Wintery Smokey Eyes

by Rochelle O’Brienrochelle-smoky

www.RochelleObrien.com

Jo had a December wedding and wanted a sultry smokey look for her big day.

I prepped Jo’s skin with Laura Mercier hydrating primer to even out skin tone and fill in any fine lines, popping a bit of Carmex lip balm on to prep the lips too.  Chanel Pro Lumiere foundation in No. 20 was buffed into her skin with a Mac foundation brush, a little bit of Bobbi Brown concealer was used where needed and lightly set with Mac pressed blot powder

The eyes were the focus of this look and to begin, I used a thin layer of Mac ‘Graphito’ paint all over the lid.   On top of that, I pressed in Mac ‘Carbon’ eyeshadow to deepen the colour and added the same shadow underneath the lower lash line to give definition.  For a little bit of sparkle, I used Chanel single eyeshadow in ‘Platinum’ around the inner corner of the eye and tear duct. 

rochelle-smoky-2A little bit of Mac ‘Vanilla’ eyeshadow was used on the browbone to highlight and Bobbi Brown gel liner in ‘Black Ink’ was used along the top lash line.  This is a staple in my kit as it’s completely waterproof once set and doesn’t budge – essential if you’re prone to a few waterworks on the big day!  For maximum smudge proof lashes, I used Diorshow Blackout Waterproof mascara on top and bottom lashes.  I lightly filled in Jo’s eyebrows using the Chanel brow powder compact.

Jo’s cheeks were given a natural flush with Bobbi Brown powder blush in ‘Desert Rose’ and a little bit ‘of Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in ‘Petticoat’ on top of that.  I highlighted Jo’s cheekbones with some Benefit High Beam for subtle shimmer.

Jo wanted very pale lips to go with this look and I used a Shu Uemura lip pencil in nude to lightly outline the lips.  Finally, we topped it off with some Benefit Her Glossiness lip gloss in ‘Life on the A List’ and we’re ready to go!

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  1. Sarah Says:

    this is a really good version of a smoky eye, really niec for bridal work. I like your website Rochell, you have some really nice pictures on there. will you be doing anymore breakdowns?

  2. Rochelle O'Brien Says:

    Thanks Sarah! I will be doing some more breakdowns. Were there any in particular that you are interested in?

    A lot of my brides ask for the smoky look and it’s one of my favourite looks to do. It can be vamped up for full on glamour or toned down a little so that it’s more subtle for bridal.

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