Dark Blue Smokey Eye!

So I think its way past time for a little makeup pictorial!  I tend to lean more towards the neutral colors but every now and then I need to step outside my box and do something bold! I know a lot of people are afraid of bright colors but they can be totally wearable depending on how they're applied! I decided to use a dark blue eye shadow that was in an Urban Decay palette that I purchased on Black Friday! Let's get into the tutorial! :)

This is seriously the most you need  for BOTH eyes!

First and foremost we're going to conceal redness on the eye lid and prime them. Especially when using dark colors, you want to conceal the eyelids and prime to make sure you get the truest color as well as to keep the eye shadow in place!

 Before...

After!

 This is the beautiful blue color we're going to be using! As you can see the color name is "Evidence". It's a part of an Urban Decay palette called "The Dangerous Palette". I don't think its in stores anymore, but you may be able to find it on Ebay or Amazon! You're going to pick this shade up on a flat shader brush like the one pictured..

 You're going to want to pat this on the lid and avoid swiping it back and forth. Patting the color on the lid is going to give you the truest color and the least fall out. Working with darker colors can be tricky so make sure to apply your foundation after you finish the eyes just as a precaution. You want to apply this in an oval-ish type shape to make blending easier!

 Now we're going to take this medium brown shade and blend everything out into the desired shape. You always want to blend out your shadow with a matte, neutral shade!

 This is what it should look like so far!

I wanted to warm the look up just a bit so I decided to take this warm, matte brown called Swiss Chocolate by MAC and blend in right into the crease, above the blue colors, but below the first blending shade.

 This is where you want to place the "Swiss Chocolate" color!

 Now we're going to add some depth to the look by adding a darker color into the outer V of our eye lid. I'm taking "Blackheart" from the Naked 3 and applying it in my outer V. You could use any black/greyish color you'd like!

 Apply it...

Then blend it out with a fluffy brush!

 This is going to be our highlight shade. I decided to use something matte because I didn't want so much shimmer on the eye with it being so dramatic. I added this to the brow bone and the inner corner of the eye.

 I took a black eye liner and "tight lined" my upper lash line to make sure no skin was showing through under my lashes!

I lined my eyes with this liquid liner (which is awesome for the $2 I paid for it!) and did a slight wing just to elongate the eye a bit.

 Eyeliner finished!

 For foundation I used MAC Studio Fix Fluid in the color NW 13 (yes I'm super pale LOL) I love this foundation, it gives great coverage and it's super heavy.

 I used MAC Pro Longwear Concealer under my eyes and to highlight a bit. I have this in the color NW 15.

 I used Too Faced Chocolate Solie Bronzer to contour. I contoured my cheeks, sides of my forehead, under my chin and my nose :)

 MAC Soft & Gentle for the highlight! Across the cheekbones, done the bridge of the nose and a little on the forehead!

 I apply my highlight with the HUGE fan brush from Coastal Scents!

I applied MAC's "Gingerly" blush to my cheeks. This is a very warm shade and really warmed up my face since dark colors have a tendency to wash out pale skin.

 Applying to the apples of the cheeks and sweeping back towards the hair line!

 I filled in my brows using Anastasia Brow Wiz and I have to say this is my absolute favorite brow pencil I've ever used! I've used pretty much everything and this one is so worth the price. I will definitely be repurchasing! I have mine in the shade "Brunette".

Brows: Before!

 Brow: After! Such a difference! :)

 And here's the finished look!

I really do love how this turned out! I wore it out and about to run errands today and got a ton of compliments on how subtle it was, but yet it still popped! Which is exactly what you want! :)

I hope you enjoyed this little "pictorial"! I'll try to do these at least twice a week while I'm waiting on my camera! I can't wait to get back into doing videos for you guys! I hope these are helpful in the meantime! As always please let me know any requests you have for blog posts! I appreciate all of you for taking the time to read my blog! Until next time loves, Stay Beautiful! :)