Eyeliner

If you have shaky hands (or happen to live in an earthquake-ridden zip code), NARS Eyeliner Stylo ($27) is sure to diminish the blips in your liner look. The felt marker's tip is fine enough to create well-defined eyes that still look natural. But angle the pen on its side, and you'll have a thicker line for more dramatic eyes. With the amount of control this liner offers, you can draw a cat-eye or double-winged look in seconds. The smudge-proof finish is as fluid and shiny as a liquid liner but has the ease of a pencil. And if you're looking to step beyond the typical brown and black colors, good news: this eyeliner also comes in gray and navy for Fall.

If you haven't tried a blue eyeliner, get thee to Avon's website. As part of its beachy, warm-toned Hawaiian Shores collection, the longtime brand is offering up this rather amazing Glimmersticks Eyeliner in Blue Flare — Ocean Shores (regularly $7, on sale now for $3). Not only does this self-sharpening eyeliner glide on easily, but it's an incredibly gorgeous hue: vivid without going into neon territory, yet still richly pigmented enough to add plenty of visual interest to the eyes. Besides, blue whitens and brightens, so you'll want to reach for this true blue hue again and again. Try the budge-proof liner on the lower lash lines for a hint of color, and pair it with a soft, shimmery neutral-toned shadow to give it a modern appeal.

Extreme eyeliner is a staple on the runways, but it's proving to be popular in street style and on red carpets just the same. Celebrities like Anja Rubik, Tia Mowry, and Katherine Kelly, for instance, have all been spotted wearing enviable liner looks on both top and bottom lash lines. Fully rimmed eyes are sure to pop, and here are three options for the bravest beauty to the demure damsel. Discover them when you read more.

The eyes have it! Yesterday, our readers took to Instagram to show us the best of their eyeliner techniques. We saw metallics, glitter, double wings, and cat-eye (all of which fit into this season's makeup trends). But some of you paired your liner looks with other runway favorites like bright red lipstick, bold brows, and nude makeup.

We can't wait to see your take on the nail art challenge today. Get inspiration from these Fall 2012 Fashion Week manicures. Remember to tag #bellasnap for the chance to get your photos in our end-of-the-week roundup. Also, follow us on Instagram. Here is the schedule for the rest of the challenge:

Today's theme: Nail Art
Thu. 29: Braids
Fri. 30: Bright Lips

Source: Instagram users farialkhan, themelodyofla, shaaade, and dixiiecup

When it comes to powder eyeliner, things can get a little tricky. Angelina Jolie and other winged liner-loving celebrities swear by the stuff, but it's frequently messy and your typical shadow applicator leaves thick, faded-looking lines. Happily, Essence I Love Glam powder eyeliner ($3) takes care of both those issues. Sure, it's basically just a little bottle of shadow, but the tiny sponge-tip applicator is the perfect size for creating a classic cat eye, and the color is a nice matte black that lasts.

Before you run out to get your retro lines on, though, we have a couple of recommendations for getting the most out of this product. First off, primer makes a big difference. The staying power is already good, but putting down a base keeps you from having under-eye fallout later. We also use a tissue to blot excess liner off our lids after application. It's not a must, but if you're a frequent victim of raccoon eyes, every little bit counts.

All that said, this stuff still gives us some of the fastest, cleanest lines we've ever had, and the results are just as pretty as a lot of products nearly 10 times the price. It's a bargain, and just like a similarly priced can of Red Bull, it'll give you wings.

If you're not one to wear head-to-toe green on St. Patrick's Day, might we suggest experimenting with the color on your eyes? Green eyeliner makes a statement, and a variety of hues means there's an option for everyone. From top: Tom Ford Eye Defining Pencil in Metallic Moss ($35) is the perfect choice if you're ready to take a baby step into color. CoverGirl Queen Vivid Impact eyeliner in Jade ($7.50) is a slightly shimmery, more verdant hue. The creamy formula of MAC Pearlglide Intense eyeliner in Undercurrent ($15) leads to a sparkling fusion of green and blue, and if a straightforward green is too literal, there's always Dolce & Gabbana the Khol Pencil in Peacock ($29) — an aptly named, highly saturated teal to wear on March 17 and beyond.