Trends come and go on the runways, but bright eyes will always outshine them all. Whether its sizzling summertime or crisp fall, vibrant eyes never fail to make a bold statement, especially after the 9-5 grind. Shine like a star with these five simple tricks on mastering a timeless look that can transform timid makeup wallflowers into powerful fashionistas.

Consider Your Eye Color
When it comes to picking the best shadow, always use your eye color as a guide. Here’s a quick cheat sheet:

Green Eyes: Consider glimmering hunter, shimmery jade, or a smoky charcoal. Also, a warm chestnut will enhance the natural golden flecks of your eyes.

Blue Eyes: Anything metallic or steal will show off the coolness of blue eyes. Have fun with rich sapphire hues, grays with a hint of royal blue, or a soft mauve.

Brown Eyes:  To make chocolate browns shine, look for anything that features gold, especially in violet or creamy pinks. Fortunately, ladies with brown eyes can rock almost any color with ease. Just look at Gwen Stefani, a brown-eyed girl who grabs anyone’s attention with azure eyeshadow.

Hazel Eyes: Gals with hazel eyes already sparkle, so enhance that gorgeous sheen with bronze, copper, or metallic.

Keep Your Face Bare
Remember, your eyes should do the talking. Therefore, keep your face au natural and flawless. To put any pesky blemishes or dark circles in their place, use a creamy concealer on the spots you need it most with a thin nylon brush. For lips, use a hint of gloss or a lip stain that’s similar to the natural color of your pout. Make sure you also use a primer on eyelids to ensure that the shadow will last for hours. For blush, use a flesh tone on the apples of your cheeks.

Just Sweep
While there are several ways to apply eyeshadow, one of the quickest ways to wear vibrant colors is by trying the “sweep method.”  As the name implies, simply sweep an electric shade of your choice with a slightly damp fluffy eyeshadow brush across your eyelids. Then, gently pat with a dry eyeshadow brush, providing more staying power. When it comes to color, go bold or sheer. The choice is yours!

Define
Just because your eyeshadow is bold, that doesn’t mean that the rest of your face should stay plain. Define eyes by applying black pencil eyeliner on the bottom and upper water lines of your eyes. Finish with jet black mascara and then curl lashes from root to tip with an eyelash curler three times.

Go Bold in Other Ways
If you aren’t ready to show off dramatic eyes, you can still rock the vibrant eye look by sweeping a creamy, electrifying shade on your upper lash line with a flat eyeliner brush. Look for hues that feature metallics, like emerald, sunny yellow, or turquoise.

Our Pick: Kerris Multi-Palette
The Kerris Multi-Palette pressed powder is a colorful masterpiece that features everything from neon yellow to cobalt blue. These candy hues are perfect for experimenting!