Christina McGuire – Beauty & The Palette
Amidst sitting at Starbucks with a Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte on one side of my laptop and a pile of homework building up on the other, what was I thinking about? I really should have been thinking about the week ahead and all of the homework I had to get accomplished. Instead, I found myself browsing through all of the new and fabulous products Ginamarie has been adding to their line lately. It became clear to me that there was absolutely no better choice for me to write about this week than the “Stardust” Quad Eyeshadow Palette. In my opinion, this palette and the eyeshadow shades are specifically tailored to everyday needs or going out needs as well!
Yes, I admit, I am guilty of seeing the new Beauty & The Beast with the stunning Emma Watson and charming Dan Stevens, twice within the first week it came to theaters. This beloved Disney tale being brought to life made me reflect on the uses of the “Stardust” palette even further. As Belle and the Beast spin in the room with a million lights surrounding them and the gold gown spinning in the air, how could I not think of the “Stardust” palette?! The colors in this palette include Twilight Sparkle, Merlot Sparkle, Shimmering Copper, and Champagne Sparkle.
Uses for the “Stardust” Quad Eyeshadow Palette: While the shadows included in this palette may seem like a lot of sparkle, it is also practical for everyday use! I use the Champagne Sparkle shadow every single day. It is the best shadow because it adds shimmer without overpowering, so I feel completely comfortable adding it to my everyday cosmetic regime! In addition, I use the Twilight Sparkle every day as well! It is the most gorgeous eye liner. For every day, I dampen my eye liner brush and draw on just a thin line of the Twilight Sparkle. For going out or weekend wear, I make sure to dampen my eye liner brush and draw on just a thicker line of the Twilight Sparkle to add a darker effect. Personally I don’t do a super heavy eye shadow, so adding either the Shimmering Copper or Merlot Sparkle shadow on top of my Champagne Sparkle shadow is the perfect addition for me on my weekends. The best part is having all these versatile shadows all in one palette (: