Sexy, Smoky Eye Makeup for Big Eyes

Posted by Carmen | Posted on 06-06-2010

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Sexy, Smoky Eye Makeup for Big Eyes

Author: Jennifer Kalman

TIP FROM A MAKEUP PROFESSIONAL:
Want Sexy, Smoky Eyes? Here’s How!

The first step to sexy smoky eyes is, of course, eyeliner! You can use either a pencil or a liquid. I suggest drawing a thin line in either a black or dark brown color….following along the top eyelash line (OR you can apply eyeliner from the top inner corner to top outer corner of the eyes), whichever you like best. Then add a bit of eyeliner underneath the eye in the outside corner. Note: Avoid ringing the eye with eyeliner, as this can make the eyes appear smaller.

IMPORTANT MAKEUP COLOR PRINCIPLE: Lighter colors create fullness and highlight an area, while darker colors create depth and definition.

Let’s continue creating those smoky eyes with eye shadows next! Try using a medium-toned shadow on the lid, then a dark-toned eye shadow color on the outer corners of the eyelid, in the eyelid crease under the browbone, and in the corners underneath the eye (eyeshadow applied over your eyeliner); see the illustration below. A lighter shadow can be applied softly directly underneath the eyebrow as a highlighter.

Here is an illustration of where to apply a medium-toned eye shadow (Silverado) and two darker-toned eye shadows (Navajo Brown & Slate blended together) in the corner and eyelid crease under the browbone. The three QDazzle(TM) eye shadow tones used here are “Silverado” Frosty Eye Shadow, “Navajo Brown” and “Slate” Matte Eye Shadows.

Of course, curling your eyelashes will help show off your eyes too! Next apply your eyelash conditioner, let dry, then apply your mascara. You can use several coats of mascara (letting each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next coat helps avoid clumping). For extra drama, as a final touch try a fun pair of sexy false eyelashes!

For more illustrations to guide you with your eye makeup, visit the QDazzleProm.com website and click the link “Dress Color Packages”. Select the shade of your outfit or gown and you will see both Natural and Dramatic makeup illustrations.

For further step-by-step application help for each product within the “Dress Color Packages” section, just become a QDazzle(TM) member (it’s free) and gain access to Advanced Makeup Tips and Techniques too! By using the illustrations along with the highly-pigmented QDazzle(TM) makeup colors, you can create your own ‘professionally done’ makeup look!!

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About the Author

Commercial Makeup Artist, Jennifer Kalman, has 18+ years of experience applying makeup for thousands of proms, pageants, weddings, personalities, print media, TV and video. Her professional credentials have included makeup for LeAnn Rimes, Troy Aikman, Dixie Chicks and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Counted among her many commercial makeup clients are Pepsi, American Airlines, Frito-Lay, Dr. Pepper, and Verizon. This expertise contributed to the development of QDazzle.com and QDazzle(R) High-Pigment Makeup Colors. Jennifer desired to provide a resource to coach women how to polish their makeup skills (skills they can use for a lifetime) rather than applying their makeup for them once. Her website, designed to help pageant contestants of all ages refine their makeup skills so they can be prepared and confident on stage, contains makeup instruction, techniques, and ‘Jennifer’s Makeup Tips Blog’, along with brilliantly-hued High-Pigment Makeup Colors.

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