Metallic eye makeup gives both edge and
sophistication, taking you from day to
dusk with ease, this season. No
longer reserved for just gold, silver, and bronze, metal shades now range from
feminine rose-gold hues to urban pewter shades. To keep your makeup
time-appropriate, think light for day and bold for evening. To get on board
with this trend, surf for inspiration by checking out spring's hottest metallic
stares.
Diane von Furstenberg's
Subtles Smoke
Smokey eye makeup is normally reserved for
evening, wear this lighter version during the day for subtle sexiness. The best
way to go about daytime smolder is to look for a slightly sheer shadow that
builds upon application. For summer, work the daytime smokey look with a
translucent gray eyeshadow, like the one seen on the Diane von Furstenberg
Spring 2012 runway. To keep the color light, apply the shadow with a fluffy
makeup brush as these brushes tend not to pick up dense pigments.
Get the Look:
NARS Single Eye Shadow-Lhasa
Lavender Gray $24
Giorgio Armani's
Sultry Gray Stare
In order to take your daytime gray shadow into the
night, build on the same gray color with a denser eyeshadow brush. If using a
smudge brush, you can even wet the brush with a few drops of water before
dipping it into the shadow for a sultry-sleek look. For reference, note the
dark gray/charcoal shadow seen during the Giorgio Armani's 2012 Spring collection.
Get the Look:
Sephora Collection Classic
Smudge Brush #14 $13
Herve Leger's
Mist of Silver
The light gray feels too dark for your vibe, even that, opt for a barely there silver hue like the one
seen at the Herve Leger Spring 2012 collection. Not only is silver a great
color for summer, the metallic hue will brighten your eyes while remaining an
appropriate color for work. Try a translucent shadow that you can apply on the
inner and outer corners of your lids by using your fingertips.
Get the Look:
Lorac Eye Shadow/Liner Midnight Sparkle $18
DSquared2's
Icy Silver Stare
Get the inspiration from DSquared2's Spring 2012 for the night, show and work a more intense silver shade over
your entire eye area. To keep your look practical and sexy and not overly
costumey and editorial, skip the shimmer and glitter over the brows and instead
focus solely on your lids. For long-lasting wear and heavier application, prep
your lids with a water-resistant and crease-proof eye primer before applying
your eyeshadow.
Get the Look:
Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Linen $24
Matthew Williamson's
Muted Bronze Winged
Liner
Bronze is now ranked equally among metal's elite duo: silver and gold, once
seen as a mere consolation prize for 3rd place. To keep your look fresh and
daytime appropriate, take note from Matthew Williamson's Spring 2012 collection
and work a soft muted bronze pencil into a winged tip. Finish off with a few
coats of mascara, warm bronzer, and lip balm. Keep the rest of your face bare
for a glowing look that feels young and modern.
Get the Look:
Clinique Cream Shaper for Eyes in Chocolate Lustre $15
Emilio Pucci's
Smokey Bronze Eye
Take your metal from day to a smoldering bronze, apply a shimmery
copper shade throughout your crease. Use Emilio Pucci's Spring 2012 as a
reference for the ideal smokey bronze eye makeup. Not overly done but bold
enough to stand on its own, be sure to keep your bronze contained through the
crease. Brush a muted neutral hue over your brow bone to contrast and highlight
the velvety bronze hue. For added drama, line your eyes with a black kohl
pencil and apply several coats of mascara.
Get the Look:
Sephora's Collection Prism Chrome Eye Shadow in Orange Facets $15
N21's
Rose Gold Stare
Get No. 21's feminine look, apply a rose gold shadow over your lids and
cheekbones. Use a light fluffy eyeshadow brush that will keep the color light
and barely there. Because rose gold tends to become earthy and muted in matte
versions, stick to a translucent shade that features subtle hints of shimmer.
Additionally, since rose gold hues tend to favor warm skin tones, this hue best
flatters light eyes and rosy skin types.
Get the Look:
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Lit $20
Herve Leger's
Bold Copper
Copper hues tend to flatter faces with light eyes and rosy skin, like
rose gold. However, unlike rose gold,
copper tends to feel more sexy than sweet, and more bold than subtle. For an
intense copper look, copy Herve Leger's Spring 2012 runway, a makeup look that
feels both modern and avant-garde, the perfect combination for a hot summer
night. Look for a coppery shadow with orange accents that will brighten both
your eyes and face.
Get the Look:
Makeup for Ever
Aqua Shadow in Pearly Copper $20
Badgley Mischka's Pewter Winged Liner
Forgotten among the color masses and viewed as a murky hue, pewter is
now used by the top industry makeup artists on celebrities and models alike.
This spring, designers used the metallic shade to showcase their evening gowns
and provide sophistication to urban grunge wear. At the Spring 2012 Badgley
Mischka collection, pewter lined lids lent a hint of edge and fierceness to the
elegant eveningwear and dramatic ball gowns. If you want to add further drama,
smudge the liner all over your crease and apply several coats of black mascara.
Get the Look:
Bare Minerals Round the Clock
Water Proof Liner in 11 PM $15
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