Want to make a statement? This season, holiday makeup is all about “lashes, lashes, lashes,” says MAC makeup artist Ashlee Mixson, who outfitted cover model and ballet dancer Carla Amancio with a pair that she planned to save for her upcoming Nutcracker performances.

To create “look-at-me” eyes, we suggest false lashes, rather than glopping on layers of mascara—and we don’t mean just for on-stage appeal. Applying a pair of thick, long falsies before going out means your face will look “done” in the blink of an eye, and goes perfectly with the high-glamour looks we’re seeing for holiday parties. But remember, not all lashes are created equally—here are some of our favorites.

Color has always brightened people’s lives, so why not let it brighten your eyes, too? Instead of sticking to your traditional eyeliner, try out a new color, and see how it adds a pop to your entire look. Bright purples, blues and greens can add needed color to a black ensemble, or they can be an addition to the oh-so-colorful ’80s-inspired outfits of the season. Gold tones can be perfect for matching fall color tones and can emphasize a natural look. And navy is a fabulous alternative to black, especially to bring out green and blue eyes.