So, last week we looked at how the nude lip took over the red carpet this season.  This week the focus is on the eyes.  Smokey eyes were a huge deal this red carpet season.  L’Oreal Paris beauty survey showed that 60% of eye makeup at the recent Gold Globe awards were smokey eyes. This would explain the correlating nude lip; as is standard smokey eyes are usually pared with a soft nude lip.  However, a new trend that I’ve been seeing and I LOVE is to pair the smokey eye with a bold lip. Yes, it is out of the box and No, it is NOT for everyone, but hey, give it a go.

My favourite way to pair a smokey eye with a bold lip is to create a bronze smokey eye with red or berry lips. Call me a vixen, but I LOVE it! If you’re not as brave,you can always opt for a more neutral smokey eye to pair with a bold lip.  Remember makeup is about experimenting and having fun; it’s really not that serious.

How to make the smokey eye work for you?

Less is more.  Always start off by using less product and build up the intensity as you go along.  Another key step is to blend…blend and blend some more.  Selecting shades that complement your skin tone is also important.  As makeup artist, I find that adding a warm transitional shade in the crease and along the lower lash line creates a sultrier and flattering look.

Overall, for me, mixing cool and warm shades adds dimension to any smokey eye look.  If you are just getting started with makeup, I would recommend you start with a neutral smokey eye and work your way up to a more intense look.  Maybelline The Nudes eye shadow palette is great for this.  You can go from an everyday look to a dramatic eye look.

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Ok my lovelies; today I challenge you to be bold and smoking with your makeup.

Until next time…stay gorgeous…