To achieve the purple smoky eye, you want to make sure that you are choosing the very best color of purples.  You want some light purples as well as some darker purples to really make your eyes pop out.

You also want to incorporate some violet eyeliner and also some maroon mascara.  All of these elements are fantastic whenever you are trying to achieve the ideal purple smoky eye!

Well, one thing that you want to keep in mind whenever you are dealing with glitter is that you do not want to overdo it.  It is extremely easy to overdo glitter, but you do not want to do that, for then you could definitely look overdone in the makeup.

The key to using glitter is that you just want to use a little bit of it, just to add on some sparkle and shine.

If you are planning on going out in the rain or on a super hot day, it is always a good idea for you to wear water-proof products, as they will not only not melt, but they will be protected throughout the day.  Whether you sweat or it rains, you mascara and your eyes will look perfect!

There is also water resistant foundation out there that might be a fantastic idea for you as well.  Just remember, weather-proofing your look just takes a couple extra steps and it will be worth it!

One popular look this fall involves a subtler variation of the much loved smoky eye. You can go for a smoldering look that can be worn in the daytime too!

Using a dark but soft eyeliner pencil, line your upper and lower lash line — get as close to your eyelashes as you can.

Then, you can soften the lines by smudging them with either a sponge tip, your pinky finger, or a flat tipped brush.

After that, use a standard fluff brush to put on an eyeshadow in a medium or dark color. Make it go up and a little bit above your crease, and make sure the strokes go back and forth. You can use a creamy shadow to soften the edges.

Pair this look with simple lips for the best results!

Your eyes are going to be the thing that stand out in your makeup and you should definitely take advantage of that.  Ensuring that your eyeliner is thick and beautiful is something that most people do not know how to do.  Well – that is what I am going to teach you!

First – start with liquid eyeliner and practice … for that is what is going to make it perfect.  After you have practiced on some paper, next go ahead and start on the upper lid and follow the natural curve.  You will see that it looks awesome as soon as you pull back.  Go over it once more and you are done!

One cool way to make your eye shadow last a really long time is to dip your eye shadow brush into a drop of saline.  The reason for this is because salt actually retains water and the salt in the saline will make your eye shadow extra moist and will keep it on your eyes a heck of a lot longer!

Try this trick and let me know what you think!  I can promise it works – I’ve used it over and over again!

For instance, an eyebrow pencil is essential, especially if you are just letting your brows grow out. Because eyebrow pencils can look rather harsh, however, you have to use them carefully — make sure you do not go too dramatic. Soft, short strokes and blending will keep your brows looking natural.

Some women prefer eyebrow powder, due to its softer appearance and the wide array of colors in which it comes. You need to use an angled eye brush with the powder.

Eyebrow gel is important as well, but being a relatively new innovation, it is often overlooked. It can be clear or in color, but it helps to smooth down wild and unruly brows.

This incredible collection from Smashbox is one of the must-have collections this spring.  Whether you are looking for darker shades or lighter, this spring collection has it all!  Smashbox has focused their efforts on the biscuit, chocolate, soft green, dark celery green, light silver-blue, dark blue-grey, sheer lilac, deep orchid, rose copper and coffee colors and to be honest, they look incredible!

Whether you want to spice up your cheeks or add a little purple or silver on your eyes, this collection has it all and it is the ‘Muse’ collection from Smashbox.  Now, most of you are probably over Smashbox nowadays, but honestly, I think that they are pretty freakin’ sweet and I definitely think that they are going somewhere.

So watch out people, Smashbox is coming for you and your makeup!

Now, it has to be said that the Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Mascara is actually one of those mascara’s that I would actually come back to.  To be honest, I am a person that tries every single mascara in the world and this is one of the top ones in the world.  The Ceramide formula is something that is incredible looking on and it lengthens you lashes beautifully!

For twenty dollars, I have to say that this beautiful mascara is something that I would buy over and over again.  Now usually, I am the type of person that will buy right out of CVS or something like that, but when I found out that Elizabeth Arden was coming out with lengthening mascara, I just had to try it!

So really ladies — Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Mascara is the bomb – totally!

So we’ve been talking a hell of a lot about colors lately haven’t we?  Yes, we have talked about all sorts of different colors and one color that keeps popping up is pink!  Well, many of you simply have no idea how to use pink eye shadow in the right way and how you can achieve the perfect and bright look with just a little bit of eye shadow that’s pink!

Well, firstly, you need to find the shade that is going to match you.  This is the hard part and the part that many, many people have problems with.  Personally, since my eyes are green, I use a lighter pink and then a darker pink for around my eye lines.  However, if you have browns, you might be able to get away with just lighter pinks.

It all depends on the color of your eye!  Just remember to put the color on the bottom lid as well as the top lid and you should be totally and utterly fine!