The Perfect Smokey Eye

Smokey eyes always look so incredible when I see it on other women, or when someone has done it for me.  Problem is, I can never quite get the hang of doing it myself.  When I try, I tend to look like a 'spastic person' while attempting it, and turn out looking like a Gothic person at the end!  So I decided enough is enough and began my quest for researching how to do the perfect smokey eye.  MarieClaire.com was kind enough to post five easy steps for getting the 'celebrity look' of the smokey eye.  In case your struggle has been just as bad as mine, I hope this helps you to perfect the look!

1. Apply a cream concealer over your eyelid to create a smooth base for your eyeshadow.

2. Use a pencil liner (black or gray looks best) to trace your top lashline from the inner corner to the outer. Then, use the same pencil to dot between your lower lashes. Smudge both lashlines with a cotton swab or an eyeliner brush.

3. Sweep powder shadow (brown, gray and dark green all work with black or gray liner) over your lid and into your crease, blending the color up and outward.

TIP: To prevent color from fading and give your lids a more shimmery finish, pat a cream shadow over the concealer on your lid first, wait five minutes, then top with a matching powder shadow.

4. Dust a lighter, neutral eyeshadow (such as ivory) over just your browbone.

5. Finish with two coats of black mascara.

http://www.marieclaire.com/hair-beauty/trends/smoky-eyes

And there you have it.  If done correctly, your end result should look like this: