Need Lots of Hair and Makeup Tips HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[#1]

I have a Christmas party in 2 weeks.  Any suggestions on how I should do my hair and makeup for xmas? Nothing too complicated but simple yet a stunning/elegant look. I am not really into doing a bun, something a little more loose or half up anything but a bun.  You can attach pics if needed.

My hair use to look like this:

http://www.celebrityhairstylesnews.com/shorthairstyles/tapered.htm

But not any more, it has grown out to my shoulder.

I am open to suggestions and tips/advice. I need lots of suggestions, as I dont have alot of time!

[#2]

I would just wear my hair half up, half down and pulled back in a clip.  Tease your hair at the crown for some volume and pull the top section of hair over the top and secure with a clip or large sparkly barette.   Something like this - http://www.celebrityhairstylesnews.com/updos/hair-pulled-back.htm but you could also leave a few pieces down to frame your face.

To keep your makeup uncomplicated, do what you normally do but add some sparkle. 

Glitter eyeliner

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P223714&categoryId=B70

Maybe a dusting of shimmer powder on your cheekbones OR collarbone (lets not go overboard here!)

[#3]

Holidays are about relaxing with family keep it simple take the two front pieces of  your hair clip them behind your head with a festive clip you can braid them if you want. keep the makeup simple and comfortable nothing too crazy good luck

[#4]

I absolutely agree with what "kalex" said.  Great idea! 

[#5]

I would suggest grabbing a cute headband and going for it!  Curl or straighten your hair- the emphasis can be on the headband.

For make-up I've always been a fan of rosy cheeks, dark (only on the lids) eyeshadow (in like Bare Escentuals Drama) and black eyeliner.  Pair all that up with red lipstick and you are ready!!

[#6]

Heres a link to a really pretty youtube makeup tutorial for a winter smokey eye. Its REALLY simple and I didnt mine while I watched the video and you can just improvise the colors.

http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi?feature=chclk#p/search/7/HKqDik8WBos

And for the hair you could straighten it with a small flip at the end