Smokey Eyes

smokey eyes is one of the easiest yet hottest make up look anyone can do. there are so so so many different ways of doing a smokey eye. traditionally people automatically think a smokey eye means dark colours such as blacks, charcoals, deep greys etc... however it looks so amazing in a variety of colours, from pastels of purple , greens , and blues to the more classical  maroons, violets, chocolate brown and navy blues. pretty much any colour will work for a smokey eye look depending on your eye colour. i absolutely loved the pastel purple smokey eyes at versace.

The main theory behind a smokey eye is that the most pigmentation of colour should be concentrated towards the rim of the eye then slowly fading up and out until it completely fades away ... there are many variations of this its all about what kind of smokey look your going for and the shape of your eyes.

The tools used for a smokey eye are very simple... i think its easiest look to achieve and can be very quick if your just going for a simple smokey eye.  all you will need is a black eye pencil, a smudge brush. and mascara. however its fun to use more products and if you have the time why not... but you will only probably need only 1 to 2 eye shadows at the most to achieve this look.

The first and easiest look to create is this simple smokey eye, you will only need a black eye pencil for this look and either a Qtip or a smudge brush to blend it out.

this look is perfect for when you don't really have alot of time to do your make up and you still want it to look sultry and sexy. this look would look even better if you applied a tiny tiny bit of eye gloss over the black liner once you have rimmed your eyes, it would just add to the whole worn in sexy smokey eye effect and it would look SO gorgeous if you don't have eye gloss, you could use Vaseline but remember only a tiny amount will go along way. you don't want it to look to greasy...........

so for this effortless smokey eye all you need is eyeliner and a smudge brush ( this is a mac 214) or you could even use a Qtip.

for a more dramatic look i would advise using a base to ensure the shadow stayes on well and that it doesn't fade or crease throughout the day. and if your using alot of black, i would recommend doing your base last, so that any fall out from the shadow won't ruin your perfect base. of course with a smokey eye always remember the lightest shade of the colour to go in the inside corner of your eye, and the darkest colour should be on the outside blending into your natural eye shape crease. obviously this can be tailored to suit your style and choice.

here's a lighter smokey eye look with a beige matt and a black, the key here is blending... i love to combine these too colors to create cute, hot eyes but its not to full on... so definitely works for the daytime.

want dramatic, check out the eyes at Dsquared, flicked out, smoked out with extra glitter.. and to top it of a bold glossy red lip, talk about breaking the rules... but they definitely know how to rock it, i love it

so as much as a nude lip would be the typical accessory for a smokey eye the make up at Dsquared just goes to show that you should be creative and don't stick to rules, of course this depends on the occasion and situation ...  but if you want to try something completely new and out there . then .. why not.

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TOM FORD lipstick

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My Top 5 Foundations

1. Nars Sheer Glow

ok so, this is the foundation that i  am using right now, and  i am in love with it! its perfect consistency for me, works wonderfully with my skin tone, and blends in nicely. this foundation does come in a matt version for oily skin types, but i have dry to normal skin and this works perfectly for me, some people i know that have oily to combination skin use this and it works perfectly for them too .. as it sets quite Matt even though its called sheer glow, its not that sheer, its just the perfect amount of silkiness on your skin.

on the Nars website they describe it as a "A glowing, satin-finish foundation with sheer and build able coverage" i would say this is very true.
they also state that it   



1) Minimizes visible discoloration
2) Brightens and clarifies overall skin tone
3) Improves skin luminosity and radiance
4)Hydrates for softer and smoother skin
5)Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic. Fragrance Free

overall i think that this is a great product. they have a great colour selection, and it works perfectly with olive and yellow based skin tones

so overall i think that this is a great product, its build able coverage which is great and i think that its really good coverage without being too much, its light and feels fresh on the skin, its fragrance fee, it blends really well, its long lasting, and covers pigmentation.. there is not really one thing i don't like about this product!!

one tiny thing though that's a little annoying is that it doesn't come with a pump, but that's not a big problem for me. so yeah i would definitely recommend this product especially if you have dry to combination skin and your looking for good coverage but natural flawless finish.

2. Giorgio Armani  Luminous silk foundation

this is an oil free weightless foundation. very hydrating and glides onto the skin to leave a silky texture, again like nars sheer glow this is also a build able foundation, makes it perfect to adapt to different make  up looks that you wish to achieve. they have shades ranging from 1 to 11 but also including 0.5 so if your in between they accommodate you. it comes with a pump unlike the nars sheer glow which is always a plus. this foundation is perfect for someone who hates heavy foundation, its so weightless on the skin, like it feels like your just wearing a tinted moisturiser.again this is perfect to even out the skin tone, with not too much coverage, however because its build able and so weightless you can apply 2 pumps to achieve more coverage and it looks so flawless, it looks so natural and feels like second skin. its lasting power is ok, it does last a long time, and if you want it to last all day even longer, you could apply a primer, and i think this product is suitable for all skin types. overall i think this is a great product.

3. YSL teint resist foundation

This foundation is super long lasting, it claims to last for up to 14 hours. it goes on lovely to the skin for a soft and seamless result. it has a nice finish that's similar to the nars sheer glow, this product is comparable to the nars sheer glow actually.



4. Make Up Forever HD foundation.
This foundation was created to still producee a completely flawless finish even with the high definition pixels of camera's these days. so its great for days when you want to take lots of pictures.
it comes in 25 different shades, and is lightweight on the skin doesn't feel too heavy at all. this product also states that it seeks to perfect the complexion but also protect the skin. so that's always good. this foundation seems to be so popular everyone has it in their collection i guess its because its so easy to apply and is moisturising without clinging to dry patches on the skin.

5. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
this is a long wearing foundation, 16 hours lasting power, this foundation is heavy on the skin, but i do like this for days wear you need amazing coverage and you want it to last all day and night. it covers blemishes sooo well, and it does give you a flawless face. a little goes a long way with this product and i would not really wear this on a daily basis, but i still like this product and recommend it, if that's what your looking for.

Foundations Part 1

Foundation is a vital ingredient in everyones make up bag, unless of course you are one of those people blessed with gorgeously flawless even skin. The main thing to remember is that foundation is used to simply make the face look more beautiful, and the major rule here is ... less is more!!

many people believe that they need to use big dollops of thick creamy foundation in order to achieve what they concider to be a "flawless complextion" but this is so wrong, and very bad for your skin! some other people believe that foundation is bad for your skin altogether, this is also not true.. its all about the amount your using, the consistency thats right for your skin type, and also the time of year and activity you are doing while wearing your foundation. for example you wouldnt wear a full coverage foundation if your are going to the gym or if its 35 degrees outside would you?...obviously that would be bad for your skin... its all about knowing what works for your skin type and what is necessary.

some people just need to even out their skin tone and cover up any pigmintation, like me .. so in this situation a little goes a long way, i hate the feeling of thick consistency foundations on my skin, i want my skin to breath and look fresh, but also flawless at the same time.

the major difficulties people have with foundations is never being able to find a true match of colour to their skin type. however these days there are so many amazing brands that accomodate really fair skin types to the darkest of shades including pinky and blue toned skins to more olive toned and warmer shades. Nars cosmetics do an amazing range of foundations which i love and they are particularly accomodating to more olive skin tones.

Another problem which people may face is finding the right formulla thats perfect to their skin tone.. dry, oily, cobination, mosly dry cobinaion, or mostly oily cobination... foundation choice for skin type is vital. and its a huge factor to consider. it can totally make all the difference to your complection. Again the make up market these days have such an amazing variety of products that will suit your skin type. foundation primers these days either come in normal, or for dry skin, and for oily skin as well as the foundation itself.