It’s the last week of October and it seems as though the holidays will be here before we know it. That’s why we’re getting ahead of our holiday party makeup game with this gorgeous bold eyeshadow trend, as seen on Anna Sui’s fall 2014 runway and a handful of celebs. Blue eyeshadow may seem a little unapproachable because no one wants to end up looking they’re going to an '80s prom, but with a darker, electric navy, you’re automatically put in cool girl territory. And, think about it, if you start playing around with the hue now, you’ll be a pro when it comes time to rock it at a holiday fête.  

 

At Anna Sui’s fall 2014 show, makeup artist Pat McGrath created two different colored eye looks – some models got a metallic navy smokey, while others received emerald shadow. She began by using a black eyeliner at the inner rims and followed by blending the metallic hues all around the eye in a cat eye shape. The result was super striking and bold. 

Vanessa Hudgens' dark navy eyeshadow is a perfect alternative to the usual black and gray smoky eye. She paired the look with lots of mascara and a glossy nude lip. 

Iggy Azalea proves that performance makeup works off stage, too. At CBS Radio's We Can Survive concert last weekend, she also paired a bold metallic eyeshadow with a glossy nude lip. So fancy!

Do you have what it takes to wear this bold eyeshadow hue? Here are five favorites you can shop now. 

Pat McGrath used this shade at the Anna Sui show!