16 Apr 2010

Exotic Arabian Smokey Eyes








On Facebook, some of you said you wanted to see a more dramatic prom look, and some others said they wanted to see another Arab makeup look. I decided to combine your suggestions (Become a Fan on my Facebook page to have input in future looks) and came up with this little number. The eyeliner is decidedly in tune with the Arab makeup style, and the soft smokey eyes use a lot of glitter and shimmer which would be perfect if you want to stand out at a special event, such as prom, or something else entirely.

This was hard! The eyeliner is the trickiest part. If you're a total beginner with using liquid or gel eyeliners, I'd say skip the complex design and just go for a single, swooped wing on the outer eye and do some more practicing before deciding on this look for your special night out.

Face
Illamasqua cream foundation, Ben Nye concealer, Bobbi Brown Peony Shimmerbrick, Barry M Natural Dazzle bronzer, Benefit High Beam

Eyes
MAC Mauvism Paint, Essence Colour & Shine e/s in 03 Wear It, Rimmel Colour Rush e/ s in 101 Glam Rock, MAC Carbon e/s, MAC Dazzlelight e/s, MAC Vanilla e/s, MAC Blacktrack Fluidline, La Femme white cake eyeliner, MAC #42 lashes, Essence black eyeliner, Essence glitter eyeliner in light blue

Lips
Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick in 108 Pink Pearl, MAC Wonderstruck Lustreglass

Nails
Essie - Tart Deco (is actually more orange than in these pictures)

56 comments:

  1. That looks amazing!

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  2. Oh my goodness, you are perfect!

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  3. I love it! The black eyeliner and the white lines are gorgeous!
    I wish i had the money to buy some more expensive make up with quality. The things i got is some crap from the drugstore and it doesn't work as good as i want it to.
    You are amazing, and i love all your videos :)

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  4. wow, das ist sooooo wunderschön!

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  5. That is absolutely gorgeous!

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  6. aaaah, that is a hot look! I gotta watch the tut when I get home. Thanks Julia

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  7. Wow this one looks super fun!
    Great job =D

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  8. OMG beautifulness overload!!! <3

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  9. WOW...you are incredibly awesome! I love this goregous look for the eyes. WOW. This has to be my favorite look from you and you are one of my favorite Youtube Guru :)

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  10. I LOVE this look, and Im def going to use it as inspiration for a look!

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  11. Fabulous! I do really love this. It's something I'd try for a regular Friday night out doing whatever. I'd love to see how you do the inner wings though. It's definitely something I struggle with.

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  12. Love it! Wish I could pull it off...

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  14. Okay, I normally can't get on board with the whole arab-eye quadruple winged eyeliner thing. But this one is actually attractive.

    Asiya

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  15. Love it girly. Thank You!

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  16. Anonymous2:36 am

    Stunning! One of my favourite looks. You are extremely talented when it comes to the smokey and sultry looks! Awesome Julia, keep up the excellent work :) xx

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  17. Incredible look yet again! I love the liner work

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  18. Anonymous3:34 am

    great look!

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  19. This is simply beautiful. I don't like my eyes that heavy (unless it's Halloween or I feel like being weird), but I can appreciate the artistry, intricacy, use of color, texture and finishes and the technique of this look. It's divine, Julia.

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  20. WOW THIS IS THE SHIT!
    I will DEF be trying to replicate this :p

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  21. Really beautiful:) wings are sooo hard to do! And even harder to get symetrical, but you are really good at this! Every time I see one of your videos, I go straigt to my makeup and try it out! So much fun!

    Thankyou for all the inspiration!

    http://femmeink.blogspot.com/

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  22. Anonymous9:06 pm

    It is so beautifull. It is amazing to see ho all of those different looks suit you!

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  23. This look is flawless! Great job!

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  24. Anonymous7:16 am

    Love it love it love it!!!!!!!!

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  25. Anonymous12:58 pm

    OMG that's soo beautiful!!!
    Would this look work with a hot pink dress???

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  26. A-WE-SO-ME!! I loved it

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  27. A-WE-SO-ME!! I loved it

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  28. Anonymous7:44 pm

    This look is absolutely ethereal. However, I have a question about the inner eye liner. I love makeup and have taken several theatrical makeup classes, but no matter what I do, liner on the inner eye becomes a watery mess for me. Do you have any tips?

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  29. Just "wow"! I love this makeup style! xoxo

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  30. This is a beautiful, exotic look. I'd be bold enough to wear it for a day out look. :D

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  31. Beautiful look! Is that a phone ringing throughout the video?

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  32. Dies ist uber hot! I love it!!!

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  33. Anonymous5:41 am

    that is really beautiful!! you are so talented.

    btw, compared to your other videos, you seem to be whispering here... Just a thought. :)

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  34. I think I'm gonna faint! This makeup is to die for!!

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  35. chrissie12:51 pm

    i love this look, i was wondering what the links are for the make up as all my eye shadows arnt exactly the best. im from the uk would that be a problem for me to buy them ?

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  36. Anonymous12:39 am

    I'm speechless! Your work is amazing and such awe inspiring. I'm definitely going to try this one... but it may take me several attempts before it is wearable. Thanks for all of your videos!

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  37. Anonymous7:21 pm

    YOu are verry sweet. I`m from Romania and i love your videos kisses :*

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  38. Anonymous12:05 am

    I'm Anissa from Algeria you are wonderful

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  39. Anonymous8:31 am

    beautifu looks i like it :)

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  40. Anonymous1:56 pm

    julia, u make me speechless.............
    how can some one be so creative and good in doing makeup????????
    luv ur tutorial and merci for sharing ur talent with us :)

    kissessssssssssss from munich

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  41. Anonymous6:50 pm

    dat it jus awsome love da luk.....why is it wen i tend to do my eye makeup my eye's tend to water alot which dosnt gve me da luk i want...any advice plzzzzz...thankz!!!!!!!!!

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  42. Anonymous3:42 am

    this is one of my favorite videos that you did ^^ and i'm going to try it out soon and thanks for all your work and videos!

    umm if you don't mind can you put the products that you used in order? >__<

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  43. Anonymous4:40 am

    u r so gorgeous

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  44. Anonymous3:08 am

    very beautiful look.
    going to have to try it one day for fun.

    but i have to ask what nail polish is that?!
    its gorgeous!

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  45. Anonymous3:10 am

    rofl. wow
    nvm about the nail polish.
    just saw the name

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  46. Anonymous8:32 am

    i wish i have your beauty

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  47. I never leave comments.. but you asked for it, so here it goes :)
    WOW!!! I learned some great tips, and picked up some good ideas. I don't usually wear a lot, except when I go out but I love shadow. I will definitely be using some of your looks soon!

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  48. I NEVER leave comments... but I really love this look and will definitely be using it. I don't wear a lot of makeup except for when I go out... I will be looking for more of your video's soon.

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  49. Anonymous2:44 am

    i ALWAYS look at u on youtube

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  50. Anonymous3:52 am

    Where can I buy lashes like those???
    I am a lash junkie!

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  51. Anonymous11:13 pm

    I really like this look a lot...not sure how good I would be putting falsies but all in all it's a awesome look that I would love to try one of these days...keep it up!! :-)

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  52. Wow!!! This is gorgeous Julia!! I'm a belly dancer and I will try something like this on thursday night cause I have a show to give... so... thank you!!

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  53. Julia!! Remember me? I'm the bellydancer, and I just want to show you how I wear this look at my last show. There I have to wear red lips cause if I don't the public cannot see them.
    Thanks again for the inspiration and please let me know where I can send you a picture if you want to see it better :)

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  54. I LOVE the tip about using the tape! GREAT idea! New fan, liked you over on Facebook too, definitely going to be following you! Mesa de Vida..Table of Life ~ Chef Kirsten

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