Sarah Jessica Parker is a living icon for so many (is it possible to count them all) reasons. Her gorgeous smile lights up a room, her role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City is a dream we’d all like to step into for at least a day, and she is one of the greatest contributors to childrens’ charities. She has no problem with creating her own trends when it comes to fashion.

Want a face like Ms. Parker’s fabulous mug? Try these makeup application techniques:

Always start with a clean, lightly moisturize face so that your makeup with be smooth. Use microderm abrasion facials to polish your skin, especialy if your’e over 40.

To get Sarah’s look, begin by applying a lilac-colored cream shadow to the entire lids with a brush. Then, using a rounded shadow brush, layer a matte, heathery lilac over the base color.

Finally, using a sharp black pencil liner, make a thin, yet dense line across the entire upper lash line. To get a super fine line, dot the liner directly along the roots of the lashes in a “connect the dots” approach. Avoid smudging the liner or you’ll lose the definition.