Cat eyes give a sultry, retro appeal

ALTHOUGH makeup tends to be worn light in the summer, the cat eye trend has surpassed all beauty rules this season. Celebrities like Jessie J and Thandie Newton have taken the look straight from fall runways shows to the summer red carpet. From dramatic and thick to thin and subtle, the retro Bridget Bardot inspiration is easy to do.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

ALTHOUGH makeup tends to be worn light in the summer, the cat eye trend has surpassed all beauty rules this season. Celebrities like Jessie J and Thandie Newton have taken the look straight from fall runways shows to the summer red carpet. From dramatic and thick to thin and subtle, the retro Bridget Bardot inspiration is easy to do.Use a smudge-proof liquid liner to line the top or bottom edge of your eyes. Curve upwards, following your lash pattern along the crease of your eye. Stop where you choose. For a more dramatic look, carry the black liner the length of your eyebrows . To stay on the tame side, go for a blended look using a dark eyeshadow.Madame Noire