Silver or gold? In the world of holiday metallics, which one do you choose? Thanks to Almay's holiday-edition Intense i-Color Smoky-i Kit ($6 each), you can do both. Go for warm with Party Shimmer, a gradiated selection of champagne, gold, and brown hues, or for a cool option, try Party Sparkle, which features silver, pink, and taupe colors. Both would look gorgeous on regardless of eye color, Read more

Rarely is eye shadow so mind-blowing that shelling out $55 for a palette feels like an absolute bargain, but then again not every eye shadow is even an eighth as stupendous as the Urban Decay 15 Year Anniversary Eye Shadow Collection. It includes 15 edgy new shadow shades that push the envelope on color and intensity, besides being just plain gorgeous. Deep End, Chase, and Deeper are all Read more

The great thing about smoky eyes, besides the fact that they add an element of intrigue to any ensemble, is that you can wear them in so many ways. With Smashbox's Smokebox Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette ($42), from its Fall 2011 Girls on Film collection, the possibilities are endless. Pile it on or play it subtle — without spending loads of time in the process — thanks to the shadows' highly Read more

Finding eye shadow that really accentuates deep-set or hooded eyes without making you look like a zombie can be quite a task, especially since people at makeup counters inevitably try to put you in rich aubergine, emerald, or chocolate shadows, which bring out eyes but also make them look tired, hollow, and heavy lidded. Which is why the new Dolce & Gabbana eye color duo in Cinnamon ($36) Read more

We adore OnSugar blogger Adore Beauty's smart, easy comic book panel makeup tutorials, especially this universally flattering neutral eye shadow look. There are three cool panels to this tutorial, so to see the rest of Adore Beauty's easy instructions, just keep reading. And when you're through, why not start an OnSugar blog of your own? We'd love to feature you right here on Bella. Read more

Emma Watson may have been tearful at the London Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premiere, but at the New York premiere she was all smiles and this amazing gilt eye makeup. Foiled eye shadow has been around for years now, but Emma's use of gold leaf as an accent at the outer corners of her eyes was unique and quite stunning. Plus, unlike foiled lids, this look is a lot easier to wear Read more

Artist Slaughterose created this cool zodiac eye chart, with makeup and eye shapes for each of the 12 signs. Libra is based off her own eyes, but all the drawings are based off of traits and colors traditionally associated with each individual sign. Does your sign's drawing match your eye shape? And would you wear the same shadow and liner shades as featured in her colorful piece? Source: Read more

As the Fourth of July approaches, you might want to think twice before doing a beauty palette consisting solely of red, white, and blue shades. But what you might want to consider is capturing the essence of the holiday with sparkly blue eye makeup. At Salvatore Ferragamo's recent resort show, Freida Pinto looked stunning wearing a shimmery blue shadow. It's a combination that will take you from Read more

Summer is practically here, so why not try out an eye shadow look that's different than the same old neutral color scheme? So show a little more skin, sport a new warm-weathered hairstyle, and wow everyone you know with a brightly-colored eye makeup palette. To see five breaking-away-from-the-norm looks, just keep reading. Read more