Beauty Makeup Wearing a Sparkly Dress? Pair It With a Shimmery Eye Like Kerry Washington By Marianne Mychaskiw Marianne Mychaskiw Instagram Marianne Mychaskiw is a New York-based freelance writer, editor, and lover of Britney Spears who covers everything from beauty and style, to wellness and entertainment. A graduate of St. John's University, Mychaskiw was a previous staffer at InStyle, working her way up from intern to associate beauty editor — so you already know she will never leave the house without slathering on mineral sunscreen. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on November 30, 2012 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: FilmMagic When wearing a sequined dress like Kerry Washington, we’re often left wondering how much sparkle is too much, especially in the beauty department. Since the holidays are around the corner, you can get away with wearing a little extra glitter this time of the year, just do so in moderation. Metallic shadows can wash you out, so make like Washington and define your lashes with a generous sweep of mascara to ground the look. The star’s makeup artist Carola Gonzalez drew inspiration from her outfit, mirroring her dress’s soft lavender tones on her lids. After adding a dramatic sweep of liner, Gonzalez finished with a few coats of Dior’s Diorshow Black Out Mascara ($25; nordstrom.com), which uses kohl pigments in the formula for a smoldering effect. Stumped on what kind of makeup to pair with your outfit? Get celebrity-inspired suggestions in our gallery! MORE:• Kerry Washington's Scandal Gown: All the Details• The Best Eye Shadows, Mascaras, and Liners of 2012• Try a Half-Moon Nail Like Kerry Washington Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit