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5 Pastels That Are Hot Right Now -- and How to Wear ThemTop makeup artists fill us in on the best ways to try this trend without looking like a bowl of jellybeans |
Minty green eyeshadow We know what you're thinking: You're going to end up looking like a McDonald's Shamrock Shake. Rodriguez says minty green eyeshadow, while definitely a bolder look, can be worn no matter what your skin tone. Proof: Pale-skinned Kristen Bell, olive-toned Kim Kardashian, and darker-skinned Rihanna all have worn the emerald hue without ending up in a "What Were They Thinking?" roundup. Here's how you can wear this hue:
Eyes: Apply Stila Eye Shadow in Cha Cha, $18, all across your lid, in the inner corner, and along your lower lashline. Then draw a thick black line along your upper lashline, winging it out for a retro spin, says Rodriguez. Finish with lots of black mascara.
Cheeks: Apply bronzer on the hollow of your cheeks, on your temples, and along your hairline. A sun-kissed bronze will provide a base for the green to pop.
Lips: Wear a browny nude lipstick to keep the focus on your eyes.
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Eyes: Apply Stila Eye Shadow in Cha Cha, $18, all across your lid, in the inner corner, and along your lower lashline. Then draw a thick black line along your upper lashline, winging it out for a retro spin, says Rodriguez. Finish with lots of black mascara.
Cheeks: Apply bronzer on the hollow of your cheeks, on your temples, and along your hairline. A sun-kissed bronze will provide a base for the green to pop.
Lips: Wear a browny nude lipstick to keep the focus on your eyes.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Sherbet orange eyeshadow
Older comments
Don't like lavender lips (unless there's a lot of pink) or orange eye shadow; I don't think they're flattering to anyone.
by GigiSD Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 03:02PM Report as inappropriate
Not the right colors for me but I enjoy seeing them on other more daring people.
by Chica181 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate
Noticeable!
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:43AM Report as inappropriate
Too much color for me.
by lilas Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate
Not so sure some of these looks are very "fall friendly". Seem more summer oriented.
by robyne00 Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate
Not liking the mint eyeshadow :/
by eatinglipstick Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 02:21PM Report as inappropriate
Like the colors but not how they were applied on the models.
by Nicole1021 Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate
I like some of these ideas! I rock the lilac look pretty regularly, but I like the mint and blue tips and might have to try those out soon.
by tallredamanda Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 01:26PM Report as inappropriate
i love the lilac, periwinkle blue and pink pastel colors... good tips!
by teema Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:27PM Report as inappropriate
I'm really not a fan of the orange sherbet... I've tried orange and it looks dreadful.
by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 09:22AM Report as inappropriate