How to Create Alluring Smokey Eyes

Typically we can get so caught up in the everyday routine that it almost feels robotic. Wake up, get dressed for work, come home, grab dinner, unwind (book/Tivo) and sleep only to do it all over again the next day.....sound familiar? Sometimes after a hard day all you want to do is play! There's nothing like glamming it up to hit the town at night with your girlfriends. It’s simple for a Pretty In The City reader, she Slis into a flirty outfit, puts on stilettos, grabs a evening bag and jets!

But wait; don't just leave home without perfectly dusting your face.
You may be wearing the perfect outfit however, if you're wearing the
wrong makeup, the total look is incomplete. It may sound like an
exaggerationbut it isn't, flawless makeup is essential to polish the
ensemble off. Remember, this is your night out to relax and have fun. Let your pretty
makeup reflect the high spirits you're in, why not look like a million bucks
(even if you have just 50.00 in your purse)? Here are some detailed
instructions to get you on your way:

1. Take a brow pencil and define your natural brow shape. When applying 

the color hold the pencil on an angle and just lightly fill the brow in.

Next to smooth it out brush over the brow with a grooming tool to soften
the color. 

Continue this process until you have the desired natural brow shape. 

(Note: please select a brow pencil one shade lighter than your hair 

color)

My favorite is YSL: http://www.barneys.com/Eyebrow-Pencil
/00447103000184,default,pd.html

2. Next apply a concealer slightly lighter than your natural skin tone 

right under the brow bone to intensify the defined brow shape, created 

in Step 1. When applying the concealer use a brush with synthetic 

fibers and sweep a thin layer from the arch to the end of the brow. 

Then in the same area using a round eye shadow bush sweep a pale cream 

colored shadow on under the brow bone. (Note: this technique will
add a tremendous highlight the eye size and shape).

I prefer to use this dual camouflage on my clients: 

http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Concealers_Secret-Camouflage_prod220004
prod220004

3. Cover the rest of the eye from the lid to the last line with a flesh 

toned eye shadow base. Apply the base with a creme eye color brush and 

go over it with a slightly dampened sponge to thin even out the 

application.

4. Then apply a neutral shadow on the lid with a flat shadow brush. 

Pack the shadow in the brush, then lightly brush the color on the 

entire lid continue to build your shadow until the color is perfectly 

blended.

5. Take a black kohl pencil and line the top and bottom rims of the eye 

to define the lash line.

6. Next, close your eye and take the black kohl pencil and draw a thick 

heavy line across the lash line from one corner of the eye to the 

other.

Excellent cost-effective black liner: 

http://www.maybelline.com/products/12/eyes/eye-liner/define-a-line-eye-liner
/ebony-black/801?shadeId=67&view=shades&position=458liner/ebony-black/801
?shadeId=67&view=shades&position=458

7. Using a smudge brush apply a black eye shadow directly on top of the 

eyeliner applied. Then blend and soften the pencil into the shadow in a 

upward sweep until the visible defined line disappears.

To add extra pizzazz to the look try this shadow (Night Clubbing by Nars)
it’s black with prominent sparkles:

http://www.narscosmetics.com/Eyeshadow-C24_makeup_1.aspx


8. (Optional) Using a wet flat eyeliner brush on a black cake or gel eye liner
place on the root of the lash line. (Note: this will the accentuate the eye
lashes)This step is a little more advanced if you would like more detailed
instructions contact me for a tutorial.

9. Apply several coats of mascara on the upper and lower lash line. 

Take the time to slowly comb through the lashes with the brush on the 

mascara wand. (Note: Avoid spider lashes)

10. Make sure your foundation and powder is perfectly applied and 

blended into the skin.

11. Also, add an illuminating brightening product under the eyes before 

concealer, then apply the concealer and set with a light and fine 

powder.

Best under eye concealer with excellent staying power and smooth finish:

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/157/278/Select-Cover-Up/index.tmpl
index.tmpl

12. Lastly, to complete this look don’t forget the your nude+ glossy lips and
a soft cheek color.

If done correctly, the aforementioned steps are guaranteed to make you a
showstopper. Practice makes perfect! I encourage you try it for yourself
and do what works. I’m simply providing guidelines to help you achieve a
fabulous look but by all means modify this as needed. But in the end, it's
up to you to make that red carpet entrance.
Have fun and remember that, “beauty is a lifestyle.”

XOXO
Nelvia Arlisa