How to do a sexy, metallic eye for New Year’s Eve

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OK, you may recall that I wrote a post about how to get the Brigitte Bardot cat eye last December for beauty addicts comme moi, who will devote an hour and a box of Kleenex to perfect a new look.

This year, makeup artist Collier Strong -- he’s the go-to guy on ‘Project Runway’ and L’Oreal Paris’ consultant -- forecasts that the metallic eye will be popular on the red carpet at the upcoming Golden Globes. Perhaps, in light of the recession, shimmery makeup will replace five-carat baubles? Anyway, here’s Strong’s quick primer on how to do a metallic eye. Try it tonight:

“I love a dark, dramatic, metallic eye in black, dark brown, navy or burgundy. It’s very sexy and a great look for an evening party or event.

• Start with a dark liner that matches your shadow at the base of the lash. Apply a dark metallic shadow on the lid, up to the crease.

• Lightly run a little metallic shadow under the lower lashes. Use a lighter metallic shadow on the brow bone and on the inner corners of the eye. For a really shimmery effect, you can add an extra highlighter over the entire eyelid.

• Finish the eyes with dramatic, sweeping lashes. Pair this look with matte, satin skin and keep lips and cheeks very neutral.”

-- Monica Corcoran