Cupcakes and Cashmere

The Smoky Cat

May 3rd, 2012

When I get ready to go out at night, I usually decide between a smoky eye or winged liner. They both add just enough drama, are easy to apply, and look great in dimly lit rooms. But before working with Tom Pecheux, of Estée Lauder, I had never thought to combine the two into a look that we’ve since deemed “The Smoky Cat.” It has the sultriness of a smoky eye with the sophistication of a winged liner and I’m entirely obsessed. I hope you find the below video useful in recreating it yourself!

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  • http://octoberchic.com Vicky

    I will definitely try this look next time I go out at night. I LOVE it. Very classy and simple yet provocative.

  • http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com Lorna

    Great video Emily! I always find the best things come out of combinations you never thought would work :D :D

    http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com

  • http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com Lorna

    Oh and happy birthday again! I really do hope you have a wonderful day and I can’t wait to see your wedding photos too when they are available :D :D You never told us how your big day went?

    http://www.raindropsofsapphire.com

  • http://aurelieandangelo.com/ Aurélie & Angelo

    Great video, looks amazing! Thanks for sharing! X

    http://aurelieandangelo.com/

  • http://thebookoffaces.blogspot.com/ carried away

    the blog looks great! And smokey eyes are the best!

    http://thebookoffaces.blogspot.com

  • http://nastya-said.blogspot.com Nastya Said

    this is an awesome combination, it makes the eyes look so vivid and sophisticated :)

    http://nastya-said.blogspot.com/

  • http://hotcinnamon.blogspot.com.es/ Dámaris
  • http://www.thestylishhousewife.com jenn~the stylish housewife

    fyi, site is loading really slow and i keep having to enter my comments repeatedly =( BUT….i LOVE the parisian look. and am TOTALLY going to give the smoky cat a try! =)

    xoxo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

  • http://www.stylingmylife.com Alison

    Love this! I just did a makeup tutorial a couple of days ago too!

    http://www.stylingmylife.com

  • http://www.rachelsfashionpatch.blogspot.com Rachel

    I have been watching these videos each week on the estee lauder site! I just love them! xx

    http://www.rachelsfashionpatch.blogspot.com

  • http://vesuvialdesire.blogspot.com Brittany

    Such a good idea! Love the smoky eye look

    vesuvialdesire.blogspot.co.uk

  • Aubrey

    Love this! Definitely going to try for Cinco De Mayo celebrations Saturday night!

  • http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com Natasha Fatah

    Thanks for a great video! :)
    And am seriously loving your new layout.

    xoxo
    http://natashafatah.com

  • http://www.cutandchicvintage.etsy.com Jo, Owner, CutandChicVintage.etsy.com

    Beautiful look! I will definitely give this a try. And to work with Tom Pecheux! What a dream!

  • http://amyturman.blogspot.com Amy

    I tend to do the smoky eye regularly but I love the cat-eye inspiration! Great great tips.

    xoxo,
    mon amy

  • Gina

    Interesting take on the French girl. I have been living in Paris for the past six years and find that they use almost no makeup around the eye, or if they do, it’s much more toned down and natural looking.

  • http://theslowpace.wordpress.com The slow pace

    I love it! Tomorrow nicht I’m going to an opening and I’m so wearing that make up!

  • http://oatcoutureblog.wordpress.com Hayley @ Oat Couture

    Ooh fabulous! They are the only two looks I ever use, simple and classic! So will definitely attempt to combine the two! Thanks for the tutorial! :)

  • http://www.leavemetomyprojects.com/ Natalie Webb

    So gorgeous, and really helpful on the how to! How does he make it look that effortless? I really need to up my makeup game, I have been laaaazy lately. Then again when you’re spending 60 hours a week in barber school with a bunch of dudes, you want to dress it down.

  • http://www.elasticpantcity.com Michelle

    Absolutely love the new design! Really adds a touch of sophistication to the site.

  • http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com Erin

    Love this! So sophisticatedly sultry!

    XO,
    Erin
    http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com

  • http://LovelyIdea nicole

    Beautiful!!

    Lovely Idea

  • http://sandersonsmithstory.blogspot.com/ Rachael

    I love that your tutorials are full of achievable yet inspiring tips.Rx

    http://sandersonsmithstory.blogspot.co.uk/

  • http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com Kate {Something Fabulous}

    I loved this video, Emily! Wonderful tips! And wow, your new blog layout is looking amazing!

    Kate {Something Fabulous}
    http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

    {BESO HANDBAGS GIVEAWAY ON MY BLOG!}

  • Sofia

    LOOVING the new look of the blog, much nicer : )

  • http://bintheknow.wordpress.com B. in the Know

    I love it – looks great for a night look!
    Much love,
    B

  • http://mydailycelebnews.blogspot.de/ Seraphime

    Wow, the new look of your blog is incredible! it looks very professional! good job, Emily! Great video btw! xoxo and greets from Germany!

  • http://lollingabout.wordpress.com Allyn

    I love the look, but the name totally makes me think of Friends when Phoebe sings her “Smelly Cat” song. So thanks for the tip and the laugh.
    Happy birthday!

  • http://www.puppiesnpurses.com/ Manita Singh

    Dramatic eyes! Two posts on ur Birthday? Way to go!

    Happy Birthday :)

    http://www.puppiesnpurses.com/

  • http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/ monkeyshines

    amazing video!

    Bises,
    monkeyshines
    http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/

  • http://frocksandotherfrivolities.blogspot.com Mandy

    Wow, this is such a chic and elegant look Emily! I love it and I also do adore the new aesthetic of your blog! :)

    <3 Mandy xx
    http://frocksandotherfrivolities.blogspot.com
    GIVEAWAY ON MY BLOG

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  • http://curlsnpearls.com Christina

    Hi Emily! This look is gorgeous. I’m a huge makeup fan, but unfortunately these things just aren’t as easy to execute as they appear. It would be very helpful for those of us that would like to try this if you could share the most important tip (or two) that you learned from Tom Pecheux. Also, have you tried it yourself? Would love to hear about your personal experience trying it, too. Thank you for sharing this technique!

  • http://iloveublank.blogspot.com/ Votre Amie

    PERFECTION! I’m a huge fan of both looks, but always thought it was either one or the other – I love the way it looks combining the two – très chic!
    What’s that bright orangy-red color do you have on your lips? Love it!

    x
    http://iloveublank.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.douxrousse.com Caitlin

    I am absolutely obsessed with this look. I love that there’s not much shadow anywhere else on the lid but the corners.

    XO,
    Caitlin
    http://www.douxrousse.com

  • http://www.honeywhatscooking.com/ honeywhatscooking

    you look beautiful.. i don’t think i’ll ever be able to replicate.. it is perfect!!! i’ll try this look over the weekend, hope i don’t scare anyone away. lol.
    http://www.honeywhatscooking.com/

  • http://www.thankfifi.com wendy

    he makes it look so simple! you look gorgeous.x

  • http://thefashionhive.com frances

    Love the new look of your site! And I wear my make up the same when I go lout love it!

    http://www.thefashionhive.com

  • http://dressedyet.blogspot.com sharla

    love the new blog look!
    xx
    and a winged cat eye is the best look for day or night in my opinion. i just decided to get tom ford cat eye glasses so i wouldnt have to draw it on anymore hahaha

    http://dressedyet.blogspot.com

  • http://www.wearaboutsblog.com rory

    your eyes always look perfect :) thanks for the TIPS!!! :D
    Rory
    http://www.WearAboutsBlog.com
    Vanessa Mooney Giveaway on Wear Abouts!

  • http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com Ría

    Thanks for the video. It’s great.

    http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com

  • http://aliology.com Ali

    Oh yeah, I’m trying this!
    http://www.aliology.com

  • http://vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com Rachel

    I fight against doing a winged eyeliner every day but usually lose the battle. Both looks are fun.

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

  • http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/ Tiffany

    Love the video. I use the Maybelline Stiletto Liquid Liner and I find it really easy to control and super easy to use! You look so chic!

    http://embellishmylife.wordpress.com/

  • http://lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com.au/ Anna

    I am actually terrible when it comes to eye make up – great with mascara and have almost perfected my liquid eyeliner but don’t even get me started on trying to perfect eyeshadow…practice makes perfect though so I am wanting to give this video how to a go – he makes it look so easy! I have a big party this Saturday night so will try then

    Anna xo

    http://lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com.au/

  • http://bevyblogs.blogspot.com bevy

    thanks for sharing another great makeup tutorial. and belated happy birthday!

    by the way, the new site looks wonderful! I really like the typeface you chose.

  • http://styletostage.blogspot.com Melanie

    I absolutely LOVE this!

    I’m studying abroad in London in the fall and fully intend to make a few trips to France. This look will definitely be happening as I each croissants at the top of the Tour Eiffel!

    Like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but the French version, haha!

    Melanie
    Style to Stage

  • http://scienceandseitan.wordpress.com Alyssa @ Science and Seitan

    Gorgeous! Thanks so much for the tips!

    As a full-time grad student/student teacher/employee/girlfriend/dog-mom/etc (could that list be any longer?!?) it is nice to dress up and feel beautiful every once in a while! Your blog always inspires. Great job!

  • http://www.fromlemonstolimoncello.blogspot.com Wendy

    LOVE the new website!!!
    Wendy

  • http://fashiongalfireman.blogspot.com/ VANESSA

    Man, you’re good. ;)