The latest glossy magazines are all featuring stories on the return of winged liner as the iconic 1950's cat's eye gets a makeover.
To master the basic flick follow these easy steps below and watch Rae Morris in action as she shows you exactly how to achieve this result.
To achieve a fine and precise line that is smudge free you will need to use a liquid eye liner pen. ARTDECO's Long Lasting Liner, High Precision Liquid Liner or Liquid Star Liners have soft and flexible felt tips which allow you to draw a precise line, it's like like using a fine tipped texta across your lid. The other tool you will need is some clear surgical tape which you can buy at any pharmacy for approx $5 a roll and perhaps a few cotton tips to correct any mistakes and clean up the edges.
Step1: After prepping your eyelids with eye shadow base and sweeping the eyelid with your chosen hue cut a piece of clear surgical tape approx 2 inches long and gently tape down from the outer corner of the lower lash line and angle it towards the temple.
Step2: Slightly tilt your head backwards and looking down to keep the eyelid taut simply glide the side of the point across your lid, in fine strokes and follow your lash line upwards slightly thickening the edge at the outermost lash. Run the liner over the surgical tape extending the line at least a half a centimetre past the corners of the eyes.
Step 3: Gently peel the tape off to reveal a razor sharp, winged eye liner. Make the length of the flick as thin/thick - short/long as you like. Finish with priming the eyelashes for extra fullness and then apply several coats of voluminous mascara. Keep the lower lash line clean for a more doe eyed effect.
if you're ready to try one of the more on trend eye liner looks take at look at the looks featured featured in March Instyle Magazine.
Trend to Try: Graphic Eyeliner
- Open Edged
When it comes to drawing outside the lines and taking risks, actress Amber Heard isn't shy. The star of The Rum Diary, plays muse to top Hollywood makeup pro Jeanine Lobell.
Open Edged
WHY IT WORKS Bored with the traditional cat eye? With the wing open just a smidge, the iconic look gets an edgy, new vibe. "It's more graphic and interesting, yet nearly just as simple to do," says Lobell.
Open Edged
WHY IT WORKS Bored with the traditional cat eye? With the wing open just a smidge, the iconic look gets an edgy, new vibe. "It's more graphic and interesting, yet nearly just as simple to do," says Lobell.
HOW-TO Using a stiff pointed brush, Lobell traced Heard's upper and lower lash lines with a jet-black liquid, extending the lines 1/4 inch past the outer corners of her eyes (leaving a space in between). "If you go out further, you'll have a Black Swan moment," she warns. "And make sure the lines are straight—not flared up—almost like an equal sign." To clean up imperfections, Lobell used a pointed cotton swab dipped in eye-makeup remover.
Trend to Try: Graphic Eyeliner
- Double Sided Cat Eye
WHY IT WORKS Don't let this double-sided, sloping cat eye intimidate you: according to Lobell, the graphic liner accentuates the shape of your eyes. "This is very rock and roll—I’m talking leather, studs, and fringe! It’s very different," Heard said. "It's a sexier version of a cat eye."
HOW TO For this look, Lobell strongly recommends using marker-style pens. "They have a superfine tip and the right amount of firmness, so you'll have more control," she says. Because this effect is so detailed and "almost calligraphy-like," it's easier to connect a series of dashes than to attempt drawing one fluid swoosh. To start, Lobell dotted the pen along upper lash lines, flicking the line up into a wing past the corners of eyes. Then, as she explains it, she "put the car in reverse" by retracing the line to fatten the liner on the lid. Next, she dragged the pen from the bridge of the nose upward, bringing the line near the middle of lower lash lines. She merged both lines in a sideways V-shape at the tear ducts. "Don't be alarmed—the lines will look crooked initially," she says. "You have to perfect the shape with Q-tips."
HOW TO For this look, Lobell strongly recommends using marker-style pens. "They have a superfine tip and the right amount of firmness, so you'll have more control," she says. Because this effect is so detailed and "almost calligraphy-like," it's easier to connect a series of dashes than to attempt drawing one fluid swoosh. To start, Lobell dotted the pen along upper lash lines, flicking the line up into a wing past the corners of eyes. Then, as she explains it, she "put the car in reverse" by retracing the line to fatten the liner on the lid. Next, she dragged the pen from the bridge of the nose upward, bringing the line near the middle of lower lash lines. She merged both lines in a sideways V-shape at the tear ducts. "Don't be alarmed—the lines will look crooked initially," she says. "You have to perfect the shape with Q-tips."
Trend to Try: Graphic Eyeliner
- Thick and Squared Off
Thick and Squared Off
WHY IT WORKS "This eye makes me feel rebellious. I'd wear it with sexy heels and a badass pair of jeans," Heard says. As striking as a colorblock design, this thick, squared-off wing looks most modern with a matte finish—and no mascara. "This is for that cool girl who puts eyeliner on and nothing else," says Lobell.
HOW-TO Before applying liner, Lobell dusted translucent powder over Heard's lids, then pulled her eyelid up toward the temple to hold skin taut. Using a pointed felt-tip eyeliner pen, she drew a thick streak along the upper lash lines, flicked the line upward just past the outer corners, and dragged the pen inward across the crease. Next, she filled in the open square with pencil and topped the wing off with matte gel eyeliner. "The muted color tones down the intensity and makes it look fresh," says Lobell, who again used a pointed cotton swab to polish up the lines.
HOW-TO Before applying liner, Lobell dusted translucent powder over Heard's lids, then pulled her eyelid up toward the temple to hold skin taut. Using a pointed felt-tip eyeliner pen, she drew a thick streak along the upper lash lines, flicked the line upward just past the outer corners, and dragged the pen inward across the crease. Next, she filled in the open square with pencil and topped the wing off with matte gel eyeliner. "The muted color tones down the intensity and makes it look fresh," says Lobell, who again used a pointed cotton swab to polish up the lines.
Another take on the double eye liner trend is to add a flash of colour on top of your black liner across the top lid.
Or take the easy option and invest in some of Chritian Dior's velvet eyes adhesive eye liners below. They come in a a set of 4 different designs for approx $120. They are adjustable, reusable and come with glue for optimal hold.
With all those options to choose from, there's a look there for everyone to try!
Models and celebs rocking the current liner looks include:
Image courtesy of: http://savoirflair.com/beauty/eyes/trend-report-winged-eyeliner
Courtesy of Kiss and Make Up: http://www.kissandmakeup.tv/2007/09/london_fashion_3.html
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