A top trend right now is to wear neutral tones mixed with neon shades.

You’ve probably seen it on handbags and clothing, but have you considered applying that concept to your makeup?

There are two ways of achieving this look: you can apply the neutrals to your eyes and make your lips pop with a powerful pink, or you can do up your eyes with neon eyeliner and paint your lips nude.

OPTION ONE:

Use Urban Decay NAKED Palette or NAKED 2 Palette ($50 at Ulta) to create soft, natural eyes.

There are many looks that you can create with these high-end palettes, so while the price is steep, they are each worth every penny.

The first NAKED Palette contains tones from champagne to true gold to shimmering gray.

NAKED 2 focuses more on taupe shades and peachy-gold tones.

Each palette comes with a built-in mirror and an amazing eye shadow brush to make application flawless.

After creating a gorgeous nude eye look, fill in your lips with color.

Milani Lip Flash Full Coverage Shimmer Gloss Pencil – 06 Flashy (approximately $6 at United Market Street) drenches your lips in highly pigmented color in one sweep.

OPTION TWO:

If you prefer to make your eyes stand out, a thin line of electrifying eyeliner can do the trick.

Sephora Collection Flashy Liner Waterproof – 08 Flashy Blue or 13 Flashy Ultra Violet ($8 at Sephora.com) will give your eyes that pop without being too dramatic.

Note: It is best to use bright eyeliner sparingly.

Use black along your upper lashes and the bright color only along the bottom or in your waterline.

You can still use your NAKED or NAKED 2 Palette with the bright eyeliner.

After your eyes are set to go, glide on a nude lip color, such as Ulta Lip Crayon – Prom Night or Bon Voyage ($8 at Ulta). If you purchased the NAKED 2 Palette, a nude lip gloss is included.

Now just slip on a fun, coordinating outfit and you’re set to go!

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