On Trend: Lavender Lids

Step into spring with a pretty, fresh color on your lids — lavender. Here, we show you how you can wear this trend for day, night, and everything in between. Save these tips to your Beauty Book by clicking on the heart icon as you scroll over the image.

By Colleen Moody

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julianne moore wearing lavender eye shadow
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Julianne Moore

For pale skin tones, look for a shade with hints of pink or silver, like Make Up Forever Diamond Shadow in Diamond Purple.

nicole richie wearing lavender eye shadow
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Nicole Richie

Prime your eyes by lining with white eyeliner before applying your shadow to lock the pigment into place.

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Monique Lhuillier Spring 2011

Get serious dimension by extending your shadow past your lash line and applying a darker shade in the crease of the lid.

victoria justice wearing lavender eye shadow
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Victoria Justice

Lavender lids pop when paired with amped up lashes. Apply a few false ones just on the ends of your lids or swipe on your favorite heavy-hitting voluminous formula, like L'Oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator.

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Jason Wu Spring 2011

For a fun, nighttime look, start by applying lighter lilac shades on the inner corners of the eye and darker lavender and plum hues as you move outwards on your lid.

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