This will not be a step-by-step on creating smokey eyes as I’m sure after reading this you’ll google and youtube it yourself anyways, BUT this is EYE CANDY so you can see the different sultry looks that IS smokey eyes.
Why you need to know how to do Smokey Eyes…
Let me make this easy:
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make-up wise, a woman with smokey eyes is sexy
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it exudes confidence, is a strong look that can instantly glam you up, and it can be a dramatic
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it is both serious and playful and if worn with nothing more than lipgloss or nude lips, creates a perfect club/party/date/evening look
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and, if done correctly, your eyes alone will demand the attention of the people around you
I think EVERY LUSH needs to learn how to do this as it is a dramatic way to really spice yourself up.
PRACTICE the look. It is not as easy as you think and you don’t want to look like 1) you just got beat up, and 2) you’re trying to impersonate a raccoon during fashion week.
Checkout these dramatic smokin’ Smokey Eyes….
So, get your make-up brushes out and your different shades of sultry and get to learning how to be a Smokey Eyed Woman!
LUSH
P.S. If you really want me to post a tutorial, I will. You just have to let me know!
I love how clean and dramtic this is. It’s just so sharp! I’m seeing white or a silver grey and purple in there with the strong black eyeliner. WOW! GLAM! LUSH! LOVE!
Even more dramatic with the metallic silver and dark greys! How is this done without blocks of colors on your eyelids? BLENDING. BLENDING is the secret. You have to have nice make-up brushes and if not,
Smokey eyes don’t have to be ultraglam. If done in a subtle manner, it still makes you stand out without screaming “EYE’M SMOKIN’ HOT!” Obviously, the darker or the more contrast there is between the shades, the stronger the look will look. Her colors are done in dark browns and greys, and not just straight up black.
Again, a very dramatic and sharp smokey eyes, but not too over done. I’m seeing hues of green and grey in there. Experiment and try different color combos.
I love it! The nude lips makes sure the eyes get all the attention.
What to do with what you have!
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March 7, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Jessica
Lush, thanks for commenting on my blog! I love your site and was trying to figure out how to do the smokey eye on myself. I am black so which colors would work best on me for this effect?
March 7, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Lush
Jessica, no matter what skin tone, the smokey eye can STILL be achieved. it’s all about getting colors that pop! metallics and shimmers are the best, and experiment with greys. i went back to your site and sent you a link. you’ll be amazed at what that DIVA can do with her beautiful ebony skin.
thanks for reading!
love.
LUSH
March 7, 2008 at 6:23 pm
eVaDiVa
Lush,
That’s a very good post you have there!!! I think Nicole eyes always look so fab! I also like Kim Kardashian smokey eyes (will post a pic of her on my blog). Miss Korea is pretty hot!
Did you get that small picture (the silver smokey eye) from “Queen of Blending” from myspace? If not, you should check her out, she does a fabulous job!
March 8, 2008 at 11:36 am
shona
hey i found ur link on sania’s blog…i think u have an amazing website..ur doing a great job..i will def./ be a daily visitor!!
March 8, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Mango-licious
I love the smokey eye blog. I’ve been trying to go for that look when I go out these days and it looks hotttttttt!!!
March 8, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Lush
Mango, you certainly have the perfect eyes for it… you need really nice make-up brushes, lots of blending, and time to expirement.
try going for shimmery silvers and greys with black eyeliner and mascara.
HOTNESS!
love.
Your LUSH Bhabi for Life!
LUSH
March 9, 2008 at 2:46 am
i♥makeup
Hey Lush,
I love smokey eyes, and what makes them so unique is that u can do them in different colors, greens, nay blue, brown, gray, maroon, black, and then there are different variations of adding pinks, and turquoises, and etc. Smokey eyes can be done very easily, but my current hot favorite is this:
http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?PMID=480&category_id=4&pos=1&viewall=yes
Seriously it takes the guesswork outta smokey eyes!!! <3<3<3
March 10, 2008 at 11:57 pm
soham
congrats on getting up and running. looking good so far!
March 13, 2008 at 4:14 pm
TheAngryMuslimah
Hey Lush,
Ok…..I was trying earlier in the mirror to do this… i look like ricky the racoon ….i knew wearing my full niqab was going to benefit me one day….but i didn’t know when ………..lol…..got 2 black eyes..good thing no one can see me..does anyone havethe new book “muslimah makeup for dummies” …what the heck……..i dunno lol
March 17, 2008 at 4:22 pm
sillybachi
Wow…I’m loving this blog! I have such a hard time doing my eyes…and blush…still haven’t figured out how to use blush :-/
Anyways…good job…can’t wait for more posts
March 17, 2008 at 5:29 pm
HijabiApprentice
I love the 2nd pic! Any idea what the silvery glittery shadow is or a good dupe?
March 20, 2008 at 5:04 pm
sweatyhijab
Hey Lush (I’m also AmericanMuslimaWriter), I love this blog and I have to say I’ve failed everytime i try to do liner for smokey eyes. I like Angry Muslima look alike a racoon or worse some crag-eyed monster…A step-by-step someday would be awesome. How not to look horrid….
By the way where are new blogs honey, you posted like a bunh in one day then days of nothign!!! ahh I keep checking daily and waiting for new LUSHNESS!!!!! PLZ!!!! Miss you….
March 20, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Mango-licious
Soooooo I like never break out and out of no where I have been breaking out and it’s I’m FREAKING OUT!!! At first, I thought it was because I wasn’t getting any sleep and the stress was showing on my skin but now I’ve been getting plenty of sleep but it just keeps getting worse! I can’t figure it out…this has never happened before! What should I do ? Should I get that biore facial cleanser like you wrote about or do you have any other suggestions? Please help me my favorite lush bhabie!
March 27, 2008 at 5:09 pm
aamshona
hey….nice blog…waiting for a new post
March 31, 2008 at 11:13 pm
TheAngryMuslimah
Lush,
Are you alive?
April 1, 2008 at 3:24 am
i♥makeup
Hey Lush,
I was wondering if you were alright, I checked back quite a few times to see if u had posted something new…I hope all is well. Shoot me a comment on my blog, when u see this, or email me… Take care girl, hope to hear from u soon…
xoxo,
i♥makeup
May 28, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Jizarah Javeria
oh wow, nice photos. i have a big night out friday night and am excited to try this smokey eyes thing. not sure how it’ll turn out…but we’ll see. After three kids it’s very difficult to be able to get out for a night on the town with my husband, and friday night will finally be that chance…so skinny jeans and smokey eyes, here i come…
June 2, 2008 at 8:28 pm
korean
honey lee and hyori lee are two completely different people.
the picture of the girl with no makeup is honey lee, and the girl WITH make is hyori lee.
honey lee was miss korea, and hyori lee is a korean pop artist.
June 5, 2008 at 4:14 am
asian
i agree that smokey eyes are HOT!
just a note though, hyori lee and honey lee are two different people, and so are the two asian women whose photos you posted. I’m not sure whether the one without make-up is honey lee (miss korea) but the photo of the one with smokey eyes isn’t of honey it’s hyori lee, a korean singer.
June 17, 2008 at 1:55 am
^^
Your second picture of Honey Lee (Miss Korea) is of another person. The second picture is actually of Lee Hyori, a singer.
http://img.news.yahoo.co.kr/picture/7/20070501/2007050108191498007_081810_1.jpg
^ That’s a picture of Honey Lee with slight eye make-up ^^
Anyhow, nice pictures ~
June 29, 2008 at 3:15 pm
korean_chic
just letting you know. “Hyori Lee” is a singer/actress. “Honey Lee” was Miss Korea.
They’re two completely different people.
August 2, 2008 at 3:39 am
vavavoom
that first girl is Miss Honey Lee from Miss Universe pageant…the second girl is also Korean, but not the same girl, its Hyori Lee….a famous korean pop-singer.
August 16, 2008 at 2:16 am
yoonie
you have hyori and honey confused, they are 2 different people. Hyori isn’t Honey.
August 23, 2008 at 5:06 pm
shaffles
uhm i know that this is a little late but hyori lee and honey lee are 2 completely different people. Honey Lee is the first picture and Hyori Lee is your “after” picture…..
August 29, 2008 at 11:21 am
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August 31, 2008 at 6:16 am
gwengoh
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September 5, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Jizarah Javeria
ok, so the smokin’ eyes went great…and in photos too, if i must say so myself.
Glad to hear your niece is better. Mubarik on her aqiqah! btw, I have to ask…are any of the photos on your site you?
September 5, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Jizarah Javeria
oh and Ramadan Mubarik too