The look: For your next big night out, you don't need to labour over smoky eyes for a glamorous result. Instead, take your cue from the 3.1 Phillip Lim and Chanel shows, where models' lids were simply adorned with a wash of metallic eyeshadow.

Quick Trick: This trend is high- impact, but fuss-free. "Apply your chosen eyeshadow to the lid [from the lash line to your eye socket] and blend up towards the brow," instructs Barber. "Sweep a little underneath, along your lower lash line as well." Finish with two coats of mascara.

Best Buys: M.A.C 252 Brush, $56; Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in Epatant, $48; Ulta3 Eyeshadow Pot in Smog, $2.95; L'Oréal Paris Infallible Velvety Powder Eyeshadow in Burning Black, $19.95; Inika Mineral Eye Shadow in Eternal Marine, $25.