Most women wear the same makeup shades year after year. All those boring beiges and humdrum neutrals make me want to yawn. Why not have a little fun with your makeup? After all, it's a cheaper pick-me-up than a new pair of shoes. You can break out of the beauty rut by zeroing in on two areas in particular: the lips and the eyes.

For your peepers, I can't rave enough about the eye-opening miracle of bright blue eyeliner. I tried this trend at Sephora, and couldn’t run to the register fast enough once I saw the wonder it did for my eyes. Pick up Urban Decay’s Deviant shade to line your bottom lashes—more bashful babes can opt for a subtle navy version. And if blue's not your thing, plum eyeliner is an equally eye-popping alternative. You can also try a burgundy-colored mascara for a fun pop of color that's guaranteed to make your tired black mascara jealous.

As for your kisser, it's fun to go wild with bright corals and popping pinks.

Whatever you do, make sure to pick only one facial feature to play up with bright colors. Although it may be tempting to go overboard with your new colorful products, you don't want to earn the nickname Rainbow Brite. Like most things, a little bit can go a long way.