The smoky eye always looks so darn glam and edgy when celebs rock it. And yes, it is just what you need to amp up your spring makeup kit. Don’t feel equipped to pull the look off yourself? It doesn’t have to be the straight up traditional dark eye, as the Oscars proved this year. Here are some fresh takes on that ever popular look.

Bronze, taupe, gold, green. Not exactly the hues you think of for a smoky eye, but they work. If you are feeling shy about a super dark eye, give this new look a shot.

This year’s red carpet looks prove that a smoky eye can be delivered with lighter shades and vibrant color. Sure, a dark grey or charcoal is the traditional way to get the look. But if you feel gun metal shy or are looking for a different take on this look, let’s see how it’s done.

The New Smoky Eye Makeup

Taupe doesn’t exactly scream smoky eye. If you doubt this subtle hue can take your eyes to that dramatic state, take a look at Rooney Mara pulling it off on this year’s Oscar red carpet. Perfect for those who prefer a more neutral look. Product recommendation: Kjaer Weis Eye Shadow in Grace.

Rose gold complements blue eyes and fair skin, as seen on Emily Blunt. A rose gold blush and muted pink lip completes the look. Product recommendation: Ilia Beauty Silken Shadow Stick in Take On Me.

Bronze is a favorite color of the season, great for adding warmth to otherwise dreary skin. Liven up your eyes with a smoky eye in a fabulous bronze-y shade, a la Chrissy Teigen. Product recommendation: RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Seduce.

Prefer cooler tones. Silver works here too and Saoirse Ronan’s look proves it. Be sure to pair with a deep black mascara. Product recommendation: Vapour Organic Beauty Mesmerize Eye Color Treatment in Storm.

For something completely different, go for Charlize Theron’s red carpet look and use a dusky green. Pair with a neutral lip and cheek to keep it all about the eyes. Product recommendation: Kjaer Weis Eye Shadow in Green Depth.

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It’s officially the holiday season! As we decorate our living spaces with bright holly and cheerful trimmings to soften the cold weather outside, don’t forget to carry that sparkle over to our style. Below are some fun metallic holiday fashion trends for 2013, pieces to carry the holiday cheer throughout the season—and as always our roundup is from the brightest picks of eco fashion. 

1. Cream Eye Shadow by RMS Beauty

RMS Beauty is a top natural beauty line created by celebrity makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift. These simmering eyeshadows are made with ingredients that support natural beauty and promote long-term health. Made with raw mineral pigments, these cream eye shadows double as a moisturizer for your lids because rms Beauty is all about the “synergistic interchange” between their products and your skin. Packed in recyclable glass containers with an air-tight lid to preserve freshness, these cream eyeshadows won’t dry out.

rms beauty, $28

2. Manta Ray Ring by Alkemie

Alkemie jewelry is one of our favorites. Run by a husband and wife team based out of Topanga Canyon, in California, they are continually inspired by the nature around them. Alkemie jewelry is made from 100% reclaimed metals, and handmade in Los Angeles. This ring of a Manta Ray is a reminder of the inherent value in spending time with yourself, and being peaceful in your own skin—just like the Manta Ray.

Alkemie, $176

3. Large Heart Necklace by See Me

The universal symbol of a heart resinates everywhere, but this necklace isn’t just any heart. See Me works with victims of domestic violence in Turkey and Tunisia, offering employment, escape and community by using their artisan skills to hand craft these beautiful pieces. See Me is dedicated to providing sustainable work, not charity. “Each heart is unique, just like yours.”

See Me, 123 euros

4. Metallic Gold Pillow Cover by Kyle Wayne Taylor Home

A great Etsy find, these pillow covers are a modern addiction to any color scheme. Handmade 100% cotton covers are handmade in Williamsburg, Virginia. You could even get crafty, and wrap a gift in them!

Etsy, $35 each

5. Relaxed Blazer and Pleated Mini Skirt by SUNO

SUNO is a high-end label with sustainability embedded in their DNA—a great example of a brand that is both design-driven and sustainability minded. All SUNO clothing is made in New York City a few blocks from their design studio. Sophistication meets edge with this metallic blazer and skirt combo.

Relaxed Blazer, $477

Pleated Mini Skirt, $405

6. Katherine Shell Clutch by KAYU

KAYU is a California based label founded by South East Asia native Jamie Lim. Jamie’s upbringing was surrounded by artisanal craft and KAYU is an ode to preserving and cultivating the survival of traditional techniques, and economically supporting the artisans. This clutch is intricately laid with mother of pearl shell onto a hand-carved wooden base. A percentage of each sale is donated to education and health initiatives in the area it was made.

Minz, $590

7.  Large Wood-Carved Journal by Raven + Lily

Raven + Lily is a B Corporation, an Ethical Fashion Forum award winner, and one of the most widely know eco-fashion brands. This beautiful journal is hand-carved from wood and bound with vegetable-tanned leather. Fair trade made by women in northern India, proceeds from the sale of this notebook go to fund literacy programs for the women artisans and children in the community.

Raven + Lily, $24

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Images from the eco fashion brands, collage by Juliette Donatelli

Keep in touch with Juliette on twitter @spadesandsiLK

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