A/W 08: Dramatic Looks by Clint Fernandes

Bengal Magic

Apply a gel liner on the upper and lower lids in an almond shape. The, retrace the gel liner with a liquid eyeliner to intensify it. Extend the corner of the upper eyeliner towards the eyebrows, thinning it as it goes upwards. Set it well by applying a matte, black eyeshadow.

• Make-up: M.A.C Fluidline in Blacktrack, M.A.C Boot Black Eyeliner, M.A.C Eye Shadow in Carbon
  
• Where you've seen it: Rani Mukherji in Saawariya, Soha Ali Khan in Khoya Khoya Chand
• Insider Tip: Use black eyeshadow sparingly on the outer and inner corners of the upper eyelid.

Futuristic Look

Apply a taupe-ish gray on the lid and finish off with a pale highlighter on the browbone. Use colored eyeliners and loads of mascara.

• Make-up: M.A.C Eye Shadow in Electric Eel, Freshwater and Smoke & Diamonds; M.A.C Technakohl in Auto-de-blu, Jade Way and Smoothblue
• Where you've seen it: Priyanka Chopra in Love Story 2050, Bipasha Basu in upcoming movie Pankh
• Insider Tip: You can extend the eyeliner further up the eye, or draw stars and shapes to add to the futuristic look.

Cleopatra Look

Brush a light eyeshadow over the entire lid and blend it upwards towards the brow bone. A shade like beige, taupe or cream is perfect. Apply a rich dark shadow to the contour and blend into the crease. From the inner corner of your eyelid, draw a thin line using a dark eyeliner and thicken it gradually when you reach the outer corner. Sweep it upwards further. Do the same thing on the lower lash line, extend it upward to meet the upper line. Finish with two generous coats of mascara.

• Make-up: M.A.C Eye Shadow in Clarity, Bitter, Blue Flame, All That Glitters
• Where you've seen it: Priyanka Chopra's upcoming movie Fashion
• Insider Tip: Apply a heavy coat of mascara on the upper and lower lashes for eyes that pop like no other.
  
  

Winged Look

Start from the upper lid. Draw a thick or delicate ‘wing’ using an eyeliner. Repeat on lower lid. Apply Mascara and further define the ‘wings’ depending on how thick you want them.

• Make-up: M.A.C Liquidlast Liner in Point Black, Inkspill, Blue Herizon, Aqualine
• Where you've seen it: Deepika Padukone's upcoming movie Chandni Chowk to China.
• Insider Tip: To sexify the eyes further use tons of mascara and curl your lashes.

Gamine Look

Shade your entire lid – from the lashes to brow bone in taupe or neutral toned eyeshadow. Highlight with creamy pale or white eyeshadow for a subtly defined monochromatic wash look. Apply black kohl/pencil on your lash line. Sweep it across your upper lid, making it thicker over your pupil area and tapering it towards the temple. Line the inner rim of the lower lid with a white, pale pink or pale blue pencil
Make-up: M.A.C Eye Shadow in Talent Pool, Lotusland, Sunset B., Mink & Sable, Go
Where you've seen it: Vidya Balan on August '08's Cineblitz Magazine
Insider Tip: Define your pencil line with a touch of liquid liner if you want a stronger look. Put loads of mascara on the upper lashes.