3 Ways To: Liquid Liner #3

This is the third, final and slightly late instalment of my 3 Ways To: Liquid Liner series. Due to a few technical difficulties as well as problematic skin that is rejecting all makeup, this third look is up a tad late. Although it is worth the wait as I am here to share how I wear liquid liner for an intense Smokey Cat Eye. If subtle and sophisticated is more your style then read my previous posts #1 The Hepburn Way and #2 Bold Lips and Bold Liner; two wearable looks with a feline flick at centre stage.

3. Smokey Cat Eye

I have always been a lover of a smokey eye as it can be tailored to suit all and any. They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul and so I like to make mine the centre of attention by adorning them in smoked out shadows. As a girl with small eyes, I always gravitate towards a cat eye as it is the perfect trick for elongating and creating the appearance of wider eyes. I achieve this with my shadows but I also like to throw in a bold, black liner for a dramatic finish.

After priming my lids, I start this look by taking the shade ‘Nectar’ from my LORAC Pro 2 Palette on a MAC 217 brush and swiping this through my crease. This is a peachy, matte nude and creates the perfect transition shade. I then take ‘Slate’, a cool grey shimmer with a slight blue undertone from my LORAC Pro Palette and pat this onto the centre and outer corner of my lid. I apply ‘Navy’ from my Pro 2 Palette to the outer half of my lid; through my crease so that it is sitting just above where ‘Slate’ ends. I then use my MAC 217 brush to blend these colours seamlessly into one another. 

The Navy shade instantly captured my attention when I first bought this palette and I couldn't wait to create a look with it. I love the subtle blue tone of this smokey eye and think that it is a little different, yet still entirely wearable, to your standard bronze or grey shades.

To add more definition to my outer corner, I take the matte ‘Black’ shade on a smudge brush and apply this along my upper outer lash line and draw a triangle. I drag it up to create a wing that ends just before the bottom of my brow and then back down to the mid point of my lash line. I fill this in with the black eyeshadow and then use my MAC 217 to blend this into the other shades.  

I add the ‘Silver’ shade from the Pro 2 to highlight my inner corner, I also apply this to the inner third of my lid and run it along the inner half of my lower lash line. I finish of the shadows by running both the shades ‘Navy’ and ‘Black’ along the outer corner of my lower lash line and blending this out and up with my MAC 217. 

I create my feline flick using my Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner. I start out by drawing a thin line along my lashes and then up along the edge of the shadows where I want my wing to lie. I gradually build this up to create a bold, heavy liner that perfectly elongates my eye and draws attention to my outer corner. For a step by step guide on how I apply my liner then see my previous post here.

I finish off by applying three of my Ardell Individual Lashes to the outer corner of eyes and then plenty of my favourite drugstore mascara; the Revlon Lash Potion. These dramatic lashes are the perfect addition to a smokey cat eye and I love the flared out effect from having the individuals on the outer corners. If you struggle with lashes then read by Beginners Guide for my top tips. I opt for a nude lip to keep the focus of this look on the eyes and swipe on my favourite Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate in the shade 03; the perfect balance between a pink and brown toned nude. 

I hope you enjoyed this final instalment and that this mini 3 Ways To: Liquid Liner series has inspired you. I would love to know what you all think as well as whether you would like 3 Ways To: to become a permanent feature on my blog. 

I really enjoyed putting this mini collection of looks together and would love to hear all about your favourite ways to rock a feline flick. 

Entire step by step tutorial for this look

Devon

xoxo

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