How to: Winged Eyeliner

Feeling inspired by Adele’s beautiful photos? Want to look instantly more glamorous and add some major drama to your outfit? Learn how to “wing” your eyeliner!

Here’s a great video tutorial giving you an easy to follow step-by-step:

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If you’re looking for something a bit more smokey and dramatic, one of these might be helpful:

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And here’s a fun video showing how to get Adele’s full makeup look from the Grammys (including the smokey, winged eyeliner):

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(I think all of these looks go much better with some fake eyelashes, so check out my post on lashes from a few months back.)

As you get started, a few tips to keep in mind:

How To: Winged Eyeliner

1. You can pair a big smokey eye with just about any outfit — it even works with a casual outfit to add a touch of glam.

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2. When going with big dramatic eyes, keep the rest of your makeup pretty quiet. Pairing smokey eyes with a nude lip keeps you from looking too over the top.

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