It was a pleasant surprise to see Claire Danes looking vampy and provocative at the recent Met Gala.

Pale and luminous in a silver, textured dress she wore a rock'and'roll-inspired smokey eye. The dark grey metallic shadow echoed the sheen of the gown. The perfectly nonchalant smokey eye was extended sideways. Makeup artist Gucci Westman added substance with lots of black liner to make the lashline very dark and smouldering. Then she softened the look with lovely, natural-looking eyebrows.

Black liner might sometimes look harsh, especially on fair blondes. Hence, a sweep of peachy-nude blush which ensured a healthy glow. The mouth was classic smokey eye makeup approach: soft lipgloss with a touch of pink.

Hair was slightly messy to convey the edgy attitude, but still suitable for the ocasion. 

Black nails completed the smokey eye perfectly. And they harmonised with the black clutch bag.

There was one piece of jewelry only: a statement silver necklace with a rock'and'roll feel to it.

The strapless Burberry dress with a train was pure class. The dark smokey eye was all edge. What a fresh and intelligent combination. See for yourself by clicking on the link below. Doesn’t Claire Danes look simply amazing?

http://www.fabsugar.com/Claire-Danes-2010-Costume-Institute-Gala-8308328