Pin-Up Eyeliner Can Make Any Look a Modern Classic—and These 15 Examples Prove It

It’s no secret that makeup trends come, go, and come back around again. While certain beauty tips have dominated specific decades, several trends have transcended their original eras to remain relevant today when it comes to doing our makeup.

Pin-up eyeliner debuted as a top-tier makeup trend in the ’50s, yet the look remains classic as ever. Using your favorite liquid liner in collaboration with the rest of your eye makeup look, the technique makes your eyes pop as if you’re one of the mid-century beauty icons that remain inspirations today. And in the modern era, you have more possibilities than ever: Be sure to play with color, shape, and level of drama to create a look that feels true to you.

Ahead, we’ve compiled a lust-worthy list of pin-up eyeliner looks that will have you reaching for your liquid eyeliner, stat.

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Chic Classic

Add some volume to your pin-up liquid liner look by placing false lashes on the outer corners of each eye. Since there are a few types of faux eyelashes to choose from, you might want to practice first with strips, individual lashes, and corner pieces to see which ones wear best for you. After the glue has dried, you can apply liner to hide any remnants of the strip, and add a few coats of mascara to lashes to help them blend in and appear more natural.

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