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Winged Eyeliner Inspiration

01/19/16 | Beauty, makeup

Did you see this picture Adele posted on Instagram from her ID Magazine shoot?  It is amazing. I love her new album and have found half a dozen reasons to quote the lyrics to Hello in my everyday life but I do not want to talk about the music today.  After this photo was shared I saw a meme go viral with the phrase, “I need Adele to drop a winged eyeliner tutorial more than a new album.” Hand up, yes, I agree, but I want to have my cake and eat it too – let’s have the music and the tutorial! 

Adele Winged Eyeliner

I mean, you know Adele’s eyeliner is on point when it is the first thing I notices about her Time Magazine cover.  So how do you get liner on fleek like Adele?   A few ways.  First choose a reliable eyeliner brand, then choose a consistency: pencil, liquid, gel or cream, find your shape, and practice!  To help you get started here are few tutorials featuring an array of products, brushes, and methods to nail a perfect winged eyeliner:

Dramatic Winged Eyeliner Tutorial | Laura Leth

Dramatic Winged Eyeliner Tutorial

How to Perfect Winged Eyeliner | Eimear McElheron

How to Perfect Winged Eyeliner

Her Campus How to Nail Winged Eyeliner Once and For All

How to Nail Winged Eyeliner Once & For All

Modern Cat Eye

Modern Cat Eye

Winged Eyeliner Tutorial | Genamourr

Winged Eyeliner Tutorial

All five of these tutorials achieve a great winged liner without stencils, tape, string, or any of the other odd beauty tricks currently trending on Pinterest.  And now go forward and may your liner be as fierce as this amazing shot of Adele in Vogue. Oh, and read this Buzzfeed article if you have not already: 

Adele Black Eyeliner Vogue

How do you feel about winged liner? 

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    January 20, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    I love a great cat eye!

  2. Ashley says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Ahhh…fabulous Adele!! So back in my dancing days, we always did winged eyeliner for stage. I can’t quite get into it for normal life because of that. I think it’s gorgeous on other people, but if I did it, it would make me feel like I was getting ready to perform The Nutcracker!

  3. FASHIONRAILWAYS says

    January 20, 2016 at 7:21 am

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  4. Ivy says

    January 20, 2016 at 5:54 am

    I really love it and do it from time to time…only for some special occasions 🙂
    Regards from Italy,
    Ivy
    http://www.ivyandstyle.com

  5. Maireem says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:45 am

    Love the inspirations! I have been loving winged liners so much 🙂 -Maireem

    My Fair Autumn | Instagram

  6. Siffat Haider says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:42 am

    Winged liner is my evening makeup go-to. These are all done so perfectly, I can never get mine quite right haha!
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

  7. Michèle says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:31 am

    I loved winged liners. Always do mine like that
    http://www.thefashionfraction.com

  8. Kathy says

    January 19, 2016 at 11:25 pm

    I always want to try and wear this look and never do it right. I am going to try it again with these tutorials. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

    Kathy
    http://www.glamsimplified.com

  9. Trang Do says

    January 19, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    Beautiful eyes!! Gorgeous look!!
    Xoxo,
    Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

  10. Lisa says

    January 19, 2016 at 11:04 pm

    Oh Adele is perfect on so many levels, by her eyeliner is always just so AMAZING. I always feel like I could never pull off such a look, which is silly because I’ve yet to see someone who doesn’t look fabulous with a dramatic cat eye!!!

  11. M says

    January 19, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    Lovely winged liner~

    Made in Mauve ☆ Bloglovin

  12. head to toe chic says

    January 19, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    Adele always has the best eyeliner! I need to master this skill!

    xo,
    Angela

  13. Benedetta says

    January 19, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    I love winged liner even if I’m not so good at doing it 🙂
    Be happy with Fashion

  14. thehautecookie says

    January 19, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    so perfect! xO!
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  15. Anouk says

    January 19, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Wish I knew how to create this look! Adele’s make-up, in general, always looks perfect!

    Luxessed

  16. Jessica says

    January 19, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    I love winged liner. I’m not good at freehanding it so I use scotch tape and color it in.

  17. Sandy "Heels Chick" Callan says

    January 19, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    OMG I am so in love with this look on Adele she is seriously pulling it off like crazy! Props to her and YASSS on needing a tutorial STAT! LOL! I have been doing this look too and found that L’Oreal Matte-Matic eyeliner as well as their Smokissime liner which has a more smokey look are PERFECT for this winged look! LOVE LOVE LOVE these products hard. Haha I know I’m crazy!!! LOL

  18. Beauty Follower says

    January 19, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    So elegant!

    http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

  19. Rachel says

    January 19, 2016 at 11:39 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE winged liner, I think it is so gorgeous! These are beautiful inspirations!

    • Sandy "Heels Chick" Callan says

      January 19, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      SO GORGEOUS!!! So classy and edgy at the same time!!!

  20. Hayley says

    January 19, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Okay, Adelle is amazing!! And her eyeliner is always on point! Loving this post:) xx, Hayley http://www.dailydoseofdarling.com

  21. Kate @ Green Fashionista says

    January 19, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Adele always has flawless makeup, and can do no wrong! Love this look <3
    Green Fashionista

  22. ellesees.net says

    January 19, 2016 at 8:16 am

    love winged liner. adele’s is on point!!

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