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Get Perfect Plum Eye Shadow Like Halle Berry

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:59:00 PST

Purple eye shadow lights up brown eyes beautifully, and it's a subtle enough shade to wear day or night. To get a perfect-anytime look like Halle Berry's, a shimmery or semisheer shade of plum is best, and there are many options available. If you want a variety of color choices and some application guidance, check out the Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad ($5), and if you want a single, softer hue, try Stila Cosmetics Eye Shadow Pan in Barefoot Contessa ($18).

There are also plenty of other pretty shades you might want to try depending on your color preferences, eye color, and skin tone, so to look at any of the other product suggestions, just click on the images above.

How to Wear Smoky Shadow With Brown Eyes

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:00:34 PDT

Attention brown-eyed girls who are looking to change up the ol' smoky eye routine! This video is for you. We asked Nars beauty expert Uzo to share her tips on which colors work best on brown eyes. Watch now to get her tips on application and choosing shadow colors that make the most out of your hue.

How to Get Smoky Eyes: Best Colors for Brown Eyes

BellaTV — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:00:00 PDT

If you’re looking to change up your smoky eye routine, we asked NARS beauty expert Uzo to share her tips on which colors work best on brown eyes this Fall. Using Lili Marlene Crème Shadow, Underworld Duo Powder Shadow, London Pencil and Daphne Single Powder Shadow, watch our video to see how the pros get that gorgeous date night look. Stay tuned for more on blue eyes and green eyes as well!

5 Ways to Make In-Between Eye Colors Pop

BellaSugar — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PDT

Over the past few weeks we've been exploring various looks that make all the different eye colors pop, from blue-eyed to green-eyed to brown-eyed beauties. But what if your eye color is a combo of two or three of these shades, or your eye color looks as if it's completely changed depending on what it is you're wearing? In these cases, you have lots of options. Here are five palettes for inspiration.

How to Make Your Eyes Pop

BellaTV — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:00 PDT

NARS beauty expert Uzo shares the best eye shadow shades to pick to really make your eyes stand out whether you have brown, blue, green, or hazel eyes. Watch our video to hear her tips on which colors to go with this season and which colors to stay away from.

5 Ways to Make Your Beautiful Brown Eyes Pop

BellaSugar — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:00:58 PDT

One of the most frequently posed questions on Bella is, "How can I make my eye color stand out?" The answer lies within the color wheel, my friends. Over the past few weeks I've been exploring what eye makeup shades work on the various eye colors, starting with gorgeous greens and baby blues. Now, let's check out what tones make beautiful brown eyes glow.

Virtually Trying On Makeup Is Oddly Addictive

BellaSugar — Sun, 02 May 2010 06:00:20 PDT

I haven't quite figured out why virtually applying beauty products online is so appealing, but considering I've just spent the past 20 minutes messing around with Pur Minerals' Pur Virtual Looks feature, it's apparent that my name is Bella and I have an addiction. Just select your eye color, and swipe on whatever shades you'd like for the lid, crease, and liner. Here, I attempted to re-create the palette from Derek Lam's Spring 2010 show. OK, so it's not entirely perfect since the brand doesn't have every hue under the sun, and there are no variations on the actual pupil colors . . . but if you feel like testing out a few shades without the commitment, get your computer's mouse ready to channel your inner makeup artist.

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What's Your Natural Hair and Eye Color?

BellaSugar — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:00:00 PST

My friend always figures you can tell if a blonde is a "bottle blonde" if her eyes are dark in color. "It's just not natural for a blonde to have dark eyes," she'll say. While I am not studied in the many variables of genetics, is my friend's theory on track? Perhaps you're a raven-haired beauty with icy blues or you're always getting complimented for the way your red-haired tresses play up your hazel eyes. Whatever the case, help me settle this discussion with my pal once and for all. When it comes to the hair and eye colors that you were born with, what hues make you who you are?

Beyond the Shadows: 3 Tips For Making Your Eye Color Pop

BellaSugar — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:00:32 PST

By now, you probably know that based on the color wheel, there are certain eye shadows that make each eye color pop. Purple, for instance, is great for green-eyed girls, while bronze looks lovely on those with blue eyes. Brown-eyed beauties, however, are the luckiest of the bunch, as most shades look great on them. But there are other makeup shades that can give you a distinctive glow, too. Let's step away from the traditional shadow route right now and look at other ways that makeup can make your eye color stand out. Check out my tips when you read more.

How to Choose Eyeglasses by Your Eye Color

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:08 PDT

There are many factors that go into choosing the right eyeglass frames. You can look to your face shape, skin tone, hair color, and of course - personality. Like I've said before, there is no magic formula. But if you're looking for some help in choosing your frames, you've come to the right place. Much like there are eye palettes to enhance your eye color, you could try employing the same technique with your glasses, choosing either a complementary or coordinating color to make your lovely eyes stand out even more. It's a fun option, considering you can always keep the old standard black, tortoise, or wire frames as well. To see some suggestions, with help from LensCrafters, just keep reading.