hollywood glam.

When it comes to make up, there isn't anything more classic or beautiful then a cat eye and a red lip. Both looks can seem intimidating and hard to do but that's not true at all! The hardest part is just finding the right color red to compliment your skin tone and a foolproof eyeliner (along with some practice) to apply the purrfect cat eye.

I may be biased but i LOVE a good red lip! Nothing is more sexy, glamorous and sophisticated all in one. To find the perfect red lipstick it is important to first know what type of skin tone you have. Once you've figured out whether you are warm or cool, you can begin your quest for the ultimate red lipstick! Above and below are examples of the reds you should aim for. I personally use Lancome's Code Red and I can't even tell you how many compliments I've received when wearing it.

Warm Skin Tones: Orangey reds, Warm reds, Tomato reds, Brown based reds, Golden reds, Tawny reds.

Cool Skin Tones: Pink tones of red, Berry Reds, Blackberry Reds, Brick Reds, Blue tones of Red, Plum tones.

All Skin Tones: True Red (Think Fire Engine Red)

*Fun Fact: Red lipsticks with blue undertones will make your teeth look whiter!

When it comes to a cat eye, liquid liner is your friend. You want to start out by lining the inner corner of your eye. While keeping it close to the lash line, begin to drag the brush towards the outer corner of your eye. As you reach the end, flick your wrist towards your temple in order to achieve the perfect wing. If you extended the line too long, you can always use a q-tip to clean it up. For those who learn better visually (like myself) I posted a video below.

As for different liquid eyeliners I tend to go for the drugstore brands. Look for ones that have short brushes. The shorter the better. If you want to spice it up, you could opt for different colors other than black. Almay has different eyeliners that correspond specifically to your eye color. If liquid eyeliner isn't for you, I suggest you try gel liner and use a thin angled brush.

How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner - Crystal Wong's Cat Eye

 
What's your take on red lipstick and liquid liner? Do you plan on trying it out for yourself? I hope this was helpful!
 
xoxo sprinkles && twinkles