Beauty How To: Siren Eyes

Siren eyes are as daring as they sound. It’s their sweeping liner and dark colours that makes them so loud and striking. Do them the right way and you’ll definitely be turning some heads. However, if you flub the elegant look of siren eyes, you could turn into a walking billboard of what not to do with your makeup. Get a little practice in and your peepers will pop with panache and drama. Here’s your basic how-to.—Jennifer Cox

First: Line your upper lash line with a shade of brown eyeshadow. You want this to be a deeper, darker, richer shade of brown. Use a brush to achieve an even look.

Next: Apply eyeliner to your upper lash line and the inner corners of your eye. You want to use a stick eyeliner that glides on easily without skipping or jumping for perfect detailing. By outlining these areas, you’ll really accentuate the beautiful curves of siren eyes.

Then: Use an eyeshadow brush to blend everything together. A big part of the overall siren eye trend is that it has to look seamless. Because there are such bold colours and techniques to this look, it’s important to spend ample time blending your lower and upper lids as well as the corners of your eyes. This will really be the difference between achieving sensuous siren eyes instead of creating a fashion emergency with eye makeup that makes you look like a raccoon.

Finally: Apply a good-quality mascara. Getting long, thick, dark lashes is the last step to completing this style of makeup. Ensure you have a mascara that goes on easily and separates lashes for optimal lengthening and plumping. Use a dark black or brown shade. Apply two coats and curl your lashes afterward for even more chic shape.