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Sexy, Smoky Eye Makeup for Big Eyes

TIP FROM A MAKEUP PROFESSIONAL:
Want Sexy, Smoky Eyes?  Here's How!
 
The first step to sexy smoky eyes is, of course, eyeliner!  You can use either a pencil or a liquid.  I suggest drawing a thin line in either a black or dark brown color....following along the top eyelash line (OR you can apply eyeliner from the top inner corner to top outer corner of the eyes), whichever you like best.  Then add a bit of eyeliner underneath the eye in the outside corner.  Note:  Avoid ringing the eye with eyeliner, as this can make the eyes appear smaller. 
 
IMPORTANT MAKEUP COLOR PRINCIPLE:  Lighter colors create fullness and highlight an area, while darker colors create depth and definition. 
 
Let's continue creating those smoky eyes with eye shadows next!  Try using a medium-toned shadow on the lid, then a dark-toned eye shadow color on the outer corners of the eyelid, in the eyelid crease under the browbone, and in the corners underneath the eye (eyeshadow applied over your eyeliner); see the illustration below.  A lighter shadow can be applied softly directly underneath the eyebrow as a highlighter. 
 
Here is an illustration of where to apply a medium-toned eye shadow (Silverado) and two darker-toned eye shadows (Navajo Brown & Slate blended together) in the corner and eyelid crease under the browbone.  The three QDazzle(TM) eye shadow tones used here are "Silverado" Frosty Eye Shadow, "Navajo Brown" and "Slate" Matte Eye Shadows.

 

 
Of course, curling your eyelashes will help show off your eyes too!  Next apply your eyelash conditioner, let dry, then apply your mascara.  You can use several coats of mascara (letting each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next coat helps avoid clumping).  For extra drama, as a final touch try a fun pair of sexy false eyelashes!

 

For more illustrations to guide you with your eye makeup, visit the QDazzleProm.com website and click the link "Dress Color Packages".  Select the shade of your outfit or gown and you will see both Natural and Dramatic makeup illustrations. 

For further step-by-step application help for each product within the "Dress Color Packages" section, just become a QDazzle(TM) member (it's free) and gain access to Advanced Makeup Tips and Techniques too!  By using the illustrations along with the highly-pigmented QDazzle(TM) makeup colors, you can create your own 'professionally done' makeup look!!

About the Author

Commercial Makeup Artist, Jennifer Kalman, has 18+ years of experience applying makeup for thousands of proms, pageants, weddings, personalities, print media, TV and video.  Her professional credentials have included makeup for LeAnn Rimes, Troy Aikman, Dixie Chicks and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Counted among her many commercial makeup clients are Pepsi, American Airlines, Frito-Lay, Dr. Pepper, and Verizon. This expertise contributed to the development of QDazzle.com and QDazzle(R) High-Pigment Makeup Colors.  Jennifer desired to provide a resource to coach women how to polish their makeup skills (skills they can use for a lifetime) rather than applying their makeup for them once.  Her website, designed to help pageant contestants of all ages refine their makeup skills so they can be prepared and confident on stage, contains makeup instruction, techniques, and 'Jennifer's Makeup Tips Blog', along with brilliantly-hued High-Pigment Makeup Colors.

Silverado $9.99 Silverado

Reflections Elegant Black-and-White Mirror Compact $3.25 Behold true beauty—inside and out! The face of Kate Aspen's “Reflections� mirror compact has a stunning, sophisticated, black-and-white damask design, and inside, just like the outside, we see a stunning, sophisticated face. Wherever girls are gathered in celebration, this incomparable compact is the ideal party favor. Features and facts:Round, reinforced plastic compact with silver-finish base and exquisite black-and-white damask design on coverContains one standard mirror and one magnifying mirrorCompact measures 2 ½ "" in diameterGift presentation includes black-organza bag with black-satin drawstring and coordinating ""For You"" tag

Juliette's Couture Socks (Available in Black or Fuchsia) $11 Top off your little angel's outfit with these lovely Juliette Couture Socks. Perfect socks for that perfect occasion, available in black and fuchsia--this will be the perfect baby gift for your trendy little girl. Features and Facts:Color(s):Black or FuchsiaMaterials: N/ADetails: One pair of bright couture pixie shoe socks with chiffon flower on vamp in a gift box. Perfect for size 0-12 months. Dimensions: N/APackaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit: EachMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: N/AAssembly Required: No

Johnny's White and Black Booties $17.99 Keep your little man in the latest shoe fashion with these sporty Johnny Booties. Made to look like sneakers, these booties will definitely be a hit. Features and Facts: Color(s): White/Blue or White/BlackMaterials: N/ADetails: One pair of Johnny booties size 0-6 months in a gift box--available in white/blue or white/black.Dimensions: N/APackaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit: EachMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: N/AAssembly Required: No

Little Black Purse Patent-Leather Five-Piece Manicure Set $4.6 Kate Aspen nails it again with a fab favor for finely groomed females at any festive occasion! Are you already thinking spa party? We thought so! But maybe your next hosting gig is a bridal shower. These handy, jet-black mani sets can work that room, too! Features and facts: Shiny patent-leather purse has chain handle and snap closureInterior is lined with soft, black velvetManicure set includes nail file, cuticle pusher, orange stick, nail clipper and scissorsClosed purse measures 2 ¼"" h x 4 ¼"" w x 1"" dOpen manicure set measures 4 ¼"" h x 6 ¼"" w

Mod Dots Black & White Polka-Dot Glass Photo Coasters $2.8 It's not often we can use the words ""classic,"" ""elegant"" and ""fun"" to describe a fabulous Kate Aspen favor, but those words just seem to fit our ""Mod Dots"" Glass Photo Coasters. Elegant enough for even the most posh event and playful enough for more laid-back occasions, our black-and-white polka dot coasters will find the perfect ""spot"" at your tables, too! Features and facts:Set of two black glass coasters with white polka dots and space for a photo in the centerEach coaster measures 3 ½"" squarePhoto space measures 2"" h x 1 ½"" wGift presentation includes a white base, a clear display cover, a ""For You"" insert in the photo space, and a white-satin ribbon and bowGift box measures ½"" h x 3 ¾"" square

Filled with Joy Personalized Tin Pail (White Black or Silver) (Set of 12) $7.99 Here's a classic wedding favor that's moved beyond the beach to almost any reception table! And now our classic tin pails can be personalized--just one more way to make your wedding distinctly yours. Fill them with love, gratitude and something sweet! Features and facts:Favor-sized tin pail in white, black or silverMoveable, curved handleFavor measures 2 1/4"" h x 2 1/4"" in diameterPersonalize with 14 wedding/event designs in 13 colors and eight baby shower designs in four colorsSold in a set of 12/each colorSimple assembly required

Black Baroque Elegant Place Card Holder/Photo Frame $3 Rarely has there been a favor designed with such classic elegance. The artists at Kate Aspen have created this fashionable photo frame in 17th-Century Italian baroque style, where architecture, painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts combine to capture finely detailed movement. Whatever it holds—a place card or your favorite photo, our captivating baroque frame graces your tables with grandeur. Features and facts:Intricately designed, glossy black-resin Baroque photo frameBlack back and stand with easy-open access to photo spaceFrame has 2 ½ "" h x 1 ¾ "" space for photo or place cardInsert with coordinating accent can be used as a place cardBaroque frame measures 4 ¾ "" h x 3 ½ "" w

Swee-Tea Ceramic Tea-Bag Caddy in Black & White Serving-Tray Gift Box $2.95 Give your guests a handy little favor that doesn't mind when it's left ""holding the bag!"" That's the perfect job for the sensational ""Swee-Tea"" Ceramic Tea-Bag Caddy!"" The white, ceramic teapot tea-bag caddy has ""Swee-Tea"" imprinted on it and is ""served"" in a swanky, black tray with cute touches like cut-out ""carrying handles."" The teapot measures 2 3/8"" x 3 ½"" x 1"" and the 3"" x 4"" x 1 ¾"" display gift box is completed with a black-and-white polka-dot ribbon and bow and tea-bag-shaped ""For You"" tag.

Zahara Black and Hot Pink Meal Time 9 Piece Gift Set $37.99 Spruce up meal time with this adorable meal-time gift set. The gift set includes one bottle bag, 4 bib and 4 burp cloths---perfect meal-time gift for a little one. Features and Facts:Color(s):White, black, hot pinkMaterials:Towel, bib and burb cloths are made from printed cotton and white terry. Bibs have velcro closures. Nylon insulated bottle bagDetails:Each set includes one bottle bag, 4 bibs and 4 burp cloths in coordinating fabricsDimensions:Burp cloths measure 10"" W x 13"" H, Bibs measure 9"" W x 13"" H, Bottle bag measures 5"" W x 7"" H x 3"" D and holds 2 bottlesPackaging Dimensions:N/ASelling Unit:Each set contains one bottle bag, 4 bibs and 4 burp clothsMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: N/AAssembly Required:N/A

Ballerina Booties (Available In White/Pink or White/Black) $17.99 Channel your little ones inner dancer! These adorable ballerina booties will be sure to transform your precious baby into a beautiful bouncing dancer! Color(s): White/Pink or White/BlackMaterials: N/ADetails: One pair of ballerina booties size 0-6 months in a gift box--available in white/pink or white/black.Dimensions: N/APackaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit: EachMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: N/AAssembly Required: No

Luxurious Silk Fan in Elegant Laser-Cut Gift Box (Black or Ivory Set of Four) $10.8 Just the favor for your elegant occasion under the sun! Glistening guests will thank you exuberantly when you thank them with a fabulous fan to keep them cool and content during your event. Features and facts: Pure-white, translucent, folding silk fan has a smooth bamboo frameFan measures 8 ¼"" h x 1"" w (closed;) opened fan measures approximately 8 ¼"" h x 14 ½"" w Intricately designed gift box design features a delicate, laser-cut leaf-and-vine patternGift box, available in ivory or black and accented with an ivory or black satin ribbon and bow, measures approximately 8 ¾"" l x 1 ½"" w ½"" dMatching personalized tags available at an additional chargeEach color sold in a set of four

Versailles Black and White Meal Time 9 Piece Gift Set $37.99 Looking for the best way to feed your little angel on the go? The Versailles meal time gift set, comes with bibs and burp cloths along with a carry case. Perfect for a mom and baby who are on the go. Features and Facts:Color(s):White, blackMaterials:Towel, bib and burb cloths are made from printed cotton and white terry. Bibs have velcro closures. Nylon insulated bottle bagDetails:Each set includes one bottle bag, 4 bibs and 4 burp cloths in coordinating fabricsDimensions:Burp cloths measure 10"" W x 13"" H, Bibs measure 9"" W x 13"" H, Bottle bag measures 5"" W x 7"" H x 3"" D and holds 2 bottlesPackaging Dimensions:N/ASelling Unit:Each set contains one bottle bag, 4 bibs and 4 burp clothsMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: N/AAssembly Required:N/A

Perfectly Princess Leg Warmers $7.5 These pink warmers with black dots feature grosgrain ribbon flower embellishment. Features and facts:Pink leg warmers with black dots are accented with ribbon flowers at the bottomSize 0-12 monthsCoordinates with other Perfectly Princess products: Perfectly Princess Tunic and Ruffle Capri, Tab Dress and Flip Flops

Perfectly Princess Tights $14.99 Pink and black maryjane tights with polka dot pattern come complete with pink silk flower detail. Features and facts:Pink tights with black polka dots feature a built-in ""Mary Jane shoe"" and are accented with a silk ribbon flower on the sideSize 0-6 months

Perfectly Princess Ruffle Footed Sleeper (Personalization Available) $24.99 A dramatic design for your little diva, this footed sleeper is ruffle-licious! Circling the neck and down the front, you'll even find them on baby's bottom. Pink ruffles with black polka dots gives this classic footed romper an updated look that is totally divine. Accented with a ribbon flower, it makes a stylish baby gift. Features and facts:Long-sleeve, black, footed sleeper is trimmed in pink ruffles with black polka dots around the neck, front, sleeves and bum with additional black ruffles on the feetPresented on hanger with ribbon bowSize 0-6 months

EiEiO Cow Bubble Dress $19.99 This black-and-white gingham bubble dress features spotted ribbon bows and an adorable cow appliqu... on the front. Features and facts:Black-and-white gingham bubble dress with grosgrain ribbon bows and cow appliqu...Sizes 0-6 monthsCoordinates with other EiEiO Cow Products: Cow Triple Burp Cloths, Cow Triple Pack Bibs, Cow Changing Mat, Black Spotted Boots, Spotted Ballet Flats, Cow Appliqu... Bib and Girls Cow Sock Set

Damask Elegance Note Pad $3.15 Sweet. Petite. A handy sheet. What more can we say to describe Kate Aspen's exquisitely designed ""Damask Elegance"" Note Pad? Purse-size and pretty in black and white, this thoughtful favor is the best friend of a busy life. It's the write favor for so many events! Features and facts:Stacked, white note pad paper with elegant black-and-white damask design on all four sidesWrapped in plastic and accented with a black-satin ribbon and bow and coordinated tagNote pad measures 1 1/2"" h x 2"" w x 2"" d

Perfectly Princess Tunic and Ruffle Capri $28 This tunic and capri set in black interlock features pink ribbon ruffles around the top and pants and is accented with a pink ribbon flower. Features and facts:Two-piece outfit includes black tunic and capri pants with polka dot pink ruffles, bows and ribbon flower detailSizes 0-6 months Coordinates with other Perfectly Princess products: Leg Warmers, Tab Dress and Flip Flops

EiEiO Girls Cow Play Set $24.99 This cow-themed outfit features cow appliqu..., ribbon ruffles and spotted pants. Features and facts:Interlock lime green tunic with cow appliqu... and black-and-white spotted pants are accented with ribbon ruffles and bowsSizes 0-6 monthsCoordinates with other EiEiO Cow Products: Cow Triple Burp Cloths, Cow Triple Pack Bibs, Cow Changing Mat, Black Spotted Boots, Spotted Ballet Flats, Cow Appliqu... Bib and Girls Cow Sock Set

Little Miss Mary's Baby Socks $24 Your little girl can look fabulous all the time with this adorable six pack of organic baby socks from EB. Mary Jane shoe designs in black contrast sharply with bright colors such as pink, purple and orange. Comfortable and stylish, these classic baby girl socks are a must have for any elegant baby. Features and facts:Black Mary Jane ""shoes"" are complemented by the colorful pink, purple, orange, green, aqua and lavender socksSold as an assorted set of sixFits up to 12 monthsMade of 100% organic cotton

Love Bug Ladybug Magnets $2.7 Who are the love bugs you're celebrating? An ultra-affectionate, engaged couple having a garden wedding? A new baby on the way? Family and friends at your annual barbecue? Everyone loves having these little bugs around! Features and facts:Two darling, red-and-black ladybug magnets have sweet, smiling faces and tiny, black hearts on their plump, red backsLadybug magnet measures ½"" h x ¾"" 2 x 1 ¼"" lAdorable, ""backyard"" gift box places the two little love bug magnets on a grass-green tier surrounded by a white-picket fence and blue skyDainty braided-rope handle and a red, heart-shaped ""For You"" tag with black heart accents complete the presentation

Sweet Heart Heart-Shaped Scented Soap with Kate Aspen Signature Charm $2.4 What a lovely way to show what's in your heart! A chic favor for any occasion, the “Sweet Heart� Scented Soap brings a dramatically elegant look to your tables and a heartfelt thank-you to each and every guest. Features and facts: Heart-shaped soap with pleasant, fresh fragranceSoap measures 1 ½� h x 1 ½� w x 1� dHeart soap nestles amid natural, shredded raffia inside an elegant gift box with a black base, a black-and-ivory cover featuring a nostalgic flower-chain motif, and a rich, black satin ribbon and bow accented with a signature Kate Aspen gift-box charmGift box measures 2 ¼� square

Bath Time 6 Piece Gift Set (Personalization Available) $27.99 Scrub your little one in the tub with this 6 piece bath time gift set. The set includes one hooded towel and five washcloths--and you have a variety of colors to choose from. Personalization is also available. Features and Facts: Color(s):Black and White, Brown and Blue or Pink and BrownMaterials:white terry with modern printed cottonDetails:Set includes one hooded towel and five washcloths. Each washcloth has a different modern print. Optional embroidery available in multiple fonts. Thread color will coordinate with towel. Black and White - black thread, pink and blue dot towels will have brown thread.Dimensions:Towel measures 32"" W x 30"" H, Washcloths measure 8"" W x 8"" HPackaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit:Each set contains one hooded towel and five washclothsMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: N/AAssembly Required: No

Personalized Colored Favor Bags (Set of 50) $36.9 Favor bags for your wedding reception are available in four colors-black, blue, red and wild rose. The 4 ¾"" x 6 ¾"" wax-lined bags may be purchased blank or printed in foil with the design of your choice and up to two lines of personalization. Sold in sets of 50.