Trend of the Day: Color Blocking

Color-blocking is applying two or more bold colors and combining them geometrically. The easiest approach is to focus on two colors.


Traditional color blocking: Use shades on opposite sides of the color spectrum. Start by applying a matte white shadow from lash line to brow bone, blending out the white at the crease and above.


Next, using a pencil-tipped brush apply a matte black

 eye shadow, in windshield wiper motion, starting at the outside of your crease, and work your way in. Make sure the black stays in your crease, and that it doesn't blend into the white on your lid.

Modern color blocking:Use the technique described above, but with pink instead of white, and dark purple instead of black. Keep your colors matte so that they aren't overpowering.