The Double-Decker Wing
Take the classic wing and give it an upgrade. This look involves two parallel wings extending from the outer corner of your eye. Start by drawing your standard winged liner along the upper lash line. Then, add a second, smaller wing directly below it on the lower
lash line, or draw a 'floating' line just above your natural crease that mirrors the angle of your main wing. The key is to keep the lines crisp and the space between them clean. This creates a sharp, architectural effect that adds instant edge while still feeling familiar and chic.
The Abstract Feather Wing
This isn't your typical, solid wing. Think lighter and more artistic. Instead of a single, sharp line, this look uses a series of smaller, flicked strokes to build a shape that resembles the texture of a bird's feather or a delicate, abstract wing. Start with your basic wing shape as a guide, but instead of filling it in, use the fine tip of a liquid liner to draw short, overlapping lines. This technique gives the illusion of movement and softness, transforming a standard cat-eye into a piece of intricate line art.
The Minimalist Web Corner
For a spooky-yet-chic vibe that doesn't require a full face of costume makeup, the corner web is perfect. Start with your usual winged eyeliner. From the tip of the wing, draw three or four thin lines, or 'spokes', radiating outwards and downwards. Then, connect these spokes with small, curved 'U' shapes to create the web effect. This look is surprisingly forgiving—real webs aren't perfect, so yours doesn't have to be either. It adds a touch of Halloween-inspired detail that is both subtle and striking.
The Full Crease Spiderweb
Ready to commit to the web? This look expands on the corner web by extending it across the lid. Create a soft cut-crease shape with concealer first to make the web design pop. Draw your initial spokes from the outer corner, but this time, carry them further up towards the eyebrow and across the eyelid's crease. Connect them with two or three rows of curved lines. For an extra touch, you can add tiny rhinestones where the web lines intersect or even draw a tiny spider dangling from a thread.
The Subtle Flame Flick
If you want to try the flame trend without going full fire, this is the perfect entry point. Instead of drawing a standard sharp wing, make the end of your eyeliner flick upward in a wavy, flame-like shape. Think of it as a classic wing with a bit of a flicker at the end. You can achieve this by drawing your normal wing and then adding one or two small, curved points coming off the top. This adds a subtle, fiery detail that catches the eye and gives your look a bit of heat.
The Graphic Fire Crease
This look turns up the heat by extending flames from your lash line up to your crease. Start by using a liquid liner to draw the outline of a fire shape, starting from the inner corner and extending past the outer corner in flickering peaks. Don't be afraid to be creative with the shape. Once you have the outline, you can leave it as negative space or fill it in. For a classic fire look, use yellow, orange, and red liners or eyeshadows to create a gradient inside the flame shape.
The Floating Flame
For a truly editorial take, the floating flame offers high-impact drama. This look disconnects the flame from the lash line entirely. Using a fine-tipped liquid liner, draw a flame shape slightly above your natural crease, following the curve of your eye. This 'floating' effect is modern and bold. You can outline the shape in black and fill it with fiery colors, or use a single bright color like neon orange or red for a pop-art feel. This look pairs best with minimal eyeshadow to let the liner be the star of the show.
