Tarina Tarantino Will Make You Sparkle

All the pretty ladies rejoice, and all you Twi-hards prepare to geek-out, because it's time to get your shimmer on! As the holidays start to roll in and the season of joy commences, makeup artist and jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino gives us the gift of sparkle in a bottle.

Sparklicity is the ultimate stocking stuffer and must-have for date night. As pretty as pretty can be, the microcrystalline shimmer product poufs out the perfect amount sparkle, instantly illuminating your complexion. A far cry from the days of cheesy, Limited Too glitter, Sparklicity can be applied to your face, body, or hair and contains a sweet, subtle scent. So, you can pretty much sparkle in the sun like a vampire and smell awesome! Pick up the shimmer dust at Sephora, in-store or online, for $39 a bottle. You have three shades of shine to choose from: silver, gold, and bronze.

Happy shopping!

Text Lauryn Stone

Sources: Tarina Tarantino, Sephora

Trend to Try: Subtle Metallics

Play up the drama this fall with a beauty trend that we love: metallic lids! Now, we aren't talking crazy middle school–esque eye shadow — we mean subtle hints of shine and shimmer to create a dynamic and ethereal effect.

Let's rewind back to the Valentino show (pictured above), where makeup artists used glints of gold on the eyes. While it's not a traditional example of a metallic look, it's a great use of shine which not only brightens up the face but also creates a pretty, angelic effect that is universally flattering. The white, shimmery liner opens up the eyes and instantly boosts the appearance of the lashes without having to go crazy with mascara. This look is great for day-to-night wear, because it's subtle enough for work but not too clean for cocktail hour. If gold isn't quite your cup of tea, give bronze or silver a try. Oh, and if you're feeling extra adventurous, line your Cupid's bow with a little shimmer — just like the models at Valentino.

Text Lauryn Stone

Sources: Valentino