I'm sure everybody has holiday parties to attend at some point his month. Here are the basics to remember.
If you choose to go with deep lip color, red and pink are very hot right now, keep the rest of your makeup minimal.
If you go for all out major eyes, go for a light lip. Matte pinks are getting a lot of attention right now on the runways. One to try, L'Oreal, Gilded Pink. It's almost nude, but is a very light pink. This color will allow you to do almost anything with your makeup, and it's a great price, at around $10.
Happy Holidays!