Stumble It!Sexy Cat Eyes And How To Get Them
Posted by The Girls in the BSW Beauty Dept. on 23rd June 2010
Cat eyeliner never seems to go out of style, and for a good reason. It’s sexy, doesn’t take more than a few minutes to do, and looks good all year long.
What you may not know, is that the super popular winged eyeliner was made famous by women in Egypt and Mesopotamia to help keep annoying sand gnats from flying into their eyes. Trend setting pharaohs like Cleopatra were the first to turn up their eye liner, and thanks to cat-eye lovers like Lauren Conrad, Angelina Jolie, and Nicole Richie, the look is as popular today as it ever was.
According to Los Angeles-based makeup artist Beth Bender, and creator of the Get in Line Eyeliner Kit, cat-eyes have remained in style because the technique gives round eyes an elongated look, while also helping larger eyes to appear smaller. Bender is regularly asked to create cat-eyes for a variety of occasions, including celebrity & red carpet events, editorial, film, and private clients.
“Younger women just beginning to wear eyeliner especially love this look,” she says. “It works for day or night, and is easy to do in just a few steps.”
The quickest way to get the look yourself is by using an eyeliner stencil. Less steps, less mess, and instant cat eyes.
Start: by placing the stencil marked ‘Cat Eye’ over your closed eye, and then opening with your lashes poking through the eye shape cut out of stencil.
Next: Using the fuller end of brush (slightly dampened) press into your color, and sweep along the cat eye shape. Make sure to press up into the point of stencil to ensure the perfect winged effect. If you desire a thicker line, Bender suggests placing the stencil slightly higher before applying your shadow.
To finish the look: Starting at the base of your lashes, apply a black-black mascara and move the color all the way up to the tips. You can apply 2 coats if you desire.
Beth’s favorite beauty tips: Using an eyeliner sealant mixed with your eyeshadow will give your cat eyes even more staying power.
For a more dramatic look: create the cat eye shape using your stencil and powder shadow, and go over them with a Gel Eyeliner (as seen here on Nicole Richie).
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