A glam night out is the time everyone looks forward to – when you can show off your style and make heads turn! Whether you love traditional makeup looks or quirky, daring styles – there’s something for everyone. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of creating a Smokey Eyes and Bold Lips look – the perfect makeup look for a night out on the town. Get ready to do the catwalk runway!
1. Preparing for the Big Night Out
Prepping for the Big Night Out
A night out with friends is always worth looking forward to. The fun vibes and happy faces make the night out extra special. But a great time has to start with the right preparations. Read the following tips and have a night to remember.
Look The Part: Make sure you look dapper or pretty with your choice of clothes. It all starts with having the right outfit for the outfit for the night and the way you feel in them. Strike the right balance between classy and giving the right impression to all the people you will stumble upon throughout the night.
Plan The Route: Getting lost in the middle of the night isn’t exactly fun. It would be a good idea to plan out the night ahead through a cab service or taking the subway. Seems like a lot of work? Take turns assigning duties and divide them up!
Arm Yourself With Snacks: No night out is complete without some go-to snacks to keep the night energized. Line up a few of your favorite snacks and load up on the way.
- Chips for salty cravings
- Chocolate bars for sweet cravings
- Organic fruits for nutritional needs
Ensure Water Supply: Don’t forget to give yourself a few cups of water every now and then. A great way to ensure that your night out brings no negative physical repercussions, grab a few water bottles, store it in a cold surroundings and refill whenever necessary.
2. Perfecting the Smokey Eye Look
Start with a Basic Smoky Look
Smoky eyes are one of the most classic and timeless looks that you can create. Begin by applying eyeshadow to your top and bottom lids, focusing on the outer corners. Choose a shade that is slightly darker than your natural skin colour, with a hint of shimmer. Blend the eyeshadow up and out around the crease and slightly on the bottom lid. Line the top and bottom lash lines with a black eyeliner pencil and smudge the pencil with an eyeshadow brush or your fingertips.
Add Definition and Dimension
Now is the time to add definition and dimension to your smoky eye look.
- Apply a medium-dark colour between the blended smoky eyeshadow and the black eyeliner.
- Take a light, muted colour and apply it in the inner corner of each eye.
- Apply a light coat of mascara.
Highlight and Intensify
Using a thin eyeshadow brush, apply a shimmery light colour just below the eyebrow. This will help to highlight and intensify your smoky eyes. Lastly, use a liquid eyeliner to define the upper lid if you want a more dramatic finish.
3. Combining a Bold Lip with the Smokey Eye
The bold lips and smokey eye look is a compelling combination that has shown up on red carpets and fashion shows for many years. The combo screams effortless glamour, and when done right the results are worth the effort.
To create the look, the first step is to make sure your eye makeup is totally on point. Start with prepping your eyes: use a primer or moisturizer and tap in some concealer for an even base. The next step to is to use a neutral shade across the entire lid and highlighter in the inner corners of your eyes. Moving onto the smokiness part, you’ll need to choose one shade, or two if you prefer, darker than the base color. Blend out this color on the crease of your eyelid, keeping it on the center as the focus. Defining your lash line with an intense tone and a few coats of mascara, completes the look.
Now for the bold lips, choose your desired color and use a lip liner that is slightly darker to trace your lips and deepen the color at the corners. Generously apply lipstick, blotting it or use a gloss for added shine.
To complete the look, you can:
- Use blush on the apples of the cheeks to give a natural flush
- Add some extra intensity to the look with faux lashes
- Finally, keep skin dewy with a bit of highlighter on the cheekbone, nose and Cupid’s bow
and just like that, you’re all done!
4. Find the Perfect Palette: Eyes and Lips
Choosing the perfect eyes and lip palette can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! With the right know-how and selection of shades, you can create a jaw-dropping look to turn heads wherever you go. Here’s how to pick the perfect palette:
- Eyes: Invest in quality eyeshadows that come in a variety of shades to create a versatile look. Try to select eyeshadows that are designed to blend easily and last the entire day with minimal touch-ups.
- Lips: Look for a lip palette that contains shades that you can mix and match to create different looks for day and night. Select shades that compliment each other, and that will work well with the look that you are trying to achieve.
Once you have the right palette, it’s time to put it to use. For your eyes, start with a light shade all over the lid and then hone in on the creases and corners of your eyes with a darker shadow. Finish the look with a dramatic eyeliner coat or a smudged one for a more smoky effect. For your lips, consider using the lighter shades for day, and go for something brighter or a deep berry to amp up your look for a night out.
Now you know how to pick the perfect palette to get those killer eyes and lips. With a variety of shades, you can create a look for any occasion!
5. Finishing Touches: Setting and Blending
Once your painting is almost complete, it becomes time to set it and blend. Patience, attention, and the right tools will come hand in hand to make sure your masterpiece looks exactly the way you want it. So, here is a quick guide of the steps you should take to get it perfect.
- Priming the canvas – It won’t take too long, but before you set the paints and start blending, make sure that your canvas is prepped and ready. Clean the surface and edges, matte it down, and it’s good to go.
- Arranging the colors – With the help of a brush, arrange the paints on your canvas in the same order and shade as you did before. It’s usually wiser to start with the lightest colors and move towards the darker ones as you go.
- Smoothening and blending – With clean strokes, blend the colors together to smoothen out the transitions. Make sure that the colors that were supposed to merge seamlessly, do so without any hassle.
- Retouching and Cleaning – After everything is perfectly blended and the colors settled, you can go back in to retouch any part of the painting that you think may use some more details. Clean the sides and the painting is done!
That’s it! Setting and blending will have your painting ready in no time. Usualy, it will take less than an hour to finish up, so you can admire your finished work soon enough.
But remember to keep going back and checking the painting as you blend, and don’t rush the process. Remember to have fun and it’ll turn out great.
6. Get Ready to Shine: Let’s Go Out!
The crisp night air is just begging to be enjoyed, so what are we waiting for? Now that all the preparations are made, we can head out and sparkle! So bundle up and let’s go out and have some fun!
There’s plenty to discover no matter how we choose to spend the evening.
- Eat out: There’s nothing like a great meal to cap off the night. Find a cozy spot to to savor some delicious food!
- Shop around: Take the opportunity to hit some of your favorite stores and browse around for a great find. Or maybe you can find something unique!
- Star gazing: One of the simplest ways to spend a cool evening is to enjoy the stars above. Find a secluded spot and admire your surroundings.
There’s no limit to what you can do when you step out for a night. So make sure you’re ready to enjoy every minute! Wear your best, make sure you’re comfortable and let’s go make some memories!
Thank you for taking the time to learn how to create a glamorous look for your next night out. The smokey eyes and bold lips combo is an easy, yet sophisticated, beauty look everyone should try. Follow these steps and you’ll have a beautiful finish that will make you look and feel amazing. Get ready to shine!
