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.
Get bright eyes with a little shine
Adding a touch of metallic around the eyes might be the most obvious way to add sparkle to your daytime beauty routine. But that doesn’t mean you need to add heavy-handed metallic liner. Instead, take your cue from Regina Rabago, communications manager at Essence Cosmetics: For a subtle (yet fabulous) look, choose [a metallic liner] slightly lighter than your natural skin tone. When applied on the inner corner and waterline of the eye, your eyes will appear wider and brighter. The metallic shades reflect the light and add a little sparkle and glow to your look! Our pick: Essence 2-in-1 Shadow and Liner in Peach Perfect ($5, available at Shoppers Drug Mart).
