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Chrissie Hynde, The Pretenders

When I think smoky eyes, one name comes to mind: rock goddess, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. My next Moda Muse looks will focus on women who rock, the first being Chrissie. Her smoky eyeliner is so easy to execute and you won’t need expensive products or additional time to get ready. I used tools and eye shadow palettes I already owned. The look is messy, like “morning after” makeup. Imperfection is encouraged!

Here are the tools and palettes I used. As far as drug store beauty products go, I stay with tried and true Maybelline products. I’ve been using Great Lash since 1992, when I started wearing makeup. However, it’s fine to use any of your favorite brands and tools. Just make sure you have some darker shades in your palette and something for smudging.

Now for the “how to” portion, I referred to this simple tutorial from Glamour Magazine UK. I like that it’s broken down into five easy steps. Additionally, there’s a “cheat way” explained too. The link includes plenty of example photos and it’s focused on tips and hacks, rather than selling the reader expensive products.

After following Glamour’s guide, here’s how my “Chrissie eyes” turned out:

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This accentuated look makes a statement, just like Chrissie’s rockin’ music. It can be exaggerated with more liner underneath for an evening out, but you could also lighten it up during the day for a power look at the office. Just add that Chrissie Hynde confidence, as the final component! Like the song Brass in Pocket states, “Gonna make you, make you, make you notice…” Thanks for stopping by and please visit Moda Muse again, as more content is posted weekly.

Best, L.