One of the most common questions I’m asked is how to do a smokey eye because it seems so darn complicated and can be done so horribly wrong. Never fear! I am here to guide you into having that soft, smokey look (without overdoing it). Unless you are on a photo shoot, always err on the subtler side. Yes, make it lighter than you think!
1. Sweep a light toned eyeshadow or translucent powder all over the lid with a fluffy eye shadow brush.
2. Start the shape of the smokey eye with a medium toned brown. Apply in a gentle sweeping motion across the entire lid and up into the crease with a firmer eye shadow brush. Then, softly sweep the eyeshadow under the eye and connect at the outer corners. TIP: Don’t over apply underneath the eye because it will make it look “droopy.” And who wants that!?
3. Add black eyeliner to upper and lower lids, keeping it softer on the bottom. Don’t worry about getting the liner perfectly straight since it’s going to be smudged.
4. Blur the outer edge of the eyeliner with a small eyeshadow brush. TIP: The more blended it is, the better it looks! So blend, blend, blend!
5. Finish the look with a layer of mascara and a sweep of nude-peach or nude-pink creamy lipstick over moisturized lips.
Remember that we are emphasizing those gorgeous peepers of yours, so don’t ruin the look with a bright or heavy lip color! Go for elegance. Giorgio Armani once said, “To be elegant is not to be noticed. It is to be unforgettable...”
Until next time...
Your faithful artist and lover of all things beautiful,
amber
