Celebrity Beauty Trend: Smoky Eyes

An easy way to amp up summer glamour is with smoky eye makeup. Turn up the heat like Emma Stone and Selena Gomez with dark eyeshadow and liner that will leave your eyes looking dramatic and defined. Don't let the smoky eye intimidate you— just remember, practice makes perfect (and when it doubt, reach for makeup remover).

Choose a neutral lip color to complement your heavily-lined eyes. Most importantly, the rest of your makeup should be simple to keep your peepers at the center of attention. Polish off the look with a sleek updo, silky strands, or beach-ready waves. Finally, slip on a pair of statement earrings to draw the eye upward. You really can't go wrong, though: this trend is smokin'.

Celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee says, "A smoky eye doesn't have to be dark. Use as little or as much color as you want, whether it's a charcoal black shade or a soft plum," says the beauty expert responsible for perfecting the makeup of Anne Hathaway, Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley. "When you blend the eyeshadow along the eye socket area, always blend inward instead of outward. If you keep blending outward with your makeup brush, you could easily end up extending the shadow too far. The most important thing you need to create a smoky eye is confidence. Don't be afraid to try it out!"

What you need: To achieve the perfect smoky eye, you'll need black mascara to make lashes appear long and thick. Looking to make your eyes pop? Try glue-on fake lashes! Make sure you're using an eyeliner in a dark shade so that your eyes will be clearly defined. Finally, use an eyeshadow that blends well with your mascara — you'll be smoldering in no time.