I've cultivated a reputation for being neutral, casual”a dresser of the non-loud variety. My wardrobe of white tees and medium denim (with a couple all-black outfits thrown in for good measure) is my own established norm. So colour me shocked when this season I found myself drawn to sparkle and shimmer.
Don't be confused”I haven't started wearing sequins and lamé©. That would be a step too far past my comfort zone. Instead, I've been playing with my beauty routine in order to incorporate a bit of subtle effervescence into my look”and not just for special occasions. Sparkle is definitely daytime appropriate when applied with a light hand and with a bit of direction.
Here, my top ways to incorporate a bit of metallic, sparkle and shine into your daytime beauty look (with a bit of help from the pros) without ditching your go-to duds. People will say you're glowing”but you know, subtly.
Perfect your pout with sparkle
We know you’re skeptical and that glittery lips might be giving you flashbacks to your first (ill-advised) foray into makeup. But just as you have grown up, so has your glittery lip gloss. If you’re still dubious, try M.A.C Cosmetics senior artist Jane McKay’s application trick: My favourite area to apply it on is the centre third of the lip. By ONLY applying there, the highlight will be more noticeable and the lips will appear fuller then if the entire lip is shiny. Our current sparkly fave: M.A.C Cosmetics Dazzleglass in Love Alert ($24).
