The key to the smokey eye affect is blending. The blending of these
 colors and the use of highlight shimmer helps keep the look soft and
 smokey!

- First apply shadow base to the lids
- Sweep on a highlight concentrating on the upper area near the eyebrow
 and the tear duct (this area catches the most light)
- Apply shadow to the lid 
-  Using an angled brush, apply a gel or dry liner to the lid close to
 the lash line. A dark navy blue or plum shadow would work here. Blend
 this line.
- Blend in a slightly darker shadow in the crease of the lid