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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 |
Periwinkle blue eyeshadow When it comes to periwinkle, think disco circa 1975 (but trust us, it won't look like a bad time warp). We like Sephora Collection Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Swimming Pool, $12. Light-skinned celebrities like Ginnifer Goodwin have been spotted wearing this trendy hue, but Rodriguez says it also looks exceptional on darker-skinned women. "Rich, dark skin coupled with blue eyeshadow looks so chic," he says. Here's how to pull off periwinkle blue:
Eyes: Layer the shadow over your entire lid to the crease and the inner corner. Then swipe it on your lower lashline. "Keep it simple, close to the eye, and very soft," says Rodriguez. "Similar to where you would apply a neutral beige base."
Cheeks: Keep the focus on your eyes by wearing a light wash of pink or taupey-colored blush.
Lips: Finish with a petal pink lip gloss. But if you're dark-skinned, Rodriguez recommends completing the look with a dark berry lip gloss. "Women with color look stunning with a darker lip."
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Eyes: Layer the shadow over your entire lid to the crease and the inner corner. Then swipe it on your lower lashline. "Keep it simple, close to the eye, and very soft," says Rodriguez. "Similar to where you would apply a neutral beige base."
Cheeks: Keep the focus on your eyes by wearing a light wash of pink or taupey-colored blush.
Lips: Finish with a petal pink lip gloss. But if you're dark-skinned, Rodriguez recommends completing the look with a dark berry lip gloss. "Women with color look stunning with a darker lip."
SEE NEXT PAGE: Petal pink lips
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