Christmas parties! Reunions! Face-stuffing! The holidays are all so busy, festive and fun – what better season than this to showcase your gorgeous face? Take advantage of the good cheer (and hopefully good lighting) with amped-up holiday beauty. Try these:

Line them up

From Liz Taylor’s dramatic winged eyelids to Twiggy’s emphasized waif eyes, liquid eyeliner guarantees you’ll make an impact, wherever you go. You can do a little retro line or go all-out Cleopatra. I know most people are scared of liquid liner, however, so keep a few tips in mind: rest the heel of your hand on your cheek to steady it as you apply the liner; start with a thin line and light pressure as close as possible to your lashes and then add/thicken from there; and choose a liquid liner with a slim, precise applicator. I prefer the kind that comes in a pot with a brush than the pen applicators, which tend to smudge on me. My favorite is Avon ExtraLasting Eyeliner.