Wing it!

Shanica Blair, Gleaner Writer

Winged eyeliner is in! It has been popping up everywhere this season, so we had to bring it to you.

The look can be a stunning, sultry style when done right, but for make-up novices; this classic make-up look can be a difficult skill to master. However, if you have not done the winged eyeliner before or just have not got it down right, read on to learn how to adorn your lids with this ultra-feminine flick of eyeliner the right way.

Many women do, in fact, make getting the winged eye look easy, but if you do not have a steady hand, it takes a bit of trial and error. Many wonder if it's an appropriate look for certain occasions, but as long as you feel it, work it. It expresses you and no one else.

Make-up artist Lyric Rochester gave Outlook some tips and tricks to getting this look - but, first off, she explains the two mistakes to avoid.

1. Start small then build. Avoid going in with a heavy hand and a thick line.

2. It's better to use a pencil than liquid eyeliner, especially if you are a novice, as liquids and creams can be very tricky to work with. So, for more control, it's best to use a pencil eyeliner. And yes, you can do a smokey eye with the winged look! A smokey eye brings everything together.

Rochester created three looks:

Subtle - Nice thin line that works perfectly for females who don't like a lot of make-up because all you want is slight difference to the eye. This look is perfect for work.

Medium - For daytime as well as night-time and can be office ready as well as corporate. This is for the female who wants to stand out a little without being too over the top.

Dramatic - this is perfect for clubbing or night-time wear.

Step Step 1:

Start with a thin line as
close as possible to the lash line (where your lashes grow from). Line
your eyes beyond the top outer corners. Then, follow the upward curve of
your eye with the liner. The furthur out you go, the more dramatic the
look.

Step Step 2:

Repeat the process to make the line thicker and more dramatic.

Step Step 3:To make the winged effect at the
outer corners, start at the outer corner of the line you just drew and
work back towards your eye, using short strokes with a a light sketching
technique.

Step Step 4:

To line the bottom lid. Work from the outside in. Begin to line the eyes where the first line ends and work towards your tear duct, stopping at the middle (this closes off your winged eye). For a more dramatic look, line all the way to the tear duct.

Step Step 5:

Use an angled brush to clean up the look after you have gotten the desired effect.

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