DIY Smokey Eyes

The illusive smokey eye. Seems so easy to do, after all, it's usually just one color right? So why do we have such a hard time attaining it on our own? Here are my tips on how to create this look for yourself and look like one smoldering lady.

After applying your foundation and cleaning up your eyebrows...

• Apply primer (or concealer in lieu of primer) on your eye lids
• Highlight your upper lid near your eyebrow arch
• Use black eye liner pencil and apply on lower lid so that it covers it entirely. (this helps the eye shadow stick to your lid & maintain the color)
• Using black eyeshadow and a flat brush, pat the shadow over the lower lid.
• Once you have done this, use a round blending brush and blend out the eyeshadow between your top and lower lid to create a seamless fade.
• Using a smaller brush, smudge black eye shadow under your eyes (careful with fallout)
• Optional - Finish by highlighting the inner corners of your eye with either your highlighter or using a high pigment shade (gold, shimmered black shadow, etc.)

Also worth mentioning, smokey eyes can be created in ANY COLOR! So be creative now that you know the technique-possibilities are endless!

Did you try this out yet? Let me know how it worked out for you!

My first published article With Avant Garde Magazine

Hello there! Recently I had the honor of having an article published in Avant Garde Magazine, along with getting my work on their cover for their June issue!

I was super excited to see it and thought I would share just a bit of what I wrote about so here it goes:
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Avant Garde Magazine
Have you seen the new movie Great Gatsby yet? Even if you haven't-I haven't, but did read the amazing
book-you know that it’s out in theatres and is definitely making a statement. The makeup & hair that
are featured in the film are amazing and will be an inspiration for summer looks.
 

Accessories for your hair should include scarves, cute headbands, and head slides (think super cute
bobby pins). These are fun and easy to use accessories whether you have long or short hair. You can
create the looks by curling your luscious locks or maybe putting your hair up in a loosely-formed bun.
If your hair is short, all you need to do is straighten it and apply an accessory of your choice.

Makeup may be minimal, but a red lip always makes a statement to match the sizzling nights of
summer. To create the look, black liquid liner should be applied to the eyes. You can make your eyes
dramatic by wearing a smoky eye or for a “Day” wear, simply use a nude or barely there eye shadow.
To match those crimson lips, opt for a pink or berry color blush and voila! You are now a Gatsby girl!

Enjoy the magazine and take your pick on the outfits and accessories to create your own Great Gatsby
look!

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If there is anything you want to read about or maybe just dying to know how to create a certain look, let me know!