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8 Daring Color Trends Everyone Can Pull OffIs your makeup bag filled with brown eyeshadows and clear lip glosses? If so, it may be time to break out of your beige-colored comfort zone and try one of these hot new color trends. We'll show you how |
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See the 8 crazy color trends you need to try now.
Can normal women (like us) really wear electric blue eyeshadow and purple lips without looking like we belong in a Lil' Mama music video? Founder of Nars Cosmetics Francois Nars says yes.
"Color is fun! Don't be so serious," he says. "After all, it's only makeup."
At the end of the day, even the boldest cat-eye or the most shocking hot pink lip wipe off. So while you may not be able to so easily take back a creative experiment at a tattoo parlor, you can go bold, try colors, and create something new with makeup -- without any risk or consequence.
So for those of you whose makeup palette is starting to resemble your beige-colored living room set, see how to punch up your look with tips from Nars National Makeup Stylist Janice Daoud and celebrity makeup artist David Maderich. They share step-by-step tutorials and product recommendations so you can wear these crazy colors without looking like a bubblegum-smacking teenager.
And if you're still feeling a little unsure about turquoise eyeshadow or fuschia lips, Poppy King, founder of Lipstick Queen Cosmetics, shares her secret to making every color wearable: "For any color you're scared of, you can wear it as a sheer formula," she says. "It doesn't have to be full pigment to be on-trend." Also, when doing a bold makeup color, make sure the rest of your face, and even your clothing and accessories, don't compete. Let your one swipe of wild lip or eyeshadow color garner all of the attention it deserves. Ready to give your boring makeup a kick of color? See how to wear the hottest color trends now.
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I am trying to keep an open mind, but I don't think orange eye shadow flatters anyone; nor do lavender lips.
by GigiSD Friday, April 12, 2013 at 09:53PM Report as inappropriate
Pretty
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:52AM Report as inappropriate
I find it pretty hard to believe that most of these colors would ever look good on me.
by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 06:09PM Report as inappropriate
I will not be trying tangerine. Orange is so not my color.
by kimihavens Monday, December 10, 2012 at 10:20AM Report as inappropriate
I really don't like green eyeshadow, don't know why.. but always hated it.
by eatinglipstick Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate
The tangerine had its time over the summer, but should be retired. I saw many women trying to pull it off. The key word is "trying". Orange??? No way!
by robyne00 Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate
I can see almost all of these working except the orange eyeshadow, not sure about that one.
by Chris213 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 06:16PM Report as inappropriate
LOVE COLOR!!! Can't wait to try some of these in the stores.
by Ydabney Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:07AM Report as inappropriate
I liked most of these ideas... don't think I will be trying orange lips or eye shadow though
by kimmi_o Monday, July 23, 2012 at 09:07PM Report as inappropriate
I wish they showed these looks on actual models so we could get an idea of how the looks could be pulled off. Or even two looks like a high fashion one and an every day look one so its not too intimidating to try.
by glenncoco Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 06:02PM Report as inappropriate