Here Are 7 Easy Eye Makeup Trends You Can Do, If You're Not An Eyeshadow Pro

Holiday parties are in full-swing now that December is here, and if you ask us—it only means more reasons to experiment with new outfits and even prettier makeup! Now isn't the time to play it safe, METRO ladies, for the holidays are a time to bust out the glitter, the color, and the unexpected looks!

It may sound tempting to just head out to a holiday party in your tried and tested combo of mascara, blush, and pink lipstick, but this season, we're pushing you to get out of your comfort zone and bring on the #looks! 

For Fall/Winter 2019, the runways were brimming with eye makeup trends to try, from graphic eye liner to splashes of color, to sparkle and shine which always gets us excited. Don't turn your backs on these just yet, because unlike complicated blending of eyeshadow hues, these trends require just one product, and can totally be done by beginners like yourself. Ahead, seven of the prettiest eye makeup trends we love, and our top picks so you can make your peepers the star of the show! 

Glitter for Days

Glitter is having a golden moment these days, and we're definitely not complaining! Gone are the days when safe, neutral eyeshadow was the only way to go. These days, glitter can be found on eyeliner, eyeshadow, highlighter, and even lipstick! Wow everyone at the party by sprinkling your eyes with a dash of glitter—and we mean a messy chic one. Use your fingers to swipe some color glitter dust onto your eyes, smudge, and off you go! Pro tip: use an eyeshadow base to keep things in place. 

Negative Space

Got your trusty eye liner? Draw away! Instead of filling your usual winged eyeliner outline in, leave it empty for eyes that will make them look twice. This take on graphic eyeliner is edgy yet totally wearable, and can be done with either a jet black gel liner, or a pin-thin liquid eyeliner if you're after a subtler look. Again, if your eyelids tend to get oily after a few hours, a primer can work wonders to keep it in place.

Color the Line

Once again, we're ditching the predictable black eyeliner and switching to the colorful side. For the season, we're lining our eyes a bright pop of pink, blue, gold—you name it! This look doesn't even require you to apply eyeshadow. Just go bare and line it!

The New Cat Eye

The traditional cat eye requires you to line your entire upper lash line and create a feline-inspired edge for a flirty finish. Why not try going edgy this time around and create cat ears-looking shapes on the edge of your eyes? Playfully unexpected, yet totally cool and wearable, just like this Natasha Zinko F/W 2019 runway look!

Color Splash

Sometimes, we don't really have the time to carefully blend our eyeshadow to perfection, so the color splash trend really comes at a time when time is off the essence. Don this look for a playful party vibe! The brighter, the better! Swipe on a solid hue for a can't be bothered look.

Metallica

If glitter isn't really your cup of tea but are still in the mood for shimmer and sparkle this holiday season, the metallic lid may just be what you need. Unlike complicated eyeshadow blending, the metallic lid allows you to swipe on your chosen product and smudge it to perfection. Just like this Anais Jourden F/W 2019 look, a silver, gold, or bronze eye is surely the way to go.

The Side Eye

One great way to go about playing with eye shadow is to focus them on the outer corners of the eye, creating a winged effect minus the harshness of eyeliner. We love the way Chloe's F/W 2019 runway did it, with a neutral hue that naturally enhances the eye shape. Add a bit of shimmer on the middle, curl your lashes, add mascara, and you're good to go!

Lead photos from Harper's Bazaar