The range of eye makeup styles seen these days is seemingly endless.Modern beauty is not just about recently developed or forward thinking style. Modern style these days can include everything from cutting edge, never seen before, to very retro; a  composition of new and borrowed elements from past eras, or complete copies of eras gone by.

From minimalist to maven, nothing will enhance eye makeup styles better than a bright white smile.

Above is a spectrum of makeup styles that range for minimal appearance to bold appearance of makeup. 

Below is a description of the overall look that incorporates a range of eye makeup styles that are key to delivering the look.

1. Bare Minimalist-Over all look? Think classic Calvin Klein ad, or check out Burberry's ready to wear style for fall 2008...dramatically bare looking makeup, neutral shades, a little color on the lips.
Note* Technically, not really bare, as in without makeup, just clean finish, neutral complexion, the appearance of minimal definition ...

2. Natural Beauty Chic- Fresh faced sexy beauty, that strategically maximizes definition with a moderate amount of makeup without trading natural beauty's minimal appeal...Ralph Lauren's ads always feature this makeup style with larger than life "natural looking" beauties.  MORE...

3. Modern Classic- Very polished clean makeup look high on beauty definition and technical precision, low on excess and drama...Tommy Hilfiger, Izod,  ads epitomize the feel with MORE...

4. 'Jet Set' Glamour- Less girlie and overt than days gone by, more sophisticated edge feel to makeup; soft smoky eyes, defined full lips, radiant face...designers that use this look to compliment their fashions?...Michael Kors, BCBG Max Azria, Stella McCartney and yes, even Giorgio Armani these days. MORE...

5. Diva- Full on playful, unabashed love of makeup, hair and clothes...  High definition of eyes and lips.  Bold confident wear of designers like Versace, Valentino, Yves St Laurent.  MORE...