JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE November issue 2015 | Page 11

55. When creating a cat eye, keep applying eyeliner past the length of
your eyebrow. You can always remove the excess, but it can be really
hard to lengthen a liquid line with precision if you’ve stopped too soon.
56. Use a palette of stone grey shades for a smoky cat eye. Try Bobbi
Brown Black Pearl Eye Shadow Palette ($47.50, bloomingdales.com)
for a great range of colors.
57. For a daytime cat eye, begin at the inside of the eyelid and drag the
liquid liner applicator all the way across the lid to the outside of the eye.
When you get to the outside of the eye, move the applicator up and out
to create a wing effect. Do not make this line any longer than an eyelash
to keep it from being too dramatic.
58. Apply shadow before attempting a cat eye to ensure you don’t
smudge it.
59. If you want a daytime-appropriate cat eye, apply a layer of shadow,
draw on your cat eye, wait for it to dry, then apply another layer of
shadow to tone it down.
60. Tilt your chip up but look down at a mirror when drawing your cat
eye.
61. Make your cat eye bold by drawing it on with a bright color, instead
of your basic black or brown.
62. If you’re having trouble with liquid liner, draw a practice line with a
taupe eyeliner and the