As requested, here is a look with step-by-step tutorial on NARS Arabian Nights Trio Eyeshadow, a gorgeous trio of black shadows with glitter. Hope you guys like it!
Step 1. Prep the eyelid with NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base to ensure more vibrant and longer-lasting color.
Step 2. Using a small synthetic brush, apply NARS Lili Marlene Cream Eyeshadow on the eyelid. This will help to prevent glitter fall out.
Step 3. Pat – don’t sweep – the middle shade of NARS Arabian Nights Trio Eyeshadow (black with purple glitter) onto the eyelid. A dense brush like Korean brand Piccasso #239B is perfect for this.
Step 4. Using a pencil brush like MAC #219, darken the outer v with the black with silver glitter shade located right of NARS Arabian Nights Trio Eyeshadow.
Step 5. With a fluffy brush like MAC 224 Blending Brush, blend the black shade onto the crease and soften the edges without touching the color on the center.
Step 6. Brush the shimmery white shade in NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow under the brow bone with a flat brush like ink by Zing 07 Highlighter Brush. Blend downwards.
Step 7. To play up the purple glitter, add a dab of the pearlescent purple from NARS Jolie Poupee Duo Eyeshadow in the center of the eyelid. This will also add a nice twist to an otherwise plain black smoky eye.
Step 8. Run a black pencil eyeliner like Jealousness on both upper and lower lash lines.
Step 9. Soften the liner with the right shade in NARS Arabian Nights Eyeshadow Trio.
Step 10. Using a black liquid liner like Jealousness Waterproof Eyeliner in Smoked Black BK-II, reline the upper lash line.
Step 11. Apply mascara add a pair of fake lashes like Jealousness Fake Lashes in JS-507 Captivating Cat Eye for maximum intensity.
Done!
How are you guys wearing Arabian Nights?
11/28/2011 at 2:57 am
This looks amazing! I am really re-considering this palette!
11/28/2011 at 2:43 pm
You should! The glitter and dark colors are so great for a smoky eye! <3333 NARS
11/28/2011 at 10:00 am
Wow this look is great. Phyllis you are so pretty. Thank you for the full face image. I skipped on this palette but I think I need to get it now.
11/28/2011 at 2:44 pm
You’re welcome
I’m sure you will love the trio.
11/28/2011 at 12:55 pm
So pretty! I love the glitters. The shade from the Jolie Poupee duo makes such a difference, too!
11/28/2011 at 10:26 pm
Thanks Yvette =) Any plans to visit Chicago soon?
11/29/2011 at 1:46 pm
I’m hoping to go sometime in the Spring or Summer! The Californian in me wants to stay inside throughout the winter for now haha.
11/28/2011 at 5:44 pm
This is pretty neat. I just got some glitter from LASplash cosmetics.
12/06/2011 at 1:11 pm
I am always looking for nice pictures in tuts so i can try and do the same on my eyes whether I am using the same products or not. Thanks to your tuts that everything looks so easy and do-able. <3
12/07/2011 at 5:00 pm
Thanks! Glad you liked the tutorial
12/07/2011 at 7:59 am
AMAZING you are so pretty and you did a awesome job what camera do you use?
12/07/2011 at 11:47 am
Thanks
For my FOTDs, I use Sony Cybershot DSC-T70. I’ve tried newer, supposedly better cameras yet always go back to it. Below are also a few pointers for taking good makeup pics:
http://makeupforlife.net/2009/10/how-to-take-good-close-up-makeup-pictures.html
01/02/2012 at 2:24 pm
Love this! So Stunning!!
01/02/2012 at 6:39 pm
Thanks Phoebe!
01/24/2012 at 11:18 am
This is absolutely my most favourite makeup tutorial by far. i really appreciate how you showed the pictures step by step instead of just… words (i am a visual learner, i guess?) the step by step pictures also gives me an idea what colours they are (since i don’t have 95% of what you’re using
) keep this up! 
01/24/2012 at 6:39 pm
Thanks Christina! You can check out more step-by-step tutorials at this link:
http://makeupforlife.net/makeup-tutorial
02/13/2012 at 5:32 pm
i love this makeup tutorial.What kind of circle lenses do you use in this tutorial?
02/13/2012 at 7:13 pm
Thanks Sophie. I’m not wearing circle lenses – they are just regular color contacts from this Japanese brand called Seeshell