eye makeup trends

Once recognized as a Gothic beauty trend, vampy black-tinged eyes are now considered contemporary and chic. For anyone looking for ways to rock the look, turn to Instagram to draw cues from your favourite makeup lovers. We’ve rounded up a few makeup looks that involve dark, smokey eyes and pack plenty of seduction and drama.

If you’re wondering how to update your makeup this autumn, the trend of smokey metallic eyes just might be right up your alley. This rising beauty trend made a splash on the Fall 2017 runways, and is set to illuminate eyes everywhere in the season ahead. As a change from the usual smokey eye look, the intense metal eye features shades of copper, gold and bronze.

Although we certainly have an appreciation for the timeless dark wing, the numerous updated takes on eye makeup have opened a new world of beauty possibilities. From graphic bursts of blue and violet to sparkle and shine, try bringing the focus to your lids with these colourful makeup artistry ideas.

While pink eyeshadow has been a makeup bag essential for decades, never before has it experienced quite the moment that it’s enjoying for Spring 2017. On social media, beauty gurus of every stripe are painting their lids with flamingo-toned eyeshadow, which is stealing the spotlight from light pastel tones. Although ballet slipper and barely there blush shades are still popular, the hot pink eyelid is a funky, free-spirited way to rock the trend.

While the great outdoors is currently home to fierce, howling winds and frost, the calendar indicates that the weeks of winter are quickly slipping by. With the promise of sunshine ahead, vibrant yellow lids will soon be making a splash everywhere.