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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 |
Sherbet orange eyeshadow You've probably heard a million times now that tangerine orange is the color of the year. If the 2012 hue is too bright for your taste, try a soft pastel orange, which has the same flattering effect without the "look at me!" vibe. Not only is the sunny hue surprisingly flattering, "it'll especially look fresh and gorgeous on blue eyes," says Rodriguez, because the two shades are opposites on the color wheel. He shares how to wear pastel orange below:
Eyes: Apply a slight wash of color over your entire lid and the inner corner. Try Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Pearly Orange, $19. You can choose to build the color or go beyond your crease if you want to go bolder. Then you can opt to apply a warm brown eyeshadow to your upper lashline and into your crease for a "chic modern interpretation of the smoky eye," says Rodriguez. Finish with three coats of black mascara.
Cheeks: Apply a sweep of orange hued bronzer on your cheeks and temples for a sun-kissed glow.
Lips: Apply a sheer orange-hued lip gloss to keep your face bright and monochromatic.
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Eyes: Apply a slight wash of color over your entire lid and the inner corner. Try Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Pearly Orange, $19. You can choose to build the color or go beyond your crease if you want to go bolder. Then you can opt to apply a warm brown eyeshadow to your upper lashline and into your crease for a "chic modern interpretation of the smoky eye," says Rodriguez. Finish with three coats of black mascara.
Cheeks: Apply a sweep of orange hued bronzer on your cheeks and temples for a sun-kissed glow.
Lips: Apply a sheer orange-hued lip gloss to keep your face bright and monochromatic.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Periwinkle blue 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