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Luckily for anyone interested in brightening up their visage this holiday season, mermaid eyes have reached a new level. On social media, eyeliner inspired by the mythical aquatic creatures has been quite literally making a splash.

If you’re feeling the holiday vibes, try jumping into the festivities with a set of artful, chic tips that capture the spirit of the season. From holiday cocktails to glittering galas, December will be filled with numerous occasions. Just in time for Christmas, we’ve curated a few nail art looks to inspire you this festive season.

Whether you’re heading off to a holiday office party or simply for dinner and drinks, there’s nothing quite like makeup which can suit any occasion. As the skies darken and we approach evening, simply darken your tones and add a punchy lip colour to seal the deal. We’ve rounded up a few Instagram makeup looks to inspire your beauty for the season ahead.

Although toffee colours may be making an appearance around this time of year in the form of sweets, toffee isn’t just for holiday gift baskets anymore. As the latest hair trend, golden toffee hair is a winning mix of light brunette and dark blond. The multi-toned, rich colour is quickly making an appearance, and can be an easy way to brighten up dull or mousy locks.

Although the trend of duck shaped nails may instantly bring the 1970s back to mind, this retro manicure is quickly stealing the spotlight this season. For anyone who is tired of modern day nail art, the duck nail just may be your beauty solution. Named for its shape, which mimics the appearance of a duck’s foot, the duck nail is making a grand appearance on social media. 

This time of year tends to be a busy time for post-secondary students who are struggling to cram for their upcoming exams and are also coping with an overbearing workload. There is no denying that students are faced with a lot of pressure as the summer days are now long behind us, and the school year has picked up quite rapidly. Real Style has a few tips to help students beat the exam blues and successfully get through the nerve-racking times ahead.

With its infusion of colourblocked patterns, vibrant tones and eye-catching designs, the geometric manicure is making waves. For anyone who has been wondering how to embrace this trend for the season ahead, try drawing your inspiration from the bevy of gorgeous ideas on Instagram.

Whether you’re looking for luminous colour or a bright splash of metallic shimmer, glitter makeup is the way to go for Fall/Winter 2017. As we await holiday party season in the coming weeks, try incorporating sparkle and shine into your autumn beauty regimen. Here are a few ways to master the trend like a true beauty expert.

It’s a well-known fact that a clear complexion that is free of dark spots can instantly offer you a natural and youthful glow, which is always a beauty goal of ours. Although there are new superfoods and new super ingredients on the market every season that promise to purify the visage, the latest skincare breakthrough claims to be an all-natural solution. Arbutin is taking the beauty industry by storm, as a new miracle ingredient that is said to brighten complexions, fade dark spots and improve the overall appearance of your skin tone.

Although we are used to the popularity of subtly blended blond streaks, it seems that chunky highlights may be staging a comeback. Just like the first time around, chunky highlights aim to brighten up locks with their symmetrical, blocked sections of colour. From platinum to caramel, these retro style streaks are back with a vengeance.

Whether you’re a fan of the au naturel look or you’re simply looking for a change from bright colours, minimal makeup is the way to go this autumn. Try drawing your tips from the runways at Michael Kors, Monse and Altuzarra, where barely there visages managed to look surprisingly sophisticated. We’ve rounded up a few ways to master this reigning runway trend right now.

If you’re wondering how to decorate your nails to suit the upcoming festive season, try integrating red nail polish into your beauty regimen. Nothing can awaken your manicure more easily than bright crimson nail lacquer, which works with everything from a little black dress to a red jumpsuit. Here are a few ways to embrace the trend of red nail polish right now.

For brunettes who are hoping to integrate rich shades into their natural hair colour, the latest trend in hair may be the perfect solution. Known as root beer hair, this trend is quickly making waves on social media. Similar to the soft drink, root beer hair involves shades of chocolate brown that are artfully combined with sun-kissed golden streaks.

For anyone trying to revamp their makeup look for Fall 2017, there’s nothing quite like the surprising new trend of smudged lipstick. Spotted on the autumn runways at Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Topshop Unique and Temperley London, deliberately stained lips are making a splash.

Whether you’re painting your nails for a special occasion or simply rocking a fresh colour for another week at work, there’s nothing quite like a new manicure. We’ve rounded up a few nail looks that are sure to inspire you right now.