Although all of us want to look our best year-round, the holiday season is the time to bring on our A-game. With the seemingly endless number of holiday events in Long Island, you’ll have plenty of time to experiment with stunning makeup looks. The following Long Island holiday events present the perfect opportunity to try out new products and techniques that will make you the envy of all guests.
Jones Beach Light Show
Any true Long Islander will have attended the Jones Beach Light Show at least once a year. From mid-November until the end of December, you can drive through a mile of gorgeous and elaborate holiday light displays. After viewing the lights, make time to mingle at the Toyota Holiday Village for refreshments, music and more.
Freeport Boat Parade
Freeport’s Annual Boat Parade will feature festively decorated boats along with a tree lighting, caroling, and ice carving. You can enjoy the festivities on land or at sea by booking your ticket on one of the watercrafts featured in the parade. Local restaurants will be offering food and drink specials in celebration of the December 1st event.
Nutcracker Ballet
One of the most time-honored ways to commemorate the season is to view the splendor of the Nutcracker Ballet. A number of local playhouses will be holding performances over the next few weeks. Book your tickets for a showing at Guild Hall at East Hampton, Tilles Center, or John Cranford Adams Playhouse.
Candlelight Evenings
Throughout the last couple of weeks in December, Candlelight Evenings are held nightly at Old Bethpage Village. The event features a candlelight processional, hot mulled cider, roasting chestnuts, a craft show, and musical entertainment.
Makeup Tips for the Holidays
Before heading out to any holiday event, get your skin ready to look picture perfect. With many of Long Island’s holiday events taking place outdoors, use a hydrating moisturizer and primer to prep for makeup applications. CC cream is popular to use during the winter months since it will avoid giving you a caked-on look, but still offer good coverage. Copper and bronze eye makeup coupled with maroon or burgundy lip color is guaranteed to give you a timeless holiday look.
The New York Institute of Beauty is the premiere beauty institute of Long Island. Along with providing beginner and advanced training to top stylists and makeup artists, clients can also book beauty services. A professional makeup application from NYIB will give you a confidence boost as you attend any of Long Island’s festive holiday events.
