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Christina Aguilera on February Cover of Marie Claire: Celebrity Secret Weapon

bellatv — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:44:20 +0000

Celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle gives us a makeup tutorial on how to get the metallic smoky eye he created for Christina Aguilera on the February cover of Marie Claire. He breaks down all the steps to create this smoldering look using Star Powder from Make Up Forever and La Femme Pressed Eye Shadow in Charcoal.

Narciso Rodriguez Gives Us a Dirty Take on a Smoky Eye

BellaSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0100

Is there ever a case when a smudgy under eye actually looks OK? If the technique is left in the hands of famed makeup artist and Shiseido’s artistic director, Dick Page, then the answer is yes. At Narcisco Rodriguez's show, the models wore smudged eye makeup with minimal foundation. It was a look reminiscent of the popular smoky eye, but with the emphasis on warm, bronzy tones and a next-day quality. By pairing with a contrasting cool, flat mauve lip, the look was spared from a strung-out effect. To create a slightly glossy finish and a wet base, Page used a fluffy brush to apply makeup remover around the eyes. Next, he blended Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color ($25 each) in Squirrel and Cavern, and applied all along the eyes, into the lash lines. To finish these "dirty looking eyes," he extended the color up into the lids. Most impressive? It's a completely mascara- and liner-free look. I can handle that.

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Get Bee Shaffer's Perfect September Issue Smoky Eye

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:00:55 +0100

Bee Shaffer definitely got the style gene from her mother, the infamous Vogue editor Anna Wintour. At the premiere of The September Issue, her pitch-perfect hair and makeup were accentuated by her subtle, sexy smoky eye.

The secret to this sophisticated look is the unconventional shades used. Instead of black and gray, slightly glittery green liner close to the lash rim makes her eyes pop, while a dusty lilac eyeshadow layered over a fawn base creates depth and drama. It's softer than a traditional smoky eye but has just as much impact. Check out some of the liners and shadow below to re-create to look for yourself.

Love It or Hate It: Claudia's Seriously Smoky Eyes

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:00:11 +0100

Model Claudia Schiffer almost always looks the epitome of flawless beauty. But, at the Graduate Fashion Week gala in London last night, did she deliver?

In the worlds of fashion and beauty, there's a fine line between avant-garde and slightly off-kilter. What do you think of Claudia's super-smudgy charcoal makeup, paired with a shimmery pink lip? Did she pull it off in a daring and sexy way, or is it all a bit too scary?

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Get Sexy, Saturday Night Smoky Eyes In Minutes!

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100

If you're planning on a night out on the town this weekend, why not take inspiration from Sunday's Television BAFTAs for your make up look? Below is a video that t5m and MAC professional make up artist Neil Young have created from behind the scenes. In just a few simples steps and a couple of classical products, you too can have a sexy and red carpet ready smoky eye like all of your favourite TV stars.

And for those of you beginners out there who are curious about how to get lush eye lashes, there are two more videos for you after the jump. To learn all about how to apply false lashes at home and how to properly curl your own lashes, read more.

Smoky Eyes Have Never Been So Simple

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:30:00 +0000

With the help of these smoky eye shadow palettes, getting that sultry, come-and-get-me eye makeup look has never been easier. All you have to do is blend the lightest colour just under the brow bone, use the second lightest shade all over the lid (stop at the crease), add the medium dark shadow to the crease (remembering to blend well) and you can deepen the crease and line your eyes with the darkest shadow. See, it's a cinch! Below are three of my favourite smoky eye palettes for a smouldering eye.

Laura Mercier Eye Colour Quad Storm Cloud (£26, don't worry, they ship to the UK) was a limited-edition quad that came out last Summer, so if you like it, you'll need to act fast (it's about to be discontinued) that includes four powder shadows designed to create a classic grey smoky eye. You can use each of the shadows alone or blend them together.

Chanel Les Ombres 4 Smoky Eyes (£33) is a rich in pigment powder shadow quad that contains four frost, matte and satin colours. You can use the shadows either wet or dry, and either way they spread easily and create a profound impact.

For one last drugstore smoky eye quad that won't break the bank, read more.

L'Oreal Wear Infinite Eyeshadow Quad In Smokey Eyes (£3.50) is an oldie but goodie product that won't break the bank. Colour is buildable and the shadows are silky soft. This one happens to be my favourite, but there are nine others available to suit any and all moods.

Love It or Hate It? Kylie's Smoky Eyes

BellaSugarUK — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +0100

A sultry Kylie Minogue was sharing her style secrets at William Baker's B Boy Underwear launch in London last night. Kylie opted for a rocker-chick look of smoky eyes, silver earrings and a black leather jacket. I love her eye makeup which is dramatic without being too bold, and the shimmery grey shade really picks up the green colour of her eyes.

Kylie's complexion positively glowed and it was enhanced by pale pink glossy lips. Messy hair is always very London, but I'm not sure about her pulled back pony or dark roots here. How do you feel about this look on Ms. Minouge?

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Get Angelina Jolie's Eyeliner Look on the Cheap

BellaSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:00:47 +0100

Over the weekend, Angelina Jolie upped the wow factor once again with her beautiful red-carpet look at the premiere of Changeling. Last year, I got the lowdown directly from Angelina's makeup artist that Angie is a huge fan of Guerlain Terracotta Loose Kohl Powder in Deep Charcoal Black ($32). While this beloved shade is adored by many, the steep pricetag just might not fit the bill - or should I say your bills.

To achieve Angelina's sultry eye makeup on the cheap - using a cool new marker-esque liner that's now becoming a Bella favorite - read more.

Start by creating a base with a pale, shimmery eyeshadow, such as Maybelline Expertwear Single Eyeshadow in Linen Shimmer ($2.99).
Next, apply my new favorite (and affordable) felt-tipped eyeliner - Physician's Formula Eye Definer Felt-Tip Eye Marker in Ultra Black ($6.95). To make for a smooth application, try one of these techniques: Either start lining your top lashes from the middle working to the outer corner of the eyes, then line from the inner corner back to the middle or create a series of dots or dashes as a guideline, then connect.
To finish, use a black eye shadow on the lower lash line for a smoky eye, and then apply it over the liquid liner to create a smudgy, diffused look. I like NYX Shadow For Eyes in Black ($3.99).

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Love It or Hate It? Mary-Kate's Pale Lips and Smoky Eyes

BellaSugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:01:06 +0100

The Tribeca Film Festival has officially started, and the past couple of nights have kicked off in high gear. And by "gear," I mean, lots of A-list stars partying in Chanel (the host of last night's party). Mary-Kate Olsen arrived in a dark dress and dark, coppery, smoky metallic eyes contrasted by pale chalky lips. What do you think of this look - is it an improvement over her recent style disaster?

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New Product Alert: Mally City Chick Smokey Eye Kit

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:00:09 +0000

These City Chick Smokey Eye Kits by Mally ($39.50) aren't entirely new, but an amazing new Canal Street Khaki palette has been added to this fabulous collection of eye shadows. Inside this carry-all pouch, you'll find a chic metallic case that houses four gorgeous khaki-toned eye shadows, an eyeliner pencil that will make hazel or brown eyes sparkle. These all-in-one kits include all of the ingredients needed to create a smooth and sexy smoky eye!

There are now seven sassy palettes within the collection. They are:

Brownstone neutral, earthy tones
Skyscraper rich slate/grays
Central Park an assortment of greens
Nolita Navy retro beautiful blues
Plum Chelsea warm natural plums
Midtown Merlot wearable wine tones
Canal Street Khaki captivating khakis

For step-by-step instructions on how to use the palettes to create the ultimate smoky eye, read more

Step 1: Smooth on the cream-to-powder base. This will help give the shadows staying power.
Step 2: Start with the lightest shadow and dust your entire lid, from lash line to brow bone with it.
Step 3: Next, take the medium shade and using a round shadow brush, apply it onto the lid, starting at the lash line and stopping just past the crease. Mally's tip: If you have a flat eyelid, continue past the crease and blend up.
Step 4: This time, use a flat shadow brush, take the darkest color and apply it all along your upper and lower lash lines. It's important to blend well to avoid any visible edges.
Step 5: Lastly, use the same dark color to line your upper lashes only.