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7 Sexy Eye Makeup Looks to Try Now

If the only eye makeup look in your repertoire is a smoky one, keep reading -- there are plenty of other sexy, trendier, and super-easy looks to try this spring

March 9, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 58 COMMENTS

Marilyn Monroe cat-eye Even though Michelle Williams didn't take home the golden statue, "My Week with Marilyn" continues to resonate in fashion and beauty circles. "I'm loving that 1960's Marilyn Monroe cat-eye," says celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes. "It's going to be a huge trend." He suggests a sweep of Chanel Ecriture de Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner, $34, followed by L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara, $7.99. And if that's still not enough, he recommends adding false lashes for drama.

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Love false lashes but who has the time. Just like below post i could never go without makeup for an evening out.

by Dee Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 07:20PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these are evening looks.

by purple9a Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 08:31PM Report as inappropriate

Metallic eye shadow is pretty; I wish I had thicker brows. Go WITHOUT eye makeup? Not me!

by GigiSD Friday, April 12, 2013 at 09:51PM Report as inappropriate

I love the red eye shadow, and you can never have enough lashes, but they need to be neat. The girl in the pic with the false lashes look clumpy, 'like her lashes looked good the night before and she woke up with a hang over and clumpy lashes that needs to be refreshed

by miranda_lovelace Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 01:06PM Report as inappropriate

I love this look

by lindsey_marie_miller Monday, January 28, 2013 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

Layers of lashes looks very pretty. This past month Ive been going all nude in my face as in no makeup and the little stubborn blemishes I cant get rid of have dissapeared so I really like that

by konfidential Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 02:57PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these are for the daring.

by inthemiddles Friday, January 18, 2013 at 06:05PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:51AM Report as inappropriate

ombre eyes could be cool....

by Chris213 Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 07:55PM Report as inappropriate

Layered lashes... might have to give that a try, sorta 60s glam.

by kimihavens Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 12:14PM Report as inappropriate

Aside from the shimmering silver, everything looks like women who are just trying out the look or novice harlots. Nasty looking makeup work!

by Lani702 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 12:22PM Report as inappropriate

Lovely looks!

by robyne00 Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 02:50PM Report as inappropriate

I have wanted to try the smoky eye look but I'm not a very good judge of when I look ridiculous, and with my dark feature I may just look that way.

by lolie57 Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 08:45PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting ideas, but not that exciting. :/

by danielle_spence Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 01:05PM Report as inappropriate

some good ideas....like the layers of lashes. I've been wanting to try false lashes but I'm afraid of them being too over the top. I have nice lashes but I want to try something...different. Not sure I'd want to do the thick eyebrows but I'm pretty sure if I let them go for a few days I'd have the look down!lol.

by GlamDoll Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 09:55PM Report as inappropriate

Some good ideas, but not very comprehensive.

by CaroleVonAllten Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 07:36AM Report as inappropriate

bleh,,,

by RNinSD Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 01:45AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with the comment about ideas for women with darker complexions. When you are doing stories on any trend, it should include examples of ALL skin types - Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White. Because you didn't, I don't feel this story was relevant to me at all. I even attempted some of them on my darker skin and I looked like an idiot! You don't need separate examples for each skin color or hair type, just remember to include all of us. We spend money, too!

by Cheryl5752 Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 11:50PM Report as inappropriate

these are all god tips....but i wish they would give tips for women of darker (and i mean darker than kourtney kardashian) complexions.

by tynisha_harris Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 06:40PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty, like to try this when I go out.

by fiona_persaud Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 12:26PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 06:48PM Report as inappropriate

Very awesome looks! I would like to try the Cat-Eye look and maybe the layers of lashes look :)

by darkangel81 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 09:58AM Report as inappropriate

ohhhh....LOVE IT, all these sexy looks and I can be out having a blast! :)

by MissXu Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:48PM Report as inappropriate

I find some of these suggestion in this article to be pretty and nice to try out, except big brows and layers of lashes. Having loads of false lash could look a bit much, and big brows isn't beautiful or sexy to me in my opinion.

by helbel Monday, April 16, 2012 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty!

by eatinglipstick Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

I disagree on most of these. I personally don't think loads of color is sexy. Cute and playful maybe, but not sexy.

by mrselliott08 Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 09:48AM Report as inappropriate

I love the cat-eye and silver eyeshadow looks! So pretty!

by Brandi27 Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 08:02AM Report as inappropriate

Oooo I really like these looks! These will be good for this season because bright, bold colors are making it big.

by SummerOrchid Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 06:11PM Report as inappropriate

I liked the ideas! I am kinda wearing mascara and dark brown eye pencil and that's it!!!! so it's time for change.. liked Ombre

by aabuodeh Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 01:03PM Report as inappropriate

Not sure of the new colors. But I never leave home without my mascara!

by SpaceyStacie Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 07:40AM Report as inappropriate

thanks for the article... i m still not a fan of falsies but i love the shimmering silver and ombre look best... :D

by teema Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 06:25AM Report as inappropriate

hmmm...guess i'm not very adventurous, as a lot of these looks strike me as fine for the catwalk but questionable on the sidewalk, even on a night out! more how-to's would be helpful, such as how to pull off a silver eyeshadow for warm skin tones.

by jenstar313 Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

Fantastic Article-I love all the dramatic looks-big brows--big lashes-to me making a statement is what it's all about (without going to far out of course) Totally naked also intrigued me-again it was drama on the other end of the spectrum. But best of all-we should all have fun with it.

by BlondeBabe Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 12:34PM Report as inappropriate

Nice variety of options here, I love it!

by tallredamanda Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 11:38AM Report as inappropriate

I also love the marilyn monroe look. Its simple and easy.

by ashley2896 Friday, March 16, 2012 at 05:11PM Report as inappropriate

Wow I really found this article helpful. Thanks!

by Jra Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 01:25PM Report as inappropriate

Loving the Marylin Monroe look all the way

by VainfulKittyLuv Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 01:12PM Report as inappropriate

I'm sure that some of these looks will not go well with my complextion. Maybe the cat-eyes look but even then I'm not 100% sure.

by msbrown822 Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate

Layers of Lashes is so hot!!! UGHGHHG love.

by eatinglipstick Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 01:18PM Report as inappropriate

I like the first one!

by ximena86 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 08:43AM Report as inappropriate

umm... would probably only try the ombre and cat eye. the rest are either anemic or over done. I though Marilyn had bed room eyes, head lash look.

by Minibear Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate

Hmmm, not sure the eyeshadow stuff is for me

by martha85 Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate

Some of these are ok, but I definitely will not be trying a lot of them. I like the silver eyeshadow idea though. That looks light and fun!

by mlenaei Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate

Good grief - I wouldn't dream of trying any of these except the Marilyn eye and the silver shadow!

by Jewelrydesigner Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 11:08AM Report as inappropriate

I only really like the last look.

by Mysterylady Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10:50AM Report as inappropriate

Beautiful! I will try all of these:))

by selma Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 09:50AM Report as inappropriate

I'm glad big brows are back in!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 08:05AM Report as inappropriate

the nude lipstick on eyelids is interesting

by sportimonki13 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 07:35PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try this,I think it will be heavy on my eye, but this look is so dramatic!

by geli_an Monday, March 12, 2012 at 06:44PM Report as inappropriate

I already wear some of these..

by ManoSalwa Monday, March 12, 2012 at 12:33PM Report as inappropriate

agree with the comment below. most of these aren't "new" and some of them arent to attractive like the swatch of color. can not say ill be trying that one anytime soon.

by rosie1123 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 11:26AM Report as inappropriate