Forget barely-there makeup–this season is all about bold and beautiful eye shadows. Bright colors like emerald green, peacock blue, burgundy, and purples (like the hot color Christina Milian is wearing in this pic!) are taking over this winter and holiday season. And with Christmas Eve and New Year'sright around the corner, why not amp up your evening look with some of these ultra-chic and unexpected shades?
If you're afraid these hues will look too overwhelming on your Latina skin, don't worry chicas! Dark, strong colors look especially great on medium and dark skin tones. The trick to preventing these shadows from looking clown-like is to keep the rest of your makeup as natural and light as possible. Remember this look is ALL about the eyes!
Check out a few of my product recommendations below to get you looking amazing this season!
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Bold & blue
Beautiful, bold blue eyeshadows are perfect for winter. Create a daring look with a eyeshadow palette like Guerlain 'Écrin 4 Couleurs' Eyeshadow Palette in Les Bleus ($59). You can use all four colors together to create a multi-color effect or go for a more subtle look using just one or two of the shades at a time.
Green with envy
Deep green is a universally flattering shade that works well with most skin tones. Opt for a dark, emerald green shadow like NARS Night Series Eyeshadow in Night Porter ($24). For a multi-dimensional effect, apply this rich shade over your eyelid and then layer a charcoal shadow over and into the crease, finishing by winging it out past the outer corners.
Gold goddess
I love the way gold shadows bring out the warm undertones in my caramel-y tan skin. This shimmery shades looks great on us Latinas! Try a sexy, gold smoky eye with a four color palette like Maybelline Eye Studio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow Palette in Give Me Gold ($10).
Peacock-effect
A peacock eyeshadow look can be quite flattering if done correctly. Try an eyeshadow palette that comes with blue, purple and greens that complement each other like Revlon Colorstay 16 Hour Eyeshadow Quad in Inspired ($8). The trick to getting this look right is by layering and blending the colors.
Pretty purple
Believe it or not, dark purple not only flatters most skin tones, but it brings out the color in hazel, green, brown and blue eyes. Try Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in Illusoire ($36) for a color that’s subtle but still incredibly fabulous!
Burgundy
Your lips aren’t the only part of your face receiving the burgundy treatment this season. Eyeshadows with warm reddish tones are all the rage this winter and are just perfect for the holidays! You’d be pleasantly surprised by how wearable this dark hue is. For a chic and sultry look, try creating a smoky eye look with this vampy shade using a burgundy eyeshadow palette, like Mally City Chick Smokey Eye Kit in Midtown Merlot ($40). It even comes with a burgundy eyeliner kohl pencil to help you create the smoky effect!
