Celebrity Makeup

Natalie Dormer put the smoke in smoky eye last night at the Game of Thrones Exhibition opening. By choosing lighter shades of brown and gray over black, she enhanced the color of her bright blue eyes. To get a similar look, use the shades in the Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Trio in Almond Satin ($6) up to the crease and under the lower lash line, too. Blend the darker shades in the outer corners and the lighter hue in the inner eye. What really distinguishes this smoky eye from the rest is the dark black liner. Use a waterproof pencil like Stila Smudge Crayon ($22) in the waterline, lash line, and tear duct. The inky addition gives edge to an otherwise soft look. Natalie finished off her red carpet look with a sheer pink blush and lipstick.

As one of the longest-running soap operas on television, Days of Our Lives has seen its fair share of beauty trends over the years, not to mention the introduction of high-definition television. "That was the biggest change," said lead makeup artist Joleen Rizzo, who has been with the show for 16 years. "We had to basically relearn our jobs." But unlike all the drama that happens for the residents of Salem in Days of Our Lives, which you can watch weekdays at 1 p.m. EDT on NBC, the makeup department is basically drama-less . . . except when it comes to figuring out which foundation to put on the male actors. Get the scoop when you keep reading.

At the premiere of Game of Thrones last night, Emilia Clarke, who plays the silver-haired Daenerys Targaryen on the series, was a vision in blue. Her standout eye makeup was what really stole the show. "Emilia's dress had royal-blue tones, so we didn't want it to contrast too much with her makeup," makeup artist Dawn Broussard said. "We wanted timeless glamour with a hint of something excitable." Emilia's smoky eye and glossy lips are the perfect pairing for an evening out.

To mimic the look, start freshly polished skin; Broussard used Bioré's Acne Clearing Scrub ($7) for a smooth canvas. Next, smudge a black liner on the upper and lower lash lines, followed by some silver and stone-gray shadow to create the smoky eye. Apply black mascara to the upper line for drama, but use a brown mascara on your lower lashes to keep things neat. Sweep bronzer onto the cheek bones and nose and blend with a soft baby-pink blush. For your lips, grab a shade a few hues darker than your natural lip tone and dab it on with your finger to create a stain. Glamorous makeup is only a few products away.

For those of us needing a little help transitioning our makeup from Winter hues to Spring brights, look no further than Karlie Kloss. The model was lounging poolside yesterday with her fellow Victoria's Secret Angels to celebrate the launch of the brand's 2013 swim collection. But instead of the string bikinis, it was Karlie's makeup that left us totally inspired. Her metallic smoky eye was the perfect juxtaposition for her dewy makeup and pink lips and cheeks, creating an ace pairing of Winter makeup transitioning to Spring.

To get the look, start out with your metallic Winter shadows on your lids. Sephora Collection Metallic Eye Shadow in Purple ($16) with a dusting of Bobbi Brown Metallic Cream Shadow in Antique Gold ($24) in the corners of eyes is a great combo to mimic Karlie's application. Then move onto your lips and cheeks for Spring. A cream blush like Le Métier de Beauté's Fresh Tints in Coral Nymph ($28) adds a dewy glow to the apples of your cheeks. Finish with a swipe of a pearlescent pink like Estée Lauder Lipstick in Rich and Rosy ($19). You'll give new life to your Winter metallics just in time for Spring.

Olivia Wilde has made the sultry smoky eye her go-to makeup look, and at last night's The Incredible Burt Wonderstone premiere she updated the classic style with a metallic spin.

First makeup artist Melanie Inglessis used a wet sponge to apply foundation and blush for a dewy complexion. Next she applied Revlon PhotoReady Eye Primer ($10) as a base. Inglessis started to add color by drawing a thick black line around the top and bottom lash line using Colorstay Eyeliner ($7). "It doesn't have to be perfect, as it will be blended," Inglessis explains. "The darker around the rim of the eyes, the sexier the eyes will look."

Once Olivia's eyes were lined, Inglessis used the Torch Smoky Shadow Stick ($9) on the lids and underneath the eye. She then topped the cream with a burgundy shade from the Revlon Colorstay Eyeshadow Quad in Precocious ($8). "The trick to a good smoky eye is blending," Inglessis says. "Blend all of the colors with a medium or small brush. I like to blend a smoky eye with a strong but light shimmer eye shadow on the outside and inner corner of the eyes for brightness." She used the Diamond Lust Eye Shadow in Starry Pink ($5). She finished the look with a touch of mascara and a dab of baby-pink lip color. This classic look works for anyone with or without a red carpet affair.

Ashley Benson, star of the upcoming Spring Breakers, had fans doing a double take at the film's premiere at the SXSW festival in Austin, TX. The normally blond actress showed up sporting chocolate-hued locks, which she twisted into a messy topknot. Her new hair color paired gorgeously with her electric blue eye makeup, which brought out her azure eyes.

To create Ashley's captivating eye makeup, makeup artist Nico Guilis started by lining her lash line with MAC Eye Pencil in Black ($16). He then layered Nars Matte Eye Shadow in Outremer ($24) over the black for the pop of blue, finishing with Chanel Le Crayon Khôl in Black Jade ($28) in Ashley's water line. The effect was a watery-blue smoky eye that's right on point for Spring.