Smokey Eye Tutorial

Holidays are a time for family, friends and of course lots of parties!

What a better way to show up to your holiday gathering than with the perfect smokey eye* Now don't be intimidated bombshells, accomplishing the perfect smokey eye is not as hard as it seems.

*My apologies in advanced for all the up-close eye photos. I know it's creepy looking, but it's the best way to show you how to get the smokey eye look.

Supplies:

• eye shadow brushes
• neutral eye shadow palette (cream, gold, brown, etc)
• eyeliner
• mascara

Here is my set up:

Brushes: Mary Kay, Mascara: Makeup Forever & Younique 3D Fiber Lashes

I am OBSESSED with the makeup kit my sister bought me a couple years ago. I use it all the time!

Makeup Kit: Victoria's Secret

Step 1: Select a cream based eye shadow. Mine is starting to run a little low as you can see :-( Apply this to your entire lid and up to your brow bone. Also apply to the inside corner of your eye. This helps brighten the eye.

Step 2: Apply a darker cream shadow or light brown shadow to your lid.

Step 3: Apply a dark brown matte or shimmer espresso to you outer corner. Work your way in from the outer corner to about mid-eyelid. Also apply this color into your crease. Don't worry if it looks a little "clown-ish" at first.

Matte Brown

Shimmer Brown

Step 4: Apply a medium cream eyeshadow to one of your brushes and use it to blend the colors.

Step 5: Use the dark brown matte or dark brown shimmer you chose in step 3 and line your lower lashes. Start at the outside corner of your eye and line 3/4 of the way in towards your nose.

Step 6: Use a dark brown or black eyeliner to line your upper eyelid.

Black Eyeliner: Target

Step 7: Apply mascara. I used Makeup Forever mascara and then applied my Younique 3D Fiber lashes for an extra dramatic look. (Want to learn more about Younique products? Contact Becca Allen here).

If you're wanting a good smokey eye video watch one here, originally published on Entertainment Tonight.

I am in love with this look and plan to rock my smokey eyes at Thanksgiving tomorrow. Only after first relaxing in my pjs eating monkey bread and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving bombshells!!!

Be Bold,
Be Brave,
Be Beautiful,