29 of the Easiest Hair and Makeup Ideas to Kick Off Holiday Party Season

Bobby pin hair art has had a moment in 2018. Take Palermo's lead and keep slicked-back hair in place with metallic versions.

Give the bobby pin trend an upgrade with a simple, slicked-back pony.

In keeping with the bobby pin trend, try shiny metallic ones for festivities (or outfits) that require a bit more sparkle.

The combo of pink stained lips, a deep side part, and metallic bobby pins slicked to the side is complete holiday perfection wrapped perfectly into one look.Take Reid's cue and keep your ponytail secure with metallic bobby pins.

A clean and classic winged eye, played up by loads of lashes, is a simple way of saying let's get the party started.

This was the year of not-so-basic ponytails, which is the only way you can describe Middleton's velvet black bow accessory.

Stenberg also brought her high pony game by matching her two-part red hair accessory to her outfit.

The '90s are back, so why not keep your pony in place with a chic scrunchie à la Baldwin?

Waist-length bow? If Grande's doing it, we want one.

Another way to wear a velvet hair accessory, demonstrated by Delevingne.

Ease into a bold color by rimming just the bottom waterline with an icy blue. Keep the rest of the face neutral to really make it pop.

A slicked-back top knot like Rihanna's not only looks stylish, but it will also keep hair from bunching up in your scarves or turtleneck.

Here's a fresh way of wearing Winter white. Line the bottom waterline with an shimmery white for an eye-opening and seasonally appropriate bit of sparkle.

For a coordinated look, secure your ponytail with a barrette that perfectly matches your hair color like Scherzinger.

Nothing says life of the party better than an I Dream of Jeannie pony adorned with metallic hair ties.

When everything else seems like too much work, know that you can never go wrong with a classic low chignon and loose tendrils to frame the face. Throw in a flower detail if you're feeling fancy.

Add a bit of badassery to your perfect waves with a braided part. It's like the 2018 version of a braided undercut.

Ditch the rules and have fun with your color combos by doing an unexpected pairing like this matte blackberry lip and aqua eyeliner.

If you look closely, you'll see that Hadid's perfect winged liner was far from basic. The graphic twist flared out and then back into the crease — leaving an empty space in the center of the wing.

Braids on braids make for an easy accessory. Stack a few at the crown like this one. It looks intricate but only requires a few extra hair pins.

Thandie's braided bun is proof Winter hair can be both practical and stylish.

Here's proof that halo braids are a win beyond festival season. Freshen it up by braiding off-center. Up the angelic ante with highlighter that hits in all the right places.

A rust-colored smoky eye, instead of a traditional dark version, will pretty much look glam even if you're rocking your favorite sweats.

Here's a perfect daytime smoky eye that doesn't require a ton of skill or tools. Focus on blending a light brown shadow across the entire upper eye, then groom and highlight the brow bone.

Leave your natural curls loose for a sexy and relaxed look like Washington's.

Of course having flawless bone structure doesn't hurt, but this fresh-faced, subtle smoky eye is exactly what you'll need to take you straight from the office party to any late-night situation.

If you're the plus one at your significant other's holiday party, play it safe with a fresh-faced no-makeup makeup look and perfectly shiny waves.

When holiday party prep gets to be too much, remember this: you kinda can't go wrong with retro waves and a classic red lip.

When in doubt, keep it simple. Nude makeup that actually works for your skin tone is pretty much a win in any situation.