Evening Look: Smoky Eyes & Red Lips
Still loving Chanel Dragon. Still my favorite red! Also still loving Guerlain Parure Gold (which is totally my “special occasion” foundation). It’s always nice when you go back to your favorites and you find they’re just as amazing as you remembered!
Psst… Mellan photo included behind the cut!
You will need the following…
- Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), NARS Tzarine Eyeshadow (warm champagne/smoky gray), NARS Rajasthan Eyeshadow (golden taupe/dark green-blue), NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow (deep brown), Burberry Trench Eyeshadow (highlighter), Urban Decay Stash 24/7 Liner (antique gold), MAC Plushlash Mascara (black)
- Face: Guerlain Parure Gold Foundation (03), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
- Cheeks: NARS Douceur Blush (rosy brown), Dior Amber Diamond Skin Shimmer (bronzy highlighter)
- Lips: Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque (bright red)
- Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: N/A
For eyes, start by applying Smudgeproof as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249. Using the 239, apply Tzarine (warm champagne) eyeshadow on the lid. Lightly blend Rajasthan (taupe) eyeshadow on the outer third of the lid blended to the outer lid with the 239. Next, apply Coconut Grove eyeshadow into the crease with the 226, lightly blending onto the outer lid. Blend Trench eyeshadow with the crease shade and highlight the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying Stash eyeliner on the lower lash line. Finish by sweeping lashes with Plushlash mascara.
For cheeks, apply Douceur blush on the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116. Highlight lightly with Amber Diamond skin shimmer with the 165.
For lips, apply Dragon rouge allure laque for a complementing lip.
Check out more photos!
Saw Wicked last night! It was great! 
OH! And I forgot to include this comparison photo on last week’s FFHF…
Mellan @ 9 weeks
Mellan @ 12 weeks
Mellan @ 2.5 years
what a gorgeous, subdued smoky eye look! i like that i can work for day or night.
mellan pics just melt my heart, such a great way to start the week.
Thanks so much, Connie!
What a striking, classy look. I like that both the eye and the lip get a bit of drama each. This is great on you! What makes the Parure Gold good for special occasions? Does it photograph particularly well? And Mellan is adorable.
Thank you, Dini!
It photographs well, wears all night, gives excellent coverage without being heavy… Just really love the way it looks on me.
Aww, baby Mellan was so cute!! (Of course, so is Mellan now.)
Love this look
You always look so great with smokey eyes and red lips — classic without being dated.
Puppies are always EXTRA cute.
Thank you, Rae
You look so pretty, like a modern day Snow White
I love it!
Thanks a lot, Angie!
wow pretty look! and your puppy is adorable by the way!
Thank you, Jennifer
I wore that lipstick today as well. SOOO happy you convinced me to buy it! It truly is stunning on ANY skintone!
YAY! It’s such a phenomenal shade of red! I’m thrilled you enjoy it too!
That look is so beautiful. I try that look for special occasions as well, but I don’t have the right brown/taupe for the crease…I might have to get this one! The Chanel palette from a while back looked promising as well. I also am a huge dog lover so the puppy/adult comparison photo got a huge out loud “awww” from me. Thank yoU!
Thank you, Laurz!
Coconut Grove is very, very dark — I’d actually say something like MAC Satin Taupe or Espresso would be better. I had to blend out Coconut Grove quite a bit!
Satin Taupe looks beautiful in the crease!
This is wicked! (Had to!) Are you going out to eat tonight? The play looks really interesting.
Haha! We actually ended up skipping dinner, since we had such a big lunch, lol.
Love this look! Neutral eyes are always my favorite cause you can wear it with just about anything.
I have a question. I am an NC40 and I wear blush just about everyday. It looks great when I apply it (over moisturizer and powder) but by the time I get to work an hour later…it seems to disappear! This happens with any blush I wear and for the most part, I wear MAC. This week, its been Petticoat…but again, only lasts about an hour. Know any way I can make it last longer?
Thanks so much!
You could try laying down a cream blush or even making sure your foundation is still a little wet… or apply it with water!
Omgosh…so precious Mellan is!!!
*HUGS*
He loves him some hugs
The makeup looks great, but Mellan! MELLAN! I want to squeeze him : )
Thanks, Bridget!
He is squeezeable!
Very nice smokey eyes! I love these colors. Your Mellan is beautiful!
Thank you, Elena!
I dunno how you managed to combine smoky eyes with red lips
but the result is really lovely and not over-done at all! , I
should try doing this look
aww Mellan loves the stomach rubbing , thats so cute
With some practice, you can definitely wear them both! I find doing more brown shades and a lighter shade on the lid helps
Thank you!
I really like this look on you! Mellan is such a cutie! If only you weren’t all the way across the US, we could have our dogs have a doggie play date . Love the website!!
Thanks, Sari!
Aww, Mellan loves friends!
This is HANDS DOWN my favorite look on you!!!
Thank you, Meghan!
I wanna be Christine when I grow up.
Aww
I want a Mellan! So cute!
If only we could clone him!
What a beautiful look!
This Lipstick(?) looks amazing on you.
Mellan is so cute!!!
Thank you, Saph!
Great look! These colors really suit you! <3
Thanks, Vesna!
Wow, great look and such a huggable Mellan! I would pet him for hours
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I have some questions: I’m NW25 with oily/combination skin (blue/green/grey eyes, red hair…). Do you think the Dior Amber Diamond Skin Shimmer and the LM Loose Setting Powder would work for me?
p.s. How was the musical?
It was fabulous!!
Yes, I think both would work for you!
Oh, my goodness. The puppy pictures are sooo cute!!
They always are
Oooh, I love the look! I’m never quite bold enough to try red lips…
And Mellan! So adorable!
Thank you, Ariel!
You should give ‘em a try – even if you’re just at home!
Such a pretty look, I love UD Stash eyeliner, it goes so well with the red lip. The Mellan pic is adorable too, he loves him some belleh rub!
Thanks, Lo! He doesssss! Whenever I sit on the floor with him, he thinks it’s belly rub time!
PUPPY! Mellan is adorable. I love this look too; super put-together and classy. Oh, and Wicked is awesome!
Thanks, Laura!
I find it hard to combine smoky eye with red lips without looking like a drag queen! it looks really good on you!
I’m a massive dog lover! love your mellan, unfortunately i don’t have a dog at the moment. where did the name come from?
It can be hard! It takes some practice
He’s named after Magellan, the explorer, and somehow it just degenerated into Mellan!
oh my gosh those mellan pictures made me laugh out loud! So cute!
Aww, yay!
*Chanel envy*
Wow, a perfect example of how to pull off something a lot of people think they cant ever do. Bold lips and bold eyes =D As Ru Paul would say…”It is SEVERE up in here!”…it sounds better when you actually hear someone saying it xD
Haha!! Love it
Thank you!
loveeeeeeeeeeee the look work it girl!!!!
Thank ya, Nikki!
very pretty as per usual… every time you put up a pic of you with that foundation gives me the urge to run out and buy it…. (still holding back though!)
btw, i could be wrong but i think the shade name refers to your nars foundation?
Thank you! It has such AMAZING coverage. Bad skin week… there’s Guerlain to solve that
Well, at least the illusion!
You’re right – I’m #03 in Guerlain’s!
Oh my goodness, i love your dog. i cant wait to get one!
What kind do you want?
Wow, this look is great. I always love a red lip, even if I can’t always pull it off. Are you going to do a review on the Nars Douceur blush soon?
Tomorrow
Thanks, Ari!
That’s a fantastic look.
And your dog is so cute! I want one but don’t live in an apartment that allows them. Someday!
PS I went to a CCO for the first time today after doing tons of research on this site, and got four things I read about on here that you recommended, including Show Orchid (which I wasn’t sure I could pull off but I can and I AM
. Thanks so much for all the work you put into this site!
Thank you, Jess!!
Wow, I’m SO glad you found Show Orchid at the CCO. That’s awesome!
in 2 years your dog went from “awwwww” to “RAWRRRRRRRRR!”
LOL!
I love this look, but i love Mellan a little more!! He is so SO adorable! Is he a cuddle monster like my dog is? Despite being over 70 pounds lol
Mellan is definitely a cuddlebug, though he’s about 62 pounds (very lean!) so he’s not TOO big. He actually looks like a pipsqueak next to other labs!
SO cute that you took the same belly rub shots of Mellan as he grew up!! Wish I had thought of that! My pup Strudie turns one this Sunday… They grow up so fast
It was totally unintentional, but I guess that just shows how often he likes a good tummy rub.
THEY DO. Sigh!
There’s an uncanny resemblance between your smile and the smile on the Wicked poster lol, anyone else notice that?
LOL! What are you trying to say, Melissa?
your dog s so cute! your are so luckkkeeeyyy you saw wicked i am dying to see it. love the smokey eye!
You should see it!!
You look amazing in these pictures from your eyes,lips,cheeks and skin.
Thank you, Diana!
Wow… your eyes look amazing! I love this smoky-eye — must try it!
Your lips are SO dragon red…as it’s named! So HOT n CLASSY!
Nice combination!
OMG your Mellen is SUPER cute<3 If you don't mind…*cuddle*
Thanks so much, Polly! Give it a try
what a flattering look Christine!! And it is really fantastic on you, and the lips are simply gorgeous. Not to mention Mellan, adorable
Thanks a lot, Annalisa!
love your look!!! the color combination is great!!!
Your puppy is so big and cute, love dogs, too bad my huby doesn’t want one
Aww, you gotta convince the hubby!
I can’t imagine life without a dog!
i love this look!! the red is definitely a beautiful color. AND MELLAN IS SO CUTE!!!!!
Thank you, Ace
AHH Dragon is soo pretty.
I think I may end up puttin down the 32 dollars for that gorgeousness.
and lol @ mellan!
It’s hands down my favorite red!
Ah you look amazing! And your puppy is ADORABLE!! I’m such a sucker for dogs
Thank you, Kathy! Me too!
*squeezes mellan* what a cutie
Huggable and squeezeable… that’s Mellan!
I love that you kept the comparison pic poses consistent.
Completely unintentionally, lol!
I’m jealous that you got to see Wicked! I still haven’t seen it, and my older brother’s boyfriend is in it part-time, so I’m especially lame for not seeing it
Next time I visit the Bay, I guess!
Also, thought you’d enjoy knowing that I was at the MAC counter in the Nordstrom in Portland, and the lovely guy who helped me mentioned you
Aww! You gotta see it before it closes in SF!
Oh, wow! I’m totally blown away – how very cool – thank you for sharing!
That blush looks awesome on you. Also loving the use of both Tzarine and Rajasthan NARS duo – looks like I’ll be picking up both of them!
Thank you, Alexis!
Loved the look and LOVE MELLAN !!!!!!! He’s so adorable !!!! Christine, pls help : can you suggest a MAC dupe for the blue e/s on Nars Rajasthan duo ? Thanks !
Thanks a lot, Claudia!
It’s like a shimmery, bluer version of Plumage. Less frosty version of Deep Blue Green pigment.
I. Love. Mellan.
He’s so easy to love
I am extremely fair skinned, would this look work for me? I’ve always wanted to try a red lip but I was always afraid it wouldn’t look right on me.
I think a red lip would rock on you!
Everybody can wear red!
Hollywood 1940s Glam! Mellan is so sweet.
He is definitely a sweetie!
I love Wicked!
My grandma took me to see it a few years ago for my 16th birthday, it was so amazing.
And I think I might have to buy that Rouge Allure Laque.
I’m not one for red lips, I just lack the confidence, but that looks AMAZING!
Aww!
It was technically for my sister’s 16th birthday gift — except she’s turning 20 this year, lol.
omg mellan is so sweet
Thank you!
Pretty look
and love the red lips
Omg mellan is soooo adorable give him some hugs for me!
Lots of hugs from you to him for sure
you looker tanner? hav eyou been hitting up the tanning booth? maybe the beach? dont forget the sunscreen
Neither!
REALLY WELL YOUR SKIN LOOKS SUPER NICE !
Thanks, Yadira! It’s all due to the foundation!
OMG CUTEST PUPPY EVER!!!
Thank you, Maddy
great look-Christine–can’t believe you can pull off the smokey eyes and bold red lip without looking heavy—love it–i gotta get the nars blush–hope it’s still available and the Channel red l/s-thx Christine
Thanks, Hang!
I love the eye/lip combo on you! I’m still loving Dragon too. I’m wondering how much I still have left since it’s an opaque tube
I love the pics of Mellan. Toooooo adorable!
Thank you, Elle!
You need so little, so I imagine you should get quite a few uses out of it! I suppose you could weigh it at the beginning and then periodically 
So sad that Dragon doesn’t look good on me at all (NC42 Filipino skin). I tried it on at the counter but it was whorish!
I can’t even believe it didn’t look good on you!
I love your look and especially the doggie photos! They are so cute at any age.
Thanks a lot, Evelyn!
OMG I LOVE MELLAN HES SO CUTE!!! =D
If I had a dog, I would get a little yorkie, I think they are super cute!
This is a really stunning look. The two Nars eyeshadows in the crease look so pretty! I also knew right away you were wearing Chanel Dragon, so gorgeous on you!
My aunt loves Yorkies – they’re all she’s owned!
Thank you!
You have gorgeous eyes *jealous!!* And your dog is too adorable
Thank you, Katie
Hey Christine, this isn’t about the look but I thought I’d let you know that Ulta has a few Urban Decay palettes on sale for $19.99 starting this last Sunday, so its a pretty good deal
Beautiful look! And I LOVE the progression of Mellan. So funny!
Thanks, Steph!
beautiful. I absolutely love that red lip.
Thanks, Lenora!
I am liking Red Lips a lot lately. But instead of complementing my fair skintone, it actually makes me look quite pale. I am NC25. Somehow me and red lips doesn’t photograph too well. I can use different tones of red, like sheerer red, but I like the red like the one you are wearing, and Dubonnet.
I tried Dubonnet yesterday. Though it looked pretty on its own, but my face looked pale. And I was wearing MAC Lightful foundation NC30!
Any advice?
Have you tried maybe Viva Glam I? That is a classic!
Aww Mellan is so adorable! I can see he is growing up
Love your look as always!!
They grow up so fast!
Thanks, Sarah!
I just did this look and Christine you are majorly gifted. Now a question I am going to a Roller Derby ball in Vegas called the Black and Blue ball. .. can you help me come up with an awesome blue look. .. Mac if possible (I own most of Macs blues that have been released in the last 3 years) please. … thank you
Aw, thank you, Jen!!
I have a ton of blue looks here – http://www.temptalia.com/category/looks/blue
your face looks SO flawless! loving the look
That’s all due to Guerlain!
Thanks, Geidre!
the look is so beautiful, i adore it.
and your dog is so cute.
Thank ya, Lisa!
OMG MELLAN is super adorable especially as a pup! He had super white teeth!!! Compared to alot of other dogs! You look stunning Christine!! AS USUAL!!! Dragon looks amazing on you!! You always pull each look off wonderfully!!
I totally rec Nylabones to help keep doggy teeth pearly white!
Thank you so much, Lisa!
Really va-va-voom !
Thanks, Val!
wow christine u r looking awesome as always u know i love reds … but the thing is this time mellan has taken my all attention now i need one in life … my baby sitting in my lap now and is enjoying mellan’s pics … he is just adorable …
love the post dear
Thank you so much, Rashmi!
Is Mellan yours? I`m sorry I got here just a few months ago and I`ve never seen Mellan before,that`s why I`m asking!
This dog is THE DOG, Christine! I love it!!!!!! So cute!!!!!!!
Yes, yes, Mellan is my little baby (or big baby, depending on how you see it…)
He’s been mine since he was a wee labbo at 8 weeks.
you look beautiful, such a great and classic look.
and mellan is so so cute!!
Thanks, Amy!
aaawwww. MELLAN IS ADORABLE! and you look breathtakingly beautiful in the pictures. hey christine, since you hate doing your hair; why don’t you just get sth like a brazilian blowout. which basically gives your hair a hairstyle for 8-12 weeks. i think the prices vary between $200-$500
I wouldn’t pay that much to make my hair only marginally straighter, lol. My hair is pretty straight and doesn’t have much frizz naturally – 90% of my photos with my hair down is my hair naturally with no products and no styling products put into it, just brushed through with fingers or a brush once or twice. If I really want it super straight, I’ll just spend the time to flat iron
I think the getting a keratin treatment would be worth it if you have really frizzy/curly hair that you actually flat iron on a daily basis, but if you already have fairly straight hair, your money is likely better spent elsewhere!
hi christine….
the look is so lovely..i own none of the things…..iwnt them all….esp the lippie…booohoooo…
Thank you, Shilpa!
gorgeous make up Christine!!!! you look very beautiful! awwww and Mellan is sooooo cute!!!
Thanks a lot, Abby!
that foundation looks amazing! MAC probably has nothing like it does it??
Studio Fix Fluid would be the closest, IMO.
This is a really fantastic look on you, very pretty!! Seriously, Mellan is crazy cute
and I don’t want sound weird (yet I know it’s going to) but you can tell you take very good care of him, those teeth are pearly white and his fur is so healthy. Good Mom!! 
Aww, thank you!!
I give him skin supplements & fish oil, which both help make his coat so shiny!
Wow that eyelook is amazing, looks great on you.
Awwww Mellan is cute!
Thanks a lot, Desiree!
so lovely!
Thanks, Maya!
WHAT A LOVELY LOOK. PERFECT FOR AN EVENING OUT! LOVE IT!
Thank ya, Hilana!
OMGGG.. this is an awesome look!
Thanks, Keshia!
Woot! You are rocking all these NARS looks Christine and it is driving me crazy!
I want NARS shadows so bad!!
By the way, is anyone having a problem getting your ‘follow up comments’ via email? I used to get them but not anymore.
Haha… Why do I never go gaga over babies but when it comes to puppies…. I want them all! Mellan was a cute puppy and now I can see why you took him home
Thanks a lot, Natalie!!
Your email keeps bouncing back replies! I have no idea why, though.
Oh, love that red, it’s so bright and beautiful! But may love Mellan more…
Haha! Thanks, Stef!
I was like “i know that red lipstick” et voila, it was Dragon! I love that red so, so much. you’re really making me want that blush. and rajasthan……. ugh!!
Aww!
Ahh, yes, of course it is Dragon
Love this look and the pup!
Thank ya, Jennifer!
SO GORGEOUSSSSSSSSSSS OMGGG
Thanks, Prerna!
Mellan!!!! What a cutie!
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I love the smokey eyes and rouge lips. Very classy!
Thanks, Laura!
I love this look! Which shadow gives all of that reddish sparkle?
Rajasthan… but I don’t really see red?
aww Mellan looks the same, just bigger! He’s so adorable!
Glad you had fun at Wicked – I love the soundtrack! 
Me too! Great show!
Beautiful look! Love it!
Thank you!
I just bought my first red lipstick (actually, is a lip liner I’ll use as a lipstick) and I was thinking of using it this weekend, but I don’t want to use it with only eyeliner – the classic match.
You gave me a great idea to use it! Thanks, again!
Happy to help, Isabella!
This look suits you!!
And big hugs to the goggie! Cute pup!
Thanks, Miss Silver!
where did all the sparkle from the crease come from? tzarine or rajhastan?
Tzarine!
I absolutely LOVE this look! I tried to recreate it with shadows I already had but it didn’t give me the same feeling so I went out and bought both NARS duos, Coconut Grove and Douceur blush and I LOVE everything. This by far is my favorite NARS collection and don’t regret buying anything. Thanks so much Christine for inspiring me!
Thanks a lot, Lani!
Love the LOOK,Your beautiful.I love the RED LIPS,VERY HOT.
I bought the lipstick,LOVE IT.Have you tried Tom Ford`s
Red Lipsticks? LOVE Mellan
Thank you, Joelle!
THE PUPPY IS SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gorgeous!!!!!!
and OMG!!! I saw WICKED on broaddway last year too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was amazing!!!!!!!!!! <3