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Trend Alert: Turquoise Eyeliner

Jaime Richards — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:00:00 PDT

Whether it's on the bottom like Emma Stone's, encircled all around like Hilary Swank's, or on the top, à la Diane Kruger, it's clear to see that turquoise eyeliner is having a moment. Personally, I love the way Diane smudged her blue-green liner at the base of her upper lids at Elle's 17th annual Women in Hollywood event last night. But what about you? Is this a look you'd adopt into your Fall 2010 beauty palette, or should this trend be left for the red carpet?

Get Emma Stone's Too Cool For School Eye Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

At the Easy A premiere last night, Emma Stone was wearing some truly awesome peacock-hued eyeliner on her lower lash line. It's a shade that's eye brightening and flattering no matter your irises' hue, and you don't have to be a liquid liner application expert or a spendthrift to get the look. To create the line, try a waterproof pencil like
Ulta Automatic Eye Liner in Teal Blue ($2) or an easy-to-use gel like L'Oréal HiP Color Truth Cream Eyeliner in Teal ($10). If you like Emma's metallic sheen, there's also Bourjois Metallic Eyeliner in Teal ($7). Pair the dazzling hue with a neutral cheek and lip for maximum effect. To check out any of the products above, just click on the images for more information.

Get Leighton Meester's Shimmery Blue Eye Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:00:56 PDT

In a sea of standard smoky eye/nude lip combinations at the Teen Choice Awards last night, two women stood out from the rest. First, Lea Michele walked the red carpet wearing shimmery green eye makeup. Then, later in the evening, Leighton Meester appeared at the show wearing this blue shade to accentuate her upper lash line. Get tips on how to re-create the look at home, straight from CoverGirl Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern, when you read more.

How to Wear Glittery Liner in a Classy Way

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:04:03 PDT

Who ever said that glittery makeup is only reserved for the middle-school crowd? At last night's New York premiere of Amelia, it definitely wasn't Hilary Swank. Wearing an unexpected silvery-blue shadow on both her upper and lower lash lines to coordinate with her steely blue-green gown, Hilary proves that sparkling, shimmery finishes don't have to look cheesy. In fact, the cool-based shade complements her brown eyes nicely. While the general rule of thumb is to pair a bold eye with a subdued lip, I'm all for breaking rules, but when glitter is involved, less is better. To find out some of my tips for wearing glittery liner when you read more.

Go Beyond Brown and Black With a Colorful Eyeliner

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:01:24 PST

It seems to me that the majority of makeup wearers opt for the fairly standard hues of brown or black. Pretty, but a bit boring, nonetheless. For New Year's Eve I went bold with a bright blue liner, and this got me to thinking about the rainbow of colors available beyond traditional shades.

While reds, oranges, and yellows are often saved for the runway or high fashion/high drama looks, here are some tips on how to wear shades on the cooler end of the spectrum:

Bold blue: We know that blue-based red lipsticks can help neutralize the yellow cast in teeth, and did you know that blue eyeliner can help make your eyes pop? Who wouldn't want a little twinkle, eh? Recently, I chose a deeper hue for a sophisticated look with a richer contrast, applying Wet 'n' Wild Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Deep Blue ($1.49) to the waterline of both my upper and lower lash lines. After smudging and setting with a navy shadow, I was off for evening cocktails. My friend said I looked well-rested. Wink wink.

To see the rest,

White: Apply white liner to the inner v and lower waterline to open eyes and brighten. Try Shu Uemura Eye Light Pencil White ($18), which has a white matte shade on one side and a pearl shade on the other.
Go green: To make hazel or green eyes pop, try an emerald green shade like Tarte EmphasEyes High Definition Eye Pencil in Green ($18).
Purple power: If you have deep brown, green, or hazel eyes, a purplish shade of liner will make them stand out even more. Apply L'Oreal Le Kohl Eyeliner in Le Plum ($7.95) and watch your eyes light up.

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How-To: Do It Like Loren

BellaSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:00:22 PDT

...and Padma and even Anne. In the most recent issue of Allure, I read a cool tip that Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi follows to create Sophia Loren-esque eyes. First, she starts by applying some black eyeliner to her lash line, then adds a blue liner on top. Simple, easy, and sexy - a classic look.

Usually, having any black and blue anywhere on my body is something I try to avoid, but we're talking Sophia Loren here, so I just had to try to duplicate this look. I began by drawing a winged out, heavy-on-the-outer-corners black line, then smudged on a deep navy liner powder. The results were dramatic, trendy, and oh-so 1960s chic.

Check out my list below to see what middle-priced liners I used. I've also included some drugstore and department store finds to guide you on achieving this look:

Drugstore Finds - Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Jet Black ($3.49) and Maybelline Define-A-Line Eyeliner, Navy Blue ($4.49)
Mid-Priced Finds - Aveda Petal Essence Eye Definer in Black Orchid ($12.50) and Bare Escentuals Liner Shadow in Midnight Sky ($13)
Department Store Finds - Clarins Exotic Eyeliner in Black Magic ($22) and Guerlain Eye Pencil in Khol Me Blue ($27)

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Blue is Back, Part III: Aqua Eyeliners

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:25:17 PDT

Welcome back to part three of my series on bright blue makeup. If you've missed the past posts, you can check out some beautiful blue-green and turquoise eye shadows here. Below are three electric aqua eyeliners great for creating anything from an edgy rock-star look to that of a playful party girl!

Starry-Eyed Liquid Eyeliner in Drunk Dial (17.50) is a daring liquid teal blue eyeliner that is packed with glitter. The super-fine brush makes application easy, and it is formulated with good-for-you ingredients like soothing carrot and calming cucumber.

Wear it alone or on top of an already pencil-lined eye for increased intensity And if you think this name is cute, you should see the rest of them. Makeup can be so much fun!

For two more aqua eyeliners,

Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes in Turquoise ($16) is a waterproof eye liner pencil that glides on smooth and lasts all day long-even through your sweat and tears!

MAC Technakohl Liner in Smoothblue ($14.50) is an ocean blue color with a frosty sheen. What's great about this mechanical liner is that you can maneuver the pencil to lay flat for a thick line, or use the tip of the point for a fine line.

The texture is soft and creamy and the color is intense! It blends easily, but you have to work fast since the color will dry to a smudge-proof finish rather quickly.

Beautiful Blue Eyeliner!

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:38:04 PDT

Blue eyeliner is still going strong this summer. This is one 80's look that I never thought would come back. According to Molly Roncal, a NYC Make Up artist, this trend isn't going anywhere either. So when you can't beat em, join em. Here are some FABulous blue hues.

Helpful hint: Only line the top of your eye. I said that the 80's look is back, but that doesn't mean that we are still living in the 80's so don't overdo it.

Nars Eyeliner Pencil In Kitty, $18, here

Make Up Forever Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Turquoise, $16, here

5 Ways to Wear Trendy Navy Blue Eyeliner

Jaime Richards — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:31 PDT

It's easy to make your eyes stand out with blue eyeliner. Not only does it help to brighten eyes, but it's currently one of the trendiest shades around. If electric blue or teal are a little bit too much for you to take on, however, don't worry. Tone it down with a versatile navy shade instead. Here are five stars putting the look in action, all wearing deeper versions of the cool shade.

Lauren Conrad Debuts a Hot Pink Ponytail: Love It or Leave It?

Jaime Richards — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:50:00 PDT

Lauren Conrad took cute and flirty to whole new levels last night, wearing winged-out eyeliner and a bright pink ponytail at a signing for her latest book, The Fame Game. Earlier in the day, Lauren took to her Twitter account revealing her plans to go pink, saying, "Trying to convince @Kristin_Ess [her hairstylist] to dye my tips fuchsia for tonight's book signing..."

Ess responded through her Twitter page by joking, "Fuchsia Barbie it is." But the play on memorable childhood toys didn't stop there. Lauren later Instagramed a picture of the style, calling it "My Little (pink) Pony." Lauren is no stranger to far-out hair colors; she's done everything from peach to blue to rainbow-streaked strands. But what do you think of her brand-new fun-with-fuchsia look?