The great thing about smoky eyes, besides the fact that they add an element of intrigue to any ensemble, is that you can wear them in so many ways. With Smashbox's Smokebox Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette ($42), from its Fall 2011 Girls on Film collection, the possibilities are endless. Pile it on or play it subtle — without spending loads of time in the process — thanks to the shadows' highly Read more

Emma Watson attended a London photocall for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 looking smoking hot. Although the shoot was held during the day, Emma wore pretty, smoky charcoal eye makeup with the perfect amount of pink blush and lipstick. What makes this look appropriate for daytime is that it's just enough color to make a statement, without going overboard — perfect for a wedding or Read more

Smoky eyes are always a go-to, but sometimes they can feel a bit heavy during warmer weathered months. For a lighter take on the look, check out Lake Bell's version of a subtly smoky eye, which she recently wore to an event in New York. What makes her eye makeup so pretty is the fact that the shades used are within the same color family, but with different textures and varying intensities. Easily Read more

No matter how she wears it, Rachel Roy is a pro at perfecting the smoky eye. Whether she pairs her dark shadow with a bright red lip, peachy-pink blush, or both at the same time (it's happened!), she always gets a flawless smolder. At last night's Tribeca Ball at the New York Academy of Art, the designer added a bit of jade metallic liner to the mix, then finished her look with coral blush and Read more

Model Chanel Iman turned the drama way up for her appearance at the 2011 Juno Awards. Diffuse gray smoky eye makeup paired with rose gold neutral lipstick made for unexpected but pretty contrast, and the look had more pop than standard gray-black smoky eye and beige lipstick combinations. To get a palette similar to Chanel's, just check out the widget below. Get Gray Smoky Eyes and Neutral Read more

When it comes to sexy eye makeup, the smoky eye is one of the most wanted looks around. And when a brand comes out with a product that's supposed to make it easier, well, there's bound to be interest. The latest entrant into the easy smoky eye club is Buxom Waterproof Smoky Eye Stick ($18), which promises to line, shade, and smudge to make a smoky eye super easy. I tried the trendy new gray Read more

To create Julia Stiles's look for the SAG Awards, makeup artist Jake Bailey says he went for a "rich hippie" feel, with smudgy, dramatic eyes and an otherwise "bare" face. We've got the step-by-step on how he did it, so to see how you can get the boho luxe look on your own, just keep reading. Read more

Before you head out to that holiday or New Year's Eve party, check out how celebrity makeup artist Nicole Artmont — who's worked with Mandy Moore and Jessica Szohr — turns a traditional smoky eye into elegant, shimmery eye makeup. Complete the look with a bold red lipstick and you're good to go for a night on the town. Read more