There’s something about a sultry, smudged eye that belongs to summer nights. The heat blurs lines, cocktails linger longer, and eyes speak louder than words. At Marva Elaine, we believe that your summer beauty story deserves an intoxicating signature — one that glimmers by candlelight, smokes beneath the stars, and whispers come closer without uttering a sound.
This season, we’re reclaiming the classic smokey eye, softening its edges, and layering it with shimmer. The effect? A look that feels both undone and meticulously intentional — like midnight skin, like the echo of a secret. Here’s how to craft your Summer Noire Gaze.
The Softly Smudged Smokey How to:
• Start with a creamy kohl pencil in a deep espresso or charcoal. Line your upper and lower lash lines, not worrying about precision.
• Use a smudge brush (or your fingertip — we encourage indulgence) to diffuse the color, pulling it slightly upward at the outer corners for lift.
• Sweep a matte shadow in a complementary shade into your crease to deepen the gaze.
• For a hint of sensuality, dab a touch of balm or gloss over your lids. It catches the light and makes the eye feel alive.
Pair with: A bare cheek and a blurred berry stain on the lips.
Shimmer in the Shadows How to:
• Choose a shimmering cream or powder shadow in tones of molten bronze, antique gold, or pewter.
• Press it onto the center of your lids with your ring finger, blending softly toward the inner corners.
• For a halo effect, tap a lighter shimmer at the tear duct and brow bone.
• Anchor the look with a smudged liner, keeping it close to the lash line for quiet definition.
Tip: Metallic tones come alive in low light. Think rooftop dinners, seaside lounges, or a slow drive at dusk.
Noir Waterline Drama How to:
• Line your upper and lower waterlines with an inky gel pencil.
• Smudge a matching shadow along your lower lash line to soften the edges.
• Add multiple coats of lengthening mascara, focusing on the outer lashes for a feline lift.
Finish with: Clean, luminous skin and a touch of highlighter on the high points of the face — cheekbones, cupid’s bow, and clavicle.
The Mood of It All
This isn’t about heavy makeup. It’s about suggestion. A blurred line here, a glimpse of shimmer there. Looks that feel more like memories than makeup.
Your Summer Noire eye should be equal parts mystery and invitation. Wear it to rooftop dinners where the air tastes like salt and citrus. Let it linger at jazz lounges where the room hums with old songs and new glances. Let it be your signature — a beauty mark made of smoke, shimmer, and shadow.
ME’s Summer Edit: Eye Essentials
• Deep Espresso Kohl Pencil
• Cream Shimmer Eyeshadow in “Cinder Glow”
• Noir Gel Liner
• Smudge Brush (or fingertips warmed by wine)
• Lengthening Mascara in “Black Veil”
This summer, leave your mark in every room you enter. One glance at a time.