Holiday Beauty & Style Trends 2025: Joyful Glamour, Playful Details & Elevated Ease

The holidays always arrive with their own kind of magic—a mix of sparkle, coziness, nostalgia, and the subtle permission to experiment a little more boldly than usual. But this year’s beauty and style trends feel especially refreshing: expressive without being over-the-top, luxurious without feeling stiff, and festive without requiring a single sequin (unless you want one).

Holiday 2025 is shaping up to be a season defined by warmth, personality, and unexpected softness. Here’s what that looks like—and how you can make these trends your own.

Joy-First Glamour

This season’s beauty approach starts with something surprisingly simple: joy. Not the perfectly posed, high-gloss kind, but the genuine, confident, warm kind.

Think:

• Luminous, healthy skin that looks lived-in and loved, not airbrushed.

• Warm brown lip shades that feel modern and chic, a softer alternative to classic holiday reds.

• Natural features celebrated, from freckles to texture to expressive brows.

• Gloss and balmy finishes, catching light in a way that feels effortless and human.

It’s glamour with room to breathe—elegant, approachable, and grounded.

The Multi-Shade Manicure

One of the most quietly chic trends of the season is the mixed-hue manicure—each nail painted a different shade within a curated palette. The vibe is confident but unfussy. The palette is earthy, moody, modern.

This look shines in tones like:

• Moss green

• Ochre yellow

• Deep wine

• Clay brown

• Soft gold

• Charcoal or espresso

It’s artistic, playful, and surprisingly sophisticated—a perfect alternative to traditional glitter manicures.

Soft, Tactile Textures

While winter fashion often gravitates toward sparkle, this year brings a more tender trend to the forefront: cozy maximalism.

Imagine:

• Fuzzy knits

• Feather-soft mohair

• Plush dresses

• Brushed textures

• Oversized silhouettes designed for curling up, not just going out

These pieces are expressive in their softness—the kind of garments you want to touch, sink into, or wear all day. They make a statement simply by being deeply, unapologetically comfortable.

Whimsical Eyes & Artistic Accents

If there’s one place holiday style leans bold this year, it’s the eyes. The trend: creative color and playful detail, especially in small, visible doses.

Expect:

• Vibrant, multicolored lash accents

• Glitter used intentionally rather than heavily

• Shimmering lids in unexpected hues

• Glossy inner corners or jewel-toned liners

It’s beauty designed to surprise—a joyful experiment for anyone craving a little whimsy.

Tailored Minimalism with a Festive Twist

For the minimalists, holiday style arrives in the form of clean lines and quiet sophistication.

Picture:

• Cream and neutral suits

• Structured blazers

• Crisp shirts

• Tailored trousers

• Sleek accessories

But there’s always a twist—a wink, a moment of levity. Maybe it’s a playful styling detail, a bold lip, a sculptural earring, or simply the confidence to let simplicity speak for itself. This is the holiday outfit for the person whose style says “effortless,” even when wrapped in lights (metaphorically… or literally).

Deep Green as the Unexpected Hero Shade

Among traditional holiday colors, deep forest green is quietly emerging as a standout accent—especially in accessories. Whether through boots, bags, or jewelry, this shade adds depth and grounding to an outfit. It pairs beautifully with neutrals, soft pinks, creams, and warm tones.

It’s festive, but with restraint—bold enough to make impact, yet timeless enough to outlast the season.

Sculptural Minimal Beauty

For those who prefer subtlety, sculptural minimalism is having a moment.

This look highlights:

• Slicked-back hair

• Clean, refined highlight

• Barely-there lip tones

• Bold, architectural jewelry

• Matte or satin finishes that elevate natural features

It’s quiet luxury translated into beauty—understated, intentional, and deeply confident.

The Heart of the Season

Holiday 2025 isn’t about adhering to one aesthetic. It’s about contrast and harmony: cozy and bold, playful and polished, expressive and effortless.

It’s a season where:

• You can wear rainbow lashes with glossy lips.

• You can wear a fuzzy sweater with tailored trousers.

• You can dress up by dressing down—or vice versa.

• You can mix moods, textures, tones, and expressions without needing them to match.

The best trend of all? Holiday style that feels like you—joyful, warm, expressive, and entirely your own.