The Accidental Smokey Eye

The Cut Crease

If you didn't know, I am LOVE with the look of a Cut Crease!!  To me this looks just screams definition and  style!!!  It's not an easy look if you don't have the "Eye" for it.  If you're not sure what a "Cut Crease" is, allow me to explain.  

A Cut Crease                                        

In the picture above you see the darker shadow is placed above my natural crease.  This gives the illusion of a larger eyelid, and gives me more room to play with eyeshadow.  Also, it allows me to wear a thicker eyeliner, which covers mot of my eyelid. Typically, I can't wear a eyeliner this thick without covering all of the shadow I applied.  In that case what is the point???  If you wear shadow, you want to be able to see it.  Hence the Cut Crease.

Now I'm no expert at the Cut Crease.  This is a new technique for me that I am perfecting on myself.  I can do this look on others with minimal effort, but on myself, it's a challenge.  Just take a look at a cut crease I created for my Cousin Chivonne recently.  

End of Day Closeup on Chivonne's Subtle Cut Crease

A couple weeks ago I had a very special fundraiser to attend.  So I attempted a Cut Crease. It did not come out as planned.  Looking my best was imperative...so I had to save the look.  I opted for filling everything in with a deep charcoal gray and sporting another fave look of mine, The Smokey Eye.  The look was a hit!!  Here are some pics of the final look and all the cool people I met that evening.

Businessman Kevin McGovern of The Water Initiative and I

Malaysia Pargo of Basketball Wives LA and I

The highlight of my night, meeting THE Deepak Chopra, Swoon!!!

Overall, both the Smokey Eye (Though not what I set out to do), and the night, were a success!!!!  I met great people, met new clients and had a fabulous time!!!! Tomorrow I'm back to NYC to work with some talented ladies I met this night. I'm excited and can't wait!!!

Be Blessed and Happy New Year!!

I'm Marshana Dahlia and I'm Ritchlie Beautiful