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Must-Have Wardrobe Staples for Every Frugal Fashionista’s Closet

lipsticktocrayons — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:31:46 +0000

Fashion-forward shoppers know it’s not just the latest trends of the season that help to build a stylish wardrobe, but classic pieces that stand the test of time. That’s why Prime Outlets, a portfolio of 21 outlet shopping destinations across the U.S., teamed up with celebrity fashion expert James Aguiar to reveal five essential fashion pieces every woman should own as well as how to find them for a fraction of their regular retail cost.

According to Aguiar, fashion expert and host of “Full Frontal Fashion,” “Where D’Ya Get That?” and “Style Court,” in a culture where fashion trends are fleeting, the key to building a great wardrobe is starting with a few timeless pieces.

“Trends may come and go but there are essential fashion classics that will never go out of style,” said Aguiar. “From the little black dress to the classic trench coat, these are the must-have items every fashionista should have in her closet.”

Outlet malls provide access to some of the finest brands and these timeless pieces at a fraction of the cost.

At everyday savings of up to 65 percent off full retail prices, Prime Outlets’ shoppers have complete access to style icons including Gucci, Michael Kors, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Gap, Coach, Victoria’s Secret, Tory Burch, Polo Ralph Lauren and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, among many others.

Here are some of the timeless, essential pieces that Aguiar recommends:
— The LBD – Whether simple and classic or a more glamorous choice in various lengths and sheer fabrics, the little black dress (LBD) is a must-have. Think Audrey Hepburn when choosing this piece and look for a dress that’s tailored and fitted through the waist. Pair your LBD with wedges and a designer handbag for a daytime look, or strappy sandals and an ornate clutch for a night-on-the-town.

— Crisp White Shirt – Look for a crisp white shirt with feminine detailing around the bustline, a long silhouette and French cuffs to pair with skinny cigarette pants or a pencil skirt for an easy, tailored look. Take your look into the evening by pairing a white
blouse with a ball gown skirt and layers of pearls for a sophisticated look sure to turn a few heads.

— Top Handle Bag – A top handle bag with a strong shape and structure is a must-have fashion classic. Look for top handle bags in a variety of colors with interesting details such as intricate stitching and unique hardware for a stylish accessory that will last a lifetime.

– Printed Scarf -This essential accessory will freshen any look and always keep you in style. Whether tying it around your neck, head or handbag, look for colorful scarves with prints and patterns for a posh, sophisticated look.

– Classic Trench – One of the most essential wardrobe staples is a classic, chic trench coat. More than just a way to cover up, trench coats are the new accessory. Look for a trench in black, khaki, white or stone colors with details such as tortoise shell buttons and epaulet accents for a timeless trench that will truly make a statement.

Go here to join Prime My Closet and view videos of fashion classic must-haves from James Aguiar and Prime Outlets.

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Maternity Dress Giveaway and Coupon Code

lipsticktocrayons — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:16:36 +0000

If you’re pregnant, then you should know about a very fashionable line of maternity clothes called Moody Mamas. These fashionable clothes are on the virtual racks at Target and they have a devout following of hot Hollywood mamas that includes Heidi Klum, Jessica Alba, Tori Spelling and Bethenny Frankel.

Moody Mamas’ colorful spring capsule collection will make every expectant mom look as sexy and chic as our celebrity clients. Each piece is inspired by the runway, from easy maxi dresses to adorable chiffon trim knit dresses. All of our styles are made from luxurious fabrics that give every Moody Mamas piece the feel of relaxing loungewear. Start expanding your spring wardrobe today! The collection is limited in quantity, affordably priced from $39.99 – $49.99, and extends into plus sizes. Plus, it features dresses that are perfect for transitioning into fall.

To shop the collection, click here to visit Target and use the discount code MM Discount for 30% off.

If you want to win a dress from the Moody Mamas capsule collection for Target.com then enter the contest below.

Giveaway Guidelines:

Visit the Moody Mamas Target collection and leave a comment here on two or three of your favorite pieces. This is a mandatory first entry. After completing this mandatory first entry method, you can gain additional entries by doing any or all of the following (but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do):

Follow Moody Mamas on Twitter
Fan Moody Mamas on Facebook
Blog about this contest

This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time on July 29, 2010. USA residents only. The winner will be announced here and notified via email. If the winner doesn’t respond by July 31, an alternate winner will be chosen.

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HUGE Giveaway worth almost $200 from Kymaro!

lipsticktocrayons — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:38:33 +0000

Kymaro Health and Beauty products are designed to help women look their best all the time. I have personally reviewed the Kymaro Body Shaper, which creates a smoother silhouette under fitted tees and dresses. I liked how the fabric is soft and lightweight, but it doesn’t roll up under your clothes. And it’s thin enough to be worn with the clingiest of fabrics.

But Kymaro Health and Beauty makes a host of other products, and they’d like to give one of my lucky readers a prize pack that includes more than $180 worth of stuff such as curve control jeans, a mini hair straightener, a backless bra, eyelash extenders and more. Here are details on the products in the prize pack:

Body Shaper
Kymaro’s New Body Shaper is the fastest way to get your figure back. You just slip it on and watch as the inches just seem to melt away. Starting from below the bust line, Kymaro’s New Body Shaper comfortably shapes all your problem areas by hugging your body to create a smooth, bump- free silhouette. This unique design focuses on your comfort.

Curve Control Jeans
Kymaro® Curve Control™ Jeans have come up with a solution to fix any body type…the special denim weave contours to your body, the same way shape wear holds you in, but this is all jean. The Curve Control ™ Jeans will shape you and mold to your body lifting your bottom, flattening your stomach, making you look and feel your best.

Kymaro’s ® Mini Hair Straightener
Introducing Kymaro’s ® Mini Straightener – ideal for short hair, bangs, touch-ups and travel! As the size of a permanent market, this flat iron straightens the hair from the root with ease. But don’t be fooled, just because its small doesn’t mean it’s not powerful. The mini beauty tool delivers instant styling results with its ceramic heater without taking up too much room. Its 6-inch long, compact and light weight design makes it the perfect styling tool to use on-the-go.

Kymaro Fix My Roots
A beauty tool that fixes your worst hair nightmares in just seconds with no mixing and no hassle! Fix My Roots can cover gray, dark or light roots without flaking or rubbing off! The special formula bonds to your hair and washes out when shampooed. Fix My Roots is an easy-to-use and mess free tool that applies expert color to your hair with control and precision. Bring this anywhere and everywhere – if you find a grey or you need a quick touch up, this is your solution!

Kymaro Glamour Eyes Eyelash Extension Kit
Getting eyelash extensions applied at a salon can cost you over $500 and the whole process can take up to 2 hours – but thanks to Kymaro’s Glamour Eyes you can now get eyelash extensions in three different lengths: short, medium, long in less than 10 minutes! With two specially formulated adhesives to bond each extension to your natural lash, one in black and one in white you can create a beautiful and glamour look!

Backless Bra
The KYMARO ® BACKLESS BRA is backless and strapless, making it ideal under tricky styles and dresses. Supportive, seamless and invisible under clothing, the KYMARO ® BACKLESS BRA even creates sexy cleavage like a normal push-up!

Portable Hair Dryer
With a powerful 1875 Watts, Kymaro’s ® Portable Hair Dryer provides maximum temperature and airflow to deliver shiny, smooth, frizz-free locks. The portable hair dryer comes with a concentrator attachment for twice as fast drying time, removable lint filter for easy cleaning and longer lasting motor life. This lightweight professional grade dryer with a folding handle to facilitate storage and easy travel makes styling fast, efficient and hassle-free!

Sunless Tanning System
Kymaro Sunless Tanning System gives you a natural, healthy looking tan without the embarrassing streaks that scream “I’m faking it!” Used in world class spas nationwide, Kymaro’s Sunless Tanning System is the only reliable option when it comes to tanning.

Rhythm Rocker by Kymaro
Unleash the dancer in you and sculpt the body you’ve always dreamed about with the Kymaro Rhythm Rocker. The Rhythm Rocker replaces boring old workouts with today’s’ Rockin’ Latin, Crunchin’ Hip Hop and Rollin’ Belly Dance Moves. The EZ-grip handles allow you to create your own perfect level of resistance, simply by leveraging your body weight against the tilting action of the seat. Advance at your own speed from easy moves, all the way to extreme muscle extensions that dramatically increase your range of motion.

If you want to win this amazing prize pack, enter the giveaway below:

Giveaway Guidelines:

To enter the contest, you MUST become an email subscriber to Lipstick to Crayons. The subscribe button is in the upper right corner of the site. Once you subscribe (or if you are already a subscriber), leave a comment below telling me you did so, and make sure the email address you provide is the one you used to subscribe. After completing this mandatory first entry method, you can gain additional entries by doing any or all of the following (but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do):

Blog about this contest
Tweet this giveaway on Twitter
Favorite Lipstick to Crayons on Technorati
Stumble this post
Add Lipstick to Crayons to your blogroll or my button to your sidebar
Become a fan of Lipstick to Crayons on Facebook.
Post a link to this contest on your Facebook page.

This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time August 3, 2010. Be sure to include a valid email address with each of your entries. Winners will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If any winner does not claim the prize by August 5, 2010, he/she will forfeit the prize to an alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA residents only.

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A Great Online Shopping Resource to Save You Money

lipsticktocrayons — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:43:17 +0000

I do more and more of my shopping online, and one of my favorite places is Overstock.com. Overstock.com is an online retailer offering a wide variety of high-quality, brand-name merchandise at discount prices, including bedding, home decor, appliances, watches, jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, clothing and shoes. I’ve purchased clothing, bedding and camping gear on the site and have been happy with all of my purchases.

You can really find some great deals if you visit frequently, especially on the clearance section of the site.

You also can find some fantastic buys on furniture and bedding, such as duvet covers.

Right now, you can get free shipping on your first order if you’re a new customer, so what do you have to lose. Go check it out.

** See my disclosure policy link in the upper right corner of the homepage.

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$50 Giftcard for Maternity Clothes Giveaway, Plus Coupon Code – CLOSED

lipsticktocrayons — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:13:15 +0000

Great news!! The looks that are loved by Hollywood’s hottest moms such as Heidi Klum and Bethenny Frankel ( of The Real Housewives of New York) are now going to be available on Target.com for $39.99-$44.99. The Moody Mamas spring line of fashionable and stylish maternity clothes hits the virtual racks this week at Target, and you don’t want to miss it before it sells out!

With a devout following of some major Hollywood hot mamas, Moody Mamas has done it again with creating a fabulous, colorful spring capsule collection for expectant moms who want to look sexy and chic this season. Each piece is inspired by the runway, from easy maxi dresses to adorable chiffon trim knit dresses. All boast the luxurious fabrics that are both soft and lightweight that gives every Moody Mamas piece the feel of relaxing lounge-wear. Hurry and start your spring wardrobe today: the collection is limited in quantity and time and is available only online. You won’t want to miss these affordable prices that range from $39.99 – $44.99 and go up to plus size! To shop the collection, click for Target here. And in celebration of the spring capsule collection, Moody Mamas is offering my readers a discount code for 30 percent off one item. Just use the code MMDiscount when you buy.

But if you want to win a $50 giftcard for a Moody Mamas item, then enter the contest below.

Giveaway Guidelines:

Follow Moody Mamas on Twitter
Fan Moody Mamas on Facebook
Blog about this contest
Tweet this giveaway on Twitter
Favorite Lipstick to Crayons on Technorati
Stumble this post
Add Lipstick to Crayons to your blogroll or my button to your sidebar
Become a fan of Lipstick to Crayons on Facebook.
Post a link to this contest on your Facebook page.

This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time May 7, 2010. Be sure to include a valid email address with each of your entries. Winners will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If any winner does not claim the prize by May 10, 2010, she will forfeit the prize to an alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA & Canada residents only please!

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO ASHLEY, COMMENT #26.

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Fun Shopping Event that Helps Kids, Too

lipsticktocrayons — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:03:35 +0000

Want to get your hands on a designer handbag and help kids in foster care at the same time? Then consider attending the annual “Old Bags” event in St. Louis. Old Bags™ is an annual fundraiser held on the fourth Tuesday of April by the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. The party features a silent auction of new and like-new designer handbags. All proceeds are used to recruit foster and adoptive families for the over 4,000 children in Metro St. Louis who are waiting for a “forever family.”

This year’s event is set for April 27 at the Living World in the St. Louis Zoo.

The Old Bags™ party will feature a silent auction of new and like-new designer handbags. The party is scheduled from 6 to 9:00 p.m. and is a fun girls’ night out that offers appetizers, drinks and hundreds of designer bags, like Gucci, Chanel, Burberry, Kate Spade, Cole Haan, Coach, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Fendi and more, to bid on in a silent auction. Raffle tickets also are sold for a chance to win a new designer handbag!

Volunteers spend months planning for the Old Bags™ party. The proceeds from Old Bags™ directly support the Coalition’s Extreme Recruitment™ program, recently featured in the New York Times. Extreme Recruitment finds forever families for children who have spent way too long in foster care. The average “cost” for finding a foster child a “forever” home is about $5,000. That is a small amount of money in exchange for a child finding a home and a family with whom to share his/her life.

How To Donate Purses

Want to help Old Bags™ 2010 be the best yet? Donate new and/or gently used handbags! Clean out your closet, ask your friends, or team with co-workers to purchase a great designer bag to donate! All donations are tax-deductible.

Drop off locations:

The Designing Block
7735 Clayton Road, 63105
314.727.4224

Doncaster Studio
8001 Clayton Road, 63117
314.863.5753

F.O.B. Saint Louis, Inc.
285 Lamp & Lantern Village, 63017
636.207.7131

Susan Lynn’s
1122 Town and Country Crossing, 63017
636.530.7337

Charm Boutique
313 North Eleventh Street, 63101
314.588.8203

How To Purchase Tickets

To make a reservation, please contact the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition at 1.800.FOSTER.3, or visit www.foster-adopt.org/oldbags for more information. Reservations are $75 per person in advance and $100 at the door.
About the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, a proud member of United Way, is a non-profit agency that strives to create permanency in foster children’s lives by recruiting and retaining foster/adoptive families. Founded in 1989, the Coalition is the area’s largest recruiter. To learn more, call 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373), or visit www.foster-adopt.org.

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Hair Accessory Giveaway – CLOSED

lipsticktocrayons — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:55:23 +0000

When you have longer hair, you’re always looking for ways to pull it up or pull it back – especially when warm weather arrives. I’ve got my boring ponytail holders and my basic, neutral-colored butterfly clips — neither of which scream style or fashion. But now, thanks to Flexi8, I’ve got several fashionable hair accessories that let me create a lot of different hair styles.

The Flexi 8 is a unique, flexible barrette shaped like an “8″ that holds thick, thin, curly, straight, fine and coarse hair. Iknow: you’re thinking “My hair is too fine, or too thin or too whatever. Hair accessories never work for me.” Well, the folks at Flexi8 thought of that and the Flexi8 comes in a variety of sizes and hundreds of ever changing styles. Flexi 8 uses an ingenious patented locking mechanism to secure it in your hair, regardless of thickness or texture. And, Flexi8 even provides hairstyle instructional videos to help you choose the right size and learn how to create gorgeous styles using their accessory.

I’ve used my Flexi8 accessories to create a simple half ponytail and a fancier French twist like the one pictured here. In both cases, the instruction videos were very helpful in figuring out how to best hold the hair and the Flexi8, and how to secure the attached pin.

When choosing a Flexi8, there are a few things you need to keep in mind:

Almost all women over-estimate the size they will need.
You may want to choose different sizes for different styles (I used the extra-small for my half ponytail, and a medium for my French twist).
Watch the sizing video to choose your size.

Flexi8’s range in price from $9.99 to $24.99, but one lucky Lipstick to Crayons reader can win three Flexi8 clips of their choice by entering the contest below.

Giveaway Guidelines

To enter, visit Flexi8 and then come back here and tell me in the comment section below the name of one of the clips you would choose if you won. This is a required first-entry method.

Receive additional entries by doing any/all of the following, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

Subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed
Blog about this contest
Tweet this giveaway on Twitter
Favorite Lipstick to Crayons on Technorati
Stumble this post
Add Lipstick to Crayons to your blogroll or my button to your sidebar
Become a fan of Lipstick to Crayons on Facebook.

This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time March31, 2010. Be sure to include a valid email address with each of your entries. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If winner does not claim prize by April 2, 2010, he/she will forfeit the prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA and Canada residents only please.

This contest is closed. Congratulations to Huguette, comment #50.

This product review was made possible by the Double Duty Divas. I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample provided by Flexi8. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Money-saving Tips for Buying a Car

lipsticktocrayons — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:33:08 +0000

Not surprisingly, more and more people are doing their “homework” before buying a car (new or used), and much of that homework is done online.

For example, the top five most researched vans/minivans on AutoTrader.com are:

1) 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

2) 2009 Volkswagen Routan

3) 2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van

4) 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

5) 2007 Honda Odyssey (I own a 2007 Odyssey and I LOVE IT — that’s my own personal plug. Honda didn’t pay me to say that.)

Certainly, in these challenging economic times, making the right decision about what car to buy is more important than ever, and many people are using online sites like Autotrader.com to help them make that decision. Now, Autotrader.com offers the Lifestyle Center, a new tool that allows consumers to search for cars based on their lifestyle preferences, featuring Family Focus, Going Green, Smart Saver, Trend Watch and Work & Play sections. The Family Focus section provides the top researched SUVs, minivans and wagons, allowing consumers to see what their peers are looking at most often, and also includes articles and tips on topics like what to keep in the car in case of an emergency, what to look for in a family car, correct installation of a baby seat and more.

Here are some money-saving tips from the Family Focus Center to consider when you’re buying a car:

1. Pay for what you need.

The line between “need” and “want” is invisible sometimes, especially when you visit a car dealership. Logic tends to fly out the window when you take a test drive and imagine yourself behind the wheel of a new ride. Determine beforehand what you need versus what you want. Then, when it’s time to pick a vehicle, be willing to give in on a few “wants” to get a few more “needs.”

2. Walk through the week.

Think about what you should make a priority when it comes to car features. If you don’t usually watch DVDs on trips then don’t make a DVD player a priority. If a third-row seat is something you’ll never use, then skip that, too. Imagine how you’ll use the car during an average week and then shop against that reality.

3. Think about maintenance.

It’s not fun to think about the maintenance costs for a car you haven’t purchased yet. Test drives are fun. Turning up the stereo and kicking the tires, those activities are enjoyable. But to cut ownership costs, investigate your potential maintenance costs. Information is available online and in magazines, but you can also talk to mechanics. Ask the person who changes your oil about models that have bad repair records. Speak with a friend who repairs cars or even ask one of the employees of the shop at a dealership. You’d be surprised how easy it is to get good information.

These are just a few of the many ways you can cut the cost of your next family vehicle. Visit the Lifestyle Center to learn more about the right type of car for you and your family.

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Makeup Brushes Giveaway

lipsticktocrayons — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:33:17 +0000

I wrote about my new makeup brushes here, and now I’m giving away two sets of brushes to my readers.

Giveaway Guidelines

If you want to win one of these fun and very functional sets of brushes from ecoTools, here’s what you have to do: Go watch one or more of the following videos and then come back here and tell me in the comment section below what makeup tip you like the best.

* A cunning cat-eye

* A flawless face

* A sultry smoky eye

* A touched-up face for day to night

Receive additional entries by doing any or all of the following, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

Subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed.
Blog about this contest.
Tweet this giveaway on Twitter (you can tweet daily if you want, but make sure you leave a comment each time you do).
Favorite Lipstick to Crayons on Technorati.
Stumble this post.
Add Lipstick to Crayons to your blogroll or my button to your sidebar.
Become a fan of Lipstick to Crayons on Facebook.

This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time Feb. 23, 2010. Be sure to include a valid email address with each of your entries. Contest open to United States residents only. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If winner does not claim prize by Feb. 25, 2010, she will forfeit the prize to an alternate winner.

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to: Nina, comment #2 and tee comment #37.

And if you want to stock up on some makeup for a great price, you can go to E.L.F. and Buy Any Item, Get One 50% Off! Use code PRESIDENT

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Makeup Brushes and Eye Makeup How-to’s

lipsticktocrayons — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:23:41 +0000

I’ve been trying some new makeup techniques lately (focusing more on eyes, and using more neutrals on the lips) and I’m starting to have more confidence in my ”beauty skills.” I’ve done this with a little help from a few videos, the right tools and one of my favorite new discount makeup line, E.L.F. (Eyes Lips Face). (Most of their products sell for $1 — no lie!)

The brushes I’m using these days are a brand-new line from ecoTOOLS and they make “blending” (the secret technique that you’ll learn more about in a minute) very easy. To teach you this technique, and a bunch of other easy makeup secrets, ecoTools recently teamed up with celebrity makeup artist Meredith Baraf. On February 1, ecoTOOLS launched four instructional videos on www.eco-tools.com so women everywhere can redefine and “re-tool” to become a total beauty know-it-all.

In conjunction with the videos, ecoTOOLS launched two brand- products, the ecoTOOLS 6 Piece Eye Brush Set ($7.99) (which I’m giving away here) and ecoTOOLS Bronzer Brush ($9.99).

Featuring a Large Eye Shadow Brush, Angled Crease Brush, Petite Eye Shading Brush, Domed Highlighting Brush, Smudge Brush and compact travel Cosmetic Case with Mirror, the Six Piece Eye Brush Set makes it easy to take on any
daring look! Each brush is printed with its name to ensure proper usage with every application. (This is my favorite feature of these brushes).

The brand new ecoTOOLS Bronzer Brush ($9.99) is the perfect tool for attaining an even and natural golden glow! Brush the incredibly full head of super soft bristles across skin where the sun naturally hits, resulting in a warm, sun-kissed glow. The beautiful, solid bamboo handle is professionally designed for ease of use and proper application of bronzer onto the face and neck. (Now if I could just get my toddler to leave it alone — she loves the bristles on her face!)

Here are the videos that I’ve been watching to learn some tricks with my new brushes from eco-tools:

*       A cunning cat-eye (http://bit.ly/6YbhaA)
*       A flawless face (http://bit.ly/7tAOpQ)
*       A sultry smoky eye (http://bit.ly/6RSnR5)
*       A touched-up face for day to night (http://bit.ly/5wEmqw)

And here are the steps written out for you on the smokey eye look:

STEP #1: Line with a pencil
The key to this look, says Meredith, is continuous blending and smudging.
Start with an eye liner pencil, and apply along the upper lash line – don’t
worry about getting a perfect line, because you’ll be blending it out soon!

STEP #2: Smudge
Go back with the EcoTools Smudge Brush, and smudge the pencil line up and
outward -this will help smooth out any hard lines.

STEP #3: Intensify with shadow
Take a shadow (the same color as your liner) and go back over the pencil to
set and intensify the line with the same EcoTools Smudge Brush. The eye
should really be taking on that smoky look at this point!

Step #4: Blend
Using the EcoTools Blending Brush, blend the line upward in order to
gradiate the color. You want the shadow to vary in intensity so that the
look is subtle and sexy, not harsh.

Step #5: Highlight
Run the EcoTools Highlighting Brush through a light, shimmery shadow and
apply under the brow and also in the inner corner of the eye for a pop of
brightness amongst all the dark smokiness.

Now, go here to win a set of these amazing brushes.