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Which Eye Makeup Look Do You Like Most On Liz Hurley?

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Last night at the GQ Awards in London, model, actress, Estee Lauder spokesperson and designer, Liz Hurley arrived on the red carpet looking striking in a pastel powder blue strapless dress with matching blue eye shadow. Her eyes have a smolder to them naturally, but when they're enhanced with black liner and grey, brown or blue shadows they pop even more. Out of these three eye makeup looks below, which do you think looks the loveliest on Liz?

Autumn 2009 Trend Alert: Smoky Eyes

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:30:00 -0800

This season, one of the most widespread makeup looks from the runway was a classical, black or charcoal smoky eye paired with a little bit of blusher for contouring and topped off with a pale lip. Take a peek of some of the sexiest smoky eyes from 2009 Autumn Winter London Fashion Week and tell me which is your favourite.

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Stila Talks You Through Smoky Eyes

BellaSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:02:22 -0800

Stila Cosmetics has just released a new limited edition Smoky Eye Palette, $40. What makes this one so different from all of the others out there is that it comes with a built in voice recorded instruction manual that makes creating the perfect smoky eye foolproof!

With just a simple press of a button, in under a minute (51 seconds to be exact), you are told exactly how each of the four colors should be applied. How cool is this? Now even those who claim they are not good with brush applications can learn!

The four shades included are: Icy Champagne - a base shade, Kettle - silvery gray lid shade, Slate - a gray contour shade and Ebony - a black liner. Add two coats of black mascara for a finishing touch. Bellisima!

What A Pair: Cool Cobalt Blue Smoky Eye Sets

BellaSugar — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:11:22 -0700

Cobalt blue is a hot color for Spring and the smoky eye is a classic sexy makeup look we've been seeing on the runways for Fall. Combine these two trends and you can't go wrong! Here are some sexy and cool new cobalt blue smoky eye sets.

Cargo SmokyEye™ Eyeliner Duo, $28, is a coordinated cream and powder eyeliner/eyeshadow duo that makes creating a smoky eye simple. You can wear each shade alone or apply the powder formula over the cream to set the cream for extra staying power. I love this set, it's a great denim blue color and looks amazing on all eye colors.

To see more cobalt blue smoky eye sets, read more

DuWop Smoke in Navy Seal, $28, is a quick way to achieve a sexy, sultry look. This easy to use duo includes a creamy cake eyeliner and shimmery powder eyeshadow along with mini professional brushes for each shadow.

The skinny brush lines the eye while the larger brush layers shadow on top of the creamy shadow. Simply line the upper and lower lash line with the cream liner and layer the powder eyeshadow over the line. Layer the products and blend well to create the perfect smoky eye!

Eye Shadow Rush Color Quad by Rimmel in Smoky Blue, $5.39, is a less expensive way to experiment with this cool cobalt trend. This palette includes four blue hues to highlight, line and define your eyes to get a seductive smoky look. Enjoy!

How to Create a Smoky Eye

BellaSugar — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:50:43 -0700

If you're going out for a night on the town and you want to look your sexiest, the surest way to achieve that look through makeup is with a smoky eye. The standard smoky eye look is created using heavy black or dark charcoal colors, but now cosmetics companies are also creating deep hues of blues and purples to play up your eye color and really make you look irresistible. (Tune in later today to read about the best smoky eye kits.) Here's how to get the look.

Start by applying an eyeshadow primer to your entire eyelid, then sweep the lightest color in the palette all over your eye.
Next, apply a medium eyeshadow shade from your lash line to the crease of your eye and blend well.
Then, use your crease brush to gently apply the darkest to your crease. Again, blend well.

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If desired, dab a light amount of sheer shimmer shadow to your brow bone.
Draw a thin line with your eyeliner very close to your lashes. For a smokier look, smudge the line, or leave it untouched for a more defined effect.
For a finishing touch, line the inner rims of you lower eyelid.
Finally, add two coats of black mascara to really smoke em' out.

Keep in mind that when you have a heavy eye, you'll want to aim for light, flawless skin with a touch of bronzer and pale blush. Also, be sure to downplay your lips by using a light, nude lip color.

Smoky Eyes Have Never Been So Simple

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:30:00 -0800

With the help of these smoky eye shadow palettes, getting that sultry, come-and-get-me eye makeup look has never been easier. All you have to do is blend the lightest colour just under the brow bone, use the second lightest shade all over the lid (stop at the crease), add the medium dark shadow to the crease (remembering to blend well) and you can deepen the crease and line your eyes with the darkest shadow. See, it's a cinch! Below are three of my favourite smoky eye palettes for a smouldering eye.

Laura Mercier Eye Colour Quad Storm Cloud (£26, don't worry, they ship to the UK) was a limited-edition quad that came out last Summer, so if you like it, you'll need to act fast (it's about to be discontinued) that includes four powder shadows designed to create a classic grey smoky eye. You can use each of the shadows alone or blend them together.

Chanel Les Ombres 4 Smoky Eyes (£33) is a rich in pigment powder shadow quad that contains four frost, matte and satin colours. You can use the shadows either wet or dry, and either way they spread easily and create a profound impact.

For one last drugstore smoky eye quad that won't break the bank, read more.

L'Oreal Wear Infinite Eyeshadow Quad In Smokey Eyes (£3.50) is an oldie but goodie product that won't break the bank. Colour is buildable and the shadows are silky soft. This one happens to be my favourite, but there are nine others available to suit any and all moods.

Sultry, Smoky Eye Kits, Part II

FabSugar — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:45:26 -0800

I've already told you about some great smoky eye kits that let you create a very sexy effect with your eye makeup. Thankfully, cosmetics companies are coming out with even more smoky palettes that give you everything you need to add some fool-proof sensuality to your face. (For a refresher on how to create a smoky eye, click here.) Here are the latest and greatest do-it-yourself palettes.

New for the holidays, the MAC Velvet 6 Smoked Eyes Palette comes in a black metal compact with faux fur detail and includes six stunning evening-inspired eye shadows and a mini brush. Buy it here for $36.

DuWop Smoke Eye Palette is phenomenal and by far the easiest smoky eye I've ever created. In addition to the creamy cake eyeliner and shimmery powder eyeshadow, all you need is a base white color and you're all set. It comes with two professional-quality mini brushes, one for lining and one for blending. Buy it in four colors (including Black Gold, shown below), here for $28.

To see the last smoky eye kit, read more

Lola Cosmetics Simply Smokey Eye Kit is everything that your eyes will ever need. Inside this small surprise are two cream eyeliners in black and brown; three highlighter eye shadows in soft purple, aqua and champagne; and three crease eye shadows in teal, plum, and bronze. Buy it here for $44.

Christina Aguilera on February Cover of Marie Claire: Celebrity Secret Weapon

bellatv — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:44:20 -0800

Celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle gives us a makeup tutorial on how to get the metallic smoky eye he created for Christina Aguilera on the February cover of Marie Claire. He breaks down all the steps to create this smoldering look using Star Powder from Make Up Forever and La Femme Pressed Eye Shadow in Charcoal.

Get Bee Shaffer's Perfect September Issue Smoky Eye

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:00:55 -0700

Bee Shaffer definitely got the style gene from her mother, the infamous Vogue editor Anna Wintour. At the premiere of The September Issue, her pitch-perfect hair and makeup were accentuated by her subtle, sexy smoky eye.

The secret to this sophisticated look is the unconventional shades used. Instead of black and gray, slightly glittery green liner close to the lash rim makes her eyes pop, while a dusty lilac eyeshadow layered over a fawn base creates depth and drama. It's softer than a traditional smoky eye but has just as much impact. Check out some of the liners and shadow below to re-create to look for yourself.

Love It or Hate It? Severe Smoky Eyes

BellaSugar — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:54:10 -0700

How's this for a bold makeup look? French actress Marion Cotillard, who plays Edith Piaf in the upcoming biopic La Vie en Rose, took smoky eyes to a new level at the movie's New York premiere. This certainly isn't everyday eye makeup, but there's something oh-so French about the severe shadow paired with pale lips. What do you think?

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