The 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala was held last night at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California, officially kicking off Hollywood's film awards season as the stars and creators of the popular 2023 films were honored. One of the films honored at the gala was "The Color Purple," directed by Blitz Bazaure. The musical, based on the Broadway show and based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel of the same name, was produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey, who directed and acted, respectively, in the 1985 version of the 2023 film. who directed and acted in the 1985 film, respectively.

The story of The Color Purple is much about sisterhood, family, and the history and resilience of the African American community. It is also an ode to gratitude and finding the light in the darkness, and its name comes from this concept: midway through the film, Shug Avery, played by Taraji P. Henson, says, " I think it would offend God to pass by without noticing the purple color of the fields." That's because at last night's gala, Danielle Brooks, who plays Sophia in the film, wore bright, glittery purple eyeshadow as a tribute to the film.

The look, created by celebrity makeup artist Rebecca Aladdin, was perfectly paired with a nude lip and peachy pink blush, giving Brooks an overall girlish look that contrasted beautifully with her well-tailored, all-business white pantsuit. It was a stunning contrast to her well-tailored, all-business white pantsuit. Walking the carpet, Brooks literally sparkled, an effect that was further enhanced when she later won the coveted Spotlight Award for her outstanding performance.

Brooks' eyeshadow was a subtle yet powerful way of alluding to The Color Purple, and its specificity in her pale look matched the symbolism of purple in the story, making it more eye-catching. This look in particular, which foreshadows the coming of spring, will definitely be on everyone's beauty vision boards.