There is no sexier look, makeup wise, than the smoky eye. It’s just all out HOT! My technique for the smoky eye is simple: line the top eyelid, inner rim and lower eyelid and smudge, smudge, smudge, smudge. But to do the smoky eye right, it’s more about the right pencil than the technique. The pencil has to be smudgeable, long wearing and stays in place. You don’t want it running down your face because after all, there’s a fine line between sexalicious and just plain whorish! The BEST pencil for smoky eyes (or any lining) is Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on eye pencil. Buy this and you will never need / want another! It is perfection: simply glides on (like it’s name) with no pulling or tugging. Then it’s smudgeable for about 30 seconds and before it dries and stays put until you take it off! $17 at Ulta.

 
24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil

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So, yes, yes, we all know I love sequins and eye makeup- and now something that puts my true loves together in one great product!! Urban Decay’s Heavy Metal Glitter Liners are super fun. Think: a great girls night out on the town, an easy way to turn up the sexy rocker chick vibe, or just for those times when you wanna diva it up (for me, preferably in Vegas!). Anyway, I regress, these eyeliners are super easy to use and the best part- budge proof! (which is always an issue I have with MAC glitter products). The glitter stays where you want allowing you to draw a thin line ( fab over nude colored lids). Embrace your inner metal, kitties! (and only $18!)

Fab shades available at Sephora or anywhere that sells Urban Decay.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been known to pull some late nights (who’s to say a Saturday night has to end before Sunday brunch!) and some even longer days (still have to pay those Amex bills!).  Losing sleep doesn’t worry me, but making sure I look fabulous throughout all my escapades is!  With the must-have clutches the size of coin purses, forget about stashing a makeup bag for touch-ups on the go.  Your makeup has to stay put until you decide to take if off!  My ultimate must-have item to avoid those disgusting oily eyeshadow creases is Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Primer Potion.  I swear by this amazing potion and have convinced countless friends to try it too (they’re now all avid believers!).  At $17, it is easy on the pocket and promises to keep your eyeshadow looking fabulous for hours.