The foolproof way to create a smoky-eyed look:

To begin, apply your eye make-up before applying your base (foundation, concealer and pressed powder). This way, anymistakes can easily be repaired afterwards without fear of wiping away your foundation.

Then, begin by applying a taupe shade as a neutral base colour over your eyelids. Using a kohl pencil, draw along the inner rims of your eyes and along your lash line and smudge to soften. If you have small eyes, only apply pencil to the outer two thirds of the eye, but if your eyes are large, trace the whole rim. Strengthen the kohl by applying a line of powder eyeshadow in the same colour over the top. This wil set the kohl so that it lasts longer.

Apply a coloured eyeshadow along the socket and outer corner of the lid to create definition and contour. Mak sure you blend, blend, blend!!

Finish by curling your lashes, then apply loads of mascara to your upper and lower lashes for a dramatic effect.

It still takes a tiny bit of practise, but when you've got the hang of it..you'll never want anything else!