Tutorial : Smokey Blue Cat Eye

Today I have another video to share with you all, it’s a full length tutorial for the Smokey Cat Eye that featured in my 3 Ways To: Liquid Liner #3 post. This look is perfect for anyone with small or hooded eyes like myself, as it will help to elongate and widen them. 

I loved putting this look together and I hope that you also enjoy watching this little tutorial. Hopefully it will provide you with inspiration as to how to play around with your LORAC Pro Palettes at home. I really wanted to create a dramatic eye that was still wearable. I loved playing around with the navy shade to create a subtle blue undertone and think that this will especially look gorgeous on any blue eyes to make the colour pop!

I would love to hear what you all think, either in the comments down below, on the video or you can message me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. What looks would like to see me create next?

Devon

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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

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3 Ways To : Liquid Liner #2

This is part two of my 3 Ways To: Liquid Liner series; a round up of my favourite ways to wear a feline flick. Yesterday was dedicated to the hollywood icon that is Audrey Hepburn and her infamous cat eye. If a backdrop of pink and mauve eyeshadows, a nude lip and flushed, pale skin is more to your taste then read post #1 The Hepburn Way. Todays instalment however is all about paring bold liner with an equally bold pout.

2.  Bold Lips and Bold Liner

As someone that use to steer clear of any dark lipstick out of fear of looking tacky rather than classy; I learnt the right way to wear a bold lip and now my collection is rammed with bright shades. One of my favourite looks is to pair a red pout with a feline flick. I love the simplicity of each and think that, when paired together, it creates a classic look that would look gorgeous on anyone.

I again use by Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner for this look. I love the felt tip style as I find it makes drawing a precise line so much easier. I would recommend anyone who struggles with perfecting that dreaded flick to invest in this pen. 

Once my liner is in place, I apply generous amounts of my favourite Benefit They’re Real! mascara to help create full, long and volumised lashes. I then fill in my brows with my Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in the shade ‘Brunette’. This has become an essential part of my routine as it creates the perfect natural, yet full brows. 

For the bold lips, I chose to wear a true red with a slight orange undertone in a matte finish. You can opt for any shade that suits your own skin tone, although I love the retro look wearing a matte red creates. I am wearing the Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in the shade ‘Standout’, which creates the perfect velvety finish without drying out your lips. For my tips on how to create the ultimate long-wearing bold pout read my Makeup Hack #2 post. 

I hope you all liked this mini tutorial and are enjoying my 3 Ways To: Liquid Liner series. I love this look and it is one that I wear constantly. It is the perfect way to look as though you have made an effort and spent more time on your makeup than you really have. To learn exactly how I apply my liner for a flawless flick then read here or you can read my Top Drugstore Red Lipsticks to help you find the perfect bold lip on a budget.

I would love to know how you like to wear your liquid liner in the comments below or you can message me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Thanks for reading!

Devon

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3 Ways To : Liquid Liner #1

I am a girl that loves her liquid liner; a simple yet classic look that will look stunning on any eye shape. I often adorn a feline flick and think that (although a rare achievement) no feeling beats the satisfaction of seeing two crisp, evenly drawn cat eyes. I love the versatility of liquid liner and I am here to share my three favourite ways to wear a bold flick. 

1. The Hepburn Way

A series of the best liner looks would be incomplete without mention to the iconic Audrey Hepburn, a woman known for her wide doe eyes often adorned by the perfect feline flick. This has always been a favourite look of mine and one that I frequently recreate although, no matter how hard I try, I am definitely no Holly Golightly. 

Soft, pale pink shadows with a slight shimmer and a defined crease play the backdrop to this flick. I found the perfect shades tucked away inside my LORAC Pro Palette. I started by dusting 'LT. Pink' over my entire lid and then applied the shade 'Mauve' through my crease. Both of these are matte and create the perfect, subtle base for your liner. I finish by adding a slight shimmer to the centre of my lid by patting on the shade 'Champagne'. This helps to brighten up your eyes whenever the light catches your lid.

I then draw on my liner with my faithful Stila Stay All Day and apply my favourite Revlon Lash Potion Mascara, which adds amazing volume and length without clumping. 

In true Hepburn style, this look would not be complete without a pair of bold brows. I use both my Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in 'Brunette' and DipBrow in 'Dark Brown' to build up a full, yet natural looking finish. I also keep this eye look top heavy with only a small amount of mascara and no shadow or liner on my lower lash line.

I finish by adding a soft, creamy lipstick and found Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Satin Lipstick in the shade ‘The Missing Pink’ to be the perfect fit for this look. Audrey Hepburn was known for her pale skin and slightly flushed cheeks, so I skip the bronzer and simply stipple on my Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blusher. 

I hope you enjoyed this first instalment of my 3 Ways To : Liquid Liner series and you find inspiration for the next time you attempt to perfect a feline flick. Be sure to follow my blog so that you don’t miss out on the next two liner looks that I love. 

For all my tips, tricks and method for applying liquid liner see my previous tutorial here or read here for my favourite high-end and high-street liners. I would love to know what you think in the comments below.

Devon

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Beauty 411 : Liquid Liner

This instalment of the Beauty: 411 shall be dedicated to Liquid Liner; that dreaded routine that causes a tense moment of breath holding for all of us. Mastering the art of the feline flick requires both practice as well as the right tools and I am here to share my goto high-end and high-street liners.

1. High-End

After my guilty Cult Beauty Haul, I made the discovery of the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner and I have been putting it to the test since. I am happy to award this as the best liner in my collection and I would eagerly invest the £13.00 again to repurchase. 

This is in the style of a felt tip pen, which makes drawing a thin line along your lashes incredibly easy and the tip creates the perfect flick. An instantly opaque, pitch black line is revealed that dries almost immediately. 

Even on my oily, small lids this liner stays in place all day; a feature that I always struggle to find. Both gel and pencil liners instantly transfer onto my lid and will smudge after only a couple of hours. With this, I can rely on my feline flick sticking in place until I wash my makeup off at the end of the day.

2. High-Street

As a lover of liner and in my constant quest to find the perfect match, I have tried my fair share of drugstore offerings. My favourite one that I always return to is the L’Oreal Paris Super Liner, priced at a purse friendly £6.49. This has a thin, study sponge tip that allows you to draw an instantly dense, black line with ultimate precision.  

I love the Black Lacquer colour, which creates a shine finish; although this can easily be toned down by running a black eyeshadow over the top with a detail brush. This not only creates a matte finish but also adds to the wear time of your liner.

That’s it for this Beauty 411 and I hope you enjoyed this handful of tips and my suggestions for the best liners on the market. You can also read all about my favourite primers for a flawless finish in my previous 411 post.

Devon

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