Lots of looks from the Fall 2010 collections showed eyeshadow that was wrapped around the eye. This is a really easy look and can be done with any colour that is medium to dark. Here’s a few tips to create this diffused, soft smoky look:

1. Use a flat shader brush to apply the eye shadow to the eyelids from lash line to crease.

2. Use the same colour and blend along the lower lash line.

3. Blend out the edges to keep the look soft.

4. For extra definition take a slightly darker colour and blend through the socket line, or add dark pencil to the water line.

The Chanel Fall make up collection is the perfect antidote to Summer’s neons and pastels. Though not available in Canada for another couple of weeks, I was able to test the samples that were on display at The Bay. The shadows in the Enigma palette all have a cool grey undertone. At least 3 of them will be perfect for creating the ever so important smoky eye of the season. There are also two single eyeshadows launching with this collection one of which is called Vert Khaki-a dark khaki green with a frost texture, it is gorgeous. Another notable addition to the line is the Intense Eye pencil in clair, a pale nude beige colour that will work as a brightener in the water line. Of course Chanel never disappoints in the nail polish department. Paradoxal nail polish is a dark grey, purple with a slight iridescence. I put my name on the already long waiting list for this one, I’m not holding my breath though.

Peter Philips is the master mind behind the Chanel make up collections as well as the make up direction for their runway shows inParis. The Fall show was all about these really messy undone looking eyes, that looked like a a child had got hold of her mother’s liquid eyeliner and dotted it all over her lids. The eyes were complemented with flawless skin and bare lips. Take this look from runway to real way for Fall, by being not totally precise with your eye make up but keeping up your skin perfect and lips nude.

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Set eye pencil with a shadow to keep it from moving too much. Or use a smudge proof product like Stila Smudge Pot for a long wearing look.

Today is the day we’ve been waiting for…The Hills and The City are back! To be honest I’m more excited about The City. I love to see what’s going on at People’s Revolution, and Elle magazine. The fashion aspect is far more prevalent than it is on The Hills since Lauren and Whitney left. However I will be tuning in to watch both shows of smoky eyed, nude lip wearing young girls. After all it is the last season of The Hills.

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I’ve actually never seen any of Diane Kruger’s movies I only know her for her style. The April edition of UK Marie Claire features Kruger on the cover and inside the issue looking quite stunning. I love the way her skin glows and the smoky eyes make her blue eyes look even more piercing.

Over the weekend I’ve been wearing the Kat Von D Motorhead (black colour) eyeshadow. What I liked about the shadow initially was the two textures in one. Half is matte the other half has small silver glitter particles infused into it. Inside the lid is a small mirror which is quite convenient. I found that the shadow adheres to the skin quite easily when applied with a brush. The pay off is good especially the matte texture. As with most eyeshadow, when applied on top of a cream base you get maximum pay off. As I blended the shadow, I did notice the colour started to lose intensity going from dark black to more of a grey colour. The glitter particles fall onto your cheeks which can be annoying if you’ve already done your foundation. On myself, I found the shadow wore for at least 5 hours without fading.

Currently these shadows are half price at Sephora-only $10. For that price they are worth trying.

What always stands out to me about Rhianna is her honey coloured skin, and pretty light eyes. Both of these features were a focus in her make up, when she visited the Jonathan Ross show in the UK. Starting with the skin, I would use Nars Sparkling Loose Powder in Gold Rush. Apply anywhere skin is exposed to get a warm shimmery glow. To replicate the cool toned smoky eye, apply the darkest colour in the Armani Eyes to Kill Palette, on top of a cream base shadow to intensify the colour. Use a soft tapered blending brush to pull the shadow out towards the temple to create the elongated shape. Apply the light beige shadow as a highlight on the brow bone. False lashes are a must have to add more drama to the eyes. I like the Make Up Forever Nude Lash 158, they’re thick at the base of the lashes and give lots of length. No smoky eye is complete without the right lip. Rhianna’s bronze peach lip could be achieved with Michael Kors for Estee Lauder Lip Sheen in Honey Blonde.

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Before the end of the year arrives a few big movies will hit the theatres just in time for the 2010 awards season. (Golden Globe nominations were this morning) Over the past week premieres and promotion have begun, where we’ve seen standard red carpet looks that work every time. Rachel McAdams and Gwen Stefani at the premiere of Sherlock Holmes, show off two different shades of red. Adding further evidence to the fact that, there is a red lipstick that works for everyone. Penelope Cruz at the Nine premiere, and Zoe Saldana at Avatar, left their hair down, and focused on dark smoky eyes and neutral and matte lips.

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We heart this trend for Fall 2009. Everyone knows you cannot go wrong with sooty dark eyes and pale lips. Almost every makeup line has their version of the “black out” trend. MAC’s Grease Paint Stick with Chanel’s Eye Gloss smudged on top creates a fabulous punky eye. Add to that a sharp shouldered jacket, and leather accessories. It’s so incredibly hot. You have to wear this look with attitude and confidence. It’s not for shrinking violets.

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September means Summer is officially over and Fall is fast approaching.  That means new make up, new wardrobe, the return of our favourite TV shows, and the launch of some new ones!  As we all know everything old is new again. So your pillow smudged smoky eye from the Summer just needs to be tweaked to look stronger and more intense to bring it up to date for Fall 2009, as seen above on both Ashlee and Taylor.  The nude lip is standard procedure with a smoky eye but a bright red mouth gives off way more attitude.

Try Make Up Forever Aqua Black waterproof cream eyeshadow for a long lasting pitch black eyes.  Brighten up the inner corners of the eye with MAC Phloof! eyeshadow.  Use Nars Fantasia lipliner pencil and fill in the entire lip then finish with Nars Sabrina lip balm for the perfect nude pout.  Or for full on red lips use Ruby Woo lipstick precisely outlined with Cherry lip pencil both by MAC.

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Kohl eye liner is centuries old and far from a trend but an industry standard.  The best kohls are creamy enough to smudge out to create a smoky eyeliner, but can also achieve a perfectly defined line too. Keep the line tight to the lash line for a slightly understated look, or blend it out towards the crease of the eye for more drama.  The more you smudge the line the smokier it gets.  The best tools to use are medium density brushes that can work the kohl until there are no hard edges.  The key to a perfect smoky eye is whatever you do on the top do on the bottom. Here’s how to get the look in a few quick steps:

1. Line the entire eye with the kohl top and bottom.

2. Using a pencil brush smudge over the liner until the line dissipates.

3. Apply a dark shadow on top of the smudgy liner to create more intensity and longer wear.

4. Blend the shadow out with a soft haired brush so there are no hard lines.

5. Apply the kohl to the top and bottom water line to completely encase the eye.

6. Highlight the brow bone and finish with mascara.

It comes around every season. Can be seen on runways in all four of the fashion capitals. It’s the smoky eye. This seasons adaptation is imprecise, melted, and pillow smudged. Always dark, sooty with a lived in look. At Cavalli the melted look was achieved by applying Nars Cream Eyeshadow in Zardoz over the top of a pencil. Waxy kohl liners are perfect for recreating a slightly imperfect look. Backstage at Temperley London we used MAC Smolder Eye Kohl, and cream based shadows to give the girls an edgy yet glam look. Finish the look with flawless skin and a beige nude lip as seen on Mary Kate Olsen. This is your recipe for a hot summer look!

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