eyelashes can brush against glasses frames, causing discomfort and smudging your makeup. To avoid this,\u00a0go for mascara instead and focus on thickening your lashes rather than lengthening them.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Natural Beauty<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if heavy makeup isn\u2019t your thing. While our first two looks were bold and dramatic, the autumn\/winter 2015 catwalks were full of natural makeup looks. The key to this look is to get a great base and then\u00a0focus on lighter shades and understated\u00a0colours\u00a0for a natural glow. Forget eyeliner and swap lipstick for a light lip gloss.\u00a0As Alegra Louise shows in her tutorial below, natural, barely there makeup can look fresh and fabulous for winter.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Natural, Barely There Winter Makeup!\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hr0XPrEkXA0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For girls who wear glasses, natural makeup really let&#8217;s your eye shine. However, if you love this look, you&#8217;ll need to be careful with your glasses choice. Avoid bold, heavy frames which could overwhelm your face\u00a0and go for a lighter style instead. The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/hallmark\/tr1816\/ss62.93.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hallmark TR1816<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is delicate in style with thin metal frames that will look great with minimal makeup, while the horn-rimmed tortoiseshell frames\u00a0make sure they&#8217;re still on trend.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/62_93_1.jpg\" alt=\"Hallmark TR1816\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/hallmark\/tr1816\/ss62.93.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a light and bright look, go for glasses in a soft shade such as the beautiful\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/tiffany-co-\/tf2099\/ss647.14.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiffany &amp; Co. TF2099<\/a><\/strong>. These pretty frames are finished in pearl ivory and will look perfect with a touch of blusher and a pink lip gloss this season.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d9qzjwuieyamt.cloudfront.net\/public\/en\/res\/images\/items\/fullsized\/647_14_3.jpg\" alt=\"Tiffany TF2099\" width=\"650\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"customButton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/glasses\/tiffany-co-\/tf2099\/ss647.14.html\">Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> When you&#8217;re wearing minimal eye makeup, add some subtle highlighting powder to the inner corner of your eyes to make them appear larger and more awake.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the occasion, you can get a stylish, on trend makeup look that will suit your specs to a tee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The magic of makeup is that it allows you to change your look, highlight your best features and hide your worst ones. It can give you a whole new appearance and persona. And for those who wear glasses, it can stop your eyes from getting lost behind them. Some say that wearing makeup with glasses can be difficult, but it\u2019s actually quite simple. The key is to enhance your features (especially your eyes) and pick the best frames to suit your chosen style. While you may have already nailed a signature look that works with your specs, why not shake up your makeup style and try out some new trends for the winter season? If you\u2019re a spectacle wearer, we\u2019ve come up with three winter makeup trends that look amazing with glasses. Dark and Vampy Every winter, the vampy look returns. That&#8217;s not a bad thing though; it\u2019s a tried and tested favourite of the season that&#8217;s ideal for parties and evening events. This sultry\u00a0look is as much about the lips as it is the eyes; think dark, smokey eye makeup and a bold lip in shades of deep\u00a0purple\u00a0or burgundy red.\u00a0Karima McKimmie shows you how to get this dramatic look in her vampy and festive makeup tutorial below. Dark and vampy makeup is perfect for glasses wearers because the heavy eyeliner and lashings of mascara\u00a0really bring out the eyes, which can often be hidden behind lenses. Bold\u00a0shades of lipstick also help to balance out the face while also giving your makeup a statement look. When it comes to choosing frames to wear with this glamorous, gothic\u00a0look, we suggest matching your makeup to your glasses. A bold, dark frame will really complement the look. The\u00a0Prada PR 03QV\u00a0glasses have thick, black frames and a cat eye shape that will add an extra touch of glamour. Buy Now \u00bb Alternatively, go for a coloured frame to co-ordinate with deep\u00a0shades of lipstick. The\u00a0Zenith Zest 75\u00a0is finished in vampy purple and black with a classic wayfarer shape that will look amazing with plum lip colours. Buy Now \u00bb TIP: When you&#8217;re wearing such a heavy makeup look, don&#8217;t forget to define your eyebrows to help frame your face and to stop them\u00a0from getting lost.\u00a0This is especially important for glasses wearers, as they often\u00a0draw attention to your brow area. Retro Red Lips and Cat Eye Flicks Next up, we have a look that was made for the winter season. Pointed cat eye makeup and red lips are a perfect combo that just ooze\u00a0festivity, whether you go for a deep crimson or orangey-red shade.\u00a0This classic style is inspired by retro beauty but still looks amazing\u00a0today. It&#8217;s sophisticated and glamourous at the same time. Take a look at this tutorial by Maryam Maquillag to get the look. We love the glitter on the inner corner of the eyes which will really make your peepers sparkle and shine. Spectacle-wearing girls\u00a0can totally pull off this gorgeous look. Glasses will help to frame those flirty cat eye flicks and bold red lips will make sure you&#8217;re ready for a special occasion. To continue the classic, pin up girl look, this makeup\u00a0is made for cat eye frames.\u00a0The\u00a0Ray Ban RX5226\u00a0have a feminine, flicked shape that will really enhance your eye makeup and help you to achieve that retro appeal. Buy Now \u00bb For a slightly alternative take on this trend, amp up your red lips with a pair of sexy red specs. The\u00a0Brendel 902195\u00a0feature metal horn-rimmed\u00a0frames in red that would look perfect with berry red shades of lipstick. Buy Now \u00bb TIP: Long false eyelashes can brush against glasses frames, causing discomfort and smudging your makeup. To avoid this,\u00a0go for mascara instead and focus on thickening your lashes rather than lengthening them. Natural Beauty Don\u2019t worry if heavy makeup isn\u2019t your thing. While our first two looks were bold and dramatic, the autumn\/winter 2015 catwalks were full of natural makeup looks. The key to this look is to get a great base and then\u00a0focus on lighter shades and understated\u00a0colours\u00a0for a natural glow. Forget eyeliner and swap lipstick for a light lip gloss.\u00a0As Alegra Louise shows in her tutorial below, natural, barely there makeup can look fresh and fabulous for winter. For girls who wear glasses, natural makeup really let&#8217;s your eye shine. However, if you love this look, you&#8217;ll need to be careful with your glasses choice. Avoid bold, heavy frames which could overwhelm your face\u00a0and go for a lighter style instead. The\u00a0Hallmark TR1816\u00a0is delicate in style with thin metal frames that will look great with minimal makeup, while the horn-rimmed tortoiseshell frames\u00a0make sure they&#8217;re still on trend. Buy Now \u00bb For a light and bright look, go for glasses in a soft shade such as the beautiful\u00a0Tiffany &amp; Co. TF2099. These pretty frames are finished in pearl ivory and will look perfect with a touch of blusher and a pink lip gloss this season. Buy Now \u00bb TIP: When you&#8217;re wearing minimal eye makeup, add some subtle highlighting powder to the inner corner of your eyes to make them appear larger and more awake. Whatever the occasion, you can get a stylish, on trend makeup look that will suit your specs to a tee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":6371,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[679,973,1219,1633,1918,2383,2885,3280,4235,4242,5483,5511,5599,5680,5811,7026,7212,7657,7701,7846],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6368"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6368"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6368\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectspecs.com\/fashion-lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}