How To Perfect The Celebrity Cat Eye

The cat eye is on the prowl in Hollywood. Here's how to work this celebrity look like a red carpet regular

From the LifeMinute Team

August 11, 2015

Taylor Swift, Emma Stone, Kerry Washington, Arianna Grande, Guiliana Rancic--these are just a few celebrities who like to hit the red carpet wearing an alluring cat eye. One part sophisticated and one part rock'n'roll, black-rimmed eyes can strike that perfect balance of effortless cool...that is, if they are done correctly. Here, makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes reveals her pro tricks to on how to perfect the celebrity cat eye.

Step 1: Rim both upper and lower lash lines with black liner, extending the line slightly past your outer corners and gently winging it upwards. "Create a precise, elegant flick," advises Hughes.

Step 2: Carefully rub a little petroleum jelly on top of the liner that's just on the upper lids. "The grease makes it look very creased, like you've been out all day and in the weather. It makes it very Kate Moss cool and lived in," says Hughes.

Step 3: Pair a dark cat eye with a cool matte lip and clean, velvety skin. (Read: ditch the blush and bronzer for this look).

Don't think you have to wait for fall trends to start wearing the celebrity cat eye right now. "The cat eye is perfect for the summer because it's less high maintenance than a bold lip," says Hughes.

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