We don't tend to get too crazy on the eyeliner front. A little cat-eye here, some waterline action there — that's more or less the extent of it. But the fall 2016 fashion shows indicate a resurgence of creative liner looks. From New York to Paris, makeup artists got experimental with eyeliner, bringing us new, exciting ways to utilize our pots, pencils, and even stickers. Click through to see all of the latest ideas — straight off the runways. Whether you're a liner novice or an aficionado who's able to create a perfect feline flick on the first try (just kidding, those people don't exist), there's a look here for everyone.
Starting off simple, take a page out of Stella McCartney's book and add white pencil to the inner corners of your eyes. The five-second step not only makes your eyes look bigger and brighter, but also tricks people into thinking you just got the best sleep of your life.
The look at Oscar de la Renta was part cat-eye, part '60s cut crease, and 100% something we're trying out this Saturday night.
The only thing better than gilded lids? Penciled-on bottom lashes (and maybe also that septum ring) at Leitmotiv. We don't know about you, but we're adding this to our beauty bucket list, like, immediately.
If you want to take your basic cat-eye to new heights, try this look from Altuzarra. Draw one line toward your crease, another toward your lid, and the third just past your lower lashline. Make all three lines converge at the end of your eyebrow for a futuristic finish.
Don't feel like trying your hand at cat-eye roulette today? Draw a simple dash from the lower lashline to the temple, as seen here at A Détacher.
Go the unexpected — but surprisingly uncomplicated — route and adhere brightly colored stickers to your upper lashline to mimic the look of drawn-on liner. (This is ideal during festival season, when you don't want your makeup smudging off.) You can DIY them, like the makeup artist at Xiao Li did. Or,Dior carries similar ones — but you'll have to wait until they're back in stock.
Maybe the last time you wore liner all around your eyes was in middle school — been there, done that. To make the look fresh and modern for 2016, take a cue from the models at Anna K and swap your inky black for a cool periwinkle. So fresh, right?
Or, make like Gigi Hadid at Versace and fully kick it back old-school. Black headband and choker required.
The crystal eye look seen at Anthony Vaccarello is definitely not for the faint of heart. According to WWD, makeup artist Tom Pecheux described the liner as "beauty and the beast." (Yep, that about sums it up.)
Pecheux glued jewels (taken from earrings) to the outer corners of the models' eyes before framing them with bold black liner. “They look like a little wing…evil wings,” Pecheux said. "Angel or devil — you choose.”
For the "cowgirls in space" theme at Jeremy Scott, makeup artist Kabuki placed teal eyeliner above the eyelid creases for a "sexy, burlesque" feel. If you really want to go to town, use your liner to draw a faux beauty mark in the shape of a star on your cheek.
Feeling drained, defeated, or all of the above? Paint on some badass liner that winds down to your cheeks and nose. You may not feel ready to take on whatever lies ahead, but your face will say otherwise.
The Giambashow included a few unique, eye-catching looks that you can — and should — check out, here.
Now that you've got your black-liner look down pat, add a little glitz by swiping a hint of silver liner along the upper lashline and inner corners of the eyes. We love it paired with wine-stained lips, seen here at Marissa Webb.
The double-winged liner seen at Topshop Unique's show was created using a kohl pencil on the bottom and a liquid liner on top. The subtle difference in texture makes an already standout look even more impactful.
Makeup artists swept a mix of glitter and black liner in the tear ducts and atop the lashes at No. 21. If you've ever wanted to cry tears of glitter, now is your chance.
"A posh girl going to Burning Man" is how makeup artist Peter Philips described the multicolored eye look at the Fendi show. Every eye was different, so don't worry about being precise for this one. The kookier, the better.
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