The Eyes Have It: Retro Gaze

Retro eye makeup products and trends.

Retro Gaze - Fall is here and it’s time to add some edge to that soft bronze you’ve been sporting all summer. They say that the eyes are the window to the soul, but they’re also blinking billboards of style. This season’s lids are fierce, sparkly and distinctly reminiscent of that decade that refuses to die, the ‘80s.

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Retro Gaze - Fall is here and it’s time to add some edge to that soft bronze you’ve been sporting all summer. They say that the eyes are the window to the soul, but they’re also blinking billboards of style. This season’s lids are fierce, sparkly and distinctly reminiscent of that decade that refuses to die, the ‘80s.

Untamed Essence - Rihanna’s spread in Vogue Italia is the perfect example of the edginess that eyes are serving up this season. Paired with a muted lip, Rihanna’s distinct cat eye pulls all of the attention toward her enchanting stare. This look is perfect for a night out on the town sans the beau.

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Untamed Essence - Rihanna’s spread in Vogue Italia is the perfect example of the edginess that eyes are serving up this season. Paired with a muted lip, Rihanna’s distinct cat eye pulls all of the attention toward her enchanting stare. This look is perfect for a night out on the town sans the beau.

Get the Look, $34 - The key to a sexy smoky eye is proper blending. To avoid nasty eye shadow creasing, start with a nice eye primer or sweep of concealer. For your accent color, which should be swept across the crease of the eye, only use neutral, earthy colors. Try <i>Smashbox’s Eyelights</i>. This eye shadow trio has color-coordinated mega-watt shades that can be applied wet or dry.

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Get the Look, $34 - The key to a sexy smoky eye is proper blending. To avoid nasty eye shadow creasing, start with a nice eye primer or sweep of concealer. For your accent color, which should be swept across the crease of the eye, only use neutral, earthy colors. Try <i>Smashbox’s Eyelights</i>. This eye shadow trio has color-coordinated mega-watt shades that can be applied wet or dry.

The Silver Lining - The subtle silver eyeliner on the bottom of Bey’s lids adds just the right amount of pizzazz to this otherwise plain look. Spruce up a warm-hued lid by lining the bottom lid with a funky metallic color to make your eyes pop. A set of lashes and several coats of mascara will add the finishing touch.

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The Silver Lining - The subtle silver eyeliner on the bottom of Bey’s lids adds just the right amount of pizzazz to this otherwise plain look. Spruce up a warm-hued lid by lining the bottom lid with a funky metallic color to make your eyes pop. A set of lashes and several coats of mascara will add the finishing touch.

Get the Look, $17 - This look can be as tame or as wild as you desire. We suggest lining your bottom lid with &lt;i&gt;Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil&lt;/i&gt; in &lt;i&gt;Lust&lt;/i&gt; (Deep purple) for a sassier upgrade to Bey’s look, which can be created with &lt;i&gt;Gun Metal&lt;.i&gt; (silver).

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Get the Look, $17 - This look can be as tame or as wild as you desire. We suggest lining your bottom lid with <i>Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil</i> in <i>Lust</i> (Deep purple) for a sassier upgrade to Bey’s look, which can be created with <i>Gun Metal<.i> (silver).

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Pink Punk - Have you seen Pink lately? She’s bursting with punk rock appeal fit for a rebel or a spunky socialite. MAC’s fall ‘09 look, &lt;i&gt;Push the Edge&lt;/i&gt;, is created by artist Marilyn Minter, and showcases how these retro colors can make for a fun and flirty face. With this much color on your eyes, you’d definitely want to stick with a sheer, glossy lip.

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Pink Punk - Have you seen Pink lately? She’s bursting with punk rock appeal fit for a rebel or a spunky socialite. MAC’s fall ‘09 look, <i>Push the Edge</i>, is created by artist Marilyn Minter, and showcases how these retro colors can make for a fun and flirty face. With this much color on your eyes, you’d definitely want to stick with a sheer, glossy lip.

Get the Look, $19.50 - MAC has two beautiful colors to achieve this look: &lt;i&gt;Brash & Bold&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;Push the Edge&lt;/i&gt;. &lt;i&gt;Pigment&lt;/i&gt; is “a highly concentrated loose color powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin.” This powder delivers nothing less than serious micro-chromatic shine, so don’t be extremely heavy handed when applying. A little loose powder goes a long way.

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Get the Look, $19.50 - MAC has two beautiful colors to achieve this look: <i>Brash & Bold</i> and <i>Push the Edge</i>. <i>Pigment</i> is “a highly concentrated loose color powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin.” This powder delivers nothing less than serious micro-chromatic shine, so don’t be extremely heavy handed when applying. A little loose powder goes a long way.

Twinkle Twinkle - A lot of women wouldn’t dare wear such loud, unconventional shades on their lids, but the key to wearing an insanely sparkly shadow is to accent your eyes with black mascara, and apply a soft, subtle rose shade to your cheeks and lips.

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Twinkle Twinkle - A lot of women wouldn’t dare wear such loud, unconventional shades on their lids, but the key to wearing an insanely sparkly shadow is to accent your eyes with black mascara, and apply a soft, subtle rose shade to your cheeks and lips.

Get the Look, $18-$25 - Try &lt;i&gt;Nars’ Glitter Pencil&lt;/i&gt; in &lt;i&gt;Area&lt;/i&gt;. Use your finger to gently smudge out the liner for more coverage. &lt;i&gt;Two Faced Metal Eyed Liner&lt;/i&gt; are fast drying and come in a variety of intense shimmering colors like sparkling emerald (&lt;i&gt;Get Lucky&lt;/i&gt;) and golden brown (&lt;i&gt;Brown Sugar&lt;/i&gt;).

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Get the Look, $18-$25 - Try <i>Nars’ Glitter Pencil</i> in <i>Area</i>. Use your finger to gently smudge out the liner for more coverage. <i>Two Faced Metal Eyed Liner</i> are fast drying and come in a variety of intense shimmering colors like sparkling emerald (<i>Get Lucky</i>) and golden brown (<i>Brown Sugar</i>).