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The cat-eye is having a moment. Celia Ellenberg takes us through its many versions over the years and finds out how to execute them.

While spring tends to signal the arrival of all beauty things light and bright, the runways told a different story this season as designers embraced a certain graphic cosmetic accoutrement that’s seen an impressive evolution over the past few centuries. Behold, the rebirth of the cat-eye. Black-rimmed upper lash lines were the makeup look of choice at shows such as Ruffian and Dolce & Gabbana, and while the backstage miracle workers made it look easy, mastering the perfect flick on your own can be a different story. We’ve gathered eight eyeliner icons and asked Hourglass Cosmetics’ artistic director Gina Brooke and makeup artist Pati Dubroff to weigh in on whether the liquid pen is truly mightier than the kohl pencil when it comes to crafting the perfect winged liner. Because, according to Brooke, “if you use the right products, getting the look is not an issue.”

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Ready to try the kitten flick? We show you how to do it in 3 easy steps »

As seen on the Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2012 runway, the kitten flick is a shorter version of the traditional cat eye. It has the retro appeal of winged black liner without looking too overdone. All this means: it’s your best bet for looking bright-eyed and on trend, be it at the office or out with friends.

I’m not a ‘tween or even a teen. Is wearing glittery makeup totally out of the question? No! There are plenty of ways to wear sparkle without appearing too youthful or, ahem, tacky. A swipe of effervescent powder on upper cheekbones looks nice, and so does a sparkly eyeliner layered over-top your favourite matte black. […]

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I could spend my whole life trying to draw a wingtip line and never get it right. Is there a liner out there that will make it easier? Drawing a clean, precise line requires practice, a steady hand, and the right eyeliner consistency. We prefer a liquid liner with a felt-tip wand because it slides […]

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We connect the dots between the artists and this season’s top trends. Meet the artists behind the season’s biggest beauty messages.

By Lesa Hannah and Sarah Daniel

See the top beauty trends for fall »

View by trend: Well Red | Metallic Bond | Extra Lining | Spiked Punch | Blush Hour | Mute Button

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Help FASHION celebrate our 10^th annual Reader’s Choice Beauty Awards by telling us which products are your ultimate must-haves. Vote at fashionmagazine.com/beautyawards for a chance to WIN a beauty pack with your top picks!

You spilled the contents of your makeup bag and medicine cabinet to divulge your obsessions. Check out the winning polishes, products and beauty must-haves as chosen by you.

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Does not autostart, suitable for blog embeds. Beauty director Adriana Ermter talks to makeup artist Jasmine Duffey about making the bold ’80s makeup trend work for your skin. Models: Lily, Dankeisha and Ayan, Sutherland Models (sutherlandmodels.com) Read more about makeup trends in our Fall 2009 Beauty Guide and get more hair and makeup how-tos with […]

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