GLITTER, gems and all things shiny are staples for celebs attending festivals like Coachella, but we’d have never guessed that these statements would be making an appearance on red carpets! From Lucy Hale and Thandie Newton’s show-stopping gemstone shade smokeys to Lupita Nyong’o’s beyond-bold bejewelled peepers, stars are bringing drama to their eyes. What are you waiting for? Get yourself down to the craft store and stock up on glitter, stars and gemstones. Embellished eyes are in.
TIP: USE eyelash glue to secure gemstones in the desired position.
TO get Lupita Nyongo’s embellished look, layer on mascara before adding floating liner on the lid in a bright colour and place Swarovski crystals at the inner and outer corners of the eyes. A hint of cheerful coloured gloss ties it all together.
Liquidlast Liner In Naked Bond: R310, MAC Cosmetics
NO time for gems? Trade them for the next best thing: a gemstone inspired hue. Stunning emerald, sapphire, amethyst, diamond and ruby hues will ensure permanently on-trend lid looks.
Gemstone Obsession Palette: R650, By HUDA Beauty, Eye See Hue
A colourful look that’s equally bold and glamorous. Thandie Newton’s make-up artists applied a creamy peacock colour on Thandie’s upper and lower lids, then added dimension by lining her eyes with a dark blue pencil. Tip: add a touch of blue glitter for extra wow.
Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow: R350, Stila
HOUSE of Holland sparkled with fuchsia on the runway. Anyone can wear glitter and get away with it.
Goldstone Metallic Glitter: R124.95, NYX
STEP aside, basic cat eye, we’re adding stars to ours from this day forward! Katherine Langford’s slightly iridescent light-purple-hued smoky eye is enhanced with tiny silver stars and purple gems on the outer corners of her eyes and her look is finished off with a lustrous blush lip.
Get Your Glitter On! Loose Glitter: R64.95, Essence And Super Lustrous Lipstick In Cappuccino: R119.95, Revlon
ON the runway the embellishments were surprisingly understated, but no less striking. At Jeremy Scott’s show at NYFW models paired sheer skin and a no-make-up look with three skin-coloured gems strategically placed under their eyes.
Skin Luminizer Foundation: R249.95, Max Factor
ADULTS can TOTALLY do glitter! Mandy Moore proves this statement true beyond a doubt. Keeping the complexion fresh and dewy, brings all the focus to a ’70s inspired disco eye.
Color Icon Glitter Single Eyeshadow In Spiked: R24.45, Wet ‘n Wild, Clicks
