"I recently attended my first party of the season, for which I was asked in advance to wear something sparkly. With few exceptions, I loathe glitzy eveningwear. What seems fun in season looks depressing to me when hanging heavily on the sale rail come February. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. And so with nothing on-code in my wardrobe and no inclination to buy something new,"
"It looked perfect on its own, but over the top of it I gratuitously dabbed on a little of Hourglass's Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow in Smoke (30), just for the sheer Christmas of it all, then stuck to nude tones on the rest of my face. If these feel too pricey for such frivolity, you'll get the same look from e.l.f.'s Fine As Fleck Glitter Eyeshadow in Filthy Rich (7)."
Wearing a familiar black tuxedo and adding restrained glitter makeup meets a sparkly dress code without buying flashy eveningwear. A cool, bitter-chocolate base shadow such as Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex in Zora provides depth and blends smoothly with a fingertip. A light dab of Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow in Smoke adds festive sparkle, with e.l.f.'s Fine As Fleck in Filthy Rich as a budget alternative. Layering two eye products introduces texture and saves money compared with purchasing a glitter frock. The approach produces a modern, elegant party look that preserves personal style while signaling occasion-appropriateness.
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