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7 Sexy Eye Makeup Looks to Try Now

If the only eye makeup look in your repertoire is a smoky one, keep reading -- there are plenty of other sexy, trendier, and super-easy looks to try this spring

by Dawn Davis

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Even though I'm a beauty editor, "going out makeup" has never been my strength. Whether I'm getting ready for a wedding or a fun dinner with my girlfriends, I always ask myself the same question: "Should I wear a smoky eye or a bright lip?" And since my husband finds lipstick repulsive, the answer is almost always the smoky eye.

While I have dozens of eyeshadow colors in my makeup kit, the only ones I ever make a dent in are blacks and grays. I start with black along my lashline, medium gray in the crease, and pale gray closest to my brows -- and if I'm feeling particularly adventurous, I'll throw on some falsies. Sure, it gets the job done, but I've decided it's finally time to try something new.

See the sexiest eye makeup trends right now.

This spring, makeup is all about eyes -- and the trends range from bold and colorful to easy and minimalist. I talked to some of my favorite makeup artists and asked them which looks they think the bored, smoky-eye wearers (like me) should try this season. Each of the experts started with the same advice: "Try a smoky look in shades of purple or green." But I wanted more -- and they came up with some amazing suggestions. Now, instead of the "smoky eye or bright lip?" question, I'll be asking myself: "Which of these seven looks should I try tonight?"

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Love false lashes but who has the time. Just like below post i could never go without makeup for an evening out.

by Dee Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 07:20PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these are evening looks.

by purple9a Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 08:31PM Report as inappropriate

Metallic eye shadow is pretty; I wish I had thicker brows. Go WITHOUT eye makeup? Not me!

by GigiSD Friday, April 12, 2013 at 09:51PM Report as inappropriate

I love the red eye shadow, and you can never have enough lashes, but they need to be neat. The girl in the pic with the false lashes look clumpy, 'like her lashes looked good the night before and she woke up with a hang over and clumpy lashes that needs to be refreshed

by miranda_lovelace Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 01:06PM Report as inappropriate

I love this look

by lindsey_marie_miller Monday, January 28, 2013 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

Layers of lashes looks very pretty. This past month Ive been going all nude in my face as in no makeup and the little stubborn blemishes I cant get rid of have dissapeared so I really like that

by konfidential Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 02:57PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these are for the daring.

by inthemiddles Friday, January 18, 2013 at 06:05PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:51AM Report as inappropriate

ombre eyes could be cool....

by Chris213 Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 07:55PM Report as inappropriate

Layered lashes... might have to give that a try, sorta 60s glam.

by kimihavens Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 12:14PM Report as inappropriate