Most think bronze is best suited for summer months but Elizabeth Olsen works it on the Gotham Independent Film Awards red carpet, proving that a bronze smoky eye will heat up your winter look.  It also takes almost no time so it’s perfect for those days you feel like hitting the snooze button on your alarm clock.

The trick to achieving a soft smokey eye is to layer on. You should start with a solid light brown shade all over the lid and pile on deeper colors on top.

1.  Prep eye area with a foundation and concealer/powder.
2. Apply a light neutral base eye shadow to upper eyelid and crease area with large eye makeup brush like Motives Press Eye shadow in Vintage Glam. Also, sweep this color under lower lash line from inner to outer corners with smaller brush.
3. With a medium eye brush, apply a more intense bronze based color to upper eyelid. Try out Elle’s Motives Paint Pot Mineral Eye shadow. Feather this color under 1/2 of outer corner of lower lash line also.
4. Add dark brown eye shadow color to outer eye corners for more intensity if desired.
5. Line eyes with black eyeliner, paying careful attention to the lower and upper eyelids. Try Ultrafresh Black Magic Eyeliner and be sure to blend for a smudged look.
6. Curl lashes and apply 2 coats of black mascara.
7. Apply a highlighter to brow bone and inner corners of eyes.
8. Finish with Skindinavia for a look that won’t smudge or wear off.

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You can never go wrong on a red carpet with a fresh-faced makeup look, and the “Glee” star Lea Michele looked amazing at the New Years Eve Premier in LA on December 5^th.  Wearing a golden Valentino dress with beautiful, classic makeup, Leah was glowing when she was spotted flirting with her co star, Ashton Kutcher on the red carpet.

Here’s how you can get this young, clean, and modern look for yourself – Leah used Nars cosmetics to get her superstar glow.

1. Softly smoke-out eyes using neutrals from Bellissima Duo Eyeshadow and Coconut Grove Eyeshadow.
2.  Brighten complexion with peachy pink Amour Blush.
3.  Hit cheekbones with a touch of Laguna Bronzer.
4. Top nude Little Darling Lipstick with tropical pink Chihuahua Lip Gloss.
5. Finish with Skindinavia finishing spray.

Metallic eyeshadow is the latest trend of the season with everyone from Alicia Keys to Kim Kardashian sporting the cool icy shade. The best part is that this can be done subtly or intense for a big night out. Plus replicating the look is easier than you think: One sweep of color can make a delicately gorgeous impact. Or go for a more powerful layering of shades and create a striking glint across the lids. Ready to get an eyeful?

Fashion icon, Victoria Beckham wore a sexy, super smoky metallic gray liner and mascara at the 2011 British Fashion Awards. The effect was stunning when paired with a low, classic bun, dark eyeliner and a creamy nude lipstick.

To recreate Victoria’s eye makeup look, use a deep grey eye pencil like Maybelline New York Charcoal Grey to heavily line upper and lower lash lines, then lightly smudge and draw out color past the outer corners of the eyes. Next, sweep metallic shadow like Sonia Kashuk Enhance Eye Shadow in Steel on the lids, staying below the brow bones. Use a black eye pencil to line the inner rims of eyes and finish with several coats of volumizing mascara. Try  Rimmel London Glam Eyes Mascara for big bold lashes.  Dab a lighter metallic shadow on the inner corners and you’re ready to shine at your Holiday party.

Peachy Perfect Kristen Bell

Freshen up your look with a tropical eye makeup look featuring peach tones and vibrant pinks!

Kristen Bell knows how to keep it au natural for summer with peach eyeshadow followed by a light apricot liner. By using a light colored pencil instead of your usual black or brown, your eyes will look brighter and natural!

To do, prime lids with concealer or foundation, then using a firm patting motion apply peach or beige eyeshadow all over the lid. Apply pink eyehshadow to the outside corners of the eyes in a horizontal v-shape and blend well into the crease.

Line 3/4′s of the upper lashline with a dark kohl pencil and smudge. Finish off with mascara and don’t forget a quick mist of Skindinavia’s No More Shine Makeup Finishing as your setting spray for makeup that lasts all day!

Diane Kruger goes summer sultry!

Diane Kruger’s sultry smoky brown eye is a main-stay staple for every gal on the go – and its an easy option that’ll highlight your bronzed summer skin.

Especially great for blondes, this look enhances the eyes and can be worn night or day. Her eyes are subtle, yet sculpted with a taupe shadow that she swept along the brow bone.

1. Begin by carefully lining the top and bottom of the eyes with a dark brown liner. Soften the lines by gently smudging with a fingertip or cotton swab.
2. Line the top and bottom of the eyes next with a matte brown eye shadow using a small brush. Stay close to the eyes, and blend out toward the crease. The color should be in a chocolate or lighter cocoa color. Stay away from red- or pink-toned browns which might give you a sickly look and highlight the red in your eyes.
3. Dust the eyelid with a lighter color. Look for a shimmery shadow in gold.
4. Finish with volumizing waterproof mascara on the eyelashes.
5. Use softer shades of makeup on the lips and cheeks so nothing will compete with the dramatic eyes. Soft and light nude shades look best.