I used to do an awesome eyeliner flick using cake eyeliner & an incredibly fine sable paint brush but that was before age related short sightedness set in. Since so many of you have asked me how to do an easy eyeliner flick I decided it was a pretty good idea for my own benefit as much as yours to try a simpler method!
So when I was in the fabulous London department store Selfridges recently I had a chat with Mr MAC Make-Up Artist. He showed me a couple of eyeliner options but I decided to go with the felt tipped pen because I figure the easiest way to get a nice neat line is to use the edge of the pen. Touching the side of the pen along the lash line keeps the hand & eye steady avoiding the possibility of going wonky. As you get to the outside corner the tip of the pen comes into play. It worked extremely well.
Apart from the apparatus the most important thing is to have your brows on first! If like me, your natural brows end considerably shorter than your made up brows then it will impact on the position & angle of your eyeliner flick. Therefore you must put your eyebrows on first…
Picture 1 is before brows are applied so you can see the importance. Pictures 2 & 3 show how to angle your flick towards the end of your brow. You can watch the Vlog below for a demo & any further questions leave in comments. Go forth & fleek!
Shop the Fleek
A Statement Sleeve
My outfit today is all about the statement sleeve. My girlfriend Sammy gave me this unusual bell sleeved top from Neuw Denim. You may have noticed I wear quite a lot of this young Hipster Labels designs, in fact their “Marilyn” skinnies are my favourite jeans of all time! See here & here & here for example or check out their website here for off duty cool – They do ship internationally.
Paired with my top are dove grey skinny jeans & Gianvito Rossi plexi pumps. The necklace is Vintage Chanel, try Vintage Heirloom for authentic Chanel costume jewellery. Oh damn I just spotted a stunning feather design necklace just now when I was fetching the link for you…Deep Sigh
Once again I’m utilizing my clip-in hair extensions from Irresistible Me to achieve a higher than usual pony tail. This time I clipped the largest piece in upside down at the crown of my head to give the pony maximum fullness & height. For more hair styles using clip-in extensions click on my Beauty Menu.
Shop the Look
I just noticed these gorgeous dove grey boyfriend jeans on The White Company site. They’re exactly the same soft grey of my skinnies if you like the colour but the fit is too tight they might be perfect for you! Actually I’m tempted to buy them myself as I only have one pair of boyfriend jeans that I do wear quite a lot plus this colour is so easy to style. Bye for now, love Mx
Comments ( 16 )
sequinist
OMG, you make it look SO EASY! I’m going to order your Mac felt pen. The colour payoff looks fantastic… a nice dark line. A line like you MEAN IT!
You look about 22 in these photos, do they sell that at Mac too?? Hahaha!
I wore liquid eyeliner for years, using a tiny brush, water, and a cake of black/brown powder. I loved the look, but I’ve lost my liner mojo. I’ve watched your video three times now, so I think I am ready to give it a shot again! Thanks for the tutorial! xx
MT
Oh blimey I know what you mean about losing your mojo Lisa. The only reason I gave it another shot with the pen was because I’d had so many ladies asking for advice! I’ve officialy got my groove back now though 😉 xxx
Rozanne Swift
Great tutorial, very easy to follow. I love the look but can’t imagine the fleek on myself! The jeans are such an unusual shade, really elevates them out of the ordinary. And I’ve never before seen a glass of wine so exquisitely coordinated with legwear 😉 X
MT
Ok firstly, YES YOU CAN wear this eyeliner & I want you to have a go today! Secondly, I found the exact shade of dove grey in a boyfriend fit jean you might like – have a look here. Thirdly, all wine goes with all things Hahahaha! Love your comments Rozanne it’s always such a pleasure to reply xxx
Rozanne Swift
Oh they’re great, thanks Michelle! Definitely worth trying after my next credit card statement ;o) Grey works with everything doesn’t it, unlike blue denim (in my humble opinion) xx
Abby@Midlifecrisisnut
If I didn’t put my eye liner on when I go out you wouldn’t see my eyes at all. They got so tiny over the last couple of years it’s traumatizing. I’ve been using the felt one too, that’s the most practical one. Oh, I see your little friend there on the sofa, so cute! Enjoy your Rosé, Michelle! Cheers! xx Abby
MT
I’m chuckling as I type Abby (as usual with you) “traumatizing” got me going, you’re so funny! I know what you mean though, a black flick really does open the eyes up doesn’t it? Very perceptive of you noticing my furry shadow in the background & I don’t mean that facial hair I need to sort out heeheehee xxx
Nancy
Yeah right! I know I have to practice a lot before I reach that! Haha, but I will!
MT
No you’ll be fine Nancy! The pen is so easy trust me, just give it a go xx
Michelle
Wonderful, easy to follow tutorial and you look amazing! Keep the videos coming girl, and I’ll keep watching.
Michelle xx
MT
Thank you Michelle that’s high praise coming from an expert Vlogger! xx
jessica jannenga (@jessicajannenga)
Enjoyed the video, it looks doable with some practice. I like a nautral look as well, not so exaggerated as a cat eye can be. I prefer a liquid liner over the cream with a brush myself.
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Have a great week!
jess xx
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MT
Thanks Jess, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the vid. Yes I will pop over asap xxx
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MT
Well that is such an incredibly lovely compliment! Thank you so much Keila x