For the premiere of Little Fockers in New York City, Jessica Alba turned up the heat with over-the-top sexy eye fringe and cat eyeliner. If you want a similar impact, without the hassle of applying false lashes, instead dust them with a translucent powder before applying mascara. The powder will give your lashes extra clinging power, while the cat eyeliner with add major drama to your look.

We asked celebrity makeup artist Beth Bender of beth bender beauty for a few tips on how to make your eyes stand out.

“Cat Eyeliner is perfect for day or night, red carpet or not.” says Bender, “and just as effective as a sultry smoky eye for turning heads.”

STEP ONE: Using a cat eye shadow stencil, place along eyelid and sweep color across the lid. For a thicker, and more winged out line, place the stencil slightly above the lid and upward.

Wipe the stencil clean with a tissue and repeat the same steps on the other eye.

STEP TWO: Once you have created your cat eyeliner, go over it with a gel liner to set the color and keep it from smudging.

STEP THREE: Dust the lashes with a translucent powder, and finish with two coats of black mascara on top lashes, using whatever is left on the wand to define lower lashes.

BSW Beauty Tip: The easiest way to create your Cat Eye Liner is by using an eyeliner stencil. It takes seconds to do, and there’s no guessing involved. Check out the Get in Line Eyeliner & Stencil Kit, and the Get in Line Smoky Eyeshadow Kits,both from beth bender beauty. Every kit come with one set of eyeliner stencils, 3 eye shadows, instructions, and a brush.

The Girls in the BSW Beauty Dept.

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