Smoky eyes are definitely part of the winter makeup trends and I can tell you for sure that when the holidays roll around, nothing is sexier than a smoky eye with a nude lip.

So if you are looking for a great way to look fantastic in your makeup this season, I can tell you that these two holiday trends will help your look go a really long way!

Now, the key to using glitter is not using a whole lot in your look.  A little can truly go a long way and I can absolutely promise that if you over do it – it will not look as special as if when you just add in a little bit of sheen.

Glitter is also something that you do not want to get colored.  Colorless glitter is the best or white, because it can go with anything at all!

There are actually two extremes for the eyes, the smoky eye that is going to be ever-so-popular and the almost non-existent eye shadow, which is something that many people are relying on right now.

When you wear the second look – you better have some kickass mascara on, for all of the attention is going to be on those lashes.

What most people do not realize when it comes to winter makeup is the fact that you do not always have to go with dark, dark colors – you can still be glitzed out, you just have to do it in a different way.  Silver eye shadow for me is something that looks great – whether you get it with some glitter flakes or just plain, it really looks great.

Now – you have to remember when you are dealing with silver that a little can go a long way – so don’t over do it!

That’s what I’m here for!  The latest in the way of fall makeup is right here and the first trend we are going through is brown eye shadow.  Browns are definitely in this fall and as you can see, they look absolutely beautiful.  When you add in brown and even a little gold to your eyes, they will pop and you will be so stylish and fashionable for autumn, it will be crazy!

Personally – I love the hues of browns that are out right now … everything from hot cocoa all the way to light dusty brown are hot and something that you should totally look into!

Balance your bright colors with a bronze, a taupe, something like that — and do not blend them. Smudge two colors together, but resist the urge to blend.

As well, if you decide to go with bold, bright eye makeup, then the rest of your face should be natural. No red lips, no bold streaks of blush — let your eyes pop, let them draw attention.

Bold makeup can be hard to carry off, after all, especially when it goes on around the eyes — it draws lots of attention to your most prominent features.

But you can take baby steps if you really want to try this trend without going all out with it right away. There are some tricks here to make you more comfortable.

For example, why not start out with just some bright eyeliners? Stay neutral with the shadow, if you like, or do not wear any at all; just stick to bold liners. White or silvery shades are great for this. Keep it a little thin on the top lid and a little thicker on the bottom.

When it comes to eyeliner – I have had so many problems finding a way to not only keep my eyes looking fresh all day but truly having the same look I did in the morning by the end of the day – well, there is hope for your eyeliner!  Have you been trying to find one that stays on all day but have only come up with failures?  I’ve been there too many times and honestly – I am done with it!  Here are some tips and tricks that should help you!

One of the first things that you want to do if you do have oily lids – because I know that I do is use a makeup primer.  Usually, your eyelids will not be as greasy once you start using the primer and it really will help you with your eyeliner as well!  Next, you want to make sure that you switch up your routine a bit – that means that you should switch up your makeup a bit too.

You want to ensure that your liner is set before you even start using your power, so make sure that you do that before you use powder.  The powder is there so truly lock in that color for you!

One cool way to make your eye shadow last a really long time is to dip your eye shadow brush into a drop of saline.  The reason for this is because salt actually retains water and the salt in the saline will make your eye shadow extra moist and will keep it on your eyes a heck of a lot longer!

Try this trick and let me know what you think!  I can promise it works – I’ve used it over and over again!

So we’ve been talking a hell of a lot about colors lately haven’t we?  Yes, we have talked about all sorts of different colors and one color that keeps popping up is pink!  Well, many of you simply have no idea how to use pink eye shadow in the right way and how you can achieve the perfect and bright look with just a little bit of eye shadow that’s pink!

Well, firstly, you need to find the shade that is going to match you.  This is the hard part and the part that many, many people have problems with.  Personally, since my eyes are green, I use a lighter pink and then a darker pink for around my eye lines.  However, if you have browns, you might be able to get away with just lighter pinks.

It all depends on the color of your eye!  Just remember to put the color on the bottom lid as well as the top lid and you should be totally and utterly fine!