The beauty of smokey eye make-up is that it is very versatile. A lot of people believe that smokey eyes are primarily for evening use and not appropriate for day time wear, but for a day time look you can always experiment with lighter softer shades.
The smokey eye began in ancient Egypt with Cleopatra, where she would smear coal soot around her eyes. This was not only for cosmetic purposes but for practical purposes as well. The dark pigment around her eyes helped protect from the midday sun glaring off the desert sand. To this day smokey eyes continue to be fashionable for all types of women.
