An understated cat eye still delivers the meow factor.
Transform your eyes from everyday to simply purr-fect with the most subtle wing.
Estée Lauder Pure Color liquid eyeliner, available at esteelauder.com, $21; Nars Larger than Life long-wear eyeliner in Via Veneto, available at narscosmetics.com, $23; Peter Thomas Roth Lashes to Die For the Liner, available at peterthomasroth.com, $28.
Who says military green is only for clothes? A touch of shimmer makes it eye-deal.
From emerald to evergreen, a swipe of the shade on the lids looks chic.
Nars Shimmer Eyeshadow in Fuji, available at narscosmetics.com, $23; Smashbox eye shadow in Zoom, available at smashbox.com, $16; Estée Lauder Pure Color eye shadow in Emerald Star, available at esteelauder.com, $20.
Get cheeky with vibrant blush that’s meant to be seen.
Channel Joan Collins circa Dynasty when you sweep on blush that would make Crystal Carrington flush with jealousy.
Dior Diorblush powder blush in Pink in Love, available at dior.com, $42; Stila custom color blush in coral, available at stilacosmetics.com, $20; YSL Blush Radiance in No. 6, available at yslbeautyus.com, $45.
Leave the arches in your shoes. Straight, strong brows mean business.
Tame bushy brows with a sculpting brush-and-gel duo and retro-inspired travel-size tweezers.
Tweezerman Hot for Dots mini slant, available at tweezerman.com, $15; Urban Decay Urbanbrow styling brush and setting gel, available at urbandecay.com, $20.
Perfectly groomed brows should stay in place (save for the occasional furrow). Strays don’t stand a chance against waterproof color and shaping gel.
Stila Stay All Day waterproof brow color, available at sephora.com, $21; Becca brow-shaping gel, available at beccacosmetics.com, $20.
Hey, doll face. Aren’t you just the picture of freshness?
Slip into the age of innocence with soft cheeks and lips, exaggerated lashes, and dewy skin.
Too Faced Full Bloom lip and cheek color, available at toofaced.com, $21; Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Lashes mascara, available at lancome-usa.com, $25; Becca shimmering skin perfector, available at beccacosmetics.com, $41.
Turn around, bright eyes — with pops of color inspired by your favorite childhood libation.
Choose two vibrant shades for your lids and lower lash line for maximum impact.
Lancôme Color Design eye shadow in Hotness, available at lancome-usa.com, $18; Estée Lauder Pure Color eye shadow in Purple Passion, available at esteelauder.com, $20.
Apparently, cowgirls aren’t the only ones who get the blues.
Azure shadow evokes ghosts of ’80s past, but today’s saturated shades make for a more modern look.
Urban Decay 24/7 waterproof liquid eyeliner in Radium, available at urbandecay.com, $18; Nars fall 2011 collection eye shadow in Outremer, available at narscosmetics.com, $23.
Why should your face have all the fun? Electric hues lit up hair on the runways.
You may not have the courage to ignite your hair (nor do we expect you to). Add a punch of color with vivid lips or nails.
CND nail polish in Electric Orange, available at bloom.com, $9; YSL La Laque nail polish in Electric Yellow, available at yslbeautyus.com, $20; MAC Cosmetics Tinted Lipglass in Lychee Luxe, available at maccosmetics.com, $14.50.
It’s the definition of a nude attitude.
Going au naturel calls for clean, flawless skin. After a thorough pore cleansing, cover imperfections with a luminous powder or cream foundation.
Clé de Peau silky cream foundation, available at neimanmarcus.com, $120; Bobbi Brown skin foundation mineral makeup SPF 15, available at bobbibrowncosmetics.com, $38; Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System, available at clarisonic.com, $119.
Once you have the perfect base, zap eye redness with a clarifying pencil and finish with a neutral lip.
Three Custom Color Specialists Clarifier pencil, available at threecustom.com, $16.50; Nars Larger than Life lipgloss in Gold Digger, available at sephora.com, $26; Estée Lauder Pure Color lipstick in Nude Velvet, available at esteelauder.com, $24.
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