20. The Metallic Eyeshadow — A molten metal gaze is provocative without being pushy and looks perfect when paired with a black liner and a scarlet lippie. Opt for a Champagne shade — it flatters a wide variety of skin tones and the golden shimmer will keep it from looking too Queen Frostine.

Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Color in Gilded Platinum, $24, available at Nordstrom; L'Oréal Infallible Eyeshadow in Iced Latte, $7.95, available at Drugstore.com.