Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 4 – Holiday Purple Smoky Eyes from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner and eyeshadow stay in place and not smudge.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a light pinkish purple colored eyeshadow to your eyelids. Try not to go pass your crease (brow bone if you don’t have a crease).

I used the light pinkish purple eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Sculpted and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 3: Using the same eyeshadow brush, or a different one if you prefer, apply a darker shade of purple eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye.

I used the dark pruple eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Sculpted and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 4: Using a blending brush or a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blend the dark purple eyeshadow into the crease of your eye (follow your brow bone if you don’t have a crease). Also blend the dark purple eyeshadow halfway inwards towards your inner eye. This will help create seemless transition between the light and dark purple.

I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 5: Apply a shimmery white/cream colored eyeshadow to your brow bone. This will help highlight your brow bone. Don’t forget to blend the white/cream eyeshadow downward to your crease. This will help create a transition between the purple and the white/cream eyeshadow.

I used a shimmery cream eyeshadow from Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush to apply. To blend I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 6: Apply a plum colored eyeliner to to your top lash line, bottom lashline, and waterline. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect since it’s a smoky eye look.

I used Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in 1999.

Step 7: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 8: Apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 4 – Holiday Green Smoky Eyes from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner and eyeshadow stay in place and not smudge.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a light olive green colored eyeshadow to your eyelids. Try not to go pass your crease (brow bone if you don’t have a crease).

I used the light green eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Gunmetal and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 3: Using the same eyeshadow brush, or a different one if you prefer, apply a darker shade of green eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye. Then use a blending brush or a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blend the dark green eyeshadow into the crease of your eye (follow your brow bone if you don’t have a crease). Also blend the dark green eyeshadow halfway inwards towards your inner eye. This will help create seemless transition between the light and dark green.

I used the dark green eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Gunmetal, E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush and I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 4: Apply a shimmery white/cream colored eyeshadow to your brow bone. This will help highlight your brow bone. Don’t forget to blend the white/cream eyeshadow downward to your crease. This will help create a transition between the green and the white/cream eyeshadow.

I used a shimmery cream eyeshadow from Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush to apply. To blend I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 5: Apply an olive green eyeliner to to your top lash line, bottom lashline, and waterline. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect since it’s a smoky eye look.

I used Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in Stash.

Step 6: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 7: Apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 4 – Holiday Blue Smoky Eyes from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner and eyeshadow stay in place and not smudge.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a light blue colored eyeshadow to your eyelids. Try not to go pass your crease (brow bone if you don’t have a crease).

I used the light blue eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Magnetic and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 3: Using the same eyeshadow brush, or a different one if you prefer, apply a darker shade of blue eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye.

I used the dark blue eyeshadow from Loreal HIP Metallic Shadow Duos in Magnetic and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 4: Using a blending brush or a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blend the dark blue eyeshadow into the crease of your eye (follow your brow bone if you don’t have a crease). Also blend the dark blue eyeshadow halfway inwards towards your inner eye. This will help create seemless transition between the light and dark blue.

I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 5: Apply a shimmery white/cream colored eyeshadow to your brow bone. This will help highlight your brow bone. Don’t forget to blend the white/cream eyeshadow downward to your crease. This will help create a transition between the blue and the white/cream eyeshadow.

I used a shimmery cream eyeshadow from Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush to apply. To blend I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 6: Apply a navy blue eyeliner to to your top lash line, bottom lashline, and waterline. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect since it’s a smoky eye look.

I used MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Prussian.

Step 7: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 8: Apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 3 – Vampire Inspired from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner and eye shadow stay in place and not smudge/crease. It will also make your eye shadow colors more vibrant and bold.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Use an eyeshadow brush to apply a matte black eyeshadow to your lid. Don’t go past your crease (browbone if you don’t have a crease). Don’t apply too much. You can always add more later. Remember, you want to keep this a soft, smoky eye.

I used NYX Eyeshadow in 01 Black and E.L.F Studio Eyeshadow “C”  Brush.

Step 3: Blend. Then blend some more. Blend the color past your crease/browbone and a little past your out corner. Blend until you achieve a soft black color. It actually took me a couple of minutes to get it be a soft black. So, don’t expect it be soft right away. If you feel the black is too soft, you can always layer on more black eyeshadow and blend it in.

I used E.L.F Blending Brush.

Step 4: Using a black eyeliner, line your upper lash line, waterline, and bottom lash line. Don’t be afraid if it’s not perfect. It’s a smoky eye. It’s not suppose to be perfect.

I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.

Step 5: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 6: Apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes. Apply as many layers as you want to the top lashes until you achieve the volume you desire.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Step 7A: Line your lips. You can either choose a lip liner that matches your natural lip color or one that matches your lipstick. I prefer to choose one that matches my lipstick because I want the lipcolor to stand out more. Since my lips are already full, I applied the lip liner to the inside of my lips. If you want to create the illusion of fuller lips, line the outside of your lips.

Step 7B: Using the same lip liner, color/fill in your lips. This will help you avoid a lip liner ring around your mouth if/when your lipstick fades or disappears.

I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Gash.

Step 8A: Apply a dark red colored lipstick. One that isn’t so bright. Apply the lipstick to just the inside/fattest parts of your lips. It is okay if is not perfect. You will straighten out the lines in the next step.

Step 8B: Use a lip brush to blend the dark red lip color to your outer lips and to straighten any crooked lines. You want to use a brush because it will help you create defined lines for perfectly shaped lips.

I used Urban Decay Lipstick in Gash and Sephora Professional lip brush.

Here it is! The tutorial for Holiday Makeup Look 1 – Classy Red Lips from the Holiday Makeup Look Series. Here is a reminder of what the look looked like:

As usual, start by applying a base: moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and/or powder.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base. This will help the eyeliner stay in place and not smudge.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Using a black/dark brown eyeliner, line your top lash line as close as possible to the lashes. Keep the line thin too. You will be thickening the line in the next step. Do not go past your outer corner, because we will creating a winged liner look. It’s okay if it is not perfectly straight. You will be fixing it later.

I prefer to use a liquid liner or gel liner when it comes to this look. It takes longer and requires more patience, but it creates a more precise, polished line. If you find using a liquid liner or gel liner too difficult, line your eyes first using a pencil liner. When you are done, trace over it with the liquid liner or gel liner.

I used MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack and MAC eyebrush 266 Small Angle Brush.

Step 3: Create a winged liner using the same eyeliner you used to line your top lash line.

A: Going from your inner eye to your outer eye, follow your bottom lash line. When you reach the outer corner of your eye, draw a line that follows your bottom lash line. See the arrow pointing at the line I drew? Draw the line as long as you want, depending how much of a winged liner you want. It’s best to start out short and extend the line to the length you want.

B: Now, connect the line you just drew to your top lash line. It should form a triangle.

C: Color/fill in the the triangle.

D: Straighten out the line. You want to keep the line thicker towards the outer eye and thinner towards the inner eye.  This will help create the illusion of bigger and wider eyes.

Step 4: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 5: Apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes. Apply as many layers as you want to the top lashes until you achieve the volume you desire. Don’t apply too much mascara to the bottom lashes. One coat will suffice. You don’t want to take away all the attention from your bold, red lips.

I used Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Pumping & Stimulating Mascara in Ultra Black Potion.

Step 6: Line your lips with a lip liner. Choose a lip liner that either matches your lipstick/gloss color or your natural lip color.

A: First, line your lips. Since my lips are already full, I applied the lip liner to the inside of my lips. If you want to create the illusion of fuller lips, line the outside of your lips.

B: Using the same lip liner, color/fill in your lips. This will help you avoid a lip liner ring around your mouth if/when your lipstick fades or disappears.

I used Clinique Quickliner for Lips in Bamboo.

Step 7: Apply a red colored lipstick. Apply the lipstick to just the inside of your lips. It is okay if is not perfect. You will straighten out the lines in the next step.

I used Revlon Matte Lipstick in In the Red.

Step 8: Use a lip brush to fill in the red lip color and to straighten any crooked lines. You want to use a brush because it will help you create defined lines for perfectly shaped lips.

I used Sephora Professional Angled Brush (I couldn’t find my lip brush!).

Step 9: Apply a light layer of clear gloss. This will help bring some shine and dimension to your lips.

I used the clear gloss from Maybelline Superstay Gloss.

This is in response to my EOTD: Soft Green Smoky Eyes post. I received a number of requests asking how to duplicate this look. Well, here it is! Here are pictures of the soft green smoky eyes as a reminder:

Let’s get started!

As usual, prep your face and apply all face makeup.

Step1: Apply an eyeshadow primer to prevent smearing and creasing. Blend it into your lid and brow bone.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Apply a matte dark brown eye shadow to your lid as a base color. It’s okay to go a little beyond your crease/brow bone.

I used the matte dark brown from Coastal Scents 88 Eyeshadow Palette.

Step 3: Apply a shimmery dark green shadow to you lid. Try not to go past your crease/brow bone.

I used the shimmery dark green shadow from Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette.

Step 4: Using the same dark brown shadow you used to apply to your lid in step 2, apply it into your crease/follow the shape of your brow/bone. This will help define your eyeshape.

Step 5: Using a fluffy brush/blending brush, eliminate the harsh lines between the green and brown by blending.

Step 6: Highlight your brow bone by applying a shimmery white/cream/light gold colored shadow underneath your eyebrows to above yourcrease.

I used a shimmery light gold shadow from Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette.

Step 7: Using the same green shadow you applied onto your lids in step 3, apply it to the inner corner of your eyes. I used a q-tip to reach the inner corner of my eye.

Step 8: To lighten the green shadow you applied into your inner corners of your eyes, use the same highlight shade from step 6. Apply it on top of the green you applied into your inner corners of your eyes.

Step 9: Using a flat eyeliner brush, apply a matte black shadow along your top and bottome lash lines as if you were lining your eyes with an eyeliner.

I used the matte black black shadow from Coastal Scents 88 Eyeshadow Palette.

Step 10: Using a flat eyeliner brush, go over the black shadow with the green shadow. This will help better blend and lighten the black shadow into the green shadow.

Step 11: Curl your lashes.

I used used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 12: Apply one coat of mascara to hold the curl. You will be adding more mascara later, so only one coat will do.

I used Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara in Black.

Step 13: Apply false eyelashes to your top lashes. Don’t know how to apply false lashes? Click here to learn how.

I used Revlon Fantasy Lengths False Eyelashes in Defining.

*Make sure the eyelash glue has dried before proceeding onto Step 14.*

Step 14: Apply mascara. Apply 1-2 more coats of mascara or however many coats you like. It’s important to apply at least one coat of mascara after apply false eyelashes to blend your real lashes and the false lashes together.

I received numerous emails asking me to do a picture tutorial on how I created the Golden Olive Smoky Eyes EOTD. Apologies for the bad blending job. I was in a rush again. Just in case you don’t remember what it looked like, here’s the picture:

Products I Used

1. Eyeshadow. I used L’oreal Hip Eyeshadow Duo in Gilded. One half is a gold eyeshadow and the other half is a dark chocolate brown. For some reason when these two colors are mixed together it makes a hint of olive green. I think the gold has a hint of a olive undertone.
2. Eyelash curler. I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.
3. Mascara. I used Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara in Black.
4. Eyeliner. I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.
5. Eyeshadow primer. I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.
6. Eyeshadow Brush. I used MAC eyeshadow brush #252. It’s a fluffy shadow brush.
7. Angled Eyeshadow Brush. I used MAC Angled Eyeshadow Brush #275. It’s not a stiff angled brush. It’s bit fluffy.
8. Blending Brush. I used MAC Blending Brush #217. You can use a fluffy eyeshadow brush. That will work too.
9. Flat Eyeshadow Brush. I used MAC eyeshadow brush #212. It’s a stiff brush.

Step 1: As usual, prep and prime your eyes using the primer. If you don’t have primer, you can use a neutral powder eye shadow as a base.

Step 2: Using the eyeshadow brush, apply the gold shadow onto your lids. Don’t go past your crease.

Step 3: Using the angled eyeshadow brush, apply the dark shadow to the outer corner of your eye and spread it into the crease (step A-C). Don’t have a crease? Just follow the shape of your eye socket. It’s okay to go past your crease. You want to end up with a V-shape (step D). If you don’t have an angled eyeshadow brush, you can use a regular eyeshadow brush.

Step 4: Using the blending brush, blend. If you don’t have a blending brush, you can use a regular eyeshadow brush.

Step 5: Using the flat eyeshadow brush, apply the gold shadow into the inner corner of your eye, and the dark shadow to the outer 2/3 of your bottom lash line. It’s as if your lining your bottom lash line.

Step 6: Apply eyeliner to the top and bottom lash line and your waterline.

Step 7: Curl your lashes and apply mascara.

You guys voted for the next picture tutorial to be how to get full lashes and here it is:

As usual, prep your face and apply all face makeup.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow primer to prevent smearing and creasing. Blend it into your lid and brow bone.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 2: Apply eyeliner as close as you can to the top lash line. Don’t make the line too thick. A thin line is what you want. You’re trying to give the illusion of thick lashes.

I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.

Step 3: Curl your lashes.

I used Shiseido Eyelash Curler.

Step 4: Apply one coat of mascara to hold the curl. You will be adding more mascara later, so only one coat will do.

I used Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara in Black.

Step 5: Apply false eyelashes to your top lashes. Use false eyelashes that look natural and are not too long and showy. Don’t know how to apply false lashes? Click here to learn how.

I used Ardell Fashion Lashes Starter kit with lashes style 110.

*Make sure the eyelash glue has dried before proceeding onto Step 6.*

Step 6A:

Reapply eyeliner. I usually use the eyeliner to fill in any gaps between the false lashes and my real lashes.

Step 6B:

Apply mascara. Apply 1-2 more coats of mascara or however many coats you like. It’s important to apply at least one coat of mascara after apply false eyelashes to blend your real lashes and the false lashes together.

Step 7:

Use a lash comb to comb out any clumps and to separate your lashes.

I used Sephora Professional Lash and Eyebrow Comb.

*You can add false lashes to the bottom lashes or add a light coat of mascara for a more dramatic look.

You guys voted for the next picture tutorial to be how to wear gold eyeshadow and here it is:

Gold eyeshadow is a great way to bring attention to your eyes without being dramatic. It also compliments bronzed/tanned skin. Perfect for summer! This look is perfect for the daytime. If you want to turn it into a nighttime look, all you have to do is layer on more of the color.

(I apologize for the dark under eye circles. I haven’t gotten much sleep this whole week, and I was too lazy to put on makeup and cover them up.)

Update: I got a better camera. So, I will be redo-ing this tutorial. I’m hoping this time the colors will show up much better. This is tutorial is so blah!) Here is the redo.

I used Urban Decay Get Baked Palette to achieve this look.

Before starting, apply all your face makeup.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow primer to prevent smearing and creasing. Blend it into your lid and brow bone.

I used the shadow primer that came with the palette, Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion.

Step 2: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a medium shade of gold shadow onto your entire eyelid.

I used Urban Decay eyeshadow in Baked and MAC eyeshadow brush #252..

Step 3: Use the same eyeshadow brush or an angled eyeshadow brush, apply a dark shade of gold or brown onto the outer 1/3 of your eyelid and into the crease of your eye. If you don’t have a crease, just follow the shape of your eye. I didn’t apply too much of the Twice Baked, because I didn’t want a smoky look. So, I just layered on a little bit to add color to my outer corner eye.

I used Urban Decay eyeshadow in Twice Baked and MAC Angled Eyeshadow Brush #275.

Step 4: Blend. I blended the shadows up towards my brow bone and a little past my outer eye corner. Blend until you don’t notice the contrasting colors between the two shadow colors.

I used MAC Blending Brush #217.

Step 5: Using the lightest shade of gold, apply the shadow from your crease to below your brows.

I used Urban Decay eyeshadow Half Baked.

Step 6: Blend.

Step 7: Using a flat eyeshadow brush, apply the medium shadow to your bottom lash line. If you don’t have a flat eyeshadow brush, you can use a Q-tip or a stiff eyeliner brush.

I used MAC eyeshadow brush #212.

Step 8: Using the flat eyeshadow brush (or a Q-tip or stiff eyeliner brush), to apply the dark gold/brown eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye on the bottom lash line.

Step 9: Line your top and bottom lash line with a brown eyeliner.

I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Bourbon.

Step 10: Apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

I used Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara in Black.

Here’s a picture tutorial on how to do a simple smoky eye. It doesn’t take very long. I was able to complete this look under 10 minutes.

This is a monochromatic smoky eye. It’s not very shimmery or so dramatic so it’s perfect for the daytime (and nighttime too).

Update: You’ll notice as the tutorial progresses, my eye gets a little redder and redder. It’s because I kept accidentally poking myself in the eye while trying to take the pictures. Silly me.

Step 1: Prep your face. Apply whatever face makeup you use: foundation, concealer, powder, etc.

Step 2: Apply an eyeshadow primer. Blend it onto your lid and brow bone.

I used Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer.

Step 3: Using an eyeshadow brush, apply a shimmery, neutral colored eyeshadow onto your entire eyelid.

I used Estee Lauder eyeshadow in Nutmeg and MAC eyeshadow brush #252.

Step 4: Using the eyeshadow brush, apply a grey eyeshadow over the entire lid, but don’t go past the crease of the eye. If you don’t have a crease, don’t go past your brow bone.

I used Maybelline Expertwear Eyeshadow Trios in Impeccable Greys.

Step 5A: Use the same eyeshadow brush to brush a dark eyeshadow shade onto the outer 1/3 of your eyelid.

Step 5B: Either use the same eyeshadow brush or an angled eyeshadow brush to apply the same dark eyeshadow shade into the crease of your eye. If you don’t have a crease, just follow the shape of your eye.

I used L’oreal Hip Eyeshadow Duo in Gilded and MAC Angled Eyeshadow Brush #275.

Step 6: Use a different eyeshadow brush or an eyeshadow blending brush to blend, blend, and blend. I blended the shadows up towards my brow bone and a little past my outer eye corner. Blend until you don’t notice the harsh contrasting colors between the two dark shadow colors.

I used MAC Blending Brush #217.

Step 7: Using the same shimmery, neutral eyeshadow color and the eyeshadow brush, apply the neutral eyeshadow from your crease to below your brows.

Step 8: Again, blend, blend, and blend.

Step 9: Using a flat eyeshadow brush, apply the dark silver shadow to your bottom lash line. If you don’t have a flat eyeshadow brush, you can use a Q-tip or a stiff eyeliner brush.

I used MAC eyeshadow brush #212.

Step 10: Using the flat eyeshadow brush (or a Q-tip or stiff eyeliner brush), to apply the dark eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eye on the bottom lash line.

Step 11: Apply a dark eyeliner to the top and bottom lash line and the waterline.

I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.

Step 12: Apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes.

I used Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara in Black.