[EverydayGlam]

Hey

Do any of you wear a smokey eye look during the day? Do you think it's too dramatic?

Just curious, because I've been thinking a maybe a toned-down smokey look could be appropriate for daytime. I just thought I'd throw this idea out there, beforehand - I don't want people to think I'm some sort of a street walker, lol.

[shangrila]

lol@ streetwalker! hee...

i do a subtle smokey eye during the day alot. i work in a corporate environment, so i save my streetwalker look for later on! lol seriously, i usually do it with softer colors.

[jones10021]

Me too. I also tend to apply a softer gray for daytime to give my eyes a slightly mysterious look. I try not to go overboard.

[EverydayGlam]

hehe

Thanks! Yeah, I was thinking a smokey eye with a grayish-lavenderish colour instead of an intense black. I too work in a corporate setting and don't want to freak these people out, LOL...

Guess, I'll have to get my streetwalker groove on on my own time! LMAO!

[magosienne]

of course you can ! usually i keep black for the nighttime look, so instead i use a dark purple or blue to tone it down a bit.

[EverydayGlam]

Thanks!

[mem636]

The new shadow liners from Smashbox are really great for a light daytime smokey eye.
You can find the Bronze color (Hollywood) on line at QVC. There is another color that was from a QVC kit a couple of months ago called Fan Club (an olivey color) that you can find on ebay.

[Merecat]

I've seen some really great smokey eyes done with browns/taupes. I think that you could easily rock it out.

[jmgjmg623]

I never understood why people think smokey eyes should only be worn at night. If you're so worried about what other people are going to say, then don't wear it. Otherwise, go for it. I'm sure you'll look great with it on in the daytime or night.

[SimplyElegant]

I usually use browns and greys for daytime smokey eyes.

[la_chinita]

Smokey eyes don't have to be overly dramatic IMO...like the others have said, it can be toned down for a daytime look. I love brown smokey or olive green smokey eyes for daytime...sometimes gray smokey eyes too. I use just a little bit of carbon in the corners to deepen the colors, but not all-black for daytime. Also, if I decide to do a smokey eye, I'll usually steer clear of anything too glittery or it'll look too much. And, as long as the lips are toned down with neutral colors, smokey eyes (any color) can be very wearable.

[StereoXGirl]

Originally Posted by EverydayGlam

hehe

Thanks! Yeah, I was thinking a smokey eye with a grayish-lavenderish colour instead of an intense black. I too work in a corporate setting and don't want to freak these people out, LOL...

Guess, I'll have to get my streetwalker groove on on my own time! LMAO!

That sounds like it would work great!

[laurreenn]

yea i usually wear a brown smokey eye in the daytime and it's fine, as long as you don't make it too dramatic.

[MakeupByMonet]

I wear smokey eyes day or night HAHA I wear dramatic E/S all the time but that is just me I actually get clients that way because I wear alot a makeup everywhere almost everyday so I always get people asking what eylashes/eyeshadow/foundation etc. R U wearing? or if I got my makeup done professionaly ........so thats when I let em know I'm a makeup artist & give em my card!!!

[nanzmck]

Originally Posted by jmgjmg623

I never understood why people think smokey eyes should only be worn at night. If you're so worried about what other people are going to say, then don't wear it. Otherwise, go for it. I'm sure you'll look great with it on in the daytime or night.

amen!

[jmgjmg623]

Originally Posted by MakeupByMonet

I wear smokey eyes day or night HAHA I wear dramatic E/S all the time but that is just me I actually get clients that way because I wear alot a makeup everywhere almost everyday so I always get people asking what eylashes/eyeshadow/foundation etc. R U wearing? or if I got my makeup done professionaly ........so thats when I let em know I'm a makeup artist & give em my card!!!

Everything you just said is exactly what happens to me. I wear it day and night and get people saying, "I love your eye makeup". Bravo to us AKA 'street walkers'...lol!

Originally Posted by nanzmck

amen!

I'm surprised it hasn't been said before. Thank you, thank you!