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Monday, 17 December 2012

December Eye Make-Up Challenge: Day 8, Smokey

I actually did this look a few days ago but I've kept it because I thought it would be nice for smokey!


I don't wear dark eye shadow very often at all so this was definitely out of my comfort zone. I know I should have used more eyeliner/shadow on my lower lid but I feel like it just makes my eyes look so small... I decided I wanted to adapt the smokey look to suit me. I also need to apologise for how uneven the sizes of these pictures are! For some reason I didn't manage to get two equal photos. Idiot. At least the bigger one is the one with all the impact!

I created this look with my elf Beauty Book in Smoky which I will be blogging about in the future. I must say, I was really impressed with the included black eye liner, it was very pigmented and easy to use, and you know me, I never use pencils!


 I used the 3 shadows on the right hand side as well as the included primer. It's the first primer I've ever used. I won't explain too much about this because hopefully you'll be able to read all about it on the elf blog soon enough as I had the opportunity to guest blog for them recently!

Day 1/Day 2/Day 3/Day 4/Day 5/Day 6/Day 7
I really hope you like my interpretation! 
Let me know in the comments which celebrity you think I should take my inspiration from for the next look!


Lauren
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32 comments:

  1. Unknown17 December 2012 at 23:59

    Wow this looks really good, I hope ELF do a sale after Christmas. I'll definently be buying some of their beauty books if so!

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    1. Lauren18 December 2012 at 15:15

      Thank you :) yeah I was pretty impressed with this to be honest, £6 isn't bad at all for what you get x

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  2. L A U R A18 December 2012 at 00:08

    This is gorgeous! Definitely makes your eyes pop :)

    I'm absolutely rubbish at doing smokey eyes or even smudging eyeliner out as it gets caught between my lashes (boo!), but this is gorgeous :)

    Laura xoxo
    http://pale-girl-reviews.blogspot.com

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    1. Lauren18 December 2012 at 15:16

      awwh thank you!
      Ohh :( I'm sure you'll get it eventually :) just practice! x

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  3. Unknown18 December 2012 at 00:20

    This looks absolutely stunning on you! x

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    1. Lauren18 December 2012 at 15:16

      Thanks Hannah! I felt really glamorous :) haha x

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  4. Steph18 December 2012 at 01:02

    Wow!! Love this look it's gorgeous!xx

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  5. Anonymous18 December 2012 at 08:41

    Amazing look this time :-). I was looking at the ELF palette a few days ago and wondering whether to get it or not. Look forward to your review on it xox

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    1. Lauren18 December 2012 at 15:18

      Thank you :) you definitely should, well worth the price. Yeah I'm hoping it will be up on the elf blog soon... the girl I corresponded with said from the 17th and of course it's the 18th now... so I hope they're still gonna post it :/ haha x

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  6. Unknown18 December 2012 at 10:38

    This is amazing! I wish I could perfect the smokey eye!

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    1. Lauren18 December 2012 at 15:18

      thank you! I've never really done smokey eyes before, dark shadows make me a bit nervous! The beauty book was helpful :) x

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  7. Unknown18 December 2012 at 11:55

    This is gorgeous! Love it!

    Gillian x

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  8. Unknown18 December 2012 at 21:01

    This is beautiful!
    Who says eyeliner down to your cheeks is the rule, if it doesn't suit you there is no point!
    This is really flattering on you :)

    Louminous

    xx

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    1. Lauren19 December 2012 at 23:50

      Awh thank you :) ah true, better to make something work for you I guess!
      x

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  9. Sandy18 December 2012 at 21:04

    Your eyes look BEAUTIFUL xx

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  10. Cece Coffeshop19 December 2012 at 01:50

    This is wonderful! Perfect for party, going out and holidays! Thanks very much <3
    Avi
    Giveaway at my blog
    http://petitefashionmonster.blogspot.mx/2012/12/giveaway-necklace-of-lunatic.html

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    1. Lauren19 December 2012 at 23:51

      I've definitely found a go-to evening look!
      Thanks for your link! :) x

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  11. Celine19 December 2012 at 21:23

    This is the first of these posts I've seen, I love the idea! Your eyes look gorgeous! xo

    vintage-teapot.blogspot.com

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    1. Lauren19 December 2012 at 23:53

      Thank you! I can't take all the credit, I was inspired by another blogger http://blog-allthingsbeautiful.blogspot.co.uk/ and asked for permission to adapt her challenge which she kindly allowed :)
      x

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  12. Unknown19 December 2012 at 23:16

    Your eye make-up is amazing, love how it was created by such an affordable brand :)!
    Love the blog! :)

    Nicolle x

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    1. Lauren19 December 2012 at 23:53

      Aww thank you! Yep, just £6 for the kit :) x

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  13. Wanischa20 December 2012 at 03:09

    Your eyes make-up looks gorgeous :)

    I've nominated you for Liebster Award :)
    http://wanischas.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/liebster-award.html
    xx

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    1. Lauren21 December 2012 at 23:20

      Thank you!
      Aww yay, you're giving me too much love girl!
      I'm posting about it now :)
      x

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  14. Angharad Jones21 December 2012 at 20:06

    This is stunning, I wish I could recreate this! Loving your blog, newest follower :)

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    1. Lauren21 December 2012 at 23:21

      Thank you so much :) I'm sure you could! It was really simple. I just followed the instructions in the elf book really :)
      yay! Welcome :)
      x

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  15. Unknown30 December 2012 at 19:08

    These are beautiful! I'm so rubbish at getting my eye shadow right. I'm determined to start practising and get better. I love your blog and will definitely be following. As for your latest post, I love your final fact. Its so true and your a true inspiration to leave a comment like that so openly and for being happy with yourself, you definitely don't see it often enough.

    Nailthelook.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Lauren31 December 2012 at 11:35

      thank you :)! I'm no expert, it's just practise. I'm sure your looks will be gorgeous!
      oh thank you so much, that means the absolute world to me. What an amazing compliment :)
      thanks for your link, following you x

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  16. Mackenzie M. 8 January 2013 at 02:41

    Lauren, this look turned out so great, and I think the whole idea of all these looks is wonderful! Knowing how hard to photograph make up looks, I appreciate that you stuck with it and they are all great inspiration! really love the bold eyeliner one too :) You should make it a tag, how fun would that be

    Mackenzie xo

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    1. Lauren8 January 2013 at 11:33

      I'd like to say I did stick with it but this was the last one I did :( I got halfway through and suddenly it was Christmas and I abandoned it. It's my one blog regret! haha. I still might carry on now, just to finish it :)
      Thank you for your lovely compliments! x

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