There is something about trimming the tree, wrapping glossy packages and baking with sprinkles at Christmas that makes us want to wear sparkly clothes and makeup too. Santa's not the only one with a twinkle in his eye!

Silvery eyelids in silver, purple and smokey grey, rosy cheeks and glossy lips are standard holiday makeup and applying it can be just as fun as ringing in the new year. Here are a few compacts you just might want to wear year round:

Lise Watier Les Cachemires Quartets ($35)

Say hello to shimmery purples, gold, blue, navy, and warm plums. The limited edition shadows are actually from the fall but since they come wrapped in a mini sparkly sweater case, we couldn't let that cuteness go unmentioned.  They also have a beautiful Pink Diamonds collection with shimmery gold, pink and silver.


CoverGirl Eye Enhancers in Drama Eyes ($6.99)

Silver, white, black and plum create a sultry look that won't go unnoticed. This limited edition compact just might be their prettiest palette yet. It is also the makeup used to create this signature look:


Clarins Chic & Glam Holiday Palettes ($49) come in a sparkly clutch.

Choose between Black, Silver or Gold. Every palette contains 1 compact powder, 3 eye shadows, 2 lip glosses, a mini mascara and application brushes. They are make great gifts but even better to keep for yourself!

Have some fun, experiment with new colours and get in the holiday spirit!

Do you know of any great new makeup collections for Winter '08?

CoverGirl Holiday 2008 Model images credit:  Leigh Tynan, Tynan Studios.