Glitter isn’t only for princesses and prom queens. Whether subtle or super shiny, shimmer can be both sexy and sophisticated. Just keep your outfit low-key and let the sparkle do the talking. These products will add just the right amount of glitz and glam to your summer look:

EYES

Shimmering eyeshadow with a slick of black liner is chic and edgy. We adore  Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Stick in Bad Girl Bronze (R 89.95 at selected Clicks), a glistening shade that makes every eye colour pop. Rimmel Scandal Eyes Shadow Sticks are highly pigmented and provide subtle sparkle without fading or smudging. What’s not to love?

Jazz up your party look by pairing classic black liner on the upper lash line with glitter liner on the lower lash line. Choose a glitter pencil liner like    Palladio Glitter Eyeliner in Silver Sparkle (R 49.95 at selected Dischem). Theseadd texture to a standard eye look, providing intense, shimmery colour that is both smudge- and waterproof.

Why not give the cat-eye a chic update by using a glitter liquid liner in a vibrant colour? We love   GOSH Cosmetics Long Lasting Eyeliner Pen in Purple (R 125 at selected Edgars). This gorgeous blackened amethyst shade provides rich colour with subtle sparkle and is party-perfect as it does not smudge or fade.

LIPS

Don’t believe the haters…You can wear frosted lipstick without looking like you escaped from a 90s R&B music video. We love   Body Shop Colour Crush Shine Lipstick in Let’s Grape It On (R 130 at selected Body Shop stores). This rose mauve shade has the shimmer of a gloss and the creaminess of lipstick, providing unexpected texture and drama to your party look.

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NAILS

If you think glitter nails are just for little girls, you couldn’t be more wrong. A little shimmer transforms matte polish into something far more elegant and edgy. Our favourite is Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Midnight in NY (R 89.95 at selected Clicks),  a black polish with a hint of bronze glitter.

If you’re going for a full-on glitter polish, choose one with a mixture of glitter particle sizes to avoid looking like a fairy princess. We love    Sally Hansen Color Frenzy in Spark & Pepper (R 89.95 at selected Clicks), black and silver glitter particles of different sizes for an edgy yet sophisticated look.

BB beauties, will you be adding some glitter to your summer look?