
A smoky eye is right up there with a red lip as classic special occasion makeup. But while it's certain to make an impact, many of us shy away from trying smoky eye looks for fear of it looking and feeling heavy, or overdone.
Enter: Anita Rani. The broadcaster and author stepped out on the 2026 TV BAFTAs red carpet with a glamorous eye look that felt like a departure from her signature pared-back winged eyeliner.