Glitter Eyes; All Year Round?
I love glitter eyeshadow, glitter lipgloss, glitter anything really. In winter it is socially acceptable (in my eyes) to adorn every make-up look with glitter, especially within the Christmas season. As the nights get darker we are often illuminated by cosy, twinkly mood lighting. Flattering as this is, it allows for glitter galore. In the summer, glitter is only welcome in far more specific scenarios; a festival or a summer party for example.
I am not a fan of this restriction myself. Late last year (in time for Christmas and all it’s candlelit glory) I investigated the Glossier Glitter Gelées. When perusing the site to select a shade, I was struck by the subtle and minimalistic ways the glitter had been applied. ‘Minimalist’ certainly seems an odd choice of word to describe an application of glitter but it’s true. In classic glossier style the models skin has a clean dewy look, with the glitter on the eyes as the main event. With glitter dabbed carefully into a wing shape or dotted above and below each lash line, these looks were undeniably subtle.
(Note: The Glossier Glitter Gelees have now been discontinued due to sustainability concerns. For equally as stunning and much more eco-conscious, biodegradable glitter check out Ecostardust or The Gypsy Shrine for a worthy replacement)
I took these minimal glitter looks as a confirmation that bedazzled eyes need not be confined to the depths of winter. In fact with selective placement, no eye-liner (and dare I say it no mascara...) these make-up looks could even been considered casual. Do not get me wrong, everyone and anyone should be able to where whatever make-up they like, whenever they like. Nonetheless, the discovery that glittery eyes can be quite easily incorporated into the day-to-day make up where some of us attempt subtlety has got to be encouraging. I for one intend to incorporate a glittery eye everyday next week.
[Images from Pinterest]
