If you can't wear bright colors on New Year's Eve, when can you wear them? I'm not one to go all out with a bold hue, but a hint of tint? No problem. Inspired by the Fall Proenza Schouler runway makeup, I used Mark Metalliner ($5) to draw a thin line of shimmery blue along my upper lash line. This liner gets the thumbs-up from me because it's inexpensive, the color is bright, and the tip is extremely thin — so it's easy to use even if you're a liquid-liner novice. And even in a blurry camera-phone shot, it grabs your attention. So go ahead, have a little fun with your makeup tonight — or make it a resolution to do so in 2009.

For today's review, let's look at a product by Stila that comes with not just one or two but three of the brand's top-selling smudge pots.

The kit, Stila Eyes & Shine Smudge Pot Trio Gel Eyeliner ($32), contains black, bronze, and gray shades — all must-haves for the ultimate smoky eye. Bella reviewer Scully was a fan, giving the set four out of five stars. And now, take it away, Scully:

"For years I've stayed away from gel/cream eyeliners because my hand is not very steady — boy was I missing out! For me, this was the best purchase I have made lately. You get three colors that are universally flattering and the product stays put. I can apply at 5 a.m. and by 9 p.m. this stuff looks freshly applied and going strong. The texture is creamy and glides on effortlessly. I took one star away only because it is very hard to remove if you make a mistake — but on the flip side — that's why it's so long-lasting. I would recommend this to anyone."

I was looking for some mascara and the selection at this website really made my decision easy. Check out this website if you are looking for some mascara

I wanted to buy some new eyeliner and came across this website. My shopping experience was great and I recommend this site

Check out this article and 2min. video! Mary Kay has opened many doors for me and I am extremely grateful :)

this is how alyssa abscission does her makeup! myspace.com/punk_transistor *sorry about the usage of the word “COON”. it means “RACCOON” in my book racial slurs are for lame-os!* FAQ: 1) What’s the song? -Firesta...

Faced with similar products and similar promises, what's a bargain hunter to do? For the sake of comparing apples to apples (instead of a splurge with a steal), I picked up both the Almay and Revlon long-wear eye liners each promising to last 16 hours. I planned a couple days to test these out but, at the end, I'm still undecided. Since everyone has different expectations with makeup, I noted key points about each. To hear my thoughts,

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Want to look really sexy for a night out? Play up your eyes with well placed shimmer shadow and eyeliner. Here is one method to get beautiful smokey shimmery eyes.

Apply the Kajal along the lash line

The host shows eye makeup tips and tricks for white skin. You will discover how to apply eyeshadow and eyeliner for your eyes, and general eye care tips. Great tips for the whole face as well.

Beau Nelson shows you how to create smokey eyes. He takes about the brushes you need and the colors you use. He also goes over how you don\'t have to be neat with your makeup. He creates a great look in just 5 minutes!

You probably know that Cleopatra was a big fan of the heavy-handed dark eyeliner, and with Halloween looming right around the corner, now’s a perfect time to do a little experimenting with eye makeup yourself. How bold will you go?

For last week’s Beauty Mark It challenge, I asked you to share your opinions about eyeliner. Whether it be a pencil, liquid, or gel formulation — what's your take? Thanks to all who took the time to add to our ever-expanding Product Reviews site. I'm highlighting a few of my favorites below, and don't forget to enter for a chance to win Bella's Ultimate Beauty Getaway in San Francisco. Take it away, steen:

• Steen reviewed CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Self Sharpening Eye Pencil ($4.99) —
  "It's no lie that I absolutely LOVE Blacktrack Fluidline by MAC ($15) for a crisp cat eye. But when I want a softer look, I won't use anything but the Perfect Point pencil. I have this pencil in three different colors and have yet to find anything better. The smudge tip is very handy . . . and the liner stays put throughout the day. What more could you need? A huge bonus for me is that I can easily go to any drugstore and pick it up."

See the rest of the reviews when you

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It's said that eyeliner was used on the eyes of Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians, who applied black lines for practical purposes (keeping sun out of eyes) and aesthetic effects (à la Cleopatra). Fast forward to modern times, and eyeliner is still rocking it, with just a few more shades than kohl black.

This leads me to the Beauty Mark It challenge. Each week I've been asking you to share your opinions on our growing Product Reviews site, where you can add your thoughts on everything from shampoo to Brazilian wax kits.

This week's topic is eyeliner, so whether you prefer pencils, liquids, powders, or gels, tell us what's a yea or a nay in your beauty book.

And just in case you haven't heard, we are very excited at Sugar HQ for Bella's Ultimate Beauty Getaway, where you can win a chance for a few days of pampering in town of San Francisco, all by reviewing products. So, here's your chance! Our eyeliner page awaits.

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One stunning effect that can be achieved easily and a favorite of such well-known actresses from Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe to Gwyneth Paltrow, is rimming the eyes with either a white or beige eye pencil. This has the effect of enlarging

Over the weekend, Angelina Jolie upped the wow factor once again with her beautiful red-carpet look at the premiere of Changeling. Last year, I got the lowdown directly from Angelina's makeup artist that Angie is a huge fan of Guerlain Terracotta Loose Kohl Powder in Deep Charcoal Black ($32). While this beloved shade is adored by many, the steep pricetag just might not fit the bill — or should I say your bills.

To achieve Angelina's sultry eye makeup on the cheap — using a cool new marker-esque liner that's now becoming a Bella favorite —

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Do you wear this celebrity trend?

...and Padma and even Anne. In the most recent issue of Allure, I read a cool tip that Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi follows to create Sophia Loren-esque eyes. First, she starts by applying some black eyeliner to her lash line, then adds a blue liner on top. Simple, easy, and sexy — a classic look.

Usually, having any black and blue anywhere on my body is something I try to avoid, but we're talking Sophia Loren here, so I just had to try to duplicate this look. I began by drawing a winged out, heavy-on-the-outer-corners black line, then smudged on a deep navy liner powder. The results were dramatic, trendy, and oh-so 1960s chic.

Check out my list below to see what middle-priced liners I used. I've also included some drugstore and department store finds to guide you on achieving this look:

• Drugstore Finds — Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Jet Black ($3.49) and Maybelline Define-A-Line Eyeliner, Navy Blue ($4.49)
• Mid-Priced Finds — Aveda Petal Essence Eye Definer in Black Orchid ($12.50) and Bare Escentuals Liner Shadow in Midnight Sky ($13)
• Department Store Finds — Clarins Exotic Eyeliner in Black Magic ($22) and Guerlain Eye Pencil in Khol Me Blue ($27)

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