Glam Guide: Coordinating Earrings with Your Makeup Colors

Want to take your glam to the next level?

1. Match for Harmony

• Red lipstick → Gold or pearl earrings
  (Think vintage glam or bold elegance)

• Nude lips → Soft metallics, rose gold, or pastels
  (Keeps the look understated and polished)

• Pink lips → Floral, whimsical, or colorful pieces
  (Enhances a feminine vibe)

2. Match Your Eye Look

• Smoky eyes → Sleek, minimal earrings
  (Let the eyes stay center stage)

• Colorful eyeshadow → Pull a color from your earrings
  (e.g. green shadow + green/gold statement earrings)

• Winged eyeliner → Geometric or structured styles
  (Adds a modern edge)

3. Go for Contrast

• Bold lips + bold earrings?
  Do it intentionally. Make sure at least one element (lip, eye, or earring) is neutral or complementary to avoid overload.
  Example: Deep berry lip + silver hoops + neutral eyes = balanced drama.

4. Consider Undertones

• Warm undertones (peachy, coral, orange-red makeup) → Pair with gold, amber, or copper earrings.

• Cool undertones (blue-reds, mauves, plum) → Pair with silver, pearls, or cool-toned stones.

• Neutral undertones → You can mix and match both!

5. Match Mood, Not Just Color

• Soft makeup → Romantic or dainty earrings

• Bold glam → Statement pieces or sculptural designs

• Natural look → Wood, clay, or minimalist pieces

Bonus Tip:

If your earrings are super colorful, pick one shade from them to reflect in your makeup — it creates visual cohesion without being matchy-matchy.

The secret lies in perfectly pairing your earrings with your lipstick and eye makeup. When your accessories harmonize with your makeup, your whole look feels polished and effortlessly chic. Let’s explore how to match colors and styles to make every detail shine.