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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Emerson chapter.

When thinking of cranberry at this time of year and you might also think of food: cranberry sauce, cranberry bliss bars from Starbucks… The color cranberry, though, is just as popular around the holidays! It’s a beautiful blend of red and purple that can brighten your wardrobe during fall and winter. Work in this favorite holiday shade with your makeup and clothes during the upcoming months!

Clothes

A dress or midi skirt in this shade will make you the star of any holiday party. You could also brighten up any LBD with a strappy cranberry heel. Maybe you just want to work this color into your everyday wardrobe—this shade works really well in any shirt or sweater and you can layer it with other complimentary colors. Of course, adding a pop of color into your jewelry is an easy way to brighten up your look—try a dangly pair of cranberry colored earrings.

Makeup

Cranberry works well on the face and body, too! Pick up some cranberry-scented soaps and lotions for a yummy-smelling way to get cranberry into your daily routine. For your next manicure, choose a deep red. This color looks beautiful on nails. And we can’t forget adding a pop of cranberry color onto the lips or cheeks. If you feel daring, try a smokey cranberry eye! Blend out a cranberry shadow into your crease for a gorgeous holiday makeup look.

Alexandra is a senior at Emerson College studying writing, literature, and publishing.
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