Video Tutorial – Smokey Silver-Blue Eyes
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
I managed to con my Dad into letting me borrow his video camera (trust me, I had to leave my traincase on deposit) so I could at least give the live tutorial idea try, since that’s what everyone appears to want. I guess it’s okay for a first try, though I’m not too satisfied with the end result so we will see if I do another in the future. I totally winged it – didn’t have the look planned or what I was going to say. I have to say I learned these things, though:
1) Video is entirely UNFORGIVING! I look about 12 without makeup (and why did my hair decide to go wonky shortly after I started?)
2) Naturalish light (aka craptastic white flourescent) is not my best light
3) Never bother with moving my face closer and slanting (unflattering much?)
4) Look more at the camera
5) Don’t use a look you’ve never done as your first video tutorial material!
But at least I learned something from it, so hopefully if/when I do a second one, I can improve by leaps and bounds! 
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Check out what I used…
I used Silver Fog pigment on lid, Rondelle eyeshadow on inner lid, Gentle Fume eyeshadow on middle of lid, Waft eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Deep Truth eyeshadow on outer crease, Freshwater eyeshadow on outer lid, Ricepaper eyeshadow on brow and above crease, Deep Truth eyeshadow on outer lower lash line, Rondelle eyeshadow on inner lower lash line, and Feline kohl power on lower lash line. I wore Springsheen blush with Peach Haze beauty powder to highlight the cheeks. I had Cherish lipstick with Illicit lipglass and a touch of Tres Cher! lipglass.
You can see the original look here.
I love your video tutorial. It's so much easier to understand the method when I see it 'live'. I hope you'll be making more of those because it's a big success. And no worries, you looked great, I didn't notice any od the things you were not happy about. Please make more videos!!!!!!!!! Love it
Thanks, Cheryl! I sure will try to make more!
Hi. I absolutely appreciate the video tutorials. It's easier to understand the application methods that you use. Thanks alot!!!!
Thanks, Kala!
Hi Christine Thank you for the video - so helpful for a novice like me! I would love to see one for a neutral/brown look...maybe your dad could read this thread and be convinced to lend the camera again...it's for such a good cause! ;)
Thanks, Sara! :)
WOW! This was great, even for a first run. I like the other pic tutorial's but I LOVE the video's more! You have totally sold me on pigments... I was a shadow/paint pot girl and I'm about to head out and get me some pigments!!! I'm so excited, it's borderline ridiculous. I'm newer to MAC, but I'm already a total addict. :)
Hi Miss J, Thanks so much for your positive feedback! Can't wait to hear what you think of the pigments.
hi im writing all the way from dubai to tell u how gr8 ur site is!!!i really enjoy reading ur blogs and ur tutorialz, tho i wish u would do more videos showing how to apply makeup!!would it be possible to do one with the cat eyes as i found it hard to follow in just the written format. thanks a lot!
Aww, thank you so much!! :)
This video is great. I love you Christine!!!, thanks for creating this awesome page.
Thanks, Maribel!!
Hi. Do you have the name or number of the brushes that you used? Thanks.
I pretty much just use the 239 :)
How did you make your base?
One part glycerin (liquid) with three parts water.
Wow! increible me encantó!!, no suelo usar el color azul pero ahora voy a probarlo.
Thank you!
ah thank you for this video tutorial :) now i understand better how you apply the eye shadows through the whole process :) really nice explanations too,really natural and clear and easy-to-follow :) THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!! =D Inu~
Hey Inu! Thanks so much! I'm happy that the video helped you understand better :D
then what base would u recommend for any eyeshadow be it night or day.i just want one good one that would work please thanks
Hey Ash! I like any neutral base, Soft Ochre paint pot is really great!
hey christine i did not see that silver fog pigment.But if i keep checking,is it okay for me to wear it as a base with any eyeshadow color?
Yep, you could use it with other shadows, but I don't recommend it as your main base.
The video was terrific! Much easier to understand the process than the pictures. This site has transformed my look amazingly! And you have also taught me a lot about colors and blending of makeup. The video was extremely useful because this way we can see your entire face throughout the process to get a good overview. You did a great job! One minor suggestion is that when you do close your eyes, for us to see what the makeup looks like, just keep them closed a few seconds longer :)
Thanks Leslie! I appreciate the suggestion!
Like they say it is always nice to see the person behind the camera and it was really nice to see the person behind the internet?LOL what was the base u used before u applied ur shadow?
lol, thanks Ash! I used Silver Fog pigment!
ty christine but you are right I went to that mac booth today in macys and they did not have your ladyship at all but i believe its still available online Im going to try and order it. Oh but I did walk away with rice paper, black tied for the eyes and oh baby lipglass ;-) your smokey eye tut inspired me. ty
Good luck finding it, Melly :) Thanks!
lol I know omg lol thats too funny and shes been doing this for years ! imagine
Haha Melly, I know a girl who does the raccoon eyes thing. She doesn't even fill her brows in so she sorta looks dead... time to branch out fo sho!
Hi christine loved the video, showed it to my sis she is trying to do new looks on her eyes. She always has the racoon eyes look lol .I wanted to ask what pigment you were using in this video? was is your ladyship>? and I am looking to buy one that i can just about use with alot of different colors, which would you recomend? thanks
Hey Melly! Thank you so much :) I hope she gets past the raccoon eyes, lol! I used Silver Fog in this video :) Your Ladyship is a great all-around color, if you can still get it. Otherwise Vanilla is nice!
Christine, cheap china balls (you know, those paper lanterns) are good because the light is diffused and not harsh, doesn't create shadows. Any light is good, except like fluorescent, but if your color shows up yellow or blue you might need to white balance. Many cameras have that feature, some don't. Basically you'd focus in on a white piece of paper and hit the white balance button, telling the camera "this is what white is".
Thanks for the heads up, Erin! I will see if I can get ahold of these in a way that would work :) I haven't done the white balance on my camera in forever, will do!
THANKS YOU FOR THIS...UR SO CUTE! LOL and u already know I subscribed like since the first day!=) LOL
Aww, thank you :D
I'm officially addicted and want to see more! Great job!
lol, thank you Chrissy! I will try!
Great video, Christine! Yay for Enya <3 You're so cute!! :)
Thanks Stacey! Yay for you KNOWING it was Enya! :) I adore Enya's music.
I'm a film major and a total A/V nerd, if you ever have any issues or questions. I only have two samples of my work up (and they are far from the best) on Youtube, but http://www.youtube.com/user/gummigoo ...
Hey Erin! What's the best and most flattering lighting? Or how can I achieve (particular lightbulbs/wattage?!) it? I think that's what I'd really like to know.
Great Vid! Keep it up hon! As i said on youtube, great technique, detailing and informative!!! :) love it!
Hey Charlene! Thank you again for your compliments :)
WOW!!!!!!!!! really nice!!!!!!!!!!! i again watched it with my mom,and she loved You so much,that at a point i was even jealous :-DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Your dad's camera fulfilled it's REAL destiny :-DDDDDDD the vid is a real success,the comments just keep coming :-D
Thank you, Zsofi! It's so cute that you and your mom watched it together :D
You did really great! So fun to watch you make the look live! I added a link to your webpage and a link to your videotutorial on my blog, I hope it's ok!
Thanks, Veronica! I appreciate the link, and of course it's okay :)
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