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Smoky eyes
have been a big style for quite awhile and there's no sign
this particular trend is dying. Here we show you step-by-step
instructions on how to get the perfect smoky eye.

The key to the perfect smoky eye is proper blending.
You want to make sure colors are blended together flawlessly.
Also, it's important to pair light base colors with rich dark colors. Nice mixes include: Soft gold base with deep purple on top, champagne base with bright blue and peach base with green hue.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes
Here's How:
Prep the lid. The key to keeping eyeshadow from melting into your
eyelid crease as the day goes on is to kept eyelids oil-free.
To do this start with an eyeshadow base (also called "primer").
I prefer to dab at bit of MAC's 'paint' on lids before shadow applicat
ion. Or try Fresh Freshface Perfecting Eye Primer.


Apply eyeliner.
If you're going for a typical black,
brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in one of those colors above
the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the middle of eye.
If your opting for a jewel-toned eye
(violet makes a gorgeous smoky eye), line eyes with a purple,
blue or deep green liner.


Blend in color on bottom lashes For color on the bottom
(a key smoky eye look) you'll want a lighter eyeliner.
The key is to "smudge it." You can also apply a bit of shadow
to get full smudge effect.


Apply light base color Again, the key to a smoky eye is pairing a
lighter base with the darker hue. I prefer a nice cream shade for
my base. Sweep a light, shimmery shadow over the lids to your browbone.
The moist "mousse" consistency seems to stay on forever.
My favorite colors are taupe and pearl.


Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease.
Now that you have the base and eyeliner on,
it's time to get the smoky effect. You need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using an eyeshadow brush blend in color starting at your lash line, blending up. Make sure to blend color into the lash line so the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease.


Finish with several coats of volumizing mascara.
Tried and true mascaras include DiorShow Mascara & L'Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara.
Elle's writer says they are the best volumizers she's tried.