How-to: Cat Liner 2.0

Sophia Panych, Allure magazine

There's nothing more classic than a cat eye. After all, the look dates back to ancient Egypt. But this season, the timeless, sexy shape got an update, with makeup artists getting playful with their pencils, brushes, and felt tips. Here, our favorites from the fall runways.

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"The Kenzo girl is more sophisticated than last season," explained makeup artist Yadim. "She is cool, sexy, and gorgeous, and found a rich boyfriend and is spending lots of money." That translated into a look with rich red lips and winged liner, which was squared off so it didn't feel too classic or conservative. Yadim used black gel liner, starting halfway along the upper lashes and drawing it straight ... more
Photo by: Fairchild Archive
LADYLIKE

"The Kenzo girl is more sophisticated than last season," explained makeup artist Yadim. "She is cool, sexy, and gorgeous, and found a rich boyfriend and is spending lots of money." That translated into a look with rich red lips and winged liner, which was squared off so it didn't feel too classic or conservative. Yadim used black gel liner, starting halfway along the upper lashes and drawing it straight outward with a brush. (One of our favorites? Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner.) Keeping the line thicker at the outer edges, he squared off the ends using a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover (try Simple Eye Makeup Remover).

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