How do I get gorgeous eyes in two seconds flat?

Right now, we’re totally into twinkling eyes. “Cool, jewel-toned shades are some of this season’s hottest looks,” says celeb makeup artist Anthony Vesnaver.


Here’s how to get ice-princess eyes at home.


Grab a starry shade. “Bright, luminous colors are great for any eye shape as they open the eye, not close it down like a dark smokey eye would,” he shares. Got dark skin? Go with pale silver or moss green. Medium tones should go for gold or shimmery pink. Fair girls shine in icy lilac or blues.


Start at the bottom. Use a thick eye pencil or a shadow brush to line the lower rid of your eye. The line should start lighter at the inner corner and get darker as you work your way out. Extend out beyond the corner slightly.


Top it off. For nights, apply the same shadow up to your brow bone (keep it more subdued for day). “This look is sophisticated and chic,” Anthony swears. For day, just apply it up to the crease. Your lids will wind up with a glam, watercolor effect. Hint: Use a Q-tip with makeup remover to fix mistakes.


Our sparkly faves…

Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow, $22, bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Loose Pearl Powder, $2, nyxcosmetics.com
-Katie Abbondanza

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10/16/2009 12:20:00 PM
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