Saturday, July 2, 2011

EOTD: Easy Smokey Eye feat. E.L.F.







A while back i did a brown smokey eye so today i thought i would dial it up a bit and do something a little more dramatic. And, also, as I said yesterday I am still refining my skills on creating smokey looks so bare with me, lol. *Photos are mine, click any image to enlarge it.
SWATCHES
1. Medium champagne shade - (dupe for UD Sidecar) from E.L.F. Neutral Eye Book $5
2. Dark muted plum shade - (dupe for UD Hustle) from E.L.F. Neutral Eye Book $5
3. Black shimmer shade - (dupe for UD Creep ) from E.L.F. Neutral Eye Book $5
4. Milani Liquif-Eye eyeliner pencil in Black, $4.99
5. Maybelline The Falsies mascara in Black, $5-$7
TUTORIAL
1. Apply shade #2 (dark plum) all over lids and creases.
2. Blend shade #3 (black shimmer) into creases and outer corners. May take 1-3 layers to build up color.
3. Using a fluff brush, or whatever you prefer, blend hard edges of shadows.
4. Sweep shade #1 into inner corners and on browbone as highlight.
5. Line top lashline with Milani Liquif-Eye in black.
6. Line bottom lashline with shade #3 (black).
7. Using an angled eyeliner brush, layer shade #3 (black) ontop of Milani Liquif-Eye on top lashlines to set liner and enhance color.
7. Line top & bottom waterlines with Milani Liquif-Eye in black.
8. Add 1-3 coats of Maybelline The Falsies mascara in black to top & bottom lashes.
TIPS
- I always do my eye makeup BEFORE my face makeup (like foundation, powder, etc) because it makes cleanup easier when you have a bare face - just incase any fallout or smudges occur.
- If you arent pleased with the outer lines of your EOTD just dip a Q-Tip in liquid makeup remover and swipe along eyes to define/clean up your lines.
Well, thats all there is to it! Its pretty dark, i must admit, but it would be a pretty nice look for those of you who dont want to use just silvers, greys, and black in a Smokey look since this also incorporates champagne and plum shades. I definitely wouldnt wear this during the day but i would wear it on a date night w/ the husband or out with the girls. BTW: This E.L.F. Beauty Book, Neutral Eye Edition $5, is a spot-on dupe for Urban Decay Naked Palette!!
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7 comments:

  1. You actually did a really nice job with this smoky look! It's very pretty :) Thanks for the tutorial! Everything seems easy to follow <3

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  2. I LOVE this look! I reallyreally need that palette xx

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  3. i love how you often feature affordable makeup products in your posts and do beautiful things with them. love this look!

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  4. @Huda - Thanks girl!

    @Val - Its a great UD Naked dupe and sooo cheap

    @Sugarbumpkin - Thanks :)

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  5. amazing job! I love e.l.f. but do not have that product! :) Love it!

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  6. OMG, your eyes are so beautiful! amazing smokey eyes, indeed!
    ELF Beauty Book-really a great spot-on dupe for naked palette!
    LOVE all of your EOTD!

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  7. Wow! Love this eye look! I HAVE to follow you.. if you're interested in following mine, I left the link below.

    www.shugaandspice.blogspot.com

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