For a recent date night I thought I'd test my luck and see if I could do (and pull off) a dark blue smokey eye. The verdict was positive although the only votee was my guy who, bless his heart, says I look great with zit cream on so his vote doesn't quite count (but thank you for always making me feel good T!).
Nars has this great line of 'Night Series' eyeshadows and while you can't quite tell the color is blue in this photo, thanks to my lovely bathroom lighting, I layered Night Flight on my lids for a dramatic evening look.
I kept the rest of my look simple. Natural foundation, a touch of concealer around my eyes, pale pink blush and a swipe of nude lipstick. Oh and be sure to complete the smokey eye with multiple coats of mascara.
Photography by Lydia Hudgens.
39 comments:
You look gorg!! Blue is perfect for your red hair! (I am newly a red head and I keep getting inspired by your looks... I don't know what works and what doesn't yet!)
Have a great week!
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I am very fond of Nars products ! And I really love he result of your smokey eyes !
XX Luba
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Cool I always do a purple smokey eye. Love your sweater.
xo
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Such a beautiful pics ;-)
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please do more beauty posts! i love seeing what all other people use. :)
I looove NARS eyeshadow! Sometimes I wet the brush and use it to create an even darker look or line my eyes :)
It looks great! I found some navy blue gel eyeliner that I've been playing with recently; it's a nice, fresh change from black and brown!
Caitlin
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I love doing smokey eyes with colors! Navy is great, but recently I've been loving a purple smokey eye!
I like that!!!!! :) wondering if I can buy it here ;) xo, Alma
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the eye makeup looks gorg! love nars makeup! xo
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loving the bathroom art by the way! nice touch and loving the shadow
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love your bathroom!
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You look beautiful! xo, Christina
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Wow looks great, I always look like I didn't get enough sleep when I try a smokey eye!
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gorgeous! You cna def. pull that look off perfectly!
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I like the idea of a smokey eye that isn't black/charcoal gray. I'm still so hesitant with any sort of eyeshadow that isn't sparkly and champagne color...I'll have to work on that!
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your makeup is beautiful and i'm loving the art in the bathroom!
kw ladies in navy
You're definitely pulling that look off! Looks gorgeous with your red hair!
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Love that you can pull off the blue eyeshadow! Never going to happen for me seeing as I'm pale complected and blonde, but you're definitely inspiring me to try more suitably-colored smokey eyes on myself. You look great (and so happy!).
Natalie
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We should compare notes some time... I have the hardest time doing the smokey eye!
Haha.. my hubby loves me with zit cream on too! ; )
Your eyes look great!
Kayla
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Great NARS collection. Good luck with the smokey eye! I'm still trying to prefect that look.
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love this look, and what a sweet guy! mine says the same thing though not TOTALLY sure i believe him!
I love all of the great (and pretty) beauty products to be found in your bathroom. You look great with a smokier eye, and T is right, you look great in everything!
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xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
It looks gorgeous on you!
xo,
Vinni @ masala & missoni
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I love this blue smokey eye look on you. It looks amazing with your red hair!
Hi Alicia, can you tell me where the pictures in your bathroom are from? I love them! x
@glowandbehold ~ of course... I found them on Etsy!
You look amazing!
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It definitely looks good, but you're right - it's not the least blue on my screen!
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NARS does such a great pigment! This is a great way to rock the blue shadow trend without being in-your-face.
Chelsea
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LOVE the blue smokey eye! And NARS is seriously the best...
xoxo
Cassidy
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You look so gorgeous! I am inspired to try it:)
love it
you have an amazing bathroom.
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I LOVE THE WAY IT TURNED OUT! I may be adventurous this weekend and try this out!
That’s not bad, but I think it’s a bit dark.
Beautiful blue!
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you look gorgeous! haven't convinced myself to purchase anything Nars but i hear they are wonderful
-Violet
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