METALLIC SMOKY EYE

So of course this evening I was having makeup withdrawal symptoms (and had fallen into a deep spell of procrastination) and decided to have a play around with some eyeshadows.
For a base, I used Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Eternal Silver all over the lid; it's a very rich metallic silver that gives more of a sheen to the overall look and seems a little rough around the edges which I like as it makes it less polished. Over the top I dabbed on Creep from the Naked Palette all over the lid and slightly under the lower lash line. With such an intense colour, a little goes a long way and a blending brush is the best tool to have on hand; this way you can create a smoky eye that gradually fades out, rather than going OTT with racoon eyes.
Nude lips are pretty much the only way I could think to finish off such a dramatic eye look, anything else would be too in your face - this is when we begin to cross the line towards drag queen, all it takes the wrong lip colour.
I don't think the last picture does the look much justice but thought it might give a better idea as to what's going on on the lids. Hope you like this look and will try it out for yourself!
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