Most of the places I looked at when trying to relearn makeup actually mentioned the usage of blue eyeshadow with brown eyes to make them "pop". I actually use purple though. But I've also heard that you're not supposed to copy other people's makeup so if everybody is saying no to the blue, why not have some fun with it? They don't have to wear it. You do.
And I agree that looking at someone from another generation is not a good idea when it comes to makeup. My grandmother uses a vastly different style than my mother or niece and it works because it's common for her generation.
