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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

The holiday season is ideal for experimenting with new makeup techniques. This eye look, which is inspired by Free People’s lookbook Eastern Star, makes for a perfectly imperfect, yet ultra glamorous evening look. Plus, when paired with one another, the earthy taupe and sultry charcoal shadow shades are fit for a rock star—definitely not your average smoke-y eye!

You’ll need…

·      Eye shadow base/primer

·      Medium eye shadow brush

·      Shimmering taupe eye shadow

·      Matte taupe eye shadow

·      Dark gray/charcoal eye shadow

·      Shimmering champagne eye shadow (for highlighting)

·      Dark gray/charcoal or black eyeliner pencil with smudge applicator

·      Black mascara

Step one: Using the shadow base or primer, prime the entire eyelid, including the brow bone area.

Step two: Apply two-three layers of the matte taupe eye shadow to the inner corners of the eyelids, until you reach the halfway point to the outer corners.

Step three: From the halfway point of your eyelids, apply the shimmering taupe eye shadow to the outer corners. Also, apply the shimmering shade directly above the matte shade near the inner corners. Blend with a clean brush.

Step four: Apply eyeliner to the upper and lower lash lines—NOT the waterlines—and smudge.

Step five: Add a layer of dark gray or charcoal shadow over the lower lash lines.

Step six: Use the shimmering champagne shade sparingly as a highlighter along the brow bone and innermost corners.

Step seven: Finish the look with two layers of your favorite black mascara on both the upper and lower lashes. 

 

(Pictures from FreePeople.com)

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Madalyn is a journalism graduate student at West Virginia University. In 2016 she graduated with a B.S. in journalism from WVU. She also completed a minor in Spanish language, literature and linguistics. When she is not studying or working, Madalyn enjoys reading, exercising (especially running, hiking and cycling), playing with her dogs, art and fashion. 
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  I grew up in Charleston, West Virginia. Growing up here I knew there was a possibility of going to West Virginia University my entire life. Although I decided to start my college career at the University of Kentucky, those country roads led me back to WVU in the spring of my sophomore year. This was also the point when I decided to establish myself as a Broadcast Journalist student. Since this point I have strived to become the best possible journalist I can be. I am currently working as a weekend reporter for WDTV-Channel 5 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Prior to receiving this position, I worked as an intern with WCHS-tv/FOX11, in the summer of 2014, where I learned critical editing, interviewing, writing, and speaking skills. I worked closely with anchors, reporters, editors, directors, producers, and even the web team. Aside from the television industry, I am the Campus Correspondent for the West Virginia University Chapter of the online entertainment magazine, Her Campus. Another position I currently hold is the Social Media Chair of WVU’s Radio Television Digital News Association Chapter. In the Fall of 2012, I became a sister of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, in which I held the position of ‘Big Sister Chairman.’ My other passions include horse back riding, scuba diving, being outdoors, and running. I am very adventurous and I try to stay well rounded. My goal in life is to live life to the fullest and be the best possible version of myself. My ultimate goal would be to earn a spot as a reporter/anchor for Fox News, New York. I plan to graduate in December of 2016 and look forward to my future.