Winged eyeliner

Makeup at the Oscars was a little more traditional in 2012, but that didn't stop Hollywood's finest from keeping up with the trends. Winged eyeliner is practically everywhere these days and it took the red carpet by storm at the year's most-anticipated red carpet event. Every other starlet seemed to be sporting her own version of the look and the shapes ranged from Jennifer Lopez's chic double-winged style to Zoe Saldana's stretched-out cat-eye and Petra Nemcova's blackout lids. Take a gander at the coolest looks that took wing now and try the try yourself.

Winged eyeliner is always in fashion, but next season's looks take big, bold liner to new (literal) lengths. From hyper-extended lines at Zac Posen to Cleopatra eyes at Altuzarra, designers have sent out a bevy of gorgeous, innovative eyeliner looks you'll want to try for yourself.

Eyeliner is the most magical makeup. In a couple of swipes, you can go from plain Jane to retro goddess to fierce feline and a million places in between. These fresh, fashionable liner shapes are no exception — they can make you look softer and draw attention to your eye colour and shape. From the runways of Dior and Givenchy, check out our new favourite styles and start drawing.

Aussie stunner Nicole Trunfio models her jewellery collection in the Sunday Times Magazine but it's her graphic eyeliner that caught our eye. The handiwork of Penny Antuar, the cat-like liner that extends right to the inner V, making Nicole's eyes more striking than ever. Complemented with some silver inner-eye shadow to brighten the area, subtle gloss and killer lashes and you've got yourself one smokin' makeup look.

Photography by Stef King

Winged eyeliner is a great way to experiment with your beauty routine. And if recent red carpet and runway looks are any indication, the cat-eye style will be hotter than ever this upcoming season. Depending on formulation and technique, it's a look that can range from flirtatious to retro sexy to even futuristic. It's also a great way to instantly lift up the face, drawing the eyes upward. Want to get your wings? See five different ways to jump on the trend.