This makeup look shows how you can easily add another color to transform the classic black smokey eye. I applied a purple color on the outer V and crease to frame the black on the lid. I also put some purple glitter along the lower lash line for fun.
For the rest of my makeup, I stuck to contouring and highlighting (no blush) and wore a nude lip to keep the focus on my eyes.

EYES
- MAC Paint Pot in “Soft Ochre” (entire lid)
- MAC Paint Pot in “Blackground” (lower lid)
- MAC Pigment in “Dark Soul” (apply dry on top of Blackground on lower lid)
- Milani E/S in “Shock” (blend along outer V and entire crease)
- Milani E/S in “Storm” (blend color where Shock and Dark Soul meet; also apply on entire lower lash line)
- MAC E/S in “Brulé” (highlight)
- Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner in “Metalhead” (entire lower lash line, on top of Storm)
- Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel in “77″ (upper lash line)
- MAC Limited Edition Kohl Power Eye Pencil in “Feline” (lower waterline)
- Maybelline The Falsies Volum’Express Waterproof Mascara in “Very Black” (two coats on top and one coat on bottom lashes)
CHEEKS
- Benefit Bronzing Powder in “Hoola” (contour) — I also used this to contour my nose ![]()
- TEMPTU AIR pod Highlighter in “301 Champagne” (upper half of apples and up towards temples)
LIPS
- MAC L/S in “Myth”

I came up with this makeup look to match my dress that I wrote about last Fashion Friday.

so cute! i love purples!
Beautiful!
So mysterious and so sexy! Wycee do you have a Facebook page?
That’s really awesome!
I love your makeup looks — but seriously, how do you keep your eyebrows so perfectly full and shaped?!
I love how you transitioned into the purple.
Thanks Evelyn!
Thanks Kate!
Hi Lily! Thanks
My Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/nerdygirlmakeup.
Thanks Ana!
Thanks Lindsay! My eyebrows have always been full. I wanted thinner eyebrows when I was younger, but I was too scared to pluck them. So I haven’t done anything with the shape of my eyebrows — I just clean them up daily (pluck a couple hairs below my brows) and trim them from time to time. I groom my eyebrows by brushing them down in an outward direction. Here’s a link to my review of the brush I’ve been using to both fill and groom them in one step:
http://www.nerdygirlmakeup.com/2010/04/10/claudio-riaz-instant-brow-brush/
I also like using an eyebrow pencil with a Japonesque Brow/Lash Comb as well (it’s much cheaper than the Claudio Riaz Instant Brow Brush).
Thanks Phyrra!
What brush do you use to do the outer V and crease?
I really like this one… this will be my look for the Ichiban Idol Concert!!! Hehehehe
Hi Michelle,
I used my MAC 217 Blending Brush for the outer V and crease. I also lightly went over where the purple and black meet on the crease with a fluffy MAC 224 Tapered Blending Brush.
Thanks Wyette! Take a picture when you do!
Flawless!
Wycee, i can’t wait to experiment your archieve… and once i’m done, with your permission, can i take picture and upload it on your Facebook page? Your name will be credited on it, as the teacher
Hi Marina,
Thanks! I’d love to see pictures of what you come up with! If you want to submit it as the next Fan Look, send me an e-mail (click on “Submit a Request” above) with your pictures, products used and where, a brief bio, and at least one of each type of picture: full face, closeup of eye(s) open, and eye(s) closed. Happy experimenting!