Black Style for the Winter Months

Holiday Hair and Beauty

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  Sparkle this season with metallic makeup. Whether it's a sheer sweep of eye shadow or a shiny coat of nail polish, silver is the perfect edgy accent for day and night. Let us show you how to get the look. On lids: Try Clinique Colour Surge Platinum Eye shadow $14, clinique.com; Est?e Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place ShadowStick, $18, esteelauder.com, under the eyes, and finish with Max Factor Volume Couture Waterproof Mascara, $7, Wal-Mart stores nationwide. Brush on three coats of Essie Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in Loophole, $8, essie.com, to shimmer like polished steel. Photo credit: Mark Mann

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  Say good-bye to pigment-saturated glosses and hello to the new breed of soft, matte satin lipsticks. Because the finish is translucent (and not "heavy metal"), it won't overwhelm your look. And since the way forward is to take a minimalist approach, makesure to keep lips ultrasmooth. Metallic lip color will amplify any dryness or flakiness and ruin the sensuous pout you're aiming for. Gilty pleasure: Pucker up with a hydrating lip balm, then apply IMAN Cosmetics Luxury Moisturizing Lipstick in Sheer Gold, $9, Walgreens stores nationwide, at base using a lip brush for a strobe-fresh finish. Photo credit: Tim Peterson

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  Gold fever has struck again. But this time around it's more about high-tech textures and techniques that create a softer, more antique-looking patina than the usual bling-factor finish. Achieving this new luster calls for a modern approach, says makeup artist Renee Garnes: "No liners, no gloss, all sheer eye shadows, so the look isn't done or dated." And to make sure your nails never have a dull moment: Dip them in gold! Gilty pleasure: Sweep on a gold nail lacquer like Night Brights by OPI Nail Polish in Golden Rules, $8, JC Penney stores nationwide; then dust with shimmering stones. Photo credit: Tim Peterson

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  Go for the gold-on the lid and in the crease. Modern technology infuses the deepest, darkest shades with micronized flecks, which means you won't end up looking as if your makeup got stuck in the eighties. Try L'Oreal HIP High Intensity Pigments Color Rich Crayon in Attentive, $10, drugstores nationwide and Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Honey, $18, Ulta Stores nationwide. Sheer, velvety textures create a luster that's elegant and sophisticated from day into night. Photo credit: Tim Peterson

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  Elevate your beauty arsenal with a few intimate details: soft, wavy, touchable hair to draw him closer; a seductive smile enhanced by your prettiest lip gloss Dior Pretty Charms Secret Lip Gloss, $40, fine retailers; and an irresistible fragrance like Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia Solid Perfume Compact, $175, esteelauder.com. Trust us, he won't be able to take his eyes-or hands-off you. Photo credit: David Roemer

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  Serve up some drama with a bodacious blue. Let your eyes do all the talking in deep blue hues like Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Black Pearl, $23, bobbibrown.com. Bring on the Hollywood glam with shu uemura False Eyelashes, $10-$50, shuuemura-usa.com. Photo credit: David Roemer

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  Red is timeless and especially flattering this season. Make a bold statement with rich, vibrant shades like cherry, brick and wine on your lips, cheeks and eyes. We love Clinique Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Red, Red, Red, $14, sephora.com. If you really want to take it there, try brushing on a few strokes of red shadow along your lash line. Two to try: Nars Cream Eye Shadow in Amarcord, $21, sephora.com; and Make Up For Ever Star Powder Iridescent Powder #949, $18, Make Up For Ever Studio, New York,212-941-9337. Photo credit: David Roemer

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  After wrapping all those gifts, give your hands a night off with a well-deserved manicure. Moisturize and exfoliate in one step with Carol's Daughter Manicure in a Jar, $11, sephora.com. Finish with an unexpected custom-blended color from Giella Custom Blend Nail Polish, $25, giella.com, that you created to match your shoes or that fabulous dress. This muted green is perfect for any occasion. For understated sparkle, add one or two rhinestones to your fingertips. Photo credit: David Roemer

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  When it's time to dress up, accessorize your look with a dazzling updo. Brush your hair to either side of your head and hold it with an elastic band. Slick loose pieces with a molding cream like Motions At Home Salon Care Sculpt & Twist Molding Creme, $5, drugstores nationwide, then wrap hair around its base to create the bun. Secure with hairpins. Photo credit: David Roemer

• Holiday Hair and Beauty

  From lavender to plum to violet, this shade makes a statement when used on lashes, lids, lips and cheeks. On lids: Try Dior Beauty 5-colour Eyeshadow Palette in Sweet Illusion, $52, neimanmarcus.com, and complete the look by defining the eyes with MAC Cosmetics Liquidlast Liner in Pop Iris and Electrolady, approximately $17 each, maccosmetics.com; or L'Oreal HIP Pigments Color Truth Cream in Eggplant, $12, drugstores nationwide. Perfect the pout with Kissable Couture Gloss in Tyler, $25, kissablecouture.com. Photo credit: Bill Diodato

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  Democratic candidate for US President, US Senator Hillary Clinton(R) (D-NY), speaks as US Senator John Edwards (C)D-NC and US Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) laugh during the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate at the Iowa Public Television studios 12 December, 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. The debate will be the last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses. AFP PHOTO/POOL/John Gaps III (Photo credit should read JOHN GAPS III/AFP/Getty Images)

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  JOHNSTON, IA - DECEMBER 13: Democratic candidates for U.S. President, (L to R) former U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), former U.S. Senator John Edwards (D-NC),and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) stand on stage during the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate at the Iowa Public Television studios December 12, 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. The debate will be the last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses. (Photo by John Gaps III-Pool/Getty Images)

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  JOHNSTON, IA - DECEMBER 13: Democratic candidate for U.S. President, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (R), speaks as U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) (C) and U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) laugh during the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate at the Iowa Public Television studios December 12, 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. The debate will be the last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses. (Photo by John Gaps III-Pool/Getty Images)

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  U.S. Democratic presidential candidates (L-R) Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) take the stage during the Democratic presidential debate in Johnston, Iowa December 13, 2007. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES)

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  U.S. Democratic presidential candidates (L-R) Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) take the stage during the Democratic Presidential debate in Johnston, Iowa December 13, 2007. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES)

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  U.S. Democratic presidential candidates (L-R) Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), Governor Bill Richardson (D-NV), Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), former Senator John Edwards and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) take the stage during the Democratic presidential debate in Johnston, Iowa December 13, 2007. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES)

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  Democratic candidate for US President, former US Senator John Edwards (D-NC) speaks as US Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) listens during the Des Moines Register Republican Presidential Debate at the Iowa Public Television studios 12 December, 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. The debate will be the last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses. AFP PHOTO/POOL/Andrea Melendez (Photo credit should read Andrea Melendez/AFP/Getty Images)

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  JOHNSTON, IA - DECEMBER 13: Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) is flanked by fellow presidential candidates New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (L) and U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), wait for the start of The Des Moines Register Presidential Debate December 12, 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. Former U.S. Senator John Edwards (D-NC), U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), and U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) also participated in the debate. The Republican Party candidates for the office squared off yesterday at the same place during their own presidential debate. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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  JOHNSTON, IA - DECEMBER 13: Democratic presidential hopefuls (L to R) former U.S. Senator John Edwards (D-NC), U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), and U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) greet the audience before The Des Moines Register Presidential Debate December 12, 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. The Republican Party candidates for the office squared off yesterday at the same place during their own presidential debate. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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  JOHNSTON, IA - DECEMBER 13: Democratic presidential hopefuls (L to R) former U.S. Senator John Edwards (D-NC), U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), and U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) greet the audience before The Des Moines Register Presidential Debate December 12, 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. The Republican Party candidates for the office squared off yesterday at the same place during their own presidential debate. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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