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Smokey Eyes
The three-step combination of concealer, powder, eye shadow, followed by a generous amount of eye liner and brush, with the finishing touches of an eye curler and mascara (apply generously ((but not too generously, as there is a genuine risk of resembling a racoon if applied too copiously)), creates the effect known popularly as "smokey eyes."

Styles
One may very well choose to also pencil along the upper and lower lashes in order to create a bold effect that screams "I just went there;" or one may opt for the lesser more conservative look by taking the pencil line only a third of the way across the lower eyelash. This latter application is a matter of personal preference and style.

According to Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, woman should avoid blues -- as they tend to create the look a bags-under-the-eyes look -- and should stick with an array of blacks, browns and grays; also, in order to prevent fading, pat a cream shadow over the concealer, wait five minutes, then apply another coat of powder shadow. With these tips, woman, the night is yours.

History
While the origin of smokey eyes is somewhat shrouded in mystery, there is little doubt that Kim Kardashian epitomizes, even personifies said technique. While some critics are quick to label this new look "sultry" or "trampish," the technique is found among a variety of demographics stretching across quite a vast spectrum: from Brittany Spears to The Nanny.