How to do 'smokey eyes'?

[welshfox]

Hi guys, long time no speak.
Anyway, I've been trying for ages to perfect the 'smokey eyes' look, but with no success. I've watched the vids on utube and have read tutorials on google, but they all seem so different and Im chronically confused now. I bought a load of eye makeup today, and have experimented for hours tonight - My big night out is Thursday :-S - but i think my biggest trouble is with the blending.

Can anybody please help me, either with a foolproof tutorial or just some tips to make sure I look positively sultry, rather than shockingly sh*te?

Thanks in advance xx

[China Doll]

Right... without knowing the shape or colour of your eyes this could get interesting! Anyway...

1) Choose eyeliner... this should be a colour that suits you and not always black. Personally I like brown or green.. liine top and bottom lid. If you have smaller almond eyes like me don't line the bottom lid to the corner, just somewhere in the middle.

2) Cover top of eye lid in matt colour.

3) Take a brown/medium colour eyeshadow(again I sometimes use a green) amd cover top eye lid to middle.

4) Now shade bottom corner of eye lid with a darker colour. A dark grey/brown shade works for me.

5) Ensure it all blends and is not just a colour here and a coulour there. You should see the different colours but not where the eye joins.

6) Add a very slightly sparkly shade just below eyeliner on bottom lid. Not all the way round, Just to the middle. Depends on eye shape wheterh it goes inner corner to middle or outter corner to middle.

7) Apply mascara.. again think of the colour of your eyes. Black can be aging. I prefer dark brown.

That's a vague guide anyway... hope it's of some use.

[Goodsoulette]

You need to think about colour too though, brown and grey/black might not be right, you might be better with plum. Im pretty lucky really cause I have the ability to throw eyeshadow at my face and it looks alright.

[rocklolo]

Hi Fox if you requires some help than i may be able to help you or try to visit a good make up "artist".
I am not been funny but Mac girls do make up all day and they are properly trained.
They can assess you quickly and show you the diversity
in style of make up,colours etc...
Log on MAC cosmetic.
Click on looks and will found a selection of looks.
I use the Debbie Harry look+ it will give you the details of how to apply yourcolourshttp://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/templates/looks/ look.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT6362
I think i have done that right ? x

[rocklolo]

Invest on good brushes for blending and that is the secret of a perfect make up.
Do not buy cheap ones they are not worth it.x

[Wispy68]

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-create-a-s moky-eye-effect

[welshfox]

Hey Guys, thanks for all your help - I did it somehow, and had some lovely comments on the make-up last night - Plus my smokey eyes caught the eyes of a nice young man so definately had the desired effect!!
Thanks a lot - you guys are great x