Be in no doubt, its festive season and Smokin’ is back!
1st December 2009
The Autumn/Winter shows were ablaze with dramatic smoky eyes – the ‘to die for’ eye make-up often seen on A-Listers Kate Moss, Keira Knightley and Jennifer Lopez.
Step up the glamour in muted metallics with the latest shades of charcoals, rich plums, blues and purples, be sure of one thing, there’s a party palette with your name on . . .
The secret to having smouldering, smoky eyes is to simply blend, blend, blend. The goal is to control the smudge by perfectly blending the colours. Think soft and sultry, avoid hard lines and edges altogether.
Eyeliner adds depth and richness to this look and is the vital key to making the eyes pop. Apply inside and out of the actual eye ‘wet line’ wrapping totally around the eye and into the lashes – smudge well.
You can choose to use just one shade of eye shadow, or to layer several. Apply the darkest shade close to the lashes, and the lightest at the inner corner. Build up the intensity working deep into the crease of the eye socket and gradually extend outward.
Tip! – Put your eyes on first – this way you can be sure not to ruin your foundation should powder fall. Always use a clean brush to blend using small strokes, gradually the colours should fade seamlessly, one into the other.
How to wear metallics
Metallic shadow is universally flattering if worn correctly! The iridescent glitter reflects light, and makes even the richest colours wearable adding a special sparkle to the eyes that can work for day or night. Light reflects off metallic shades and some have a tendency to move and fall into creases, so leave the ‘all over’ glitter look to the girls.
Most of us discerning ladies should go gently with heavy metallic eye shadow. Don’t be put off, apply your smoky eye in mat or pearl shadow first and then add a touch of muted metallic just on the upper lid in the centre (avoid the creases around the eye as this will only draw attention to them)
Choosing the right shade – Follow these simple rules
Blue Eyes – Opt for taupe, soft peach, lavender, camel, lilac and other shades of browns and purples, your eyes will appear bluer than they really are.
Hazel Eyes – Create sultrier eyes with Shades such as lavender, deep mauves, pinks and deep plums. These colours work well and make hazel eyes appear more vibrant and alive.
Green Eyes – To make your green eyes appear greener and lush, wear shades of brownish-pinks, salmon, peaches, mauve and soft purple.
Light Brown Eyes – Choose shades of bronze, purple, gold, burnt oranges, mahogany, charcoals and chocolate browns.
Dark Brown/Black Eyes – Navy, dark plums, burgundy, charcoal grey, black.
Well styled eyebrows can add strength or gentleness and will definitely make a difference. Curl lashes and apply two coats of black mascara add false lashes for extra va va voom.
Lips and cheeks need to stay pale when your eyes pack this kind of a punch, so finish the look with a sweep of blush and a slick of tinted lip balm to keep the focus totally on the eyes.
Tags: festive, metallics, smoky eye
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