Sultry, Smokey Eyes

Most people when they think of smokey eyes they know there's some sort of black eyeliner or shadow involved and that it's way too complex. Wrong! This look is so simple and I used all drugstore products.

• Use an eyeshadow primer (this is big since you're working on a look that you want to last all night). I used Fergie's Wet n Wild eyeshadow primer.
• Next lay down your base shadow. I used a dark blue from a Wet n Wild palette.
• Then add a pop of color (if you choose to). I chose a blue-green from the same palette. 
• Blend, blend, blend. Make sure you blend so there's no harsh lines because you want that "smoked" out look. So don't be afraid to take a brush and smudge out the shadows. 
• Then apply eyeliner. I used Fergies Wet n Wild gel liner and I winged out the liner at the corner (this is optional).
• Finally add 2-3 coats of mascara. It's best to use a volumizing and lengthening one. I used Maybelline's the Rocket Volume Mascara (non waterproof because it's not as dry as the waterproof)
• Lastly, this is totally unrelated to eyes but keep your lips nude or simple. The focus should be on your eyes. 

Presto! You now have achieved a smokey eye look. Feel free to experiment with colors. Smokey eye doesn't always have to be just blacks and grays. You can achieve any smokey eye look with any color. The idea is to have it smudged and "smoked" out. So go have some fun with different colors!

Soft Spring Eyes

Spring is in the air but summer is right around the corner. This soft, spring eyeshadow look actually looks great any time of the year. To achieve this look:

• Prep your eyes with an eyeshadow primer because this will lock in the wear of the shadow to make it last all day. I like to use Urban Decay's Anti-Aging eyeshadow primer. *Note: If you don't have a primer, then use foundation or concealer.
• Next, lay down the base shadow from your lash line to your natural crease. I used Urban Decay's Naked 3 palette and the color Dust.
• Then apply a medium shade color in the crease (keep your eyes open if you can and where your eyelid begins to fold that's the crease). I used the color Factory from Urban Decay's Naked 3. 
• Next apply a highlight shade just under your brow. I used Strange from the Naked 3 palette.
• Then I applied 2 generous coats of mascara (my favorite is Urban Decay Big Fatty)

*Please do not feel in order to achieve this look that you need this palette. There are lots of drugstore alternatives. You can use Loreal's Rose for Romance eyeshadow palette, Loreal's infallible eyeshadow, or any pink, brown and cream colored eyeshadow. However if you have the palette then by all means play around with the rose-gold hues and create this look or similar looks.