how do you create smokey eyes? like what is the proper technique/
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fashion and Styles? sweetXbeachbum answered Thursday September 1 2005, 3:17 am: Apply soft black eyeliner to your eye normally on the inside. Then put a little around the outside and smear it slightly so it goes all around the bottom. Make a little short line-- TINY!!!-- on the side from the inside. Smear it slightly so that it joins with the bottom. Close the eye and apply a tiny amount to top of the eye and smudge slightly. Open up the eye and apply 2 coats of mascara to top and bottom and-- voila! beautiful smokey eyes!!
Mackenzie answered Monday August 29 2005, 3:53 am: I find it quite simple and quick. I just put on the color eye shadow I wish to wear that day, and then using a bristle brush, I dab a little bit of gray eye shadow over it. It's gorgeous, and I never leave the house without it! [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
xO_thAtS_hOTt_Ox answered Sunday August 28 2005, 12:09 pm: hi! well, i remember answering this question before, so here is what i say:
does anyone know how to make really good smokey eyes like how they have it in the magazines and stuff?
It's not too hard. Usually with smokey eyes, darker, sexier colors are used, or combinations of light and dark browns.
here are some makeup tips. (for smokey eyes follow all eyeshadow techniques, using browns/darker eyeshadows.
*put a dot of light eyeshadow on the edge of your eye (closest to the nose) this will make your eyes look rounder and bigger!
*take a dark brown or smoky color, and basically trace the line where your eyeball ends (in between the center of your eyelid and your eyebrow--the crease) when done correctly, your eyes will really be brought out. be sure that you don't do this too high up though!
*dont just stick with plain old black and brown eyeliner. try a fun, flirty color (turquoise, teal, neon/bright/shocking blues work really well!) and put just little marks underneath your eyes. this look is more fun, summery, etc.
*[For smokey eyes], I recommend dark browns, blacks, and even dark navy blue eyeliner!
*try blending--pick a color. get a darker shade and apply on eyelids. then, in center of eyelids, draw a line with a lighter shade. use a soft brush to blend the edges where these two shades meet together. ((this can also be done vice versa--lighter shade as base, darker on top))
hope i helped, and if you have any questions about what i said just ask me! good luck! xox0xOxxo
Curemysadness answered Sunday August 28 2005, 3:24 am: The crease is very important to the smokey eye and it needs special attention. With a taupe colored shadow, or a mixture of gray and brown, pick up a small amount (to begin), and work it into the crease area. Continue until the area is well defined, with lots of attention to the blending process. Remember, the look we are after is smokey. Using the same color, sweep it around the corner and beneath the lashes to bring attention to this part of the eye. Taper off as you move closer to the inside corner of the eye. Liner is next on the agenda and you will want to smudge it deeply into the lashes. Placement of the liner depends on your eyeshape, but you can try completely surrounding your eyes with liner. If you find that suddenly you seem to have tiny eyes, pull back from completely encircling the area. The outer corners of top and bottom might be all you need. With your favorite mascara, coat lashes so that they play up the darkness of the eye area. Several coats might be necessary.
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